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title: 10 Cedar Rapids Brake repair shops Worth Knowing
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Brake repair shops · Cedar Rapids Guide

# 10 Cedar Rapids Brake repair shops Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding brake repair shops in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 4, 2026 33 businesses considered

Ask around Cedar Rapids for brake repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 33 we compared. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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The list

## 10 brake repair shops, and what each does best

Editor’s Pick

### [Albert Auto Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ccb49132fdeaf38d/)

Cedar Rapids · Based here

Albert Auto Service holds a 4.9 average from 675 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://albertautoservice.com/)[+1 319-297-7391](tel:+13192977391) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ccb49132fdeaf38d/)

### [Meineke Car Care Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-2e379db8f27e1b92/)

Cedar Rapids · Based here

Meineke Car Care Center holds a 4.7 average from 318 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.meineke.com/locations/ia/cedar-rapids-451/)[+1 319-774-5118](tel:+13197745118) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-2e379db8f27e1b92/)

### [Professional Muffler Inc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-454d6df1e0966b72/)

Cedar Rapids · Based here

Professional Muffler Inc holds a 4.8 average from 178 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.professionalmuffler.com/)[+1 319-373-7020](tel:+13193737020) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-454d6df1e0966b72/)

Also on the list

#### [Arcadia Tire Co.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b032a31f41c8690b/)

 4.7 · 288 reviews

Cedar Rapids

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://arcadiatire.com/)[+1 319-200-2002](tel:+13192002002) Request a quote

#### [John's Automotive Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-bac52d5c90679549/)

 4.8 · 128 reviews

Cedar Rapids

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.johnsautomotiveservice.com/)[+1 319-220-5598](tel:+13192205598) Request a quote

#### [Westside Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-4a89679d644e78e5/)

 4.6 · 268 reviews

Cedar Rapids

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.westsidetireco.com/)[+1 319-366-7596](tel:+13193667596) Request a quote

#### [McGrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-72564ab72924319d/)

 4.4 · 818 reviews

Reader Favorite Cedar Rapids

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.patmcgrathdodgecountry.com/)[+1 319-774-5747](tel:+13197745747) Request a quote

#### [Five Seasons Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-456f0e6644ec96a8/)

 4.5 · 236 reviews

Cedar Rapids

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.fiveseasonstire.com)[+1 319-366-7683](tel:+13193667683) Request a quote

#### [ATS Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-545a3bd6976d1a8a/)

 4.7 · 78 reviews

Cedar Rapids

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://locations.autovalue.com/ia/cedar-falls/33593732)[+1 319-731-0199](tel:+13197310199) Request a quote

#### [Mefferd's Auto Services](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-221f7ccc9ad489bb/)

 4.9 · 38 reviews

Cedar Rapids

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://locations.autovalue.com/ia/cedar-rapids/3080452)[+1 319-365-5505](tel:+13193655505) Request a quote

Also considered

## More brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids

The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.

- **Automotive Service Evolution** · Cedar Rapids · 4.9 from 38 reviews
- **Klein Auto Service** · Cedar Rapids · 4.8 from 48 reviews
- **Midas** · Cedar Rapids · 4.5 from 198 reviews
- **Denny's Automotive & Muffler Center** · Cedar Rapids · 4.6 from 108 reviews
- [AAMCO Transmissions](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-f88b0b16bd1effc6/) · Cedar Rapids · 4.7 from 65 reviews
- [Fairway Auto Care Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-f40db322019ccb42/) · Cedar Rapids · 4.7 from 58 reviews
- **Sankot's Garage** · Fairfax · 4.7 from 55 reviews
- **Mt. Vernon Road Tire** · Cedar Rapids · 4.5 from 98 reviews
- **Milex Complete Auto Care** · Cedar Rapids · 4.5 from 85 reviews
- [Anderson Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-293901a887b749ae/) · Marion · 4.5 from 77 reviews
- [All Tune and Lube Total Car Care](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-f79cfb9f8eb8f80c/) · Cedar Rapids · 4.4 from 126 reviews
- [Albert Auto Service - Shueyville](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-97df8a3a3f7627eb/) · Shueyville · 4.8 from 18 reviews
- **Global Automotive** · Fairfax · 4.6 from 28 reviews
- **Economy Auto Repair DBA Wallis Motors** · Marion · 4.6 from 46 reviews
- **Blairs Ferry Tire & Auto Service** · Cedar Rapids · 4.3 from 104 reviews
- **Tires Plus** · Cedar Rapids · 4.2 from 178 reviews
- **B & L Transmission Inc** · Cedar Rapids · 4.5 from 28 reviews
- [Hubbell's Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-eb328f1870a59e64/) · Marion · 4.3 from 67 reviews
- **Mcgrath Volkswagen** · Hiawatha · 4.1 from 278 reviews
- **Boubin Tire and Automotive** · Cedar Rapids · 4.2 from 93 reviews
- **Collins Road Tire Company** · Cedar Rapids · 4.2 from 78 reviews
- **Big Jim Auto Repair** · Cedar Rapids · 4.1 from 108 reviews
- **Tires Plus** · Cedar Rapids · 4.0 from 154 reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Brake repair shops, Cedar Rapids, November 4, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Auto Service | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 675 | – | – |
| Meineke Car Care Center | – | 4.7 | 318 | – | – |
| Professional Muffler Inc | – | 4.8 | 178 | – | – |
| Arcadia Tire Co. | – | 4.7 | 288 | – | – |
| John's Automotive Service | – | 4.8 | 128 | – | – |
| Westside Tire | – | 4.6 | 268 | – | – |
| McGrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | Reader Favorite | 4.4 | 818 | – | – |
| Five Seasons Tire | – | 4.5 | 236 | – | – |
| ATS Automotive | – | 4.7 | 78 | – | – |
| Mefferd's Auto Services | – | 4.9 | 38 | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Hiring guide

## Before you sign with anyone on this list

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [Cedar Rapids cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-cedar-rapids/) shows what drives the price.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### How did the editors choose these brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 33 brake repair shops for Cedar Rapids.

### Which of these brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids has the best reviews?

Albert Auto Service has a 4.9 rating from 675 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these brake repair shops has the most reviews?

McGrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, with 818 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these brake repair shops licensed?

10 of the 10 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

### How many quotes should I get for brake repair shops in Cedar Rapids?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

- Guide [Brake repair shops: what it costs in Cedar Rapids](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-cedar-rapids/)

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 1,844 People per square mile Source: [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 74.8 sq mi Land area Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 137,935 Cedar Rapids residents Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025
- +0.1% Population change since 2020 (from 137,742 (April 2020 base)) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

In this guide

1. Albert Auto Service*Editor’s Pick*
2. Meineke Car Care Center*Cedar Rapids*
3. Professional Muffler Inc*Cedar Rapids*
4. Arcadia Tire Co.*Cedar Rapids*
5. John's Automotive Service*Cedar Rapids*
6. Westside Tire*Cedar Rapids*
7. McGrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram*Reader Favorite*
8. Five Seasons Tire*Cedar Rapids*
9. ATS Automotive*Cedar Rapids*
10. Mefferd's Auto Services*Cedar Rapids*

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