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HMB Smog & Repair
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Half Moon Bay, CA
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Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Half Moon Bay, CA
MechanicRank lists 8 auto repair businesses in Half Moon Bay, CA. 3 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is HMB Smog & Repair, at 5.0 stars from 61 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 Half Moon Bay
8 independent businesses in our directory.
JV Customs auto repair
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Half Moon Bay, CA
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Paulo's Auto Care
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Half Moon Bay, CA
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Davey's European Auto and Smog
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Half Moon Bay, CA
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Coast Transmission
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Half Moon Bay, CA
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Phil's Tire Pros
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Half Moon Bay, CA
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Half Moon Bay Auto Repair
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Half Moon Bay, CA
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Curley & Red's Body Shop
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Half Moon Bay, CA
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Getting a Car Fixed in Half Moon Bay
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 valve cover gasket replacement runs about $180 to $655 and an AC recharge runs about $165 to $460 for a midsize car.
Of the 8 Half Moon Bay listings that post their hours, 1 open on Saturday. 1 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
7 businesses in Half Moon Bay have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 7 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 53 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, Half Moon Bay has 1 transmission shop, 1 body and collision shop, 1 tire shop and 2 smog and emissions stations. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.
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 Half Moon Bay
26Inches of Rain a Year
29Minute Average Commute
2.04Cars per Household
4%Households With No Car
60%Drive to Work Alone
The average commute in Half Moon Bay is 29 minutes each way, and 60% 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 Half Moon Bay
- Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Half Moon Bay city
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Half Moon Bay
Buying a used car in Half Moon Bay? 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 San Francisco, about 21 miles away, and inspectors drive out to Half Moon Bay.
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 Half Moon Bay
How many auto repair businesses are there in Half Moon Bay?
We list 8 in Half Moon Bay, 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 Half Moon Bay?
HMB Smog & Repair currently holds the highest rating in Half Moon Bay at 5.0 stars from 61 reviews. HMB Smog & Repair, Paulo's Auto Care, Davey's European Auto and Smog 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 Half Moon Bay?
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 Half Moon Bay 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 8 listings in Half Moon Bay 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.
Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Half Moon Bay?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Half Moon Bay 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.
Mechanics in Nearby Cities
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San Bruno, CATop rated: A & Z Auto Body Shop, Inc. 5.0★What Car Repairs Cost in Half Moon Bay, CA
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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