Idaho Falls' Trusted Auto Repair Shop
About 30 miles south of the shop via US-20 and Yellowstone Highway.
Idaho Falls is the biggest city we serve, and it is also the one where drivers have the most options — which makes it the one where people are most often looking for a second opinion. That is a big part of why Idaho Falls vehicles end up in our Rexburg bays at 145 W 2nd N Ste. 101, roughly thirty miles north via US-20 or Yellowstone Highway.
The pattern is consistent. Someone gets a big estimate for a repair that never quite got diagnosed, or a check engine light that has been cleared three times and keeps coming back. They make the drive up, we spend the time on the actual diagnosis, and often the fix is narrower and cheaper than what they were quoted. Sometimes it is not — and we tell them that too.
We also handle a fair amount of Idaho Falls fleet and commercial work. Vehicles running the corridor between Idaho Falls, Rigby, and Rexburg rack up serious highway mileage, and scheduled service beats emergency towing every single time.
Auto Repair Services for Idaho Falls Drivers
Engine Diagnostics in Idaho Falls
Second opinions on repeat check engine lights and expensive estimates. We diagnose first, quote second.
Transmission Repair
Slipping, harsh shifts, and torque converter symptoms on high-mileage highway vehicles.
Brake Repair in Idaho Falls
City stop-and-go plus highway heat cycles. Full system inspection including hardware and fluid condition.
Exhaust, Catalytic Converter & Muffler
Converter efficiency codes properly diagnosed before you buy a converter you may not need.
Full Computer Auto Repair
Module programming issues, communication faults, charging system problems, and parasitic drains.
A/C & Heating
Complete leak diagnosis and compressor work — not a recharge that leaks out by August.
Suspension & Steering
Highway wander, vibration, and wear from long daily commutes.
Fleet & Commuter Maintenance
Scheduled service programs for Idaho Falls businesses running vehicles up the corridor.
Why Idaho Falls Drivers Choose Poor Boys
Honest Repairs
Most of our Idaho Falls customers arrived holding an estimate they did not trust. We are the shop that explains the why.
Master Mechanic
Deep diagnostic capability for the problems other shops keep throwing parts at.
Upfront Pricing
A real number before work starts, and a call if anything changes.
Fast Diagnosis
We know you drove thirty miles. Out-of-town vehicles get scheduled to minimize return trips.
Visit Poor Boys Auto Repair
Serving Idaho Falls, ID from our Rexburg shop.
- Poor Boys Auto Repair
145 W 2nd N Ste. 101
Rexburg, ID 83440 - (208) 356-8904
- Mon–Fri 9a–5p
Sat–Sun Closed
Stuck in Idaho Falls? Our roadside partner McRae Towing can get you to the shop.
Idaho Falls Auto Repair FAQs
Do you serve Idaho Falls?
Yes. Idaho Falls drivers make up a steady share of our customers, especially for diagnostics and second opinions on major repairs.
How far is the shop from Idaho Falls?
About thirty miles north. US-20 or Yellowstone Highway brings you into Rexburg — we are at 145 W 2nd N Ste. 101, near downtown.
Can you handle same-day repairs for Idaho Falls drivers?
Often, if we know you are coming. Call (208) 356-8904 ahead of time so we can have parts staged and get you back down the highway the same day.
Can I get a second opinion on another shop's estimate?
Absolutely — bring the estimate. We will diagnose the vehicle independently and tell you plainly whether the recommended work is necessary.
Nearby Service Areas
Twenty minutes north on US-20. Built for highway commuters — brakes, transmissions, and bearing wear.
View Rigby pageOur home shop, downtown at 145 W 2nd N. Same-day diagnostics for students, families, and local fleets.
View Rexburg pageTwelve miles down US-20. Cold-start diagnosis, truck suspension, and winter exhaust repair.
View St. Anthony pageSee every city we cover on our Areas We Serve hub, or head back to the Poor Boys Auto Repair home page.
Idaho Falls Drivers — Let's Get It Fixed.
Honest estimates. Master mechanic. Same-day diagnostics when we can.