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Gateway Auto Clinic
“They worked very hard to figure out the problem with my car very honest and trust worthy and did a great job will definitely recommend to everyone thank you guys so much !!”
Best Brake Repair in Kettering, OH
24 experts listed · 7 in Kettering · 6 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 19, 2026
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SCP Automotive
- Sound
- Vehicles
- Mechanics
“Family-owned business, very honest Christian men, treat women very well, do not take advantage of females who own cars like other Auto owned garages, other of my family members go to this place business, very trustworthy!!!”
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USA Tire
“When calling to get a quote on tires, John made sure to leave no information out, even explaining the differences in grades of tires, costs, and functionality.”
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Gallagher Tire & Automotive
- Management
- Tires
- Vehicle
“They were honest, and charged my a/c unit for a good price, they told me $205 but when the fixed it they gave me a discount without me asking 🙂 they also have fast service.”
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P & R Car Care Center
- Mechanics
- Vehicles
- Prices
“I'm ok with the fact that I have to schedule appointments a ways out (even for oil changes) because I know they aren't going to call me and quote me some huge repair I don't need, unlike most of the mechanics in Kettering.”
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Bellbrook Automotive
- Fuel
- Vehicle
- Tire
“The repairs set me back a few grand as I expected but I appreciated their attention to detail and communication throughout the process as well as putting it to the test for me before driving it off their lot.”
Listed for drivers in and around Kettering, OH, 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: Kettering, OH
Of the 24 experts we list here, 7 are in Kettering itself and 17 come from towns including Dayton (7, 6 mi), Moraine (2, 3 mi) and Fairborn (2, 10 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,861 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (80%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "fair", "diagnosis" and "honest". 6 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 8 list staff certifications (ASE) and 18 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 6 offer financing; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the experts on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. 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.
Can I get brakes done on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend hours are listed by 6 of the 24 shops. Pads and rotors on one axle is a short job, so it fits a Saturday well, as long as nothing is seized and no parts have to be ordered in.
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Grace Tire & Auto Service
“I have used this shop for several repairs and each time I have had an excellent experience, quick work honest prices I will continue to use this mechanic.”
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Detroit Tire and Auto
“But little did they know I was laid off three weeks ago and haven't been able to get unemployment, and even though this wouldn't have been a huge dent in the pocket, every little bit is so helpful.”
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Dayton Tire & Auto Service Center
“It was replaced with a new tire due to extensive damage but the new tire was covered by the roadside hazard coverage I had when I bought the tires at Dayton Tire.”
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Dixon's Automotive
“Knowing I tow a long heavy travel trailer throughout the somer combined with alot electronics running like cameras, sencers, gps and break controllers, I opted for a new battery.”
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Echelon Automotive Care
- Noon
- Oil
- Vehicle
“I stopped in to a couple shops around town and with every other shop looking at at least a week out then I found Echelon Auto Care and man am I glad I did!”
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Brownies Independent Transmission
- 2023
- Vehicle
- Diagnosis
“Some of the best guys that you can ever meet to service your vehicle and trustworthy I will go to them over and over again thank you guys you're the best and Jeff you are so nice appreciate you”
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John Pierce Auto Care
- Dealership
- Vehicle
- Job
“Skeptical at first, their service was quick and they were very transparent with communication, during the call to fix the van, they suggested replacing breaks as well and specified the fronts need it ASAP but the backs could go a few months.”
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Mikes Automotive
“If something does go wrong and they will eventually because some customers come in with a noise and the tech finds a noise in three places fixes 2 of them however not the noise the person hears, people get upset.”
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Hudson's Automotive Service
- Brake
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“Very friendly and nice people fixed an issue with my car with out charging me and then ordered my parts and changed my oil and had my car repaired quickly ...”
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Muffler Brothers Bellbrook
- Sell
- Team
- Exhaust
“The services of which I've taken advantage of include brakes, suspension, batteries, front end alignments, air conditioning and coolant systems, transmission fluid and oil changes.”
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Tremaine's Auto Service
- Expertise
- Skills
- Price
“Took my Car here, the young man was very nice and professional, and looked at my vehicle and told me what the problem was immediately and another issue that didn't require immediate attention.”
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Duty Automotive
- Fair
- Vehicle
- Team
“Just got finished getting another fine job by Duty Automotive, explained and showed me what & why repair was needed, pointed out preventive maintenance which will help keep vehicle in good shape - greatly appreciate their service - fast, fair, honest...”
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Specialty Motorwerkes
- Oil
- Vehicle
- Dealership
“Was told rear main seal by another shop.”
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Muffler Brothers Auto Service
“Very friendly and told me about hour for oil change and close to it on time and they will change your oil and u already have your stuff and very reasonable price they do very good work and the owner is a straight up guy would recommend them to anybod...”
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Smith's Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Quality
- Prices
“I got an estimate for my Jeep in a matter of minutes of course had I known I wouldn't have left I would have waited but the guy was super nice and I will be back.”
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True Quality Automotive
- Work
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“I had noticed a noise earlier in the week and asked if when they were done fixing the broken hose if someone could take it for a quick drive to see if they could see what I was hearing also and he said, sure!”
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Muffler Brothers Belmont
- Honest
- Vehicle
- Job
“Friendly person, honest prices, reliable.”
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Brookside Garage
- Vehicle
- Chain
- Price
“Very knowledgeable quick turnaround on getting your vehicle repaired a little spendy I know a place it's a little cheaper but it takes longer to get my car repaired”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about experts in and near Kettering
- “Everyone was so knowledgeable and very helpful. This will absolutely be our go to for any automobile repairs/service needs we have in the future.” — customer of John Pierce Auto Care
- “I'm very picky about who works on my cars but this place is absolutely amazing and would recommend anyone to come here to get service done.” — customer of Muffler Brothers Auto Service
- “Jack was very thorough and did our son's rear brakes and brake lines at a very reasonable price.” — customer of Duty Automotive
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