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Top-Rated Auto Mechanics in Tacoma, WA
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 auto mechanics in Tacoma, WA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Bristow's Exclusive Auto Repair with a 4.8-star rating from 628 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Simmons Automotive and Midland Automotive. The average rating across all listed auto mechanics in Tacoma is 4.7 stars from 356 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in Tacoma: $75–$150/hr labor rate. Oil changes $40–$100; brake jobs $200–$600; transmission repair $1,500–$4,000+.
Rankings updated May 16, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated Auto Mechanics
Bristow's Exclusive Auto Repair
4731 S Washington St, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
Simmons Automotive
5601 S Proctor St, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
Midland Automotive
1624 90th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445, USA
Auto Mechanics Rankings in Tacoma, WA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bristow's Exclusive Auto Repair4731 S Washington St, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA | 4.8★ | 628 |
| #2 | Simmons Automotive5601 S Proctor St, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA | 4.8★ | 612 |
| #3 | Midland Automotive1624 90th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445, USA | 4.8★ | 608 |
| #4 | PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSMISSION3723 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA | 4.8★ | 270 |
| #5 | Courtesy Auto Service and Tire of Tacoma4502 S Steele St #701, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA | 4.7★ | 520 |
| #6 | Coopers Auto Repair Specialists1718 103rd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445, USA | 4.6★ | 745 |
| #7 | Midland Automotive of South Tacoma3912 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA | 4.7★ | 226 |
| #8 | Expert Muffler and Auto Repair1240 S Sprague Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA | 4.6★ | 314 |
| #9 | Jones Automotive Clinic5510 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA | 4.6★ | 172 |
| #10 | TSL Automotive Specialists LLC1830 112th St E UNIT D, Tacoma, WA 98445, USA | 4.9★ | 231 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Auto Mechanics in Tacoma
PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSMISSION
3723 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA
Courtesy Auto Service and Tire of Tacoma
4502 S Steele St #701, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
Coopers Auto Repair Specialists
1718 103rd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445, USA
Midland Automotive of South Tacoma
3912 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
Expert Muffler and Auto Repair
1240 S Sprague Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA
Jones Automotive Clinic
5510 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA
TSL Automotive Specialists LLC
1830 112th St E UNIT D, Tacoma, WA 98445, USA
South Tacoma Auto
7838 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
Advanced Auto Care
14708 Pacific Ave S d59, Tacoma, WA 98444, USA
Total Performance
5635 S Tacoma Way A, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
Automotive Specialists
11111 Golden Given Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98445, USA
The Car Guy 38th
601 S 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98418, USA
Austin's Pro Max
5602 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA
McCabe's Automotive
3147 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA 98466, USA
Southend Auto Care
8318 Pacific Hwy E, Tacoma, WA 98422, USA
Easy Street Auto Repair
8425 Pacific Hwy E, Tacoma, WA 98422, USA
Evergreen Automotive
8411 Pacific Hwy E, Tacoma, WA 98422, USA
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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 16, 2026.
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