---
title: 10 Hoover Brake repair shops Worth Knowing | The Local List
url: https://readthelocallist.com/hoover/best-brake-repair-shops/
updated: 2026-11-05
---

Updated November 5, 2026 Hoover Edition [How we choose](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-choose/)

[The Local List](https://readthelocallist.com/)

Guides to the people and places worth knowing

- [Front page](https://readthelocallist.com/)
- [Hoover](https://readthelocallist.com/hoover/)
- [Brake repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/brake-repair-shops/)
- [Cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-hoover/)
- [How we choose](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-choose/)
- [Corrections](https://readthelocallist.com/corrections/)
- [For businesses](https://readthelocallist.com/claim/)

1. [Home](https://readthelocallist.com/)
2. [Alabama](https://readthelocallist.com/alabama/)
3. [Hoover](https://readthelocallist.com/hoover/)
4. Brake repair shops

Brake repair shops · Hoover Guide

# 10 Hoover 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 5, 2026 52 businesses considered

Ask around Hoover 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 52 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.

[Read our full methodology](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-choose/) · [How we make money](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-make-money/) · [Spotted an error?](https://readthelocallist.com/corrections/)

The list

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

Reader Favorite

### [Tires and Engine Performance](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b6df63075e7ce6ed/)

Pelham · Based here

Tires and Engine Performance holds a 4.8 average from 642 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.Tiresperformance.com/)[+1 205-620-3311](tel:+12056203311) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b6df63075e7ce6ed/)

### [Mavis Tires and Brakes](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a492b10704f0ab5b/)

Bessemer · Based here

Mavis Tires and Brakes holds a 4.8 average from 591 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.mavis.com/locations/bessemer-al)[+1 205-445-9837](tel:+12054459837) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a492b10704f0ab5b/)

### [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-8e5344d9a57c418d/)

Birmingham · Based here

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers holds a 4.8 average from 258 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/hoover/al/0128/)[+1 659-272-4593](tel:+16592724593) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-8e5344d9a57c418d/)

Also on the list

#### [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-716ce23d3f1b48d4/)

 4.8 · 674 reviews

Editor’s Pick Hoover

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/hoover/al/0108/)[+1 659-272-4556](tel:+16592724556) Request a quote

#### [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-6c6424d4b725c3fc/)

 4.8 · 353 reviews

Vestavia Hills

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/vestavia-hills/al/0101/)[+1 659-272-3908](tel:+16592723908) Request a quote

#### [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-e129fce1881b50a0/)

 4.8 · 348 reviews

Birmingham

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/birmingham/al/3020/)[+1 659-268-1959](tel:+16592681959) Request a quote

#### [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d7139269d7f5d4d0/)

 4.8 · 338 reviews

Pelham

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/pelham/al/0125/)[+1 659-286-0073](tel:+16592860073) Request a quote

#### [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-060e1042c8496499/)

 4.8 · 288 reviews

Birmingham

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/birmingham/al/3012/)[+1 659-272-3823](tel:+16592723823) Request a quote

#### [Mavis Tires & Brakes](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-6a8f89ec1f7ed51e/)

 4.7 · 501 reviews

Birmingham

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.mavis.com/locations/birmingham-lakeshore-al.asp?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=local)[+1 205-445-9824](tel:+12054459824) Request a quote

#### [Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a30400d9d7766c56/)

 4.8 · 248 reviews

Bessemer

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.expressoil.com/stores/bessemer/al/3016/)[+1 205-800-8864](tel:+12058008864) Request a quote

Also considered

## More brake repair shops in Hoover

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

- **Mavis Tires and Brakes** · Pelham · 4.7 from 397 reviews
- **Legacy Tire & Service (Chelsea Tire Pros)** · Chelsea · 4.8 from 196 reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Helena · 4.7 from 322 reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Birmingham · 4.8 from 184 reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Birmingham · 4.7 from 311 reviews
- **Greystone Tire & Auto** · Hoover · 4.8 from 115 reviews
- **Joe Hudson's Collision Center** · Birmingham · 4.8 from 108 reviews
- **Precision Tune Auto Care** · Alabaster · 4.6 from 313 reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Alabaster · 4.7 from 168 reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Hueytown · 4.6 from 294 reviews
- **Meineke Car Care Center** · Vestavia Hills · 4.7 from 136 reviews
- **Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers** · Bessemer · 4.6 from 228 reviews
- **Joe Hudson's Collision Center** · Hoover · 4.6 from 217 reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Pelham · 4.7 from 114 reviews
- **Cahaba Tire** · Pelham · 4.7 from 108 reviews
- **Joe Hudson's Collision Center** · Birmingham · 4.6 from 178 reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Bessemer · 4.5 from 308 reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Chelsea · 4.6 from 145 reviews
- **Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers** · Hoover · 4.6 from 128 reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Dolomite · 4.5 from 198 reviews
- **CarCare Inc.** · Pelham · 4.8 from 46 reviews
- [Parrish Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-f2c5513bfd3731c8/) · Alabaster · 4.9 from 34 reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Birmingham · 4.5 from 187 reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Pelham · 4.5 from 165 reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Vestavia Hills · 4.6 from 84 reviews
- **BJB Auto** · Birmingham · 4.9 from 28 reviews
- **Meineke Car Care Center** · Bessemer · 4.4 from 237 reviews
- **Mac And Sons Automotive** · Pelham · 4.8 from 48 reviews
- **280 Auto Service** · Chelsea · 4.7 from 38 reviews
- **Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers** · Alabaster · 4.3 from 287 reviews
- **Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers** · Hoover · 4.4 from 137 reviews
- [Tuffy Tire and Auto Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b453e6a1e8b041e0/) · Pelham · 4.5 from 68 reviews
- **Quick Lane At Long-lewis Ford Lincoln** · Hoover · 4.6 from 38 reviews
- **Alabaster Automotive by Community Auto Repair** · Alabaster · 4.4 from 88 reviews
- **Mike and Mike's Complete Auto Care** · Pelham · 4.5 from 48 reviews
- **Firestone Complete Auto Care** · Vestavia Hills · 4.3 from 153 reviews
- **Technique Automotive** · Pelham · 4.6 from 18 reviews
- [AAMCO Transmissions](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-1a5f2d86e5c6ea83/) · Vestavia Hills · 4.4 from 37 reviews
- **NTB** · Alabaster · 4.1 from 154 reviews
- **Firestone Complete Auto Care** · Pelham · 4.0 from 178 reviews
- **Midas** · Hoover · 4.0 from 154 reviews
- **Helms Auto Clinic** · Hueytown · 4.0 from 25 reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Brake repair shops, Hoover, November 5, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires and Engine Performance | Reader Favorite | 4.8 | 642 | – | – |
| Mavis Tires and Brakes | – | 4.8 | 591 | – | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | – | 4.8 | 258 | – | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | Editor’s Pick | 4.8 | 674 | – | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | – | 4.8 | 353 | – | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | – | 4.8 | 348 | – | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | – | 4.8 | 338 | – | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | – | 4.8 | 288 | – | – |
| Mavis Tires & Brakes | – | 4.7 | 501 | – | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers | – | 4.8 | 248 | – | – |

