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Dave's Garage
- Diagnosis
- Mechanic
- Job
“They were so incredibly kind and flexible to a first-time customer, willing to work with my weird schedule and get me in quickly for a diagnosis and repair at very reasonable prices.”
Best Auto Repair in South Bend, IN
24 professionals listed · 23 in South Bend · 1 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Fred & Jim's Garage
- Priced
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“We told Warren that we have 2 other vehicles back home in South Dakota that will need breaks sooner than later and we are tempted to bring them to him when we go back to visit our kiddos!”
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Rick's Auten Road 66
- Morning
- Flat Tire
- Tow
“Great customer service, professional, they have always gotten my car ready for me quickly, I know I can trust them.”
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M D Lillie Auto Service
- Vehicles
- Price
- Mechanic
“I don't know if they reference files or if they have it all in their head, but they know my vehicle history as well as my doctor knows my medical history.”
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Barry Seat Cover Auto Body & Glass
“I stopped in at one point while my car was their to retrieve some items and both Bob and another gentleman were there and assisted me in moving items to my rental vehicle.”
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Central Automotive
- Mechanic
- Knowledge
- Price
“I've been doing business with these guys for years, and they are consistently impressive with their professionalism and most importantly, their honesty.”
Listed for drivers in and around South Bend, IN, 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: South Bend, IN
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 23 are in South Bend itself and 1 comes from Cassopolis, MI (21 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,512 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (83%) and value (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "honest", "diagnosis" and "fair". 1 is open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 16 of the professionals on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
14 of the 24 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
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Tim's Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Work
- Price
“And they have went above and beyond to make it as least costly to my account , not many mechanics would do that, most are scam artist Wich is exactly why I stay loyal to the ones that help me.”
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J & S Services Center
- Prices
- Brakes
“Service was fast and more affordable than any other auto service center around.”
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Portage Sunoco Garage
- Prices
- Brakes
- People
“They are some of the sweetest most honest car repairing auto technicians you'll ever hope to meet they also are willing to work with you especially if you're a poor person and need just kind of a quick fix I don't mean that in a bad way but if you ha...”
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Rob's Service Center
- Mechanic
- Needs
- Price
“I trust my 89yr mother to go there for any service she needs from oil changes, tires, brakes, engine work, etc.”
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Tire Rack Corporate Headquarters
“And I'm assuming Tire Rack is getting something from Continental, because they were very quick to respond after my 1st review and delete it from their site and tried to convince me how good of a company Continental is.”
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Smitty's Muffler & Brake
“I was originally taking my car to another muffler shop but when I called Smitty's to get a quote the man on the phone was very polite so I decided to go there instead!”
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Mike Bajdek Services
- Vehicle
- Generation
- Mechanic
“03/26/2018 // met w/ Mark this morning to inspect a vehicle that was t/b purchased // even though all the bay's were initially full, he made room to test drive, inspect & report in a very timely manner // his condition report was concise and clear...”
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Stone Lake Tire & Auto
- Truck
- Area
- Prices
“We took a car in there because it overheated and they were honest that the car could be fixed but would likely not be a vehicle to keep long term so we did not pay an arm and leg to fix a car that wasn't worth it.”
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California Auto Repair
- Price
- Job
“Best shop in the world, very fair and solves your car problem as needed.”
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Preferred Collision Repair Inc
- Color
- Insurance Company
“As a woman I am always afraid to take my car to the shop for fear of being scammed; these gentleman fixed my car and were transparent about what they were doing, when, and why.”
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Western Auto Service
“I broke down in front of this mechanic shop and I had to push my car into the parking lot then the next day call for quotes and they had me up and going that same day I called they are amazing”
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Greg's Auto Muffler AND Brakes LLC
- Mechanic
- Truck
- Prices
“He told me to have a seat and he would pull my car in to check it out … a couple minutes had past and I was thinking to myself , omg I hope they not trying to “Upcharge me” or say more things was wrong then what I happened been told .”
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Art & Jerry's Auto Services
“My mechanic”
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Thunderbird Repair Heavy Duty
- Price
“The people who work there are very generous, I arrived during closing hours and they treated me with an attitude as if it were 8:00 am, my respect to these professionals Kyle and Bobby”
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Kaley Motor Services Inc
- Price
- Work
“Wow--our first encounter was above expectations and thanks for the quick turn around time--Looks like we've found our new home for engine machine services.”
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Guarenteed Automotive Specialists
- Exhaust
- Morning
- Work
“They go above and beyond compared to typical mechanics.”
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Elite Motors
- Price
“Steve fixed several little issues that we noted on the test drive at no charge, and insisted on doing a fresh oil change along with a serpentine belt that was only making a little bit of noise.”
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Dandaymar Auto Repair
- Mechanic
“I had a bad transfer case on my 2014 jeep grand cherokee so I took my jeep in Monday morning for a new transfer case install he called me on Tuesday afternoon saying my jeep was done.”
Auto Repair Services in South Bend, IN Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$350
Maximum cost
$2915
National Average
$537
Avg Per Hour Rates
$94
$432
$758
Fair price range is based on 482 cost profiles
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