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Cost guide Auto repair shops · Cost guide # Auto repair shops in Owensboro: the cost guide Where the money goes, what moves the price and what to ask before you sign. By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 4, 2026 Two quotes for the same job in Owensboro can look nothing alike, even from two good companies. Most of the gap comes down to scope, materials and how much of the paperwork the company handles for you. The costs ## What moves the price 1. **Scope.** Size, materials and finish matter more than anything else. Ask every company to price the same scope. 2. **Access and site conditions.** Narrow access, old equipment to remove or surprises found on site add time and cost. 3. **Permits and inspections.** Ask whether the quote includes permit fees and who deals with the inspector. 4. **Warranty.** A longer written warranty often costs a little more up front and less later. Who charges what ## Price level of the businesses on our Owensboro list Auto repair shops, Owensboro | Business | Price level | Estimates | Rating | |---|---|---|---| | [Purcell Tire and Service Centers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3cf84fba6eb52c89/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.7 | | [Fast Lane Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-124d30ba3242400a/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.8 | | [Raben Tire & Auto Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c9c8cdae6949639f/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.5 | | [All American Muffler and Brake](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-19b7059bcc207f55/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.8 | | [Protech Tire and Auto Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a0afe8d04db53390/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.8 | | [Auto Truck and Trailer](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-9bdc12b52ef3b23b/) | Not listed | Ask | 5.0 | | [Wathen's Transmission](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c4d9a987b89915d6/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.8 | | [Guisewhite Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-437649190dfbb42c/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.6 | | [Bowen Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-e1da8e560695ae87/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.4 | | [Moore and Moore Browns Valley Truck Equipment](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5af595e1e0d594df/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.7 | On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column. [Read the Owensboro auto repair shops list](https://readthelocallist.com/owensboro/best-auto-repair-shops/) Your questions ## Cost questions answered ### How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Owensboro? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 20 auto repair shops for Owensboro. ### Which of these auto repair shops in Owensboro has the best reviews? Auto Truck and Trailer has a 5.0 rating from 16 public reviews, the highest on this page. ### Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Purcell Tire and Service Centers, with 447 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. ### Are these auto 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 auto repair shops in Owensboro? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. ## Local facts Public records behind this guide. - 2,857 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 - 21.3 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 - 60,892 Owensboro 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 - +1.1% Population change since 2020 (from 60,237 (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 Our standards The same checks apply to every business, paying or not. 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