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JB Autoworks
- Fee
- Towed
- Truck
“The local dealership had my vehicle for almost a week before returning it with a fee just for looking at it and an estimate for an issue they had supposedly fixed 6 months before.”
Driveshaft & Axle Repair in Kingsport, TN
24 specialists listed · 9 in Kingsport · 2 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
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Nard's Automotive
- Diagnosed
- Work
- Truck
“I have had Nard do all the work on every car my family owns for the past 6 years without any hiccups, including getting them back before the quoted time frame.”
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D P Automotive
- Mechanic
- Questions
- Vehicle
“Once the owner where I used to take my car for service passed away and his shop closed, I began to look for another place close to where I live with reasonable service.”
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Bill's Automotive
“When they found out I was from out of town and I had a important meeting the next day in the Knoxville area and this was my only vehicle they kindly offered to work me in their very busy day and get me back on the road.”
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MLA Automotive & Auto Repair
- Brakes
- Honesty
“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto brake repair, Tire rotations, Wheel alignment, Brakes, A/C installation & repair, Air conditioning, Vehicle safety insp...”
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Calhoun Motor Co
- Transmission
- Price
- Vehicle
“Have been very satisfied with service and maintenance performed on my Mercedes.”
Area overview: Kingsport, TN
Of the 24 specialists we list here, 9 are in Kingsport itself and 15 come from towns including Gastonia (4, 116 mi), Charlotte (2, 132 mi) and Blountville (1, 5 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,424 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these specialists on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (71%) and punctuality (63%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "price" and "diagnosis". 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE and EPA) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the specialists on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 6 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 17 of the specialists on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the specialists on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the specialist before you visit.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Kingsport, TN, these 24 shops work on axles, drive shafts and differentials. What each one says about balancing, custom shafts and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Acero's Auto Tech.
- Vehicle
- Pump
- Prices
“The mechanic that worked on my truck, Bob, was very thorough in his work and took extra measures to ensure that my vehicle was performing properly before returning it to me.”
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L&L Tramsmission
- Transmission
“I'm in a tight situation financially (like who isn't), and really appreciate his time and helpful advice and will certainly return to have him overhaul my transmission if that turns out to be the remedy.”
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Taylor's Auto
- Price
- Mechanic
“Been going to him for all kinds of repairs for over 8 years now.”
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Miller's Tire & Auto
“Even though they were really busy that day, they took the time to call me and let me know they needed a little extra time diagnosing the knocking issue, as it wasn't one of the obvious fixes.”
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Highway 72 Auto Repair
“I am very happy to say he is my forever mechanic and I will not trust anybody else Highway 72 They shoot you straight on everything they're doing before they even do it in fact, they are also the Fast est towing industry when it comes to needing a to...”
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Gray Tire and Automotive
“I told him they need to advertise and they said they have too much business already!”
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Axle Driven
“Had a wonderful experience with this business!”
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Custom Muffler & Brake
- Mechanic
- Exhaust
- Work
“I won't to give a shout out to these ppl for great customer service skills and a thank u for looking at my car thank you all so much would recommend you all to anyone thanks”
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Double D Tire
“I started taking my vehicles to them 6 years ago beginning with my Tahoe to my Jeep Cherokee and now my GMC these guys are amazing and have always been so kind as well honest about what needs to be done OR NOT DONE on any vehicle!”
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White's Auto Parts
“If you are looking for honest, reliable, and qualified service for your vehicles, White's Auto Parts in downtown Jonesborough, is the number one place in the Tri-Cities area.”
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Axle Surgeons
“If you need to have this type of work done and you're lucky enough to be around this area, you should hire these guys.”
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Garland Tire
“I needed two new tires installed and rotated and also gave them the unfortunate trouble of two corroded valve stems which they were able to replace the valve stems at a reasonable price.”
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Mr. Nobody Tire
“I needed some freon for my A/C due to a potential leak, but other shops couldn't do it because it uses the newer freon and they didn't have the machine or the mechanic for it.”
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Arandas Darrell's Garage
“Gilberto took the time to explain the procedure to me and why what had to be done had to be done, knowledge, responsibility, very pleased with the workshop.”
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Gibbon Tire and Auto
“They contacted my warranty consultant and made the claim on my behalf then explained everything in detail and provided me with paperwork including photos before starting repairs.”
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Loftin's Automotive Service
- Fees
- Vehicles
- Inspection
“What a very honest mechanic his prices are very reasonable and it's very hard to find a honest mechanic I will make sure that I let everyone know ware to take their cars to get work done”
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Jacobs Service Center
“I dropped my car off to get rear brake about 2hrs or less it was ready great service all around thanks guy I will come to you for all my car care needs”
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Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
- Friday
- Communication
- Warranty
“From the initial phone call to when we picked up my daughter's Jeep after they replaced her transmission, the men at Cottman's were professional, trustworthy, and down to earth.”
Driveline Repair Services in Kingsport, TN Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$209
Maximum cost
$2089
National Average
$376
Avg Per Hour Rates
$121
$314
$888
Typical price range is based on 364 cost profiles
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Does experience count for shaft work?
13 of the 24 shops report a decade or more under the same name. Driveline work rewards a shop that has seen your vehicle type before, because the fix often depends on angles and shims rather than a part number. The years are what their listings state.