I was looking for a new mechanic, so I asked Grok "what are the three best auto mechanics in/near…read moreCoeur d'Alene, ID? Do not include dealerships. Consider "best bang for the buck". His response: The top three independent auto mechanics (no dealerships) in/near Coeur d'Alene, ID, based on consistent high ratings across Google/CARFAX/Yelp/SureCritic, local Reddit feedback from r/coeurdalene, customer mentions of honesty/transparency, and strong value ("bang for the buck" via fair/competitive pricing, no unnecessary upsells, and detailed explanations). CDA Auto Care (Coeur d'Alene Auto Care) - Hayden, ID (Best overall & strong bang for buck) * Location: Hayden (serves CDA area extensively); family-owned by Josh Thomas. * Ratings: 4.9-5.0 stars (375+ reviews on SureCritic, 5.0/75+ on CARFAX, strong Google presence). * Why top pick: Locals on Reddit rave about Josh's shop for fast turnaround since ~2006, competitive/fair pricing, no "nickel and diming," and going the extra mile without upselling. Customers highlight honesty, excellent workmanship, and reliability for all makes/models (domestic/foreign/European). Perfect for value--transparent, keeps you on the road affordably. * Best for: Everyday drivers wanting trustworthy, no-frills service at reasonable rates. The work I had done was simple. Just an oil change, but I was very happy with the responsiveness of the team, the quickness of the service and the fair price.

Left oil and another substance in my cup holders that has been impossible to get out (would not be…read moresoda). One thing i got fixed was my power steering the next week while getting my oil changed they told me i had a power steering leak! (Oil change was not done at CDA auto care, done at valvoline) Super disappointed in this place especially since i spent over 3,600k to fix various things.

Neighborhood auto are some of the only people I trust with my vehicles! They are very kind,…read moreknowledgeable with fair pricing. As long as I live in the area I will continue to come here for services I need done on any vehicle and I would recommend them to anyone!

These guys are amazing!…read more Requested a few services like tire alignment, coolant flush, and thermostat, as well as asked if they can install a tuner for my car. They got it done very quickly. They definitely take pride in their work and give a fair price. They said they unfortunately can't install a tuner, but left me a business to contact! To anyone who needs a new mechanic, I always recommend neighborhood auto! Thank you guys for your awesome work! I'll come back.

We decided to do an impromptu trip to Glacier National park. Already on the road for a couple of…read moredays we needed to ensure our car is ready for a hot summer ride through Glacier & more. We stopped by Atlas for a check up. They were super busy but found a way to service our vehicle right away. Not only were they friendly & accommodating, the owner also dropped us off & picked us up from the downtown resort area. They performed a clearly documented check up that included tire health, topping off fluids, & more. This is a family owned business that cares about the quality of their work. We were lucky to find their help as we confidently drove through several national parks for the next couple of weeks. Thank you, Atlas!

This is the only place I bring my jeep, friendly, honest people. They are not cheep but if you want…read morequality work then bring them your car.

Very helpful and easy to talk to. The pieces were good and they had my size in stock.read more

They always take good care of my vehicles at reasonable prices. No appts but they're usually pretty…read morefast.

Amazing customer service and amazing technical service! We were camping nearby and needed some…read morediagnostic service. AAA suggested Silverlake Automotive-Downtown. A phone call later, Brady told us to bring the truck right down and they would take a look. They allowed us to park our travel trailer nearby and suggested some spots to walk to while they ran some tests. They even offered to come pick us up if we needed a ride back! After lunch we called and the truck was ready to pick up. We were pleased to learn the bill was less than $100... If we lived in the area we would definitely bring our vehicles to Silverlake Automotive-Downtown!