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 [Hoover cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-hoover/) 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.

Get quotes

## Ask these companies for a price

Tick the companies you want to hear from. Only the companies you tick receive your details.

Send my request to

We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same.

We pass your details only to the companies ticked above. We may earn a referral fee when a company receives a request. [How we make money](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-make-money/).

Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

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

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 52 brake repair shops for Hoover.

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

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has a 4.8 rating from 674 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### 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 Hoover?

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 Hoover](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/brake-repair-shops-cost-hoover/)

More Hoover guides

- [HVAC Contractors](https://readthelocallist.com/hoover/best-hvac-contractors/)
- [Air Duct Cleaning Companies](https://readthelocallist.com/hoover/best-air-duct-cleaning-companies/)
- [AC Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/hoover/ac-repair/)
- [Air Duct Cleaning](https://readthelocallist.com/hoover/air-duct-cleaning/)
- [Roofing Contractors](https://readthelocallist.com/hoover/best-roofing-contractors/)
- [Auto repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/hoover/best-auto-repair-shops/)
- [Transmission repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/hoover/best-transmission-repair-shops/)
- [Tire shops](https://readthelocallist.com/hoover/best-tire-shops/)

Brake repair shops in other editions

- [Jacksonville](https://readthelocallist.com/jacksonville/best-brake-repair-shops/)
- [Miami](https://readthelocallist.com/miami/best-brake-repair-shops/)
- [Tampa](https://readthelocallist.com/tampa/best-brake-repair-shops/)
- [Orlando](https://readthelocallist.com/orlando/best-brake-repair-shops/)
- [Port St. Lucie](https://readthelocallist.com/port-st-lucie/best-brake-repair-shops/)
- [St. Petersburg](https://readthelocallist.com/st-petersburg/best-brake-repair-shops/)
- [Cape Coral](https://readthelocallist.com/cape-coral/best-brake-repair-shops/)
- [Hialeah](https://readthelocallist.com/hialeah/best-brake-repair-shops/)

## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 1,883 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
- 49.7 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
- 93,550 Hoover 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 92,517 (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. Tires and Engine Performance*Reader Favorite*
2. Mavis Tires and Brakes*Bessemer*
3. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers*Birmingham*
4. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers*Editor’s Pick*
5. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers*Vestavia Hills*
6. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers*Birmingham*
7. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers*Pelham*
8. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers*Birmingham*
9. Mavis Tires & Brakes*Birmingham*
10. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers*Bessemer*

**Own a business in Hoover?** Claim your free profile to keep your hours and contact details right.

[Claim your profile](https://readthelocallist.com/claim/)

[The Local List](https://readthelocallist.com/)

Readers

- [Front page](https://readthelocallist.com/)
- [Request quotes](https://readthelocallist.com/quote/)
- [About us](https://readthelocallist.com/about/)

Standards

- [How we choose](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-choose/)
- [How we make money](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-make-money/)
- [Corrections](https://readthelocallist.com/corrections/)

For businesses

- [Claim your profile](https://readthelocallist.com/claim/)
- [Correct your details](https://readthelocallist.com/corrections/)
- [Contact the newsroom](https://readthelocallist.com/contact/)

Legal

- [Data sources](https://readthelocallist.com/data-sources/)
- [Privacy](https://readthelocallist.com/privacy/)
- [Terms of use](https://readthelocallist.com/terms/)

We may earn a fee when you request a quote through our pages or when a business buys a top 3 placement. Neither affects what we write about them. Ratings and review counts come from public sources and are rechecked regularly. © 2026 The Local List.