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5 Best Car Repair Shops in St. Louis (2026)

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

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 17 car repair shops in St. Louis on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A rattle you can't place or a dashboard light that won't clear is stressful enough without wondering what the bill will be. The car repair shops in St. Louis below hold more than 2,800 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.4 to 4.6, and reviewers mention how fast the car was returned and whether the final price matched the quote.

Short answer: Telle Tire & Auto Centers Central West End carries the most reviews on this page, with a 4.6 rating from more than 850 Google reviews. Custom Complete Automotive and Meineke Car Care Center share that 4.6. One Custom Complete reviewer reports a $35 tire repair that cost exactly the quoted price.
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# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Telle Tire & Auto Centers Central West End 4.6 ★ 854 Tires, warranty and rides View ›
2 Custom Complete Automotive 4.6 ★ 723 Quick tire and light repairs View ›
3 Meineke Car Care Center 4.6 ★ 643 Oil changes and inspections View ›
4 Columbia Auto Repair 4.5 ★ 286 Inspections and long-term customers View ›
5 St. Louis Auto & Truck Repair, Inc. 4.4 ★ 323 Walk-ins and shuttle rides View ›
5 Best Car Repair Shops in St. Louis (2026)

The shops, reviewed

Telle Tire & Auto Centers Central West End logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Telle Tire & Auto Centers Central West End

4.6854 Google reviews

Telle Tire & Auto Centers Central West End is a tire shop and auto repair center on Lindell Boulevard. Its website lists tires, brakes, oil changes and repair with same-day service, and says the Telle name goes back to 1942. Google lists it open Monday to Friday.

What people praise

  • One reviewer had a headlight ordered and installed within two days
  • A reviewer says optional work was presented without pressure
  • One reviewer says the shop honored its warranty with a no-charge same-day fix
  • A long-time customer mentions free Uber pickup and drop-off

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer says it costs more than independent shops
  • Another reviewer describes making several trips for one inspection
Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume854 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-reviewed choice for tires and routine repairs where a warranty and a ride matter. Expect to compare its quote against an independent shop.

Website Book now+1314-533-4300 Directions

4101 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108

Custom Complete Automotive logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Custom Complete Automotive

4.6723 Google reviews

Custom Complete Automotive is an auto repair shop on Chippewa Street that now appears on the Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers website. Google lists brake, tune-up, transmission, air conditioning, oil change, alignment and tire work. It's open Monday to Friday.

What people praise

  • One reviewer paid exactly the $35 quoted for a tire repair and was out in 30 minutes
  • A reviewer found a headlight replacement reasonably priced with a quick turnaround
  • The front desk called one reviewer to finish scheduling an appointment

Worth knowing

  • Two reviewers say pricing and recommendations changed after Dobbs took over the shop
Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume723 · 91st
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth a call for tire repairs and small jobs. The reviews are split between praise for speed and complaints about pricing, so ask for the diagnostic fee and any recommended work up front.

Website Book now+1314-481-7655 Directions

5406 Chippewa St, St. Louis, MO 63109

Meineke Car Care Center logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Meineke Car Care Center

4.6643 Google reviews

Meineke Car Care Center is a Meineke franchise location on South 4th Street. Its website lists oil changes, exhaust and mufflers, brakes, tires, air conditioning, emissions inspection and tune-ups. Google lists it open Monday to Saturday.

What people praise

  • One reviewer was fit in for a safety inspection without much wait
  • A traveling driver says an oil cap mix-up was fixed in about an hour on a Saturday
  • A reviewer who was out of town praised clear communication
  • One reviewer found it to be a smaller problem than feared and the price adjusted

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer notes the location is under new owners
Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume643 · 85th
Confidencehigh
Recency12 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A practical pick for routine maintenance and Saturday appointments. Reviewers highlight communication and quick turnaround.

