HONEST
BRAKE & AUTO
SINCE 1923
Individually and family owned at 1913 McGee Street for over a century. ASE-certified technicians, straight answers, and a nationwide 24-month / 24,000-mile NAPA AutoCare warranty on qualifying repairs.
MON–FRI 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · WALK-INS WELCOME
ONE ADDRESS. ONE FAMILY. ONE HUNDRED YEARS.
KC Brake and Auto Service has proudly served the Kansas City community from the same location since 1923. Originally built as KC Brake, the shop has remained individually and family owned throughout its long history, continuing a tradition of local service that spans more than a century.
Over the years, our shop has earned a reputation for honest workmanship, dependable repairs, and friendly service. Being part of the downtown Kansas City community for generations means we understand how important reliable transportation is to the people who live and work here.
WHAT WE FIX.
Nine core services, all performed in-house by ASE-certified technicians.
Brake Repair
Pads, rotors, calipers, fluid and drum service using lifetime-warrantied Powerstop products.
Tire Sales
Michelin, Goodyear, Firestone, BF Goodrich, Uniroyal, Pirelli and Hankook — mounted and balanced in-house.
Maintenance
Oil, filters, fluids, belts and factory 30k/60k/90k services that keep repair bills small.
Suspension Repair
Shocks, struts, control arms and steering — the parts that make a car feel solid again.
Tune Ups
Plugs, coils, filters, injectors and sensors — restore performance and fuel economy.
Air Conditioning Repair
A/C diagnosis, leak detection, compressor work and recharge for R134a and 1234YF systems.
Diagnostics
Snap-On scan tools and real troubleshooting to find the actual fault — not a parts-cannon guess.
Wheel Alignment
Precision four-wheel alignment on a Hunter alignment machine to stop pulling and uneven tire wear.
Digital Inspections
Photographs of your actual vehicle, emailed to you, with a full health report every visit.
24-MONTH / 24,000-MILE NATIONWIDE WARRANTY.
When you choose KC Brake & Auto Service, you can drive away with confidence knowing your qualifying repairs are backed by the NAPA AutoCare Peace of Mind® Warranty. This nationwide warranty covers parts and labor for 24 months or 24,000 miles—whichever comes first—giving you reliable protection long after you leave our shop. Even if you're traveling, your warranty is honored at thousands of participating NAPA AutoCare Centers across the country, so help is never far away.
We use trusted, top-quality brands in parts and fluids to keep your vehicle performing at its best. Our shop installs Powerstop lifetime-warrantied brake products, Monroe shocks and struts, and Moog chassis components to ensure long-lasting reliability. Our technicians also utilize advanced Snap-On diagnostic equipment to provide a thorough analysis of your vehicle's systems.
REVIEWS FROM CUSTOMERS IN JACKSON COUNTY.
"Staffs are accommodating and respectful. They are honest about the things needed to be done for my car. I highly recommended KC Brake and Auto Service."
Lino Polinar"Fair prices and friendly service. Would definitely use again."
Jeremy Rizza"Been in da city for 6 month. Used these guys 2X. Once for brakes and other time seals on 03 TJ. They are honest & knowledgeable!"
Michael Huscher"I take both my truck and car there for anything I need. Hands down best all around shop I've ever gone to. Excellent work and excellent service!"
Philip Gaskin"Great service and transparency! Honest mechanics with great skill!"
Mark Garringer"Careful, detailed, responsive service."
Anne HohensteinASIAN. DOMESTIC. EUROPEAN.
WE SERVE DOWNTOWN KC AND ALL OF JACKSON COUNTY.
From our shop at 1913 McGee Street in the Crossroads Arts District, we serve drivers across Kansas City, MO and Jackson County — including Westport, Westside North, Wendell Phillips, River Market, Downtown KC and the surrounding metro. Drop off first thing, take the streetcar to work, and pick up at close.
WORK FROM OUR BAYS.
BRING IT IN. WE'LL TELL YOU STRAIGHT.
Whether you need routine maintenance or major repairs, KC Brake and Auto Service is here to help. Our team delivers honest recommendations, quality workmanship, and dependable service to keep you safely on the road.