Cookeville has over 50 automotive businesses. This page lists seven locally owned shops with published hours, certifications, or review counts.
1. South Willow Auto Clinic
South Willow Auto Clinic has operated for over 45 years at 640 S Willow Ave. The shop is family-owned. Technicians are ASE-certified. The shop is BBB-accredited. It has 119 CARFAX verified reviews at 5 out of 5. Customers report fair diagnostics and fast work. Customers also report repairs when a repair is enough, including cases where the shop said new tires were not needed yet.
The shop has worked on most of the vehicle makes in Putnam County, including older trucks and high-mileage cars. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shop is closed Saturday and Sunday. Call 931-528-2625.
2. Cookeville Transmission
Cookeville Transmission has been family-owned since 1969. The shop specializes in automatic transmissions and general automotive repair at 1279 S Walnut Ave. One customer reported the shop identified a new solenoid pack and did not recommend a full transmission replacement. That customer reported a savings of over two thousand dollars. Other reviews mention fair pricing and timely work. The rating is 4.4 across 88 reviews.
In-house transmission rebuilds have a 3-year, 100,000-mile warranty. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone is 931-526-1811.
3. Doug Freeman Tire Company
Doug Freeman Tire Company is at 2550 Highway 70 E. The shop handles tires, alignments, brakes, and general automotive repair for customers in Cookeville, Sparta, and Livingston. It has 244 CARFAX verified reviews at a 5-star rating. One reviewer reported that technicians took the tires off for a service, found remaining tread, and did not sell new tires. The shop has more than one location.
Cookeville roads wear tires faster than interstates. Alignment technicians check and explain before-and-after measurements. Customers with high-mileage vehicles report assessments of which repairs are safety-critical and which can wait. Call 931-644-3003. Reviews describe the staff as fast, courteous, and honest.
4. Hales Repair Group
Hales Repair Group is at 1439 Gainesboro Grade. The shop works on BMW, Mercedes, Audi, VW, Porsche, and other European makes. It is Cookeville's only shop focused on German and European vehicles. Technicians are factory-trained and certified. The CARFAX verified rating is 5.0 across 18 reviews. Customers report a CVT transmission repair at half the cost of a dealer quote, a clear scope of repairs, and a clear explanation of the work. One review called them "some of the best European mechanics" available. Another review described the owner and his wife as invested in the work.
Parts and labor have a 12-month, 12,000-mile warranty. Dealer service for these makes is in Nashville or Knoxville. That trip is a full day at dealer pricing. The site is halesrepairgroup.com.
5. Total Automotive
Total Automotive is at 826 E 10th St. The shop is AAA certified. It has a 4.9 CARFAX rating across 52 verified reviews and a 4.8 Birdeye score from 103 reviews. Technicians are ASE-certified and work on domestic and foreign vehicles. AAA certification covers equipment, training, and business practices. Repairs have a 24-month, 24,000-mile warranty.
Reviews mention thoroughness, clear communication, fair pricing, and work finished on time. Some reviews mention small services added without an extra charge. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The phone is 931-854-0412.
6. Mike Flatt Auto and Truck Repair
Mike Flatt Auto and Truck Repair is at 1455 N Washington Ave. The shop is a NAPA AutoCare Center with an A+ BBB rating and a 5-star CARFAX rating from verified customers. Mike Flatt runs the shop. Services include transmission repair, valve body service, wheel alignment, and general auto and truck repair. Reviews describe the crew as professional and thorough. The shop works on trucks, including work trucks and larger pickups.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The phone is 931-528-5048. NAPA AutoCare qualifying repairs have a 24-month, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty.
7. Car Fix Cookeville
Car Fix is an AAA-approved auto repair facility. AAA inspects the shop, equipment, and technician certifications, and AAA monitors complaint records. The shop handles American vehicles, luxury European makes, and imports. Ask the Cookeville location which vehicles and repairs it handles. AAA members can ask about member benefits when they call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best auto repair shop in Cookeville TN?
South Willow Auto Clinic at 640 S Willow Ave has 119 CARFAX verified reviews at 5.0 and has been in business for over 45 years. Total Automotive at 826 E 10th St is AAA certified, has a 4.9 CARFAX rating, and has a 24-month, 24,000-mile warranty on repairs.
Where should I take my car in Cookeville Tennessee?
South Willow Auto Clinic (931-528-2625) and Mike Flatt Auto and Truck Repair (931-528-5048) have reviews that mention honest diagnostics and fair pricing. For BMW, Mercedes, or Audi, Hales Repair Group at 1439 Gainesboro Grade is Cookeville's only factory-trained shop for German and European makes.
Who is a trusted mechanic in Cookeville?
Doug Freeman Tire Company at 2550 Highway 70 E has 244 CARFAX verified 5-star reviews. Reviews mention that the shop does not push unnecessary repairs or upsells. Cookeville Transmission at 1279 S Walnut Ave has been family-owned since 1969. Customers report component repairs in place of full transmission replacements, with reported savings in the thousands of dollars.
Best car repair Cookeville TN
Total Automotive is AAA certified, and the phone is 931-854-0412. Mike Flatt Auto and Truck Repair is a NAPA AutoCare Center, and the phone is 931-528-5048. Both have independent certifications and national repair warranties. Car Fix Cookeville is AAA-approved and handles domestic vehicles, European luxury makes, and imports.