Precision Auto Care
“Went in with a check engine light and pretty dire need for my trucks engine to be looked at, was able to drop it in the next morning before I left out of town.”
Best Auto Repair in Salem, OR
24 professionals listed · all 24 in Salem · 5 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
T&R Automotive
“Many mechanic shops can feel intimidating, especially for non mechanically minded individuals, but you can rest assured that the work, prices, and quality of parts T&R uses will outmatch anything in the Willamette Valley.”
Brothers Automotive
“Also gotta give a shout out to Phil for his help both on the phone helping schedule repairs, and the work he's been able to do on my Equus Sedan along with the other experienced mechanics.”
Auto Team Service Center
“Glad to find a local mechanic shop that I can rely on and feel confident returning to, and with the added bonus of their competitively priced services.”
Cascade Tire Pros
“Other shops said maybe we can look at it next week, which doesn't help when you are only visiting Salem for the weekend from Bend and have to work on Monday morning!”
Prestige Auto Repair
“I've taken my 2016 Mercedes Sprinter to Chris, Mike and the team for the last 20,000 miles and I can count on them for solid service, excellent communication, and fair prices.”
Listed for drivers in and around Salem, OR, these 24 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Salem, OR
All 24 professionals we list here are in Salem itself. We have 51 professionals in Salem on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The professionals on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 6,078 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (82%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are brakes (2), cooling systems (2), emissions (2), oil change (2) and tune ups (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 65 years. 7 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
Which shops listed for Salem open on Saturdays?
5 of the 24 shops open on Saturdays. Saturday tends to mean drop-offs and short jobs. If the repair needs a part ordered in, the car will usually sit until the parts trucks run again on Monday.
Reid's Tire & Automotive
“I've been using Reid's as my go to mechanic for quite a while and I can't say enough words to describe the level of repair quality, customer service and the desire to truly make your experience a rememberable one.”
Certified Automotive Repair
“I actually heard the counterman talk a customer out of doing some expensive repairs because the vehicle had a lot of miles on it and would probably be in for more expensive work later.”
Hillyer's Tire & Wheel Center
“Mary took cate of reaching put to the tire co and got it fully covered under the warranty, gave me a loaner until the new tire arrived, and got me in to change out to the new tire within 2 days.”
Tire Experts
“Before I brought them my truck for an alignment I went to ok tires for th same reason and they were trying to rip me off finding false unnecessary repairs”
Chuck's Automotive Center
“There were a few issues with my truck that were really frustrating me and a few other shops couldn't quite nail down but Chuck did and I can drive my truck again.”
Elite Auto Service
“I have a 2008 Range Rover and have been come in to Elite for about 5 years and can tell you that he knows his stuff and will ALWAYS give it to you straight and love that about this place!”
Noble Tires
“In this place you can get the best price and tires available the same day and the best thing is that if you only need one tire, no problem, that is good and super fast service.”
Johnson Engine Service & Auto Repair
“Met with Shelby at my appointment day and time and chatted about different tuners that he would recommend for what I was wanting to do with my truck while his tech took care of the flashing.”
P&M Automotive
“My driver was Billy and he made the process smooth and quick, felt like I was hanging out with an old friend while dealing with a stressful circumstance with my car 🙏 …”
Fox's Auto Repair
“Fox automotive is awesome their great customer service their help you when you are low on funds and maybe make payments they're really work with you they do a great job of taking care of their customers”
Tb's Oak Park Automotive Inc
“They are very kind and helpful people, very honest and I would recommend this place to EVERYONE they do an excellent job and they get done at a VERY reasonable time frame.”
Brooks Automotive
“I have visited other independent service shops, especially others, in Salem, that specialize in the type of vehicle that I own, but they don't provide near the customer service that Brooks Automotive does.”
Mike's Bellinger Automotive
“They have taken care of both my Daughters and Grand Daughters car and did an excellent job fixing some issues that nobody else seemed to be able to find or fix.”
Jr's Garage
“Not only did they suggest exactly what I was thinking after doing some research they got it done in a reasonable amount of time and slightly less than they quoted!”
Rocket Auto Repair
“I'm not the only one living on a budget these days and when you got a guy who goes the extra mile and treats you right, that's someone you want to do business with for years to come.”
ACE Automotive Service
“Excellent customer service, the guys at ace addressed my issues quickly and got me back on the road without overcharging me for repairs that were not essential.”
Wayne Parkers Auto Electric
“Called the week before, they got my truck in the following Tuesday morning when they opened, diagnosed and repaired not only the issues I knew I had but the ones I was unaware of as I had only recently purchased the truck.”
McFarland's Mobile Mechanics
“The only negative thing I have to say was I'm not really a big fan of the new policy about charging full quote price for labor when my mechanic only takes 55 minutes to complete the job.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in Salem
- “Excellent job, very professional and polite. With 24 month warranty and roadside service.” — customer of T&R Automotive
- “Love these guys. Very honest, prompt, gives you accurate estimates, and if it's cheaper you get it.” — customer of Auto Team Service Center
- “Quality, timely service. Estimates on repairs were accurate and the staff are friendly and helpful.” — customer of Prestige Auto Repair
- “Their charges have been reasonable. Their invoice gives a clear and understandable list of charges and they have never added any unexpected charges.” — customer of Rocket Auto Repair
- “Excellent customer service, pricing is fair, if estimated 100 for a simple fix that would only cost 40, they will only charge you 40.” — customer of Brooks Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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