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Silver Star Motors
“We have never received anything from John and Staff at Silver Star Motors except courtesy professionalism excellent workmanship and fair and affordable labor rates.”
Best Brake Repair in Carmichael, CA
24 experts listed · 9 in Carmichael · 10 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Red D Transmission
- Code
- Fair
- Maintenance
“I was told by the Nissan dealership, after they had their master mechanic inspect, diagnosed a blinking light on my transfer case of my 04 Nissan Titan.”
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Joe's Shop Automotive Repair
- Mechanic
- Prices
- Work
“I don't worry about whether the repairs I'm told need to be done actually need to be done, I don't worry that I'm being told I need additional work that I don't really need, I don't worry that I'm being priced gouged or nickel and dimed, and I don't...”
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Carmichael Tire & Auto
- Pressure
- Brakes
- Noise
“I ended up also getting my oil changed there and plan to bring my car there from now even though its a 20 min drive for me 😊 Shops like this are far too few”
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Best Auto Care
- Water
- Price
- Money
“If you try to cut pricing, corners, time, or question his professional aspects of repair, due to his professional nature, may come across short tempered as he knows he is worth the very competitive rate he is charging, and will not negotiate special ...”
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Fair Auto Repair & Tire
- Engine
- Oil
- Truck
“The work was good - the only downside was that the muffler exhaust pipe was hanging low since they didn't do the extra work to get it sitting flush - fortunately I had a muffler shop resolve it for me.”
Listed for drivers in and around Carmichael, CA, these 24 shops replace pads, rotors and calipers. What each one says about parts brands, warranties and free inspections comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Carmichael, CA
Of the 24 experts we list here, 9 are in Carmichael itself and 15 come from Sacramento (13, 9 mi), Rio Linda (1, 6 mi) and West Sacramento (1, 13 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 4,748 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (85%), quality (76%) and punctuality (62%). 10 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), engine repair (3), AC & heat repair (2), check engine light (2) and engine diagnostics (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 6 offer financing; 6 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 15 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the experts on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Which shops listed for Carmichael check brakes for free?
6 of the 24 shops say they offer a free inspection. A free brake check is a real service and also a sales visit, so ask them to show you the worn part on the car and to tell you the pad thickness they measured.
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Japanese Only Inc.
- Job
- Price
- Inspection
“But first I called another shop that wanted to charge me $1200 for diagnostic of the transmission, stating they had to pull it to take a look inside; that's not needed byw.”
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Moon Tires and Auto Services
- Drinks
- Prices
- Fair
“This place is a must go and I will be referring the rest of my family and friends to this spot and will continue to come and show my support because this is THE BEST wheel/tire spot in Sacramento county!”
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Supreme Rods and Customs
“Guarantee he will take care of you if you're as straight with him as he is with you.”
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T-Rex Auto Repair
- Toys
- Mechanic
- AC
“It's easy to book an appointment online, they email you a concise invoice to see what needs to be done, and they have your vehicle ready in great time.”
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Linville Bros Tire & Alignment
- Mustang
- Inspection
- Work
“The technician Kris was very polite and willing to explain the repairs in detail tony up in the front desk is the man always willing to help solve problems.”
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R & R Auto Repair
- Check
- Work
- Trust
“We love the discount coupons R&R offer online and the email reminders for maintenance that you usually only see when seeking service through the dealership auto repair.”
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Auto Express
- Transmission
- Dealership
- Work
“He is very kind and took time to explain how engines work and what exactly was wrong, as well as routine maintenance we missed that may have even caused it (extremely old/worn spark plugs).”
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Smog Mart
“There was a minor hiccup when a part I needed for the light test arrived damaged but it wasn't their fault & they prioritized the work once the good part arrived.”
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Frank's Automotive
- Inspection
- Waiting Room
- Oil
“When a minor issue was not resolved after my most recent visit, I took the car in with no appointment and they corrected the problem before the close of business.”
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Sacramento Tire Pros
- Truck
- Work
- Price
“They are on point and honest and one time my right headlight was out an William who works there said to bring back a new light bulb from the o'rileys down the street so I did so an came back an boom he fixed it in minutes and we were on the road agai...”
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The Auto Experts
- Radiator
- Smog
- Dealership
“I live in the neighborhood where the shop is so it is super convenient for me; but it's the high quality of the staff that really keeps bringing me back.”
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Standard Auto Care
- Mechanic
- Check Engine Light
- Diagnose
“Standard Auto Care is a great shop we use them at my work for our light duty vehicle repairs the work is amazing always done right on time and as quoted Tom and his crew are phenomenal I recommend Standard Auto Care to EVERYONE that has a vehicle iss...”
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Roseville Auto Repair & Lube
“He was honest about what still needed to be fixed and gave me my money back when they couldn't do the alignment my car needed due to my cars ongoing issues.”
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John Ellis & Son
“The guys at John Ellis & Son were so incredibly nice and helpful and were able to get us back on the road with a whole new transmission in record time.”
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Reliable Tire Service
“It was suggested that I'd need to replace the front tires, and I gave the OK to do so -- but once they got the alignment done and inspected the tires more closely, Aric told me the tires I had were fine.”
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Polar Bear Auto Care
- Mechanic
- Hose
- Camper
“They got my '92 Camry's AC blowing ice cubes again just in time for the summer heat wave, worth the cost, I don't think it has worked this good since 1992.”
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Radial Tire Service
“Randy and the Radial team were able to align our car no problem and he even allowed for a re-alignment after we had some new struts installed after the first alignment.”
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Max Tires and Auto Repair
“Today I came in everyone was very nice bought 4 tires and a free wheel alignment I truly recommend good and polite workers 😇💛 I priced around I saved 300.”
Brake Services in Carmichael, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$44
Maximum cost
$597
National Average
$163
Avg Per Hour Rates
$96
$142
$326
Fair price range is based on 475 cost profiles
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