I felt ripped off!…read more First of all, we were visiting from California and our AC broke the day we got here. We were going to be here a month and it was hot so we needed it repaired. A perfect scenario for a mechanic to rip us off and believe me, they tried. They were really nice while doing it though, so that is why I have them the two stars. I'm talking about Silverlake Automotive on Sherman. We took our car there to start and just asked them to check the AC. They of course came back with "looking over" the whole car and giving us their recommended fixes, including our AC. It was $7800 worth of "repairs" and $3200 of that was for the AC clutch, flush, etc. but they made the mistake by telling us that they looked at our carfax to see what repairs and services we had done to determine their recommendations. Mind you our truck is a 2015 that we bought brand new and it only has 48k miles so not sure how they came up with some of their recommendations. One of the recommendations we literally got done before we left on our road trip to Idaho and another one was for struts, so I knew it was BS. They also told me they needed to do the flush and extra stuff for them to "guarantee" their work so basically you are paying extra for their guarantee. We had to pay them $200 for the analysis though, but I knew we only needed the AC clutch and compressor repaired and also researched that they can tell if your lines are contaminated to where they would know if they needed to flush the lines. With that being said I submitted that analysis and quote here on yelp and it was sent to a few mechanics in the area. They all came back with less quotes but still expensive. Like $2k-$2200 and I had researched it really should not cost more than $1800 on the high end. I called Appleway Automotive based on other reviews and they said he was honest to a fault so I called them and talked to Todd. I told him I needed the AC clutch and compressor done and asked if he could give me a quote over the phone. He had no problem doing that and he also confirmed he would be able to tell if the lines would need to be flushed. He quoted me $1200. He was no BS. He made an appt for me a day and half later and said he needed my car for a day and got it done same day and didn't even call me to tell me I needed to flush the lines. When we dropped it off, he didn't try to do the small talk "I'm going to rip you off in disguise" nice talk they all do. I cannot say enough good about Appleway Automotive service and would highly recommend. I even sent my in-laws to him the next week as they were visiting and had some repairs that needed to be done but had the same issues we had with mechanics trying to require more than really needed to be done! I would steer clear of Silverlake Automotive. They are overpriced and will try to get away with what they can, if you let them, so make sure to do your own due diligence and call around first.

Grant & Makenna were super amazing and helpful , we lost a value steam on boat trailer on Sunday…read moreAfternoon. Elite Tire & Suspension has won all our Business and we will be sure to Tell Everyone what Great Service Elite Tire gives .... Thank you You Saved Our Family Fun Day on the Water , Hayden Lake , Idaho

Justin is absolutely amazing! I got a nail in my tire and they got me in right away. Super nice and…read morefriendly service. Very knowledgeable shop. I'll definitely be back when I need new tires!

Had starter replaced in a mini van, $420. Was my bill. I could buy the starter for $158, so seems…read morethey charged me $262 for labor. Once the car is off the ground it only takes 30 tob45 minutes to change the starter in this car. I was shocked, then I found out Lance had recently sold the shop. This would have never happened if Lance was there, he was always fair. I give these guys a year before they go out of business. Gonna move my business to Big Bear automotive

They were good guys. I had a transmission go out on me, and took it to a transmission shop to…read morediagnose it. It ended up needing to be replaced vs fixed. I ended up taking it to LP vs my regular mechanics because they were near where the vehicle was, and on the recommendation of one of the trans shops I had talked to. Fun Fact: If you're replacing vs fixing, which seems to be most of what goes on nowadays, there's no reason to use a transmission specialty shop. Their rates are always higher than regular mechanics, and most regular shops can swap them fine... They just don't like actually tearing them apart and fixing them. So save yourself some money and just use your regular guy, or a shop like LP I ended up finding my own used transmission because getting a remanufactured one just didn't make sense money wise with the mileage on my rig. They were patient while I secured that and weren't trying to rush me. The guys there were cool and easy to deal with. They did the swap just fine and got my vehicle going again! They also took care of some other odds and ends I already knew about, and found out one issue I thought was one thing was actually 2 worn parts contributing to the same issue. Shop rates are reasonable compared to other places, and they did good work. I don't live near them, but would definitely take a rig back there if I ever needed to.

I cannot say enough about this auto shop!! They are amazing, courteous, HONEST, KIND, and caring!!!…read moreI broke down near another auto shop in CDA and thought I would give them a try to avoid a tow. My car overheated 100 feet from the other auto shop. They quoted me over $4700 to repair my car and said I had a blown head gasket. I then had my car towed to Auto Center CDA and it was just my radiator and they fixed it for$560. Matt and the staff are ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! I have been going to them for years and I am so glad I stuck with them. Please don't go anywhere else but Auto Center CDA!

I normally review businesses on google and not yelp. Was about to look up some info and the yelp…read moresite come up. Checked on the reviews and what I found confirmed my smart choice to not review on yelp. It's loaded with phonies. I am sure people came from Texas for an oil change - not. My experience with Autocenter CDA has not been good, it's been excellent! I have never had bad service, never had to take a vehicle back for an uncured problem, They don't return your vehicle without your problem repaired. They never overcharge, in fact they always give a little more and charge a little less. I have never been treated any way but good by anyone that works here. I wouldn't go anywhere else. I recommend them to everyone and have never had ANYONE come back and say they were not satisfied with the service or the cost. Read the reviews carefully, don't just scan. that way you catch the scammers. .