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Cameron Park, CA
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Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Cameron Park, CA
MechanicRank lists 6 auto repair businesses in Cameron Park, CA. 6 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Automotive Services Unlimited Inc., at 4.9 stars from 197 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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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Cameron Park
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Foothill Auto Service
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Cameron Park, CA
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SDS Automotive
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Cameron Park, CA
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Decann's European
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Cameron Park, CA
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Ponderosa Auto Express Inc.
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Cameron Park, CA
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Cameron Park Automotive
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Cameron Park, CA
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Getting a Car Fixed in Cameron Park
Independent shops in California usually charge $120 to $175 an hour for labor, which is above the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At California rates, a coolant flush runs about $110 to $255 and a transmission fluid change runs about $145 to $420 for a midsize car.
6 businesses in Cameron Park have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 5 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 140 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.
Gas, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles from 1976 and newer, and diesel vehicles from 1998 and newer, need a smog check every two years when the DMV renewal notice asks for one. Gas and hybrid vehicles 8 model years old or newer pay a smog abatement fee instead, and electric vehicles are exempt. A smog check is also needed when most vehicles are sold and when a vehicle from another state is first registered in California. Details are on the California Bureau of Automotive Repair site. Auto shops must be registered with the Bureau of Automotive Repair, must give an estimate, and cannot start work until the customer approves it. Customers can get replaced parts back if they ask before approving the repairs, and the shop must give a final itemized invoice. Read the rule.
Owning a Car in Cameron Park
74Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
30Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
27Inches of Rain a Year
30Minute Average Commute
2.13Cars per Household
4%Households With No Car
67%Drive to Work Alone
Cameron Park sees about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 12 of them reach 100°F. 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.
It freezes on about 30 nights a year here. Not many, but the first cold snap is when a weak battery shows itself, so test it in the fall.
The average commute in Cameron Park is 30 minutes each way, and 67% of workers drive there alone. Long commutes add miles fast, so oil changes and brakes come due sooner than the calendar says.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
- Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Placerville
- Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Cameron Park CDP
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Cameron Park
Buying a used car in Cameron Park? 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.
The nearest PPI Auto city is Sacramento, about 28 miles away, and inspectors drive out to Cameron Park.
Parts of California require an emissions test. Ask the seller for the last test report, and if the check engine light is on, walk away until someone has read the code.
Questions About Auto Repair in Cameron Park
How many auto repair businesses are there in Cameron Park?
We list 6 in Cameron Park, CA. 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 Cameron Park?
Automotive Services Unlimited Inc. currently holds the highest rating in Cameron Park at 4.9 stars from 197 reviews. Automotive Services Unlimited Inc., Foothill Auto Service, SDS Automotive 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.
How much do mechanics charge per hour in Cameron Park?
Independent shops in California usually bill $120 to $175 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 California require a car inspection?
Gas, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles from 1976 and newer, and diesel vehicles from 1998 and newer, need a smog check every two years when the DMV renewal notice asks for one. Gas and hybrid vehicles 8 model years old or newer pay a smog abatement fee instead, and electric vehicles are exempt. A smog check is also needed when most vehicles are sold and when a vehicle from another state is first registered in California.
How do I know a shop in Cameron Park 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 6 listings in Cameron Park has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Auto shops must be registered with the Bureau of Automotive Repair, must give an estimate, and cannot start work until the customer approves it. Customers can get replaced parts back if they ask before approving the repairs, and the shop must give a final itemized invoice. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.
How does the heat in Cameron Park affect my car?
Cameron Park averages about 74 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.
Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Cameron Park?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Cameron Park 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.
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Typical independent shop prices at California 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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