Our quick choice
Mad Hatter Muffler and Brake
- Operating status
Strengths
- Highest rating of the four (4.9)
Trade-offs
- No free estimate listed
- Price level not published yet
Tampa brake repair shops · 4 compared
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 |
| Reviews | 1,225 | 1,120 | 1,193 | 4,242 |
| Years operating | Not known | Not known | Not known | Not known |
| Services | Not listed yet | Not listed yet | Not listed yet | Not listed yet |
| Price | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Free estimate | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Based in | TampaBased here | BrandonRegularly serves the area | RiverviewRegularly serves the area | TampaRegularly serves the area |
| Verified | Checked1 of 1 records, Oct 2026 | Checked1 of 1 records, Oct 2026 | Checked1 of 1 records, Oct 2026 | Checked1 of 1 records, Oct 2026 |
| Best for | Most reviewed | A strong all-round choice | A strong all-round choice | Best overall |
Ratings and reviews from public review sites, checked October 31, 2026.Bars compare the four with each other.Spot a mistake?
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Mad Hatter Muffler and Brake
The strongest overall score of the four: rating, review volume, recent activity, years in business and the checks we could confirm, taken together.
- 1,225 reviews, rated 4.9
- 1 records checked
- Choose instead if you want another strong optionClarke Automotive
- Choose instead if you want another strong optionHancock Tire & Auto
- Choose instead if you want another strong optionExpress Oil Change & Tire Engineers
The four, up close
Key facts, strengths and trade-offs for each, so you know what you’re getting.
Strong all-rounder
Clarke Automotive
- Operating status
Strengths
- Rated 4.8 from 1,120 reviews
Trade-offs
- Fewest reviews of the four (1,120)
- No free estimate listed
Strong all-rounder
Hancock Tire & Auto
- Operating status
Strengths
- Rated 4.7 from 1,193 reviews
Trade-offs
- Lowest rating of the four (4.7), still above our bar
- No free estimate listed
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- 100Tampa brake repair shops passed our basic checks
- 7,780public reviews behind the four we picked
- 4picked, each with a different strength
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Local facts: Hillsborough
Public data behind this comparison.
- $420,400Median home value: Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).Public recordU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- 55.7%Homes built before 1990: 101,687 of 182,425 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).Public recordU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- 166,278Households in Tampa: Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.Public recordU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- June 1 to November 30Atlantic hurricane season: An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.Public recordNOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology · 1991–2020 climate period
- 1985Median year homes were built: Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).Public recordU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
- 50.3%Owner-occupied homes: 83,683 of 166,278 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).Public recordU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
Figures from public sources, checked October 31, 2026.
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| Tire WorldTampa | 4.7 | 540 | – |
| Tire Choice Auto Service CentersTampa | 4.6 | 1,011 | – |
| Tire Choice Auto Service CentersTampa | 4.6 | 851 | – |
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| WorldWide Auto Systems Corp.Tampa | 4.7 | 402 | – |
| Pro Auto Care, IncTampa | 4.8 | 188 (2021) | – |
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| Bennett's Auto RepairSeffner | 4.9 | 104 (2021) | – |
| Olin Mott Tire StoresTampa | 4.8 | 158 (2021) | – |
| Tire Choice Auto Service CentersTampa | 4.5 | 910 | – |
| Meineke Car Care CenterTampa | 4.5 | 863 | – |
| Big Tires & MoreLutz | 4.7 | 237 (2021) | – |
| Transmatics Transmissions and Auto RepairTampa | 4.8 | 133 (2021) | – |
| Toy House IncTampa | 4.8 | 118 (2021) | – |
