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5 Best Car Repair Shops in Philadelphia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 16 car repair shops in Philadelphia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A nail in a tire, a failed inspection or a warning light on the dash: the car repair shops in Philadelphia below hold more than 3,000 Google reviews between them, all rated between 4.5 and 4.8. With ratings that close, what separates them is practical, like whether you can book online, walk in on a Saturday or leave the car for a state inspection.

Short answer: Kens Automotive on N 10th St has a 4.8 rating from more than 800 reviews, while Pinnacle Auto Repair and Tires has the largest base, with more than 1,000 reviews at 4.5. Foreign Fix Auto Center also holds 4.8 on a smaller base of more than 200 reviews. Reviewers report paying about $30 to plug a tire, so ask each shop for a written estimate before work starts.
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Philadelphia Car Repair Shops, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Kens Automotive 4.8 ★ 807 Inspections, online booking View ›
2 Pinnacle Auto Repair and Tires 4.5 ★ 1,012 Tires and Saturday service View ›
3 Blatt Tire & Auto Repair 4.7 ★ 530 Tires and older cars View ›
4 Don's Auto Repair 4.7 ★ 515 Long-time neighborhood shop View ›
5 Foreign Fix Auto Center Inc 4.8 ★ 204 Early hours, honest estimates View ›
5 Best Car Repair Shops in Philadelphia (2026)

The shops, reviewed

Kens Automotive logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Kens Automotive

4.8807 Google reviews

Kens Automotive is an auto repair shop at 341 N 10th St in Philadelphia. Google lists it for repairs, oil changes, air conditioning repair, auto glass and as a car inspection station, and it takes bookings through an online scheduler. It is open Monday to Friday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe clear estimates before work starts
  • A Tesla owner booked a state inspection online and got reminder messages
  • One out-of-state visitor's Jeep was diagnosed with a plugged catalytic converter and fixed the same day
  • One long-time customer said the shop keeps her older car running

Worth knowing

  • The shop's reply to one review says online booking is limited and waiting appointments are made by phone
  • No Saturday hours: the shop is open Monday to Friday
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume807 · 91st
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good pick for state inspections and routine service when you can work around weekday hours. Call if you want to wait for the work.

Website Book now+1215-829-9898 Directions

341 N 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Pinnacle Auto Repair and Tires logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Pinnacle Auto Repair and Tires

4.51,012 Google reviews

Pinnacle Auto Repair and Tires is at 1119 Catharine St in Philadelphia. Google lists it as a car inspection station and also for brakes, tires, wheel alignment, oil changes and auto electrical work. It is open Monday to Friday and Saturday until 2 PM.

What people praise

  • One reviewer had a hybrid's first annual inspection done in under two hours, with a detailed report and no upselling
  • The largest review base on this page
  • Open on Saturday mornings

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers are split on state inspections: some disputed failed-inspection results, so ask for the written report and an itemized quote
  • A drop-off shop with no place to wait, according to one reviewer
  • The shop's reply to one review says late walk-ins cannot be promised same-day service
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume1,012 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A busy shop with the largest review base here. Book ahead and get inspection findings in writing.

Website+1215-925-2886 Directions

1119 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Blatt Tire & Auto Repair logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Blatt Tire & Auto Repair

4.7530 Google reviews

Blatt Tire & Auto Repair is at 1000 Ridge Ave in Philadelphia, and its site also lists a Somerton location. The shop describes itself as family-owned since 1933 and sells name-brand tires alongside auto repair, inspections and air conditioning and electrical work. This listing is open Monday to Friday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise quick tire repairs: one reviewer said a nail-hole plug took about 15 minutes for about $30
  • A walk-in without an appointment was taken about an hour and a half before closing
  • One reviewer with an unusual older car said the team sourced hard-to-find parts and got it ready for emissions and inspection
  • Reviewers describe clear, upfront pricing

Worth knowing

  • No Saturday hours at this location
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume530 · 84th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable choice for tire work and for owners of older cars who want clear communication.

