Best Of Tucson®

Best Auto Repair

TIE: Buck's Automotive / Sooter's Auto Service

Buck's Automotive

When your car breaks down, it can feel like the end of the world. But take it down to Buck's Automotive, and you can rest assured that the work will be done right the first time, and you'll be back on the road in no time. The shop has been around since 1978, and this is the third time Tucsonans have chosen Buck's as having the Best Auto Repair in Tucson. Unlike some unscrupulous mechanics, Buck's has an eight-point code of ethics on their website (also in Spanish) that includes gems like their promise "to perform high quality repair service at a fair and just price."

Sooter's Auto Service

Once upon a time, there was a 1987 Honda Accord. It was a good car, but it was old. It had the typical problems old cars have, as well as the typical auto-mechanic responses. Long story short: The old car started costing a LOT of money. Then a wise man whispered, "Take it to Sooter's. Randy Sooter is honest." The mechanics, many of whom have been working at the shop for decades, tell it like it is—and then they fix it. Behold, the old car was brought back to life, running beautifully until, sadly, it was totaled in a freak accident. Had that not happened, it would still be running today, thanks to the folks at Sooter's, a true family auto shop.

Runner up:

3. BRAKEmax

Various locations