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Bargain Tire Outlet
“I got new tires and it took a little while for me to get the new ones installed but I saw this gentleman handle all the customers that came into the shop with enthusiasm and concern.”
Best Brake Repair in Portsmouth, VA
24 experts listed · 11 in Portsmouth · 4 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Canady & Branch
- Trust
- Pump
- Inspected
“They don't tell you that you need to repair something if you don't and they will let you know if the repair could wait awhile which is helpful when you live on limited funds.”
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Fink's Car Care
“The best service inspection center in Hampton roads, always top notch service, the friendliest staff, Bobbie & Jack are a breath of fresh air, they always have a positive attitude and are very knowledgeable.”
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Dodd's Auto Service
- Integrity
- Inspection
- Price
“Setting up my appointment and getting my car serviced was super easy and he advised me of other issues I had that other shops neglected to advise or fix.”
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Harris Tire Service
“My husband and I have multiple cars that need service due to multiple teenagers in the house, we are always taken care of when it comes to time and price.”
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John's Service Center
“I trust John's Automotive for my car repair needs.”
Listed for drivers in and around Portsmouth, VA, 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: Portsmouth, VA
Of the 24 experts we list here, 11 are in Portsmouth itself and 13 come from towns including Virginia Beach (5, 19 mi), Chesapeake (3, 12 mi) and Norfolk (2, 6 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 6,972 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (85%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "fair" and "honest". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are air conditioning service (5), fleet services (4), air filter replacement (3), brake repair (3) and oil change (3). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 88 years. 7 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 12 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.
Can I get brakes done on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend hours are listed by 4 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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Baucom's Auto Service Inc
- Mechanic
- Prices
- Efficient
“Lenny and John always make sure my vehicles are good and they don't do any unnecessary work unless you specifically want it everyone I have recommended says Baucom is their mechanic from now on”
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Dail's Auto Repair
- Trust
- Work
- Mechanic
“Just moved from Cali to Chesapeake, and my Expedition started to act up, I asked the FB community and was given Dail's place, figured it was close enough and and heard good word, so took my car in, they are a busy shop, which tells you something, but...”
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Portsmouth Alignment Services
- Money
- Fair
- Work
“Highly recommend them for your Front end work.”
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American Fleet Service
- Price
- Inspection
- Truck
“For my 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, went there for a dot federal inspection will not pass due to unexpected items needed to be fix a lot of work done in a timely matter, I will do business with them again time is really a crutch when a one truck opera...”
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Hornsby Tire & Service Center Tire Pros
“Like these weren't professionally painted rims either so for them not to scratch them at all mean they did their job very carefully and professionally.”
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Mastertech Auto Care
“The staff is friendly and stays in communication throughout the repair process, and they explain everything, including your options, with an extensive quote and service suggestions before they begin.”
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Noble Automotive
- Transmission
- Inspections
- Price
“Great guy that works there i wish i had caught his name he was quick honest and not too expensive im always cautious when getting my car worked on because some mechanics will nickel and dime you but not this guy he was to the point up front no hidden...”
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West Service Center
“The front desk lady was not very friendly kinda rude but the inspector Mike was very friendly and courteous only waited maybe a half hour and he had me out of there very quickly”
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First Landing Auto Care at Thoroughgood
- Hybrid
- Explanation
- Report
“The state inspection report that I received was very detailed and included photos of the problem areas, and even categorized additional work in order of importance”
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Bells Mill Auto Care
- Owner
- Area
- Vehicle
“Not only that, my car was loaded with moving items and they patiently worked with my situation to ensure my car met all the requirements for inspection.”
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Protime Automotive
- Engine
- Text
- Communication
“I inquired about something I had been told by another mechanic and asked if it was necessary — they took the time to thoroughly check, trouble shoot, and then walk me through what needed to be done.”
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Able Auto Service
- Area
- Upselling
- Honest
“After multiple issues at various repair shops (the culmination of which was having my wheel catch on fire twice, and the reason why was also misdiagnosed twice by two different places,) Able was recommended to me, and I have never looked back.”
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Carmasters Automotive LLC
- Text
- Military
- Diagnostic
“Just about to finish up with the state inspection for my car , they finished it quick a little over a hour , they text constant updates to your phone during the process and have a comfy waiting room with coffee and water available , the lady at the d...”
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Ferguson's Automotive
“Scott Ferguson is an honest, talented, and hard working mechanic who will repair your car for a fair price with excellent customer service and quality parts.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“As a woman, I'm not very familiar with mechanical mess and they didn't make me feel ignorant while taking the time to explain the issue with my vehicle.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“I had a power steering issue come up right before I had a big trip to Hatteras planned and Lee and the rest of the crew down here got my 4runner fixed quick enough I didn't have to cancel my trip.”
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Jim's Home Auto Services II
“I immediately called Jim's and explained, and they knew we were heading out of town the next day, and they were not only able to get the parts needed and complete the repair same day for us, but they also charged us less than originally quoted becaus...”
Brake Services in Portsmouth, VA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$47
Maximum cost
$635
National Average
$174
Avg Per Hour Rates
$102
$151
$347
Typical price range is based on 381 cost profiles
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