Kearns drivers are 7 miles from our shop—about 12 minutes east on 4700 South or 5400 South. We've been serving Kearns families who want honest auto repair at fair prices since 1990.
Kearns is a working-class community where vehicles aren't luxuries—they're necessities. We understand that, and we price accordingly. No upselling, no unnecessary repairs, no surprises.
Scott's Auto & Clutch is Kearns's trusted auto repair shop, located 7 miles east in South Salt Lake. Since 1990, we've served Kearns drivers with honest, quality auto repair including clutch replacement, brake service, CV axle work, timing chain repair, and complete vehicle maintenance. Our Kearns customers throughout 84118 trust us for fair pricing and expert repairs on all makes and models.
Getting here: From Kearns, take 5400 South or 4700 South east to State Street, then north to Crystal Ave. The drive typically takes 12-15 minutes depending on traffic. Alternatively, from northern Kearns, take 4100 South east.
Kearns has about 36,000 residents and is best known internationally for the Utah Olympic Oval—the indoor speed skating venue from the 2002 Winter Olympics that produced American Olympic champions and continues to train world-class athletes. Kearns is an unincorporated community administered by Salt Lake County, with a strong working-class identity and diverse population. The community has deep roots in the mining and smelting industries that shaped the west side of Salt Lake Valley.
Scott's Auto & Clutch is at 144 W Crystal Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115 — centrally located and easy to reach from across the Salt Lake Valley. Here are some well-known Kearns area landmarks and how they connect to our shop.
The Utah Olympic Oval at 5662 S 4800 W in Kearns is a world-class indoor speed skating facility built for the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. At 400 meters, it's consistently recorded among the fastest ice times in the world—a result of its altitude and design. The facility continues to train Olympic athletes and host international competitions, and is one of the lasting Olympic legacies in the Salt Lake Valley.
From the Olympic Oval, head east on 5400 South to State Street, then north to Crystal Ave—about 12 minutes to our shop.
Kearns High School on 5765 S Cougar Lane has been a community institution since 1957, known for its athletics programs and as the alma mater of several Olympic speed skaters who trained at the nearby Olympic Oval. The school serves a large portion of Kearns's 36,000 residents.
Kearns High families are a short drive east from our shop—5400 South east to State Street, then north to Crystal Ave.
The 5400 South corridor through Kearns is the main commercial artery for the community, lined with grocery stores, retail, restaurants, and service businesses. Heavy commercial truck traffic on this road contributes to potholes and road surface deterioration that wears tires and suspension components faster than comparable suburban roads.
5400 South's commercial truck traffic means potholes and debris are ongoing hazards. Alignment and suspension checks are worth doing annually for regular commuters on this road.
The Oquirrh Park Fitness Center is Kearns Township's community recreation center, featuring an indoor pool, fitness equipment, and recreation programs. It's a central gathering place for Kearns families and reflects the community's investment in neighborhood amenities.
Oquirrh Park is in the heart of Kearns—from there, 4700 South east to State Street is the most direct route to our shop.
We handle everything from clutch repair and brake service to timing chains, CV axles, exhaust, and cooling systems — all makes and models, domestic and import.
Based on 35+ years of serving Kearns drivers, here are the repairs we're called on most often and why local driving conditions create the demand:
Expert clutch diagnostics and replacement for all makes and models.
View serviceCV joint replacement, CV axle repair, and CV boot service.
View serviceBrake pads, rotors, calipers, and complete brake system repair.
View serviceTiming chain repair and replacement to prevent engine damage.
View serviceWater pump repair and replacement to prevent overheating.
View serviceMuffler repair, exhaust pipe replacement, and leak repair.
View serviceWe're 7 miles from Kearns—a quick drive to 144 W Crystal Ave in South Salt Lake. Many Kearns customers drop off their vehicle and take TRAX to work from our nearby Central Pointe station.
Absolutely. Kearns is one of our most common service areas. We've been serving Kearns drivers since 1990 and understand the specific driving conditions and wear patterns that come with the area.
Most Kearns drivers reach us via State Street or I-15 to the 3300 South exit. We're at 144 W Crystal Ave, just west of State Street. Call (801) 485-4089 if you need turn-by-turn directions.
Scott's Auto & Clutch is just 7 miles east of Kearns, about a 12-minute drive. We've served Kearns customers since 1990 with honest pricing and reliable repairs. Many of our Kearns customers have been with us for decades.
For Kearns customers, the most common repairs we do are brake service, clutch repair, CV axle replacement, and general maintenance like oil changes and fluid service. The stop-and-go nature of Kearns commuting drives these repair patterns.
Contact Scott's Auto and Clutch today for honest service and expert repairs.
144 W Crystal Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115