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title: Auto repair shops in Portland: Costs and What to Ask
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updated: 2026-10-31
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Cost guide · Portland

# Auto repair shops: costs in Portland, ME

Prices depend on the job, the site and the company. The fastest way to a real number is to ask two or three nearby companies for a quote.

Updated October 31, 2026 [How we pick](https://nearme5.com/how-we-pick/)

## What to ask for in every quote

- A written price with materials and labour listed separately.
- Who pulls any permit, and whether its fee is included.
- How long the job takes and when it can start.
- The warranty on the work and on the equipment.

## Closest auto repair shops for a quote

- [VIP Tires & Service](https://nearme5.com/business/g-c43d5697dbfff5d2/)[Call VIP Tires & Service](tel:+12077678133) 3.6 mi · ★ 4.4 (298 (2021))
- [Paulin's Tire and Auto Care](https://nearme5.com/business/g-91de2d7dc7d22844/)[Call Paulin's Tire and Auto Care](tel:+12077991531) 3.7 mi · ★ 4.4 (67 (2021))
- [Hamilton Service Station](https://nearme5.com/business/g-5252e9d65fbf6650/)[Call Hamilton Service Station](tel:+12077731930) 4.8 mi · ★ 5.0 (58 (2021))
- [Hills Service Station](https://nearme5.com/business/g-d991716a0092fff0/)[Call Hills Service Station](tel:+12077993730) 2.4 mi · ★ 4.3 (18 (2021))
- [Phil's Foreign Auto](https://nearme5.com/business/g-8f75d57fd37d9c97/)[Call Phil's Foreign Auto](tel:+12077675008) 2.5 mi · ★ 4.7 (53 (2021))

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## Local facts: Portland

- 3,246 People per square mile [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 21.5 sq mi Land area [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 69,911 Portland residents [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025
- +2.2% Population change since 2020 (from 68,406 (April 2020 base)) [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

## Cost questions answered

### Why are these auto repair shops shown for Portland first?

Well-rated businesses are ordered by how close they are and whether they regularly work in the area, so nearby pros come first. We compared 61 auto repair shops for Portland. Paid placements never change the order.

### How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Portland?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

### Which of these auto repair shops in Portland has the best reviews?

Hamilton Service Station has a 5.0 rating from 58 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?

VIP Tires & Service, with 298 (2021) (2021) public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these auto repair shops licensed?

5 of the 5 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

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