| A & D Automotive CenterTampa | 4.7 | 178 (2021) | – |
| Congers Automotive RepairBrandon | 4.9 | 73 (2021) | – |
| Tire Choice Auto Service CentersRiverview | 4.5 | 520 | – |
| Tire KingdomTampa | 4.4 | 1,215 | – |
| Running Great AutoTampa | 4.6 | 256 (2021) | – |
| Honest1 Auto Care South TampaTampa | 4.6 | 246 (2021) | – |
| Bennetts Auto CareBrandon | 5.0 | 48 (2021) | – |
| Cruz MotorsportsTampa | 4.8 | 86 (2021) | – |
| Advance Performance Tires and WheelsTampa | 4.7 | 118 (2021) | – |
| DAS AutowerksTampa | 4.9 | 54 (2021) | – |
| Auto Air Brake & Muffler SpecialistTampa | 4.8 | 68 (2021) | – |
| Auto Rx of TampaTampa | 4.8 | 68 (2021) | – |
| Motor Coach Of BrandonBrandon | 5.0 | 38 (2021) | – |
| Bill Currie FordTampa | 4.3 | 5,250 | – |
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| Franklin Car CareTampa | 4.7 | 87 (2021) | – |
| E and C Brake and Alignment ServicesTampa | 4.9 | 65 (2021) | – |
| Leasure AutomotiveBrandon | 4.6 | 128 (2021) | – |
| Rennen ImportsTampa | 4.5 | 188 (2021) | – |
| Thonotosassa Auto RepairThonotosassa | 4.6 | 108 (2021) | – |
| Can Am Auto RepairTampa | 4.8 | 48 (2021) | – |
| Southern Tire CompanyTampa | 4.6 | 104 (2021) | – |
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| Insty Tune & LubeTampa | 4.6 | 98 (2021) | – |
| Express Oil Change & Tire EngineersTampa | 4.7 | 58 (2021) | – |
| Keystone Plaza FirestoneOdessa | 4.6 | 78 (2021) | – |
| Olin Mott Tire StoresTemple Terrace | 4.5 | 124 (2021) | – |
| Quick LaneTampa | 4.6 | 78 (2021) | – |
| Tires PlusTampa | 4.2 | 865 | – |
| Quality Value Automotive RepairTampa | 4.3 | 400 | – |
| Tire Choice Auto Service CentersTemple Terrace | 4.4 | 208 (2021) | – |
| Jiffy Lube Oil ChangeTampa | 4.2 | 646 | – |
| Auto ProTampa | 4.4 | 135 (2021) | – |
| Jiffy Lube Oil ChangeTampa | 4.1 | 1,603 | – |
| Erwin AutomotiveSeffner | 4.8 | 38 (2021) | – |
| MidasTampa | 4.3 | 204 (2021) | – |
| Firestone Complete Auto CareRiverview | 4.1 | 774 | – |
| Jiffy Lube Oil ChangeTampa | 4.1 | 771 | – |
| T and A Truck SpecialistTampa | 4.8 | 24 (2021) | – |
| Olin Mott Tire StoresTampa | 4.3 | 178 (2021) | – |
| A+ Brakes & SuspensionBrandon | 4.3 | 168 (2021) | – |
| Twilight Auto RepairTampa | 4.5 | 56 (2021) | – |
| Super Tires & WheelsTampa | 4.1 | 640 | – |
| MidasBrandon | 4.3 | 147 (2021) | – |
| NTWTampa | 4.5 | 48 (2021) | – |
| AAMCO TransmissionsTampa | 4.3 | 116 (2021) | – |
| Northside Tire and 4X4Tampa | 4.6 | 28 (2021) | – |
| Speedy Lube & Auto CareTampa | 4.2 | 207 (2021) | – |
| Lou's Total Car Care and TowingTampa | 4.2 | 198 (2021) | – |
| MidasTemple Terrace | 4.2 | 198 (2021) | – |
| Tire KingdomTampa | 4.2 | 184 (2021) | – |
| Affordable Auto & AC Repair of TampaTampa | 4.5 | 57 (2021) | – |
| Quick Lane Tire & Auto CenterTampa | 4.2 | 148 (2021) | – |
| Twisted Metal Offroad & DieselTampa | 4.3 | 78 (2021) | – |
| Ice Cold Air Discount Auto RepairTampa | 4.3 | 68 (2021) | – |
| Northgate Auto Repair #1Tampa | 4.3 | 67 (2021) | – |
| Ice Cold AirTampa | 4.2 | 117 (2021) | – |
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| Europa Motor WorksTampa | 4.6 | 18 (2021) | – |
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| Tire KingdomTampa | 4.0 | 278 (2021) | – |
| European AutohausLutz | 4.1 | 106 (2021) | – |
| TWA FirestoneTemple Terrace | 4.1 | 98 (2021) | – |
| Tires PlusBrandon | 4.0 | 216 (2021) | – |
| Olin Mott Tire StoresTampa | 4.1 | 88 (2021) | – |
| Tires PlusTampa | 4.0 | 178 (2021) | – |
| AAMCO TransmissionsTampa | 4.0 | 168 (2021) | – |
| Tires PlusTampa | 4.0 | 157 (2021) | – |
| Tampa Trans AutocareTampa | 4.3 | 18 (2021) | – |
| Castillos Tampa Bay Auto RepairTampa | 4.4 | 25 (2021) | – |
| Tuffy Tire & Auto Service CenterTampa | 4.0 | 108 (2021) | – |
FAQ: brake repair shops in Tampa
How is the top 4 ranking of brake repair shops in Tampa calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 100 brake repair shops for Tampa. Paid placements never change the order.
Which of these brake repair shops in Tampa has the best reviews?
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has a 4.9 rating from 4242 public reviews, the highest on this page.
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