Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Mobile, AL
MechanicRank lists 34 auto repair businesses in Mobile, AL. 13 are mobile mechanics who come to your home or work and 18 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is On-Site Mobile Mechanic, at 5.0 stars from 31 reviews. Every listing shows the phone number, hours and reviews. Or send one free quote request and a local mechanic calls you back.
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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Mobile
Ranked by the rating and review count on each listing, not by who pays us. Nobody pays us.
- On-Site Mobile Mechanic
- Innovative Mobile Diesel & Auto Repairs
- On-Site Auto
- Franklin Automotive
- Downtown Car Care
The best reviewed business in Mobile right now is On-Site Mobile Mechanic, at 5.0 stars across 31 reviews. Every shop above clears 4.3 stars with at least 15 reviews behind it, which is the point where a rating starts meaning something. Plenty of shops hold five stars on four reviews. That is not the same thing.
Of the 34 businesses listed in Mobile, there are 13 that will come to you, 18 with a workshop you drive to and 4 tire shops. None has been claimed by its owner yet, so the hours and phone numbers come from public records. An unclaimed listing is not a worse business. It just means we built the record and nobody has corrected it yet.
Map of Mechanics in Mobile
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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Mobile
34 independent businesses in our directory.
Innovative Mobile Diesel & Auto Repairs
Mobile Alabama Truck Repair
All Fleet Mobile Trailer & Truck Repair
Mobile AL Truck Repair
On-Site Auto
Mobile Vehicle Service
Roll Time Mobile Mechanic
D&T Mobile Mechanic & Roadside Assistance
Mobile Super Mobile Mechanic
The Mechanic Shop On Site LLC
Mobile Truck Repair Mobile AL
Mobile mechanics of Alabama
Engine Machine Shop
MECHANIC ON DUTY, LLC
Franklin Automotive
Downtown Car Care
Fausak Tires & Service
Bay City Tire & Wheel, LLC
Bay City Tire & Wheel
New Century Tires & Auto Repairs Inc
McDonald Muffler
R & R Automotive
Transmission Magicians
Milestone Automotive Services Center
Specialty Transmission & Automotive
Onsite Auto Solutions
Port City Foreign Car Services Inc
Mr. Fix-it Auto Repair
Paul's Automotive Inc
Car Doctors Automotive
Hebner Diesel Performance
The Traveling Mechanic
π Robin Road Assistance - 24/7 On Call
Shops in Mobile
Each photograph comes from that business's own website, not a stock library.
Getting a Car Fixed in Mobile
Independent shops in Alabama usually charge $85 to $120 an hour for labor, which is below the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At Alabama rates, a spark plug replacement runs about $110 to $400 and a wheel alignment runs about $70 to $155 for a midsize car.
Of the 33 Mobile listings that post their hours, 19 open on Saturday and 11 on Sunday. 17 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
25 businesses in Mobile have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 19 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 81 or more reviews. A shop with a long history and a 4.6 is a safer call than a perfect 5.0 from a handful of people.
For work a general shop may turn away, Mobile has 2 diesel specialists, 2 transmission shops, 1 body and collision shop, 4 tire shops and 4 heavy duty and fleet shops. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.
Alabama does not require periodic safety or emissions inspections for passenger cars. The state says Alabama law does not provide for emissions testing. A licensing official inspects a vehicle before it is first registered or changes owners, but no inspection is needed to renew. Details are on the Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division site.
Owning a Car in Mobile
Mobile sees about 73 days a year at 90Β°F or hotter. Heat wears a battery out faster than cold does, so a battery that seems fine in spring can quit in August. Get it tested once it is three years old. Heat also works the AC, the cooling fan and the coolant hard, and those jobs pile up in the first hot weeks of the year.
About 60 inches of rain fall in a year. Worn tires lose grip on wet roads well before they look bald, and streaky wipers are a cheap fix worth doing before the wet season, not during it.
The average commute in Mobile is 23 minutes each way, and 81% of workers drive there alone.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
- Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Mobile Dwtn Airport
- Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Mobile city
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Mobile
Buying a used car in Mobile? PPI Auto, our sister company, sends an inspector to the car for $225 on most cars, pickups and SUVs. That is a 122 point check with a full scan and a road test, and the report comes back the same day. Dealer lot, private seller or auction, it works the same.
