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.

I have an 72 Chevelle that I needed help with, this company did excellent work! staff and owners…read morewere amazing to work with and very much wanting to do what is best for you and your older car.

Quick to schedule an appointment for me. Always explain what needs to be done with costs included…read more Pricing is very competitive but so much less than the dealership. I have been a happy customer for over 10 years and highly recommend their service and standards!

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.

My truck broke down across the street and the offered some help and also brought me water. They're…read moreare some very nice and friendly people! Thanks a lot!

For years now, we've been taking all of our cars to another mechanic, but after struggling to get…read moreappointments in anything close to a reasonable time and dealing with the same maintenance issue multiple times, we decided to give another shop a try. I called NAC on a Monday about my brakes, and they had me in on Tuesday. This car needed more than a few things beyond the brakes. They did a great job on the brakes and for a little less than I expected, and then walked through the rest of the issues, their urgency, and broke down the costs of each in case I wanted to tackle them one after the other. The facility is clean and welcoming and they have a waiting room you'd actually want to wait in, with clean furniture that doesn't look like it came from someone's living room castoffs. They were kind and friendly and easy to schedule with, and in subsequent appointments, their prices have been fair and they've been honest about the work needed.

Nice surprise, I needed a break light changed, normally I would do something like this myself but I…read morewas a few miles from home and thought I would just have it done quickly. I pulled into Silverlake Auto in "couer d'alene ID. i was greeted with smiles. I said I needed a break light fixed rq while I waited. the guy behind the counter grabbed his jacket and followed me outside. He took my lenze out in bout 1min popped the Burt bulb out and bingo had me fix and ready to go in under 5min. I started to pay and he said no way that it was ok shook my hand and was happy to help. This was a shocker for, I've never been treated so wonderfully by an auto repair that I can remember. Well, this is a no-brainer, they won all my service needs in the future. Very Happy

I recently purchased a 2003 Subaru Outback and noticed the air conditioner not working best. I…read morediscovered Silverlake Automotive had best price by at least $75 less than two other dealer service centers. Upon reading previous yelp reviews here I was cautious to make sure I understood all that they would deliver along with up charges for additional problems that might be discovered. I am very pleased with the results. My air conditioner works better than expected at the price and time allotment quoted!! And bonus - the gentleman at the service counter was very knowledgeable, patient, kind and respectful!

This place will definitely get my business for as long as I am living in Idaho. I will be referring…read moreany and everyone that I can. I brought my 02 ford ranger in for some serious work to be done to my brakes. They scheduled me immediately, put the truck on the lift, gave me a VERY, VERY reasonable quote. They are very kind, respectful, and just all around pleasant people that you can trust to do top quality work. I can't thank you all enough for getting me back on the road fast. Thank you so much!!!

They tried to change me 3500 for the job and have me sit 12 days when they said they would get to…read moreit in a couple days. Owner got pissed off and had a yelling match with me about checking in to my car acouple times because they were not doing what they told me they would do. Got it towed to another shop that squeezed me in as a favor since I meet them outsode the shop... Got it checkout same day and it was only $1400 bill. Don't go to these people they will put you off and quote 3x what it's acually worth. I would never go to them again what a terrible experience... So glad I meet the other shop owner in Post Falls

Fast, friendly service. I believe I received high quality service at a reasonable price. I have no…read moreproblem recommending this service garage and I will gladly go back whenever I need auto repair.

I have been here several times and they always treat me well. They send an email with all the…read moredetails of the service and suggested procedures.

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.