Find trustworthy
Auto
in your community.
1000's of reviews provided by community members like you.
- Reliable Local Businesses
- Community-Fueled Ratings
- Pay Fair Prices for Honest Work
Need Reliable Car Services Nearby? Problem Solved.
Did you know nearly 30% of drivers report repairs and services that don’t fix their problem, leading to repeat visits and frustration?
Finding trustworthy car care—whether it’s auto repair, regular maintenance, towing, auto body work, storage, or detailing—shouldn’t be a roll of the dice. Many drivers face shoddy workmanship, unexpected costs, or dishonest businesses, resulting in wasted time and recurring issues. Our community-driven directory tackles this by connecting you with local car care providers vetted for honesty and quality, based on feedback by members of your own community.
With transparent ratings and authentic reviews from your neighbors, we empower you to choose the right business the first time. Say goodbye to the hassle of unreliable services and hello to a trusted, stress-free solution that keeps your car in top shape.
Does this sound familiar?
Claim: They Will Take Advantage
Any time you take a car there, they ‘find something else’ while fixing it and tack on some more.
Our Take: While many shops genuinely recommend proactive services, there are a few bad apples that may try to upsell unnecessary repairs to boost their sales. Our community reviews help you distinguish between trustworthy businesses and those that aren’t worthy of your time or money.
Claim: You’ll be Overcharged for Repairs
I got a $2,600 quote for shocks, struts, and a bearing while out of town for work during a standard oil change. Went home and took the quote to my local shop and only had to replace my bearing for $400.
Our Take: Our community connects you with transparent, honest shops that provide fair pricing, so you can avoid inflated quotes and save money on unnecessary repairs. Our ratings will help you verify shop reputations to ensure you’re never overcharged, even when traveling.
Claim: Avoid Chains
Stay away from chains. They have high turnover and less experienced techs. Find an independent shop.
Our Take: Not all chains are bad, and not all independent shops are good. Either can face the same challenges and opportunities. Our detailed listings and multi-level ratings will help you set aside preconceived biases and rely on feedback when choosing the best shop for your needs.
Word of Mouth You Can Trust: Your Neighbors’ Car Care Guide
Our community-driven directory brings the power of neighborly word-of-mouth to your fingertips, helping you find reliable car care services like auto repair, towing, auto body work, storage, detailing, and more.Â
Built on transparency and robust community ratings, we highlight the best local businesses and expose dishonest ones through honest customer feedback. With our easy-to-use platform, you can confidently choose the right shop the first time, saving you time, money, and frustration from subpar services.
Why The Car Community?
We Are Car People
We were created out of the frustration of searching for ‘the right shop’ for the job. With a focus solely on automotive services, we’re more relevant and user-friendly than general directories like Google Business and Yelp.
Comprehensive Listings
Each business listing includes detailed information, such as the services offered, operating hours, contact details, and any specialties—like expertise in specific car makes or types of repairs—to help you make an informed decision.
Honest Review System
Our multi-faceted review system lets you and your neighbors evaluate local auto businesses across several key factors—quality of service, honesty, pricing, range of services, and available amenities—giving you a well-rounded view before making a decision.
Here's how it works...
Step 01
Search For A Service
Easily find local listings by type, category, name, service, amenity, vehicle, and more. Our directory is ever-growing.
Step 02
Compare Your Options
Using the quick filter and compare feature, see how the results stack up against one another from costs, ratings, amenities, location, and more.
Step 03
Find The Perfect Shop
Connect with a shop, and build a life-long trust with a local business that will treat your car as if it were their own.
What your neighbors are saying.
Honest, Professional Service
“I found 123 Auto Service during a search for mechanics in the City that have a good reputation working on Subarus. This place came to the top of the list, so I brought in my car. They were incredibly professional, honest about what needed to be done, and completed the work quickly at a fair price. I’m so impressed with their service and will definitely be back!”
123 Auto Service
San Francisco, California
Exceptional Customer Care
“Will continue to service my 2019 Audi S5 with the guys at City Line Imports, their professionalism, honesty, and reasonable prices will continue to keep me as a loyal customer. They explained every step of the repair process, provided a detailed estimate upfront, and even followed up to ensure my car was running perfectly. Highly recommend!”
City Line Imports
North Bergen, New Jersey
Trustworthy, Efficient Repairs
“It’s never fun to have to bring your car to the mechanic and it’s even harder to find one you can trust. I have an older car and unfortunately, it seemed like everything went out all at once this year. I was skeptical at first, but after all the work Lloyd’s Automotive Services did and how well my car now performs, I trust their work. They were fast, communicative, and fairly priced!”
Lloyd's Automotive
St Paul, Minnesota
What you'll find here...
Broad Category Coverage
No single place currently covers auto repair, detailing, salvage yards, dealerships, towing, and car clubs together. We are truly a one stop shop.
Local and National Focus
Depth of Information
Multi Level Ratings
Our rating system will incentivize local businesses to excel at multiple facets of their business, including customer service, professionalism, affordability, and honesty.
Community Interaction
Our community will continue to grow and crowdsource information to help one another. Find businesses, groups, and neighbors that share your ethics and passion to care for your vehicle.
Comprehensive Listings
Searching Google or Yelp will only get you so deep into the list of undiscovered shops in your area. We try to provide them all, and let you filter for exactly the experience you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Car Community free?
Yes, The Car Community directory is completely free to use. In the future, we’ll offer premium features with paid plans that provide additional perks for both businesses and community members.
Why not use Google or Yelp to find the car shop or service I need?
While Google is useful for finding local businesses, it falls short when it comes to specializing in specific categories, making it hard to pinpoint the best option for you and your vehicle. We, on the other hand, offer a multi-level rating system powered by people in your own community, giving you the tools to narrow down the perfect place for the job you need done.
How are your business ratings and reviews any different than other directories?
We believe the ratings should come directly from the community members who have real experience with businesses in your area—no paid or incentivized reviews allowed. We want to give everyone a more detailed way to share feedback, not just an overall score. How honest was the business? Were they easy to work with? Did they provide transparent pricing? How was the quality of their service and their establishment? Did the job get done right the first time? Would you return? By adding these layers to the review process, we provide more valuable insights from your neighbors, helping you find the business that best fits your needs. Plus, this approach encourages businesses to improve in all areas, rather than just focusing on a single score.
Does The Car Community cover my area?
Our goal is simple: we’ll start by building out listings for the largest cities and their surrounding communities to provide the best coverage. And we want you—our community members—to add any missing listings yourself. This will help grow the platform, making it easier for more people to access the information they need. Plus, it’ll give visibility to smaller towns and local shops in larger areas that might otherwise be overlooked.
Why did you start this community?
We’ve heard time and time again from our community members who struggle to find a place that truly meets their needs. Online searches only get you so far, often listing the top results by volume or ranking, but they don’t help you find the right fit. It’s a real challenge to find a service that checks all the boxes without making endless calls and asking a hundred questions. That’s why we decided to create a directory—gathering all the essential information in one place to simplify your search and help you get back to your day with minimal hassle.
