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Brake repair shops · Fort Smith Guide

# 9 Fort Smith Brake repair shops Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding brake repair shops in 2027: 9 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 4, 2026 9 businesses considered

Ask around Fort Smith for brake repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. We compared all 9 on the public record. 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

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

### [Johns Auto Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c8ea0af37199c6fb/)

Fort Smith · Based here

Johns Auto Center holds a 4.5 average from 148 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://johnsautocenter.net/)[+1 479-783-8571](tel:+14797838571) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c8ea0af37199c6fb/)

### [Southern Tire Mart](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-1f19db889cc601da/)

Fort Smith · Based here

Southern Tire Mart holds a 4.4 average from 98 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.stmtires.com/locations/store-345)[+1 479-649-3900](tel:+14796493900) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-1f19db889cc601da/)

### [Midas](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d0a80377d0c565fe/)

Fort Smith · Based here

Midas holds a 4.2 average from 148 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.midas.com/ftsmith/store.aspx?shopnum=5629&dmanum=320002)[+1 479-222-1344](tel:+14792221344) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d0a80377d0c565fe/)

Also on the list

#### [Jim Grizzle Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-03ed303d93e3853d/)

 4.7 · 118 reviews

Editor’s Pick Fort Smith

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://locations.bumpertobumper.com/ar/fort-smith/993641709)[+1 479-452-5678](tel:+14794525678) Request a quote

#### [Jim Grizzle Tire Co. Inc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-83cd9debfef6b082/)

 4.8 · 78 reviews

Van Buren

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.jimgrizzletire.com/)[+1 479-410-3100](tel:+14794103100) Request a quote

#### [Jim Grizzle Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-8b54aea8bfa7dd5a/)

 4.5 · 128 reviews

Fort Smith

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.jimgrizzletire.com)[+1 479-783-6157](tel:+14797836157) Request a quote

#### [Downtown Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-6b13f096aeafd13c/)

 4.4 · 38 reviews

Fort Smith

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.downtown-automotive.com/)[+1 479-434-5785](tel:+14794345785) Request a quote

#### [Firestone Complete Auto Care](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-41666cacf24501ae/)

 4.0 · 226 reviews

Reader Favorite Fort Smith

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com)[+1 479-431-4386](tel:+14794314386) Request a quote

#### [Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-33d9124ca063bbfc/)

 4.1 · 38 reviews

Fort Smith

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://aztekautorepair.com)[+1 479-242-2700](tel:+14792422700) Request a quote

Side by side

## The 9 at a glance

Brake repair shops, Fort Smith, November 4, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Auto Center | – | 4.5 | 148 | – | – |
| Southern Tire Mart | – | 4.4 | 98 | – | – |
| Midas | – | 4.2 | 148 | – | – |
| Jim Grizzle Tire | Editor’s Pick | 4.7 | 118 | – | – |
| Jim Grizzle Tire Co. Inc | – | 4.8 | 78 | – | – |
| Jim Grizzle Tire | – | 4.5 | 128 | – | – |
| Downtown Automotive | – | 4.4 | 38 | – | – |
| Firestone Complete Auto Care | Reader Favorite | 4.0 | 226 | – | – |
| Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care | – | 4.1 | 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 [Fort Smith cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-fort-smith/) 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 Fort Smith?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 9 brake repair shops for Fort Smith.

### Which of these brake repair shops in Fort Smith has the best reviews?

Jim Grizzle Tire Co. Inc has a 4.8 rating from 78 public reviews, the highest on this page.

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

Firestone Complete Auto Care, with 226 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these brake repair shops licensed?

9 of the 9 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 Fort Smith?

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 Fort Smith](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-fort-smith/)

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 1,415 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
- 64.2 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
- 90,855 Fort Smith 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
- +1.9% Population change since 2020 (from 89,141 (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. Johns Auto Center*Fort Smith*
2. Southern Tire Mart*Fort Smith*
3. Midas*Fort Smith*
4. Jim Grizzle Tire*Editor’s Pick*
5. Jim Grizzle Tire Co. Inc*Van Buren*
6. Jim Grizzle Tire*Fort Smith*
7. Downtown Automotive*Fort Smith*
8. Firestone Complete Auto Care*Reader Favorite*
9. Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care*Fort Smith*

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