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.

I have nothing but great things to say about Alert Automotive. I was in the middle of a long road…read moretrip with my son and planned on spending the day visiting a family friend in Coeur d'Alene when I noticed the check engine light was on. The truck was running fine but I still had almost a thousand miles to go and didn't want to find out the hard way what was happening so I called around to have the vehicle looked at. The first two mechanics I called were booked up and didn't want to make room despite my situation. No sweat. I get it. When I called Alert they too were booked up for two weeks but when I explained my timing issues and my concerned about continuing the trip they couldn't have been more helpful. The woman who answered the phone put me on hold while she checked with the owner. She came right back and said to come right down. It took about 10 minutes to get there and within 5 minutes of rolling in they had the truck in the bay. The mechanic quickly identified the issue, pulled out the dirty gas/air mixing unit and then, rather than try and up-sell me a new unit, told me he can just clean it and all should be fine. The truck ran even better and the gas mileage jumped 10% for the rest of the trip! Price-wise, the bill was shockingly low for the overwhelmingly outstanding service they provided. I would have been happy to have paid a whole lot more. I even tried to buy them all lunch but they just declined and seemed genuinely happy to help. I always believe that there are two indispensable professionals: medical doctors and good auto mechanics and everyone at Alert Automotive proved that. I am both appreciative and impressed and have no hesitation to recommend their services to anyone looking for an ethical and honest mechanic.

Use to be reliable service shop. Has become a good ole boy. Con game to new members. Of the Coeur D…read moreAlene community. Over priced, hidden fees, dishonesty regarding. Skill set to complete service task. But keep in mind although a small community. Dale is not the only game in town. Just the least transparent game in town. Mid-Town Motors just six blocks north. Provides a more honest customer service experience.

Auto works is competitively priced, with an accurate pricing breakdown, quick callback, friendly…read moreservice with Troy.

Nice to deal with a business that answer their phones, are actually pleasant to deal with, and get…read morework done in a timely manner. They make vehicle repairs much more bearable. Hats off to this business

Nate and Will were awesome. They could've been dishonest and charged me for almost anything and…read morethey took it to heart That I am an older lady on a fixed income and only charged me for an oil change. They have integrity. I have some work to be done and I know I can trust them so I will definitely be back. Thank you gentlemen!! Jeannine Mahoney

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

We had a great experience here. My husband who was a mechanic in the service was just at his end…read moretrying to figure out what was going on with the his truck. After many fixes I ended up calling the place my insurance used to fix my car and they recommended Silverlake. It's where they take all their mechanical issues and that's was the best recommendation. They did the diagnostic, kept us informed, let us know the price and any changes allowing the way and after some deep searching figured out the problem. It's been a few months and the truck is doing great. My husband was really happy with the service and we recommend them to everyone now. Great service, friendly people and fair prices

I had service work done at their new shop in Sagle and honestly the quality of work is far superior…read moreto the shops I visited in Sandpoint. Extremely honest, they give accurate quotes and stand by their work. Their prices are in line with other shops but their work is most definitely superior. If you need work they are not equipped to do, they happily refer you to someone who can (very rare in the Sandpoint area).

Great honest staff that provides efficient, reliable, and high quality service. Will use every…read moretime I I need car repairs!

The service never fails. Quick, efficient and nice. Would be full five stars but when I got there…read moreafter 8 (when they open) the technician was eating breakfast and I had to wait. When you open you should be open. But like I said, great service. I'll be back again.

Every time I bring my Toyota to them they do great work and don't charge an arm and a leg…read more My dealership quoted $3500 to replace my front bearings. I went to Pete's from customer recommendations and I was charged a little over $800. I can't speak highly enough about them. They don't do domestic cars fyi Also they have Pomeranians

I've been using Pete's for several years for my Toyota Sequoia. They are always knowledgeable,…read morefairly priced, and provide excellent customer service. This last week was another exceptional experience with my son's Subaru Crosstrek. Thanks for making automobile issues as pleasant as possible given the situation!