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5 Best Car Repair Shops in Round Rock (2026)

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

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Updated · 6 min read

We compared 20 car repair shops in Round Rock on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A check-engine light or a grinding brake is rarely convenient, and the car repair shops in Round Rock that you call first often decide how the whole repair goes. The businesses below hold more than 4,500 Google reviews between them, all rated 4.7 or higher, so the useful differences are practical ones: who is open on Saturday, who offers a shuttle or loaner, and who is a chain location.

Short answer: Christian Brothers Automotive Round Rock has the most Google reviews here (4.7 from more than 1,400) and has a free shuttle listed on its site. Automotive Specialist (4.9 from more than 740) and Round Rock Auto Center (4.9 from more than 550) are independent shops. Dave's Ultimate Automotive and Austin's Automotive Specialists complete the group.
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Round Rock Auto Shops Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Christian Brothers Automotive Round Rock 4.7 ★ 1,495 Shop with a free shuttle View ›
2 Austin's Automotive Specialists 4.7 ★ 991 Saturday repairs, tires and keys View ›
3 Automotive Specialist 4.9 ★ 744 Diagnosing stubborn problems View ›
4 Dave's Ultimate Automotive 4.8 ★ 762 Brakes, AC, tires and alignments View ›
5 Round Rock Auto Center 4.9 ★ 552 Loaner cars and quick inspections View ›
5 Best Car Repair Shops in Round Rock (2026)

The repair shops, one at a time

Christian Brothers Automotive Round Rock logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Christian Brothers Automotive Round Rock

4.71,495 Google reviews

Christian Brothers Automotive Round Rock is a shop on Louis Henna Boulevard. Its site lists check-engine-light diagnosis, scheduled maintenance, brakes, AC service and oil changes, ASE-certified technicians and a free shuttle service. The shop is open Monday to Friday.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a welcoming waiting room with water and a warm cookie
  • One customer said the shop offered to show them the problem in the bay
  • One reviewer used the courtesy shuttle and said the repair came in well under the price they expected
  • Customers say they felt no pressure to buy extra work

Worth knowing

  • Some lower-rated reviews concern pricing, so ask for a written estimate before approving work
Reputation scorecardrank in Round Rock
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume1,495 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on the page, with a shuttle and a polished customer experience. Get the estimate in writing, as you would anywhere.

413 Louis Henna Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664

Austin's Automotive Specialists logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Austin's Automotive Specialists

4.7991 Google reviews

Austin's Automotive Specialists is a shop on the South Interstate 35 frontage road in Round Rock. It is open Monday to Saturday. Google tags it for brakes, batteries and oil changes, and its site lists tires, alignments and key and fob programming.

What people praise

  • One reviewer said the shop fought a warranty company's denial of a water pump and radiator claim, kept her updated and fixed the car the day the parts arrived
  • Reviewers name the operating partner and a service advisor as helpful
  • Customers describe transmission, brake and strut work as fair and fast

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers describe the pricing as high, so ask for an itemised estimate
  • One reviewer found the inspection report vague on measurements; the shop replied that it should have included more detail
Reputation scorecardrank in Round Rock
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume991 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A busy shop with a long review history, and the only one on this page with Saturday hours on Google. Compare its estimate with a second quote on larger jobs.

1800 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681

Automotive Specialist logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Automotive Specialist

4.9744 Google reviews

Automotive Specialist, known as Auto-Spec, is an independent shop on Old West Drive with a second location in Georgetown, per its site. The site says it has been family owned and operated since 2003, works on domestic and import vehicles, employs ASE-certified technicians, and offers state inspections without an appointment and a drop-off shuttle.

What people praise

  • One reviewer's Jeep Wrangler finally passed emissions after other shops had failed to find the cause
  • Reviewers say the team explains each repair in detail
  • A customer with a 1997 Firebird said they did not push to fix everything at once
  • Reviewers describe a Mercedes diagnosis that avoided unneeded repairs
Reputation scorecardrank in Round Rock
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume744 · 78th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on more than 740 reviews, with reviewers pointing to hard diagnostic jobs on older and import cars. A good first call for a problem other shops could not pin down.

