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McIlvain Motors
- Communication
- Boxster
- Experts
“Absolutely fantastic experience, including an email estimate for the work to be done, a shop tour since I was a first time customer, and good communication all along the way.”
Best Auto Repair in Tempe, AZ
24 professionals listed · all 24 in Tempe · 6 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Legends Luxury Auto Repair
- Honest
- Dealership
- Corvette
“If you are looking for an exceptional auto repair shop & customer service, technicians who go above and beyond expectations and are proud of their work and to please you, the customer - look no further.”
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Scottsdale Muffler & Automotive
- Resonator
- Mufflers
- Catalytic Converter
“Courteous service, and they walked me through the catalytic converter installation information, told me where they were going to place it and let me take a picture for reference.”
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Lifetime Automotive
- Diagnostic
- Future
- Inspection
“I've moved pretty far away from them now, so I don't get to do business with them as much as I used to, but they always get my recommendation when someone ask me for a mechanic.”
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AZ Auto Air
- Compressor
- Warranty
- Diagnosed
“They also performed standard assessment for the cause of my AC defect, so all together I am very happy with the service and will be back for future car repairs as well as maintenance.”
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Leksfixit
- Team
- Dealership
- Toyota
“They were very helpful and efficient with assessing my 12V battery which kept "dying" (which just needed a screw tightened) and replacing my headlights.”
Listed for drivers in and around Tempe, AZ, 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: Tempe, AZ
All 24 professionals we list here are in Tempe itself. We have 84 professionals in Tempe on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The professionals on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 6,772 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (86%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 6 are open on Saturdays. The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are brake services (3), oil changes (3), transmission repair (3), wheel alignment (3) and air conditioning (2). 9 list staff certifications (ASE) and 20 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 7 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 11 are family- or locally-owned and 14 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
21 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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We-Fix-It Auto Repair
“Took my Audi to a different shop originally to get my brake pads and rotors replaced, shop called me on the day of completion to tell me they didn't even have the parts and couldn't find them in the state.”
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Interstate Auto Repair
“Second visit, went to another repair shop with my Honda, they wanted $450 to replace the sparkplug and another 1000 foe the struts, that turn out, not to be bad at all....”
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American Five Star Auto Repair & Transmission
- Truck
- Company
- Mechanic
“With that being said the crew at American Five Star understands that and does what they can to get me in and out as quick as posable and at a very competitive rate.”
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AZ Auto Doctor
“From scheduling your appointment to assessment to advising services their honesty will allow you to make an informed decision on what your vehicle needs.”
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Gemba Automotive (Formerly Bullitt Automotive)
- Diagnose
- Reviews
- Mechanic
“They never tried to upsale me on anything and I know there are other things wrong with my car they could have said needed to be fixed but they fixed what I asked them to and didn't push any other repairs on me.”
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Cary's Auto Service
- Work
- Pricing
- Mechanic
“Chris always takes the time to walk us through problems, offer alternative solutions, and make sure that our concerns are addressed and the cost makes sense.”
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The Car Shop
“I've been coming here for all my car needs maintenance and repairs for years and couldn't go elsewhere, thank you guys for everything always a pleasant surprise #1 trusted in PHX”
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Salem Boys Auto
“The quote They gave me was more than accurate and when they explained what was wrong with my car they did it in such a way I understood but without being patronizing.”
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Akina Motor Sportz
- Oil
- Dealership
- Vehicle
“This place only uses quality parts for their services so you won't have to worry about being overcharged for cheap parts that will go bad much sooner than they should.”
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Tri-City Transmission
- Fee
- 2004
- Dealership
“Again, nobody wants to have to take their vehicle in for a major repair, like a transmission, but if you need transmission service (or any vehicle repair, they're not just a transmission shop, they do it all, the correct way!”
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Arizona Auto Care
- Fair
- Honest
- Vehicle
“Since then, they've done an engine swap in my Civic, AC services, drive train joints, axles, ball joints, suspension components and alignments on my vehicles.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Oil
- a/c
- Work
“It good to know if there any question about your care of some sign of engine light 🚨 show up , as taken to Walmart to check what going on and tell you it could be transmission fluid!”
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Rob's Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Work
- Mechanic
“My first impression was that Rob is not only a genuine person as well as a kind-hearted business owner and one man band who had reached out above and beyond his personal abilities to offer his own valuable time by stepping away from his business offe...”
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Genes Auto Worx
- Fair
- Oil
- Mechanic
“I have been a customer for many years and am extremely happy with the professionalism, timeliness, prices and honest dependable automotive services provided at Gene's Auto Worx.”
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Elite Auto Repair
“Came through last second when nobody else could, definitely recommend.”
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Mile Auto Repair
- Work
- Brakes
- Oil
“Visiting Tempe for Spring Training and encountered a flat tire, called Mile High to assist and they came to meet us where we were stranded and got us back up and running in quick time.”
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PCC Collision
- Vehicle
- Honest
- Team
“The color match on the bumpers was better than factory and the blend was seamless, we dropped the car off in bad shape and got it back looking better then when it pulled off the lot!”
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Autoplex Auto Service
- Mechanics
- Work
- Honest
“I drive over an hour for my service because they are excellent, I trust them completely and honestly what price can you put on that kind of piece of mind?”
Auto Repair Services in Tempe, AZ Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$365
Maximum cost
$3037
National Average
$559
Avg Per Hour Rates
$98
$450
$790
Average price range is based on 543 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in Tempe
- “The owner of this shop is amazingly personable and offers a great estimate on time while also offering affordable prices for his services.” — customer of AZ Auto Doctor
- “The staff was very professional and knowledgable. My car was completed on time and the price was the same as the estimate provided.” — customer of McIlvain Motors
- “Best shop I’ve been to. Great customer service and also offer a 3 year warranty with any work they do.” — customer of We-Fix-It Auto Repair
- “Lifetime is an excellent auto mechanic shop. Owner Alex Burton is competitive, reasonable and honest with estimates, and in my experience treats every vehicle as if we’re his own.” — customer of Lifetime Automotive
- “They actually came in slightly under the estimate and the actual cost seemed very reasonable for the work done.” — customer of Salem Boys Auto
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