Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
“Any place could have tricked me into buying a new transmission but Cottman gave me a much simpler and cheaper fix that worked great!”
Best Car Tune-Up in Durham, NC
24 technicians listed · all 24 in Durham · 9 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Roland's Auto Center Inc
“I have used this company for quite a while I highly recommend his services.”
Global Car Care
“I repaired my Toyota Solara in this workshop, and the repair and price were very reasonable and in good condition.”
Yearby's Auto & Tire
“They always help the customer identify and resolve the most important mechanical concerns.”
Lonnie's University Auto Center
“The prices are always fair, and most importantly for me as a woman, I feel safe with these guys.”
East Club Auto Shop
“Excellent service, Ricks got me in even as he was about close, testing took no more than 5 minutes and had a fun conversation while I was there.”
Listed for drivers in and around Durham, NC, these 24 shops handle tune-up work and running faults. What each one says about diagnostics, warranties and service specials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Durham, NC
All 24 technicians we list here are in Durham itself. We have 26 technicians in Durham on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,596 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (88%), value (72%) and professionalism (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 years. 2 offer financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the technicians on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Can I book a tune-up online with shops listed for Durham?
Online booking is offered by 4 of the 24 shops on this page. Put the symptom in the notes rather than picking a service name, because a shop that knows it is chasing a misfire will set aside diagnostic time instead of a quick parts slot.
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Roger's Garage
“They found the problem and fixed it right and didn't try to up sell or overcharge.”
Blue's Automotive
“Blue Jumps right into taking a look at your car as you pull up.”
Os-Car's Auto Repair
“They are fair and honest about pricing and have taken the time to show me exactly what was wrong with my car, even when it was something different than what I came in for.”
The Digital Chassis
“I wanted specific camber and toe specs to get the most out of my car and Brad did a great job aligning my wheels to those specs.”
Ace Muffler Shop
“Stopped by first thing in the morning and they were immediately able to take my car in, diagnose the problem and solve it, all within 15 minutes of me arriving.”
D & S Automotive Repairs
“Super professional - Justin was on point and knew exactly what he was talking about!”
Porterfield's Auto Care
“Very professional and willing to explain clearly what the problem or issue with your vehicle is or was...”
Jordan's Racing Development
“The environment, prices are reasonable, labor is good & parts are great too!”
TRG Auto Sales & Service
“Already recommending these guys to friends and coworkers Definitely coming here again.”
Francis Auto Care
“I've taken vehicles here for a few years and always get speedy service and receive great customer service.”
Auto Pros
“Matt and the rest of the team at Auto Pros of Durham were very professional, flexible, and the communication was great.”
Baez Auto Care
“I'm truly grateful for him and his team, especially for being so kind and understanding towards me, with my millions of questions and being so particular about my vehicles.”
Garrett's Garage
“We currently own cars that were built in 2002 & 2005 with 240,000 miles plus and he keeps them well maintained and saves us a lot of $$.”
Yates Garage
“Been knowing Eddie for over 2 decade's- he is always reliable, and knows what he is doing when it comes to repairing or diagnosing issues with older vehicles.”
Demetrio Auto Repair
“They take good care of your car”
Mecanico A Domicilio En Durham NC
“I can count on Melbin to fix it in a timely manner at an affordable price!”
Chris and Son
“They are amazing people and they very knowledgeable and professional.”
102 Obie dr Durham
“Super helpful, quick service, and very affordable!”
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