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Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Lindsay, CA

MechanicRank lists 12 auto repair businesses in Lindsay, CA. 6 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Macias Auto Glass, at 5.0 stars from 35 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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Auto Repair Shops 6 Tire Shops 3 Smog & Emissions 1 Specialty Services 2

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Lindsay

12 independent businesses in our directory.

Getting a Car Fixed in Lindsay

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 starter replacement runs about $270 to $840 and an AC recharge runs about $165 to $460 for a midsize car.

Of the 12 Lindsay listings that post their hours, 3 open on Saturday. 3 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

11 businesses in Lindsay 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 43 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, Lindsay has 3 tire shops and 1 smog and emissions station. 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 Lindsay

116Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
28Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
12Inches of Rain a Year
28Minute Average Commute
1.91Cars per Household
10%Households With No Car
70%Drive to Work Alone

Lindsay sees about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 34 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 28 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 Lindsay is 28 minutes each way, and 70% 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 Lindsay
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Lindsay city

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Lindsay

Buying a used car in Lindsay? 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 Fresno, about 53 miles away, and inspectors drive out to Lindsay.

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.

Book a $225 Inspection Call 951-267-8500

Questions About Auto Repair in Lindsay

How many auto repair businesses are there in Lindsay?

We list 12 in Lindsay, 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 Lindsay?

Macias Auto Glass currently holds the highest rating in Lindsay at 5.0 stars from 35 reviews. Macias Auto Glass, Yiyo's Full Throttle Repair, Boling Brothers Early Iron 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 Lindsay?

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 Lindsay 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 12 listings in Lindsay 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 Lindsay affect my car?

Lindsay averages about 116 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 Lindsay?

Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Lindsay 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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What Car Repairs Cost in Lindsay, 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.

Starter replacement cost $270 to $840Camshaft position sensor replacement cost $95 to $415Transmission rebuild cost $1,860 to $4,650AC recharge cost $165 to $460Brake master cylinder replacement cost $255 to $760Catalytic converter replacement cost $420 to $1,750
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