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TMS Auto Repair
“Scott even came out and rescued me from what appeared to have been a sprung radiator hose (they had just replaced the radiator) Following me back to drop the car off it overheated again!”
Best Mechanic Shops in Kansas City, KS
24 technicians listed · 4 in Kansas City · 4 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Importmasters
- Owner
- Passat
- Mechanic
“I love the service I have been going to them since I got my Audi in they have never let me down so if you're looking for great work in great customer service look no further”
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Sam's Service Center
“After getting my car serviced from one of the recommended shops I am truly grateful for the Sam's employees excellent customer service and honest recommendations!”
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L & M Tire Service
“Had just previously went to Firestone to get a tire sensor replaced to get the red light off the dash which they couldn't accomplish but Gene took care of it quickly, no charge.”
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Platte Woods Precision Auto Care
- Estimate
- April
- Inspection
“Really appreciated how Platte Woods Precision Auto managed to complete repairs needed to pass inspection the very next day saving me a penalty when renewing my car plates!!”
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KC Brake and Auto Service
- Estimate
- Afternoon
- Job
“There have been times that I have taken my car in for what I thought would be a major repair and the honest team found something simple and inexpensive.”
Listed for drivers in and around Kansas City, KS, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Kansas City, KS
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 4 are in Kansas City itself and 20 come from Kansas City, MO (17, 10 mi), Olathe (2, 17 mi) and Baldwin City (1, 33 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 4,422 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (83%) and value (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "communication" and "estimates". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), battery replacements (2), clutch repair (2), engine repair (2) and exhaust services (2). 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why are some shops on this page not in Kansas City?
4 of the 24 shops are located in Kansas City; the rest come from other towns within 35 mi. Distances are straight-line.
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Dotte Auto Repair
- Tow
- Wheel
- Mechanic
“Not only where they professional and made a great job with the repairs, but they will be honest and will take care of your needs when you're going thru the worst.”
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Milex Complete Auto Care
- Job
- Truck
- Inspection
“They keep there word got my jeep in the same day and even thought they could not figure out what was wrong with my jeep but did do a free look over on it and told my why my front end had play in it for free and what needed replace well be going back”
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XM Automotive
- Communication
- Dealership
- Work
“As an aside, I tried CARSTAR (before I knew about XM) and all three locations nearby said it would be like 2 months or so before they could our car in.”
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Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
- Team
- Nissan
- Vehicle
“Kevin's crew at Cottman Transmission on Wornall replaced my Nissan Altima transmission in less than two days time after they notified that the transmission came in.”
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Baldwin Automotive Services Center Inc
- People
- Mechanic
- Team
“BCASC only charged me for that small part and didn't even charge me for the time spend replacing the line as that small part was the whole issue with fitment.”
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St John Brake & Muffler
“I'd rather sit in a bench seat taken from the back of a van in their front office, knowing I'm getting a really good price for excellent repairs, than to sit in air conditioned luxury dealership and get fleeced while they tack on extra fees upon extr...”
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Duke & Bob's Automotive
- Fair
- Team
- Feel
“Given that I'm in town visiting from the East coast, I was worried that the faulty instrument cluster for my Ford Escape, (as well as many overdue services to be done for my car including new tires, fixing a bad door panel, battery replacement, new ...”
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Hafkemeyer Motors
- Work
- Quote
- Mechanic
“I bought a newer Mercedes last year and each time I took the vehicle to the dealership in KC, I would immediately have a new engine problem the next day.”
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Brad's Auto Service
“I had an issue with my truck recently (today actually) and had to get a wrecker to take my vehicle to brads auto to get a flat fixed, they fixed it for free.”
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Applied Phzix
- Truck
- Towed
- Honest
“The secretary is also cool and will try to fit you in the best she can (they can be very busy at times) All the guys there are very nice and do a great job.”
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State Line Nissan Service
“They took the time to explain my options!!”
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City Wide Auto Repair-Matthew Frisbee
“Just be aware that you participate by doing all the lights and wipers, but you'll be in and out in practically no time and at around $12 it doesn't make sense for you not to do your inspection here.”
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Muffler Mart
“I been dealing with muffler mart for over 15yrs and I never been let down, great place to go if you're looking for good quality,fair pricing and consistency.”
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SK Automotive
- Wheel
- Mechanic
- Pricing
“Aaron made sure I had the right part that I needed replaced and worked with me over several days to ensure that I had what I needed and that it was done in a timely manner.”
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United Tire & Muffler
- Leak
- Oil
- Tires
“Been going there for years but hadn't been in recently because hadn't needed any work done but recently did and provided same level of service that always had.”
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In the Hood Mobile Mechanic LLC
“"I had the misfortune of my car breaking down on a Friday night, but the following Saturday afternoon, [In The Hood Mobile mechanic] came to the rescue.”
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Xperts Auto Center
“They took over after Pete's so they had all my records on my car an fixed it without any price runarounds, I felt very comfortable that I was dealing with an honest an efficient business.”
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North Manufacturing
- Phone
- Plant
- Understand
“I called North, got a message that directed me to his cellphone, Bill answered, quickly told me a fair price, was knowledgeable about my truck and driveshafts, AND if I drop it off tonight I'll most likely get it back tomorrow.”
Auto Mechanic Services in Kansas City, KS Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$301
Maximum cost
$3009
National Average
$662
Avg Per Hour Rates
$109
$482
$843
Typical price range is based on 265 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in and near Kansas City
- “Got my work van in and out extremely fast for a radiator replacement and oil change, fair pricing and very communicative.” — customer of SK Automotive
- “Always quick and fair pricing, had overnight drop off with next day inspection and usually resolved in the same day or next.” — customer of Applied Phzix
- “Honest people and good value. They seem to go out of their way to do right by the customer.” — customer of Platte Woods Precision Auto Care
- “I have been a customer for quite a while and get very good, friendly service for a reasonable price.” — customer of KC Brake and Auto Service
- “Kevin the manager was very knowledgeable, courteous, considerate, and helped me understand what was wrong with my car and how they proposed to fix it, offering options if there were any.” — customer of Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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