Website+1215-922-5525 Directions

1000 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Don's Auto Repair logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Don's Auto Repair

4.7515 Google reviews

Don's Auto Repair is at 1132 Passyunk Ave in Philadelphia. Google lists it as an auto repair shop and mechanic, and its website is an online booking page. It is open Monday to Friday and on Saturday until 1 PM.

What people praise

  • One reviewer has gone to the shop for over 15 years and called the work fast and fairly priced
  • A Saturday inspection was squeezed in, with other work done quickly afterward
  • Another reviewer dropped off at 8:45 AM for an inspection and oil change and heard back by 10:30 AM

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer with a check-engine light said the shop referred the job elsewhere, so ask about diagnostic work before dropping off
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume515 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong neighborhood option for inspections and routine work, with a Saturday morning slot.

Website+1215-339-8033 Directions

1132 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Foreign Fix Auto Center Inc logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Foreign Fix Auto Center Inc

4.8204 Google reviews

Foreign Fix Auto Center is an auto repair shop at 822 Reed St in Philadelphia, open from about 7 AM on weekdays and until 11 AM on Saturday. Its website is a Facebook page. Reviewers describe brake jobs, an air conditioning fault, electrical repairs and tie rod and alignment work.

What people praise

  • One reviewer had a diagnosis and estimate ready by 7:30 AM the morning after contacting the shop
  • One reviewer paid $150 total for a bad air conditioning relay rather than a new compressor
  • Reviewers say work was usually turned around the same day without upselling
  • One reviewer said the shop recommended a competitor when it was the better fit for the job

Worth knowing

  • The smallest review base on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume204 · 72nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-reviewed independent shop with early hours, resting on fewer reviews than the others, so it is worth a call to confirm your car's needs.

Website+1215-755-6880 Directions

822 Reed St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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How the scores work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the shop, ranked against the others here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from hundreds of drivers carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently drivers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What car repairs cost in Philadelphia

Google doesn’t list prices for these shops, so there is no table. Price depends on the car, the part and the labor. For a sense of scale, one reviewer paid about $30 to have a nail-hole in a tire plugged at Blatt Tire & Auto Repair, and another paid $150 total for an air conditioning relay at Foreign Fix Auto Center. Those are single customers’ experiences, not quotes. Get a written estimate before any work starts.

Where these shops are

Kens Automotive is on N 10th St, Blatt Tire & Auto Repair is on Ridge Ave, and Pinnacle, Don’s Auto Repair and Foreign Fix are on Catharine St, Passyunk Ave and Reed St. Looking for car repair near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions.

What to ask before you drop off the car

  • Can I get a written estimate before any work begins?
  • Do you do state inspections, and will you give me the report in writing?
  • How long will it take, and can I wait or do I need to drop off?
  • Is there a warranty on parts and labor?
  • Can you show me the worn or failed part?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these shops handle Pennsylvania state inspections?

Reviewers describe inspections at Kens Automotive, Pinnacle Auto Repair and Tires and Don’s Auto Repair, and Blatt Tire & Auto Repair is listed by Google as a car inspection station. If a car fails, ask for the written report and an itemized quote.

Which Philadelphia shops here are open on Saturday?

Google lists Saturday hours for Pinnacle (until 2 PM), Don’s Auto Repair (until 1 PM) and Foreign Fix Auto Center (until 11 AM). Kens Automotive and Blatt list weekday hours only.

Can I get a flat tire fixed without an appointment?

One reviewer walked into Blatt Tire & Auto Repair with a slow leak about an hour and a half before closing and had it plugged in about 15 minutes. Pinnacle’s reply to a reviewer says late walk-ins can’t be promised same-day service, so call first.

Can I book online at Kens Automotive?

Yes, it has an online scheduler, and a reviewer got reminder messages for a Tesla inspection. The shop’s reply to a reviewer says online booking is limited and waiting appointments are made by phone.

The short version

Kens Automotive pairs a 4.8 rating with an online scheduler, and Pinnacle has the biggest review base and Saturday hours. Foreign Fix suits drivers who want an early drop-off. Whichever shop you pick, get the estimate and any inspection findings in writing.

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