Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Malvern, AR

We list 12 in Malvern, AR. 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.

Big A's Automotive and Transmission currently holds the highest rating in Malvern at 4.9 stars from 70 reviews. Big A's Automotive and Transmission, Vanmeter's Auto Repair, Boyett's Garage 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.

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Malvern 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.

Independent shops in Arkansas usually bill $80 to $115 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.

Arkansas does not require periodic safety or emissions inspections for passenger cars. The state list of documents needed to register a vehicle does not include an inspection. A VIN inspection is needed only for vehicles with out of state titles branded salvage or similar.

Yes. 2 of the businesses we list in Malvern show Sunday hours, including Affordable Mobile Fleet Repair LLC and BP's Diesel Repair & Tires. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

Look at the review count as well as the stars, because five stars from four people tells you very little. None of the 12 listings in Malvern has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Usually not. 1 of the businesses in Malvern 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.

Malvern averages about 73 days a year at 90°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.

Malvern gets about 68 nights a year at or below freezing. Cold exposes a weak battery, and salted roads rust brake lines and exhaust parts. Test the battery in the fall and rinse the underbody in winter.

Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Malvern 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.