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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Laguna Hills

Ranked by the rating and review count on each listing, not by who pays us. Nobody pays us.

  1. Dentco Autobody Repair★ 5.0176 reviews · Body Shop
  2. AUTO SQUAD OC★ 5.0122 reviews · Repair Shop
  3. John & Steven Mobile Auto Service★ 5.0115 reviews · Mobile & Shop
  4. Toyota Prius Repair Shop★ 4.9189 reviews · Repair Shop
  5. Orange County European Auto Service★ 4.992 reviews · Specialty

The best reviewed business in Laguna Hills right now is Dentco Autobody Repair, at 5.0 stars across 176 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 26 businesses listed in Laguna Hills, there are 4 that will come to you, 17 with a workshop you drive to and 3 body and collision 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 Laguna Hills

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Laguna Hills

26 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in Laguna Hills

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Bumper Buddies Mobile Scratch & Dent Repair in Laguna Hills
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The Mobile Shop Auto Glass in Laguna Hills
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Dentco Autobody Repair in Laguna Hills
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AUTO SQUAD OC in Laguna Hills
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Toyota Prius Repair Shop in Laguna Hills
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Niguel Motors in Laguna Hills
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Getting a Car Fixed in Laguna Hills

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, an alternator replacement runs about $300 to $890 and a timing belt replacement runs about $510 to $1,325 for a midsize car.

Of the 26 Laguna Hills listings that post their hours, 15 open on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. 5 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

24 businesses in Laguna Hills have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 23 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 86 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, Laguna Hills has 3 body and collision shops, 1 tire shop and 3 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 Laguna Hills

13Inches of Rain a Year
27Minute Average Commute
2.09Cars per Household
3%Households With No Car
65%Drive to Work Alone

The average commute in Laguna Hills is 27 minutes each way, and 65% of workers drive there alone.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

  • Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Laguna Beach
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Laguna Hills city

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Laguna Hills

Buying a used car in Laguna Hills? 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 Norco, about 25 miles away, and inspectors drive out to Laguna Hills.

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 Laguna Hills

How many auto repair businesses are there in Laguna Hills?

We list 26 in Laguna Hills, 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 Laguna Hills?

Dentco Autobody Repair currently holds the highest rating in Laguna Hills at 5.0 stars from 176 reviews. Dentco Autobody Repair, AUTO SQUAD OC, John & Steven Mobile Auto Service 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 Laguna Hills?

Yes. 4 of the businesses we list in Laguna Hills 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 Laguna Hills?

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.

Are any mechanics in Laguna Hills open on Sunday?

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Laguna Hills show Sunday hours, including John & Steven Mobile Auto Service. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Laguna Hills 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 26 listings in Laguna Hills 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.

Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in Laguna Hills?

Usually not. 4 of the businesses in Laguna Hills 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.

Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Laguna Hills?

Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Laguna Hills 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 Laguna Hills?

In California anyone paid to diagnose or repair cars must be registered with the Bureau of Automotive Repair as an Automotive Repair Dealer, and the number starts with ARD. You can look any shop up by name or number on the state's license search at search.dca.ca.gov. 16 of the 26 listings in Laguna Hills show a BAR number on their MechanicRank page, linked to that lookup. If a shop will not give you its ARD number, take the car somewhere that will.

Why do some Laguna Hills listings have photos and others do not?

20 of the 26 listings in Laguna Hills 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 Laguna Hills?

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 Laguna Hills?

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. 4 of the Laguna Hills listings come to you, 25 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 26 auto repair businesses in Laguna Hills, CA. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, license numbers from owners and the state license board, California 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. 20 show a photo or logo, 16 show a license number (16 checked against California's BAR) and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.

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What Car Repairs Cost in Laguna Hills, CA

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