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Gateway Auto Clinic
“After several horror stories with other places where they damaged my car and attempted to lie about it I came to Gateway through a recommendation by a friend.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Kettering, OH
24 technicians listed · 4 in Kettering · 5 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Gallagher Tire & Automotive
- Team
- Oil
- Job
“I called them on December 7th to request All Season performance tires and an oil change they had to order the tires I wanted and still made my appointment for the day and time that I was hoping for, the work was done on December 8th, they did the exa...”
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Bellbrook Automotive
- Honda Civic
- Diagnosed
- Mechanics
“However, the technician advised me it was a common problem with GMC/CHEVY vehicles who have chrome wheels, whereas overtime the chrome flakes off the wheel, and causes slow leaks.”
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Grace Tire & Auto Service
“The owner Dan is a honest person and doesn't try to take anyone to the cleaners for their Auto Repair I will keep on going to grace auto and Tire for all my repairs to my vehicles”
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Detroit Tire and Auto
“Guy was very informative when I called and gave me instructions for walking in to get my new tire later in the day (no appointment) When I arrived and said I needed a tire the person taking care of me had obviously been told someone would be coming i...”
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Dixon's Automotive
“Though I didn't have the work done here, only due to my car not being worth the cost of the repair, they didn't try to pressure me to have it done.”
Listed for drivers in and around Kettering, OH, 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: Kettering, OH
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 4 are in Kettering itself and 20 come from towns including Dayton (5, 6 mi), Beavercreek (3, 6 mi) and Miamisburg (2, 8 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,282 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (87%), quality (84%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "fair". 5 are open on Saturdays. 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 78 years. 7 offer financing; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the technicians on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. 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.
Which shops listed for Kettering work on Saturdays or Sundays?
5 of the 24 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
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Echelon Automotive Care
- Serpentine Belt
- Needs
- Tire
“Timing for some parts took forever, but I don't think that's their fault, my husband used to work for Fairborn USPS and if it was them, I can see how a part can take a month to be delivered.”
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Brownies Independent Transmission
- Communication
- Pay
- Leaking
“I spoke with the manager Tom who told me my vehicle will be ready on 12/6/23 which the entire to December 15, 2023 and after that he told me that the vehicle will be ready for pick up on December 16, 2023, which is a Saturday knowing that they would ...”
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Augustine Automotive
“I have dealt with Augustine Automotive for years now and it has honestly been a few years since I needed any automotive services but I wouldn't choose to take my car anywhere else.”
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John Pierce Auto Care
- Needs
- The Future
- Team
“I got my car towed there and they were kinda booked but when I explained my situation they hooked me up and got the issue identified and my battery replaced by that afternoon.”
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Super Tech Automotive
“Needing employee Brian Clark, I highly recommended him from the Tipp City branch, to contact me about a new client I have for him, that has a semi he needs work on.”
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Duty Automotive
- Job
- Mechanic
- Price
“If you want premium service without paying premium prices, take your vehicle to Jack and his team at Duty Automotive to have it done right the first time!”
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Fix All Auto Repair
- Vehicles
- Oil
- Prices
“So I got tires I would have got four tires but I only got two tires cuz I'm on unlimited income if I knew I wasn't going to get that apartment I would have got four tires I'm going to look for some used tires”
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Ron's Car Care and Propane Service
“Was from out of state visiting kids, 2011 Jeep wrangler starter went out, they towed and diagnosed and replaced starter, same day at a reasonable price.”
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True Quality Automotive
- ac
- Brake
- Oil
“You really can't find that in a shop these days because everyone else is looking to upsell on maintenance that could wait or just to line their pockets.”
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Beyer Service Center Inc.
- Area
- Honest
- Vehicles
“Can't say enough good things about Ed, John and their team there - they've been our go-to “family mechanic” for over 20 years now and have helped me keep 9+ cars on the road over that timeframe.”
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Brookside Garage
- Diagnosed
- Price
- Chain
“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”
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Murphy's Autocare
“Bobby, one of the Leads there, has done nothing but go above and beyond to ensure that I have been taken care of and has constantly kept me up to date.”
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ARC Enterprises LLC
- Oil
- Mechanics
- Diagnosed
“Being a woman not knowing anything about vehicles, it's hard to find a shop you can walk into and feel comfortable and confident that you're going to be taken care of.”
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Miamisburg Auto Service
“I have had them service my daily cars (Equinox, Armada, Cherokee, Mercedes E350, Explorer and Lexus IS250) They have completed every service with care and in a timely fashion.”
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Jlees
- Truck
- Work
- Mechanics
“They replaced my front brakes, rotors, driver side caliper, and driver side wheel baring, I dropped my vehicle off at close yesterday and it was finished before noon.”
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Acme Spring Automotive Specialists
“They do a great job on ur car”
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41seven Offroad
- Gear
- Steering
- Price
“Had work done on my avalanche was fast an far on price would recommend to any an everyone I know really good staff won't wast ur time will give you quotes on everything you need an call you when its done manager came out to my house and everything ca...”
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Mason Motorworks
- Knows
- Vehicles
- Price
“I was in need of some brake repairs on my car and he was able to diagnose the problem, fix it and fix a few other things on the car in an extremely timely manner.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Kettering
- “Overall, very friendly and competent mechanics working here and I would recommend this shop.” — customer of Gateway Auto Clinic
- “This is a great company in which you can trust to give an accurate diagnosis of any issues your car may be having.” — customer of Bellbrook Automotive
- “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.” — customer of Grace Tire & Auto Service
- “They are friendly, courteous, and professional; we would highly recommend Gateway Auto Clinic!” — customer of Gateway Auto Clinic
- “The mechanics there went above and beyond of what I asked for on my car.” — customer of Bellbrook Automotive
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