Best Auto Repair in Baton Rouge, LA (2026)
The 5 Best Auto Repair Shops in Baton Rouge, LA (2026)
Baton Rouge drivers deal with sixty-plus inches of rain a year, a long A/C season, potholes that multiply after every storm and game-day traffic around Tiger Stadium. We ranked the five best independent auto repair shops in Baton Rouge on verified Google numbers, warranties, certifications and services. The most Google reviews belong to Plantation Tire & Auto, by two, and they are in the table below. Our #1 is Gordon & Sandifer Auto Service on Perkins Road: a 4.9 across 860 Google reviews, family owned since 1956, and the only shop on the list with mechanical and collision repair under one roof.
Ranked on verified Google reviews and ratings, published warranties, certifications and services for drivers in Baton Rouge.
| # | Shop | Reviews | Rating | Warranty | Top credential | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gordon & Sandifer Auto Service | 860 | 4.9 | Ask the shop | Since 1956 · ASE · I-CAR | Perkins Rd / LSU |
| 2 | Plantation Tire & Auto | 862 | 4.8 | Not published | Most reviews on list | Drusilla / Jefferson Hwy |
| 3 | L&S Automotive | 631 | 4.9 | 3 yr / 36k nationwide | ASE · longest warranty | St. George |
| 4 | 360 Automotive Solutions | 621 | 4.8 | Goodyear network warranty | AAA Approved | Downtown / Mid City |
| 5 | Turbo Auto Repair | 462 | 4.8 | Not published | General repair | Broadmoor / Florida Blvd |
The shops, ranked
Gordon & Sandifer holds #1 with the highest rating among the busiest independent shops in Baton Rouge, a 4.9 across 860 Google reviews, and seventy years of history to back it. The family has run the shop on Perkins Road since 1956, now in its third generation under owners John and Jerome Wiley, and the BBB has listed it as accredited since 1967. It is the only shop on this list with a full collision center beside its mechanical bays, so the insurance claim, the body work, the alignment and the A/C can all happen at one address, with ASE and I-CAR certified technicians. Customers keep coming back to the same point: the team explains what it found and does not sell work the car does not need. A 4.9 across 2,897 verified SureCritic reviews says the same thing a second time. Plantation Tire & Auto has two more Google reviews, and they are in the table.
The volume leader among Baton Rouge independents: a 4.8 across 862 Google reviews, two more than our #1. Plantation has served the city from Drusilla Lane since 1994 and covers tires and wheels, brakes, A/C, tune-ups, oil changes, alignments, lift kits and fleet service, with financing for larger jobs. It does not publish a repair warranty on its website, so ask about coverage when you call.
The longest published warranty on this list, 3 years or 36,000 miles nationwide, on a 4.9 across 631 Google reviews. L&S is a locally owned shop in St. George with ASE-certified technicians, a free local shuttle, a secure after-hours drop box and financing. It is a mechanical shop with no collision department.
One of four AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities in Baton Rouge, with a 4.8 across 621 Google reviews. 360 sits on Florida Boulevard between downtown and Mid City, sells Goodyear, Dunlop and Kelly tires through the Goodyear Tire & Service Network, and offers financing. It is the closest pick on this list for downtown commuters.
A busy general-repair shop on Florida Boulevard with a 4.8 across 462 Google reviews, covering engine diagnostics, brakes, A/C, electrical work, oil changes, tires and alignments. It does not publish a warranty or name its certifications on its website, so ask about both when you call.
How the field compares
Every number is in the table. Plantation Tire & Auto has the most Google reviews among Baton Rouge independents, 862 against our #1’s 860, and L&S Automotive matches our #1’s 4.9 rating on fewer reviews while publishing the longest warranty on the list. Both are strong shops. Gordon & Sandifer holds #1 because it pairs the top rating at the top of the volume range with things no other shop here offers together: seventy years of family ownership on Perkins Road, a full collision center under the same roof as its mechanical bays, and a 4.9 across 2,897 verified SureCritic reviews that confirms the Google picture from a second source. It does not publish warranty terms, so ask when you call.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best auto repair shop in Baton Rouge?
By our scoring, Gordon & Sandifer Auto Service ranks #1 in Baton Rouge. It holds 4.9 stars across 860 Google reviews, the highest rating among the city’s busiest independent shops, has been family owned on Perkins Road since 1956, and is the only shop on our list with a full collision center beside its mechanical bays. It also carries a 4.9 across 2,897 verified SureCritic reviews.
Plantation Tire & Auto has more reviews. Why isn't it #1?
Plantation Tire & Auto is a strong shop, and its 862 Google reviews are the most of any independent shop on our list, two more than Gordon & Sandifer. We rank on more than review count. Gordon & Sandifer carries the higher rating (4.9 against 4.8), seventy years on Perkins Road, and mechanical and collision repair under one roof. If review volume matters most to you, Plantation is a great choice.
Which Baton Rouge auto repair shop also does collision repair?
Gordon & Sandifer Auto Service is the only shop on our Baton Rouge list with a full collision center at the same address as its mechanical bays. It handles dent and bumper repair, frame work and paint with color matching, works with most major insurance companies, and helps you through the insurance claim.
Which Baton Rouge shop has the longest warranty?
L&S Automotive in St. George publishes a 3-year/36,000-mile nationwide warranty, the longest published warranty on our Baton Rouge list. Gordon & Sandifer, Plantation Tire & Auto and Turbo Auto Repair do not publish warranty terms on their websites, so ask when you call.
Is there a good mechanic near LSU?
Gordon & Sandifer Auto Service on Perkins Road is about two miles east of the LSU campus, close to Southdowns, Rouzan and the Garden District. It is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with after-hours drop-off.
Why aren't Chabill's, Mavis or Firestone on the list?
We rank independent, locally owned single shops. Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service runs several locations around Baton Rouge, and Mavis, Firestone, Take 5 and Pep Boys are national chains, so they fall outside our scope, along with dealer service departments.
Updated October 16, 2026 · Reviewed by the BestAutoRepair.us editors