350 Old W Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681

Dave's Ultimate Automotive logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dave's Ultimate Automotive

4.8762 Google reviews

Dave's Ultimate Automotive has a Round Rock location on the South Interstate 35 frontage road. Google tags it for AC, brakes, tires, transmissions, oil changes and wheel alignment. Its site lists ASE-certified technicians and free AC, alignment, trouble code and brake checks.

What people praise

  • One reviewer said the shop diagnosed the car, ordered the part and had her back on the road the same day
  • Reviewers call the team honest, thorough and friendly
  • One long-time customer said prices are fair and she has never felt upsold

Worth knowing

  • A small share of reviews are one-star, so ask for a written estimate on larger repairs
Reputation scorecardrank in Round Rock
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume762 · 83rd
Confidencevery high
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A full-service shop with a broad menu and consistent praise for honesty. Use the free checks the site lists as a low-cost first visit.

2601 S I-35 Frontage Rd #100, Round Rock, TX 78664

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#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Round Rock Auto Center

4.9552 Google reviews

Round Rock Auto Center is an independent, locally owned and family-operated shop on Brushy Creek Road. Its site lists brake and rotor service, electrical diagnostics, suspension, AC, general repair and preventive maintenance, and describes a no-pressure approach.

What people praise

  • Two reviewers said the shop provided a loaner or rental car
  • One customer had two cars through a state inspection in under ten minutes each
  • Reviewers describe clear communication and pricing with no surprises
  • One reviewer said the shop saved a door handle part and avoided an unneeded replacement
Reputation scorecardrank in Round Rock
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume552 · 73rd
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 independent shop with a loaner car and no-pressure reviews. A good pick if you need a ride while your car is in.

2003 Brushy Creek Rd, Round Rock, TX 78664

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How to read the scores

The scorecards use public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live star average. Review volume shows how many people have rated each business, compared with other car repair shops in Round Rock. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from over a thousand customers counts for more than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency shows how recently reviews have arrived.

What drives car repair pricing in Round Rock

Repair prices depend on the make and model, the parts you choose and how many labour hours the job needs. A diagnostic fee is common before a repair starts, so ask whether it is credited toward the work. Get a written estimate and ask the shop to show you the worn part.

Car repair across Round Rock

These shops list Round Rock addresses, along Louis Henna Boulevard, the Interstate 35 frontage road, Old West Drive and Brushy Creek Road. Auto-Spec also has a Georgetown location. Looking for a mechanic near me? Check each shop’s weekday and Saturday hours before you drive over.

Questions for a repair shop

  • Is there a diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
  • Can I have the estimate in writing before work starts?
  • Do you offer a shuttle or loaner car?
  • What warranty covers the parts and labour?
  • Can you show me the worn part?

Frequently asked questions

Which Round Rock shops offer a shuttle or loaner car?

Christian Brothers Automotive Round Rock’s site lists a free shuttle service. Auto-Spec’s site lists a 24/7 drop-off shuttle, and two Round Rock Auto Center reviewers say the shop provided a loaner or rental car.

Where can I get a Texas state inspection?

Auto-Spec’s site says state inspections need no appointment on weekdays, with set morning and afternoon windows. One Round Rock Auto Center reviewer had two cars inspected in under ten minutes each.

Which of these shops are open on Saturday?

Google lists Austin’s Automotive Specialists with Monday to Saturday hours. The other shops list Monday to Friday hours, and Christian Brothers’ site says it is closed on weekends.

Are any of these shops chain locations?

Christian Brothers Automotive carries a national brand name. Auto-Spec and Round Rock Auto Center describe themselves as family-owned independents.

Before you hand over the keys

Christian Brothers Automotive Round Rock is the safe default for its review base and shuttle, while Automotive Specialist and Round Rock Auto Center suit drivers who want an independent shop. Whichever you pick, get the estimate in writing and ask about the diagnostic fee before the work begins.

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