No. 1: Meineke Car Care Center
Best overall
- Rating
- 4.8258 (2021) reviews
- Operating
- –not known
- Price
- –ask for a quote
- Checks
- 1of 1 confirmed
CheckedOperating status
Portland · based in Portland
Brake repair shops · Portland, ME
The 4 brake repair shops in Portland worth calling first
We compared 17. These 4 are where we would start. One clear reason each.
17brake repair shops compared
13close, but not selected
4on the shortlist
01 30-second comparison
The shortlist at a glance
| Rank | Business | Best for | Rating | Experience | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1: Meineke Car Care CenterPortland | Best overall | 4.8 (258 (2021)) | – | Quote | |
| No. 2: VIP Tires & ServiceScarborough | Most reviewed | 4.7 (423 (2021)) | – | Quote | |
| No. 3: VIP Tires & ServiceYarmouth | – | 4.6 (414 (2021)) | – | Quote | |
| No. 4: Don Foshays Discount Tire and AlignmentSouth Portland | – | 4.7 (218 (2021)) | – | Quote |
02 The first calls
The 3 to call first
No. 2: VIP Tires & Service
Most reviewed
- Rating
- 4.7423 (2021) reviews
- Operating
- –not known
- Price
- –ask for a quote
- Checks
- 1of 1 confirmed
CheckedOperating status
Scarborough · based in Portland
No. 3: VIP Tires & Service
- Rating
- 4.6414 (2021) reviews
- Operating
- –not known
- Price
- –ask for a quote
- Checks
- 1of 1 confirmed
CheckedOperating status
Yarmouth · based in Portland
03 More
More Brake repair shops in Portland
- Quote
No. 4: Don Foshays Discount Tire and Alignment
4.7 from 218 (2021) reviews · South Portland
CheckedOperating status
Close, but not on this list
Reasonable calls. Just not our first.
- Paulin's Tire and Auto Care4.7 from 108 (2021) reviews · Portland.
- AAMCO Transmissions4.8 from 58 (2021) reviews · Portland.
- VIP Tires & Service4.4 from 458 (2021) reviews · Portland.
- VIP Tires & Service4.4 from 358 (2021) reviews · Gorham.
- Black Point Auto & Towing4.8 from 46 (2021) reviews · Scarborough.
- VIP Tires & Service4.4 from 298 (2021) reviews · South Portland.
04 Quotes
Ask the shortlist for a quote
05 Before you hire
What to ask before hiring
- Can I see your license and insurance?Look the license up on the state’s own portal. It takes two minutes.
- Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price?It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
- What is the payment schedule?Payments should follow the work. Be wary of large deposits up front.
- Which parts of the job do you subcontract?Most do some. You want to know who will be at your home.
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long?Labour, materials and equipment often have different terms.
- Can I talk to two customers from the last year?Recent ones, not the showcase project from years ago.
06 Local facts
Portland in numbers
The public numbers behind this list: the local market and the rules every job here has to meet.
3,246
People per square mile
2025 · Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area
21.5 sq mi
Land area
69,911
Portland residents
July 1, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)
+2.2%
Population change since 2020 (from 68,406 (April 2020 base))
2020–2025 · U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)
Figures from public sources. Figures tagged “Sample figure” show what the live data feed will fill in; they are not real counts.
07 FAQ
Questions people ask
How did the editors choose these brake repair shops in Portland?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 17 brake repair shops for Portland. Paid placements never change the order.
Which of these brake repair shops in Portland has the best reviews?
Meineke Car Care Center has a 4.8 rating from 258 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these brake repair shops has the most reviews?
VIP Tires & Service, with 423 (2021) (2021) public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these brake repair shops licensed?
4 of the 4 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for brake repair shops in Portland?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.
08 More shortlists
Related shortlists and nearby places
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09 Method & corrections
Method, corrections and money
Method
Rating, review and record checks, then a clear reason for every pick. Full method.
Corrections
Spot something wrong? We check it against a second source and log every change. Send a correction.
Money
Businesses can pay for an enhanced profile or for quote requests. That never buys a place here. How we make money. Own a business listed here? Claim your free profile.