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'll say this out loud first. I am probably the most inept regarding auto talk…read more Went to Spalding to find a part for my daughter's car and expecting the reaction from auto savvy personal. However Pavel who assisted us was incredibly approachable and friendly. He actually took the time to provide exceptional advice. I appreciated his customer service and I can only wish that many other customer facing folks could understand how far that could take you. Thank you Pavel!

Visited domestic and foreign yards on 10/4/25, having reserved a G8 rear seat assembly for one of…read moremy cars. Parts were pulled and waiting as promised, and for a good price. This matters a lot when you drive 4.5hrs to get rare parts! Friendly staff and clean overall. I tried my luck with their foreign yard for my Honda Pilot and managed to score a tiny trim piece. They let me have it free of charge. Much appreciated!

Jeff does a great job, its hard to find a good, honest and knowledgeable tech anymore, plus he is a…read moregreat guy. He will take care of you..

I stopped by with no appointment, they were able to make a repair for me quickly and at a…read morereasonable price. Didn't treat me like I was an idiot because I'm a woman, which often happens. I will remember this place the next time I need work done.

Oh, my engine light goes on its frustration right away. I took my truck to the dealership, figuring…read morethey could help me. They just gave me the run around for months, yes, months of irritation. I left my truck there to let them fix it where it just sat, and nothing happened. I guess we have to learn the hard way. Finally, the dealership told me I needed to pay nine grand to fix it. Yeah, that's a pass. I was finally able to find somebody that knew what was wrong with the truck immediately. Mind you, I was skeptical because of my experience with the dealership, but it's such a relief to find a mechanic that is trustworthy finally, and you can take your vehicle there. Going forward, I will ensure all my vehicles go here for an oil change, and they will give me recommendations on anything my vehicles need for maintenance. Raptor :)

Grant and his team took such great care of me today. I woke up with a dead car and once I got it…read morejumped I called bobs and they told me to bring it right over. They were able to replace parts and service my car in just a few short hours. I'm really grateful for the speedy help they gave me. Officially my new place I'll be going to for future services!

Darren did an outstanding job! The price was extremely fair and got everything I needed done within…read more24 hours! Highly recommend and will definitely come back if my impala runs into any more issues.

Darren is great he has worked on several of our cars and our children's cars and he does quality…read morework and is always more than fair with prices and completely thorough on the information about the condition and needs of your car and everything he has inspected and done on your car. very impressed, will stay with h8m as our regular mechanic

IYKYK! Cheers is a FANTASTIC automotive repair facility! They fixed my vehicle for a fraction of…read morewhat the dealer would've charged, they are friendly and courteous, and the whole process was relatively quick and easy! What more needs to be said? Check with Cheers the next time you need automotive work. I doubt you'll be sorry. Cheers to Cheers automotive!

Friendly, helpful, and HONEST! What more could you ask for, you say? No price gouging, that's what!…read moreIf you need repairs go here before you go anywhere else, even if you want a second opinion. You won't regret it.

Dusty & Steve are the best!!! They dropped everything to fill my "wilting" tire and checked the…read moreother three as well. Good service with laughs and jokes for the road. Love them!!!

My husband and I have gone to Dusty & Steve's since we moved here 22 years ago. We have always…read morethought hteir prices were fair if not less expensive than other places. they were always honest about the work. If they couldn't fix it, they would recommend someone that could. They are a small shop and I appreciate their friendliness, honesty and service. In our experiences with them, they have been very helpful, which has lead us to keep returning.

Have been patronizing M P since they were located over on Monroe. Mike has always delivered…read morewhatever was described and has always been honest with us. We miss Tony on the South Hill, but over the years we (our entire family) have patronized all three locations. Sometimes the truth hurts, but they have always been truthful. Love Mike and we hope he runs it for another 30 years!

In February 2025 I brought my 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD to Mechanics Pride South Hill because it…read morewas not running right. It had a rough idle, surging and was dying. They called me and told me that it had low compression on cylinder 1 and was going to need a new engine as well as many other repairs it needed. After quoting me a very high price, I declined and proceeded to pick up my truck later that day. When I went to pick up my truck, they again stated it would need a new engine, but when I asked what caused the low compression they stated that they did not know why. After taking matters into my own hands, I found amazing and consistent compression on all 8 cylinders of my engine and a faulty EGR valve that was causing all my problems. After replacing the EGR valve the truck ran flawlessly and hasn't had that problem since. I am so glad I didn't fall for a new engine! I would recommend staying away from Mechanics Pride as clearly they have no clue what they are doing. Thanks for nothing!