Website Book now+1314-492-8823 Directions

728 S 4th St, St. Louis, MO 63102

Columbia Auto Repair logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Columbia Auto Repair

4.5286 Google reviews

Columbia Auto Repair says on its website that it has operated on The Hill in St. Louis for more than 50 years. It lists state emission testing, state inspections, air conditioning, brakes, batteries, alternators, diagnostics, tires, transmission and suspension work. Google lists it open Monday to Friday.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says the owner has taken care of their cars for the last 20 years
  • A reviewer who brings a high volume of vehicles for repairs and state inspections praises the fast turnaround
  • One reviewer's tire repair was done in under an hour with reasonable pricing
  • A reviewer says the car came back with no dents or scratches after inspections
Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume286 · 74th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A neighborhood shop with loyal, repeat customers and a focus on inspections. Its review base is smaller than the biggest names, but the comments are consistent.

Website+1314-865-1372 Directions

5335 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139

St. Louis Auto & Truck Repair, Inc. logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

St. Louis Auto & Truck Repair, Inc.

4.4323 Google reviews

St. Louis Auto & Truck Repair, Inc. is an auto and truck repair shop on Delmar Boulevard. Its website says it has served drivers for over 40 years and works first come, first served with no appointments. The service list includes state inspections, pre-purchase inspections, fleet repair, pickup and delivery, and a collision center.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says the lobby has massage chairs and water
  • A reviewer says there was a shuttle home for customers within three to four miles
  • One reviewer got a state inspection done in two hours without a reservation
  • A reviewer says they have never been upsold on things they didn't need

Worth knowing

  • Service is first come, first served, so a reviewer advises arriving early
  • One reviewer describes a diagnosis mix-up that led to repeat visits
Reputation scorecardrank in St. Louis
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume323 · 79th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown76% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong fit if you want to drop in without booking and value a ride home. Arrive early.

Website+1314-436-2788 Directions

2701 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103

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How the scores work

Rating is each shop’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.6 from hundreds of drivers counts for more than a 4.9 from a few. Recency reflects how lately customers are still leaving reviews.

What does car repair cost in St. Louis?

Repair bills depend on the diagnosis, parts, labor time and the vehicle itself. Reviewers mention a few real figures: one Custom Complete Automotive customer paid a quoted $35 for a tire repair, and one Telle Tire customer says road hazard protection for tires runs $20 per tire. Ask any shop for a written estimate and the diagnostic fee before it starts.

Where to find them

These shops are on Lindell Boulevard, Chippewa Street, South 4th Street, Southwest Avenue and Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis. Columbia Auto Repair says it is on The Hill. Searching for a car repair shop near me? Each listing shows a phone number and Google hours so you can check availability before you drive over.

Questions for the service desk

  • What is the diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
  • Will you call me with a written estimate before any extra work?
  • What warranty covers the parts and the labor?
  • How long will the car be here, and do you offer a ride?
  • Can you do my state inspection at the same visit?

Frequently asked questions

Do any St. Louis repair shops take walk-ins?

St. Louis Auto & Truck Repair says on its website that it takes no appointments and works first come, first served. Meineke and Telle Tire both link online booking from their Google listings, and Columbia Auto Repair’s site invites you to schedule an appointment.

Where can I get a state inspection done?

Reviewers describe state or safety inspections at Columbia Auto Repair, St. Louis Auto & Truck Repair and Meineke. Columbia’s website also lists state emission testing. Call first to confirm timing and cost.

Can I get a ride home while my car is being repaired?

One St. Louis Auto & Truck Repair reviewer describes a shuttle for customers within three to four miles, and a Telle Tire reviewer mentions free Uber pickup and drop-off. Ask when you book.

Why do reviews of Custom Complete Automotive mention Dobbs?

The shop’s website now sits under Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, and two reviewers say the shop changed after Dobbs took over, mostly on pricing and recommended work. Ask for an itemized estimate.

Before you hand over the keys

Telle Tire & Auto Centers Central West End has the largest review base here, while Columbia Auto Repair and St. Louis Auto & Truck Repair suit drivers who want inspections or a drop-in visit. Whichever you pick, get the estimate in writing and ask about the diagnostic fee first.

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