Alabama has no regular safety or emissions inspection, so unless the last owner paid for one, nobody has looked under that car.
Questions About Auto Repair in Mobile
How many auto repair businesses are there in Mobile?
We list 34 in Mobile, AL. That covers mobile mechanics, workshops, diesel and heavy duty specialists, body shops and tire shops. Every one has its own page with the phone number, what they work on and the reviews we have found.
Who is the best rated mechanic in Mobile?
On-Site Mobile Mechanic currently holds the highest rating in Mobile at 5.0 stars from 31 reviews. On-Site Mobile Mechanic, Innovative Mobile Diesel & Auto Repairs, On-Site Auto are the top three by rating among businesses with a real review history behind them. We rank on the ratings themselves and nobody can pay to appear there.
Are there mobile mechanics in Mobile?
Yes. 13 of the businesses we list in Mobile will travel to you rather than making you bring the car in. That covers most servicing, brakes, batteries, diagnostics and plenty of repairs that do not need a lift.
How much do mechanics charge per hour in Mobile?
Independent shops in Alabama usually bill $85 to $120 an hour for labor. The national range is $95 to $140. Dealers charge more. Most quotes are the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts, so ask the shop how many hours it is billing you for.
Does Alabama require a car inspection?
Alabama does not require periodic safety or emissions inspections for passenger cars. The state says Alabama law does not provide for emissions testing. A licensing official inspects a vehicle before it is first registered or changes owners, but no inspection is needed to renew.
Are any mechanics in Mobile open on Sunday?
Yes. 11 of the businesses we list in Mobile show Sunday hours, including Innovative Mobile Diesel & Auto Repairs, Mobile Alabama Truck Repair and All Fleet Mobile Trailer & Truck Repair. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.
How do I know a shop in Mobile is trustworthy?
Look at the review count as well as the stars, because five stars from four people tells you very little. None of the 34 listings in Mobile has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.
Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in Mobile?
Usually not. 13 of the businesses in Mobile come to you, and with no building to pay for, they often charge a bit less than a shop. What they cannot do in a driveway is work that needs a lift or a press, so heavy jobs still go to a shop.
How does the heat in Mobile affect my car?
Mobile averages about 73 days a year at 90Β°F or hotter. Heat wears out batteries faster than cold does, and it is hard on the AC, the cooling system and tires. Test the battery every year once it is three years old and have the AC checked before summer.
Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Mobile?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Mobile for $225 on most cars, pickups and SUVs. The inspector comes to the car, runs a 122 point check and sends the report the same day. Call 951-267-8500 to book.
How do I check a mechanic's license in Mobile?
Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 34 listings in Mobile has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Alabama's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.
Why do some Mobile listings have photos and others do not?
6 of the 34 listings in Mobile show a photo or logo. They come from the owner, from the business's own website, or from our own jobs for Supercanic locations. We never put a stock or AI photo on someone else's business. Owners can claim their listing free and add their own.
How does MechanicRank check the mechanics in Mobile?
We call, text and email the businesses we list to confirm their details, and listings whose numbers turn out to be dead come off the directory. Nobody can pay to rank higher.
Why use MechanicRank to find a mechanic in Mobile?
Because we work with these mechanics, not just list them. Besides checking listings, we run free study guides and certification exams for mechanics, publish repair cost guides by state, and give shops software to send written quotes and invoices. 13 of the Mobile listings come to you, 33 carry a rating with the review count beside it, and the order on this page follows the published rules on our How We Rank page.
How this page was made
This page lists 34 auto repair businesses in Mobile, AL. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Alabama repair and inspection rules from the state agency and Census and NOAA figures for the local car ownership section. We call, text and email the businesses to keep it right, and take listings down when a number goes dead.
Why trust it: no business pays to be listed or to rank, the order follows our published rules, and every count on this page is counted from the listings below. 6 show a photo or logo, 0 show a license number and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.
Mechanics in Nearby Cities
No luck in Mobile? A mobile mechanic from the next town over will often make the trip. See all 133 cities in Alabama.
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Typical independent shop prices at Alabama labor rates, parts and labor, for a midsize car. Each guide shows the price for your vehicle and what to ask before you pay. See all 91 repair cost guides.
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