MechanicRank lists 11 auto repair businesses in Manhattan Beach, CA. 4 are mobile mechanics who come to your home or work and 4 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is On The Way Auto Repair, at 5.0 stars from 29 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 Supercanic locations: 4.6★ on 289 Google reviews
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Ranked by how many drivers have reviewed them on Google. Every shop here holds 4 stars or better.
Picked by what drivers actually write. Each count is the number of Google reviews that raise the topic. Every shop listed holds 4.5 stars or better.
I can’t thank Eugene enough for his dedication and willingness to help when we really needed it. …
Villa Marina Auto Care has consistently provided exceptional care for my vehicle. Fernando, in particular, is outstanding—his customer service, communication, attention to detail, and follow-up are truly second to none. …
I have been a customer for a year now. Always friendly customer service and always great work.
I left this place happier than arriving!! I came in with a flat tire. Rick and the team took 5 minutes or less to find the hole and patch it up. And for only $35! …
Adding on to my previous review and still 5 stars, my family got our cayman style edition serviced here and everything was as expected without issues and a pleasure to work with the team Oil change, engine air filter …
I was looking for a new reliable trustworthy mechanic for my car. I had a good experience at the competence of Automed the first time. I returned and found the same courteous trustworthy service. …
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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 brake pad replacement runs about $145 to $410 and a valve cover gasket replacement runs about $180 to $655 for a midsize car.
Of the 11 Manhattan Beach listings that post their hours, 9 open on Saturday and 5 on Sunday. 5 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
7 businesses in Manhattan Beach have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 6 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 72 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, Manhattan Beach has 1 body and collision shop, 2 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.
The average commute in Manhattan Beach is 28 minutes each way, and 51% 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
Buying a used car in Manhattan Beach? 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.
There are 124 car lots within 8 miles of Manhattan Beach, and 112 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 45 of them A to F from their reviews, and 11 get an F. See the Los Angeles dealer grades before you go look at a car.
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.
We list 11 in Manhattan Beach, 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.
On The Way Auto Repair currently holds the highest rating in Manhattan Beach at 5.0 stars from 29 reviews. On The Way Auto Repair, Big Joe's Dent Removal, Safefix Mobile Tire Services 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. 4 of the businesses we list in Manhattan Beach 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 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.
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.
Yes. 5 of the businesses we list in Manhattan Beach show Sunday hours, including Beach Cities Mobile Auto Glass, Jeronimo Mobile Mechanic and Car Speedy Mobile Mechanic | Manhattan Beach. 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 11 listings in Manhattan Beach 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.
Usually not. 4 of the businesses in Manhattan Beach 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.
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Manhattan Beach 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.
Most mobile mechanics in Manhattan Beach price by the job, not the hour. Independent shop labor in California runs about $120 to $175 an hour, and mobile prices usually land in the same range for the same repair. Some add a trip fee and some fold it in. Ask for one total price, trip included, before they drive out. Our repair cost guides show typical parts and labor for each job.
Yes. Typical independent shop labor in California is about $120 to $175 an hour, so $100 is below the normal range. Dealers often charge more. What matters most is the total. Ask how many hours the job is quoted at and compare that with a second shop.
By rating and review count together, the strongest mobile mechanics in the Manhattan Beach area right now are BRAKE THRU MOBILE BRAKE REPAIR LLC (5.0 stars, 327 reviews), Lets Go Mobile Oil Car Service (5.0 stars, 98 reviews) and Refresh - Mobile Headlight Restoration (5.0 stars, 76 reviews). We weigh stars against how many reviews back them, so a perfect score on a few reviews does not win.
Some work needs a shop. Transmission swaps, engine rebuilds, alignments and anything that needs a lift go to a garage. Bad weather can push back a driveway job, and you need a safe, legal place to park where the mechanic can work. Many mobile mechanics also run a shop, or will tell you up front when a job needs one.
Get a written estimate that lists parts and labor. Call two or three shops with the same estimate and ask each for a total price. Ask what warranty comes with the parts and the work. Read recent reviews, not just the star score. A shop that explains the problem clearly and shows you the old part is a good sign.
18 nearby cities within 10 miles, biggest first. Mobile mechanics often cross city lines, so a shop one town over may come to you.
Los Angeles, CATop rated: Tony's Motor Service 5.0★
Hawthorne, CATop rated: Dan's Smog Check Center & Clean Truck Check 4.9★
Torrance, CATop rated: Pete's Autohaus 5.0★
Gardena, CATop rated: Liebsack & Son Auto Services 4.9★
Inglewood, CATop rated: Pronto wheel repair 5.0★
Santa Monica, CATop rated: Santa Monica Motors 4.9★
Lawndale, CATop rated: Import MotorWorx 4.9★
Culver City, CATop rated: Ara Mobile Welding Service 5.0★
Lomita, CATop rated: Lomita Smog 5.0★
Redondo Beach, CATop rated: BRAKE THRU MOBILE BRAKE REPAIR LLC 5.0★
Hermosa Beach, CATop rated: A & R German Motors 5.0★
Venice, CATop rated: Venice Auto Services 5.0★El Segundo, CATop rated: Pittstop El Segundo 4.8★
Marina Del Rey, CATop rated: Villa Marina Auto Care 4.8★
Rolling Hills Estates, CATop rated: Hilltop Automotive 4.4★
Playa Del Rey, CATop rated: Playa West Automotive 4.0★
Westchester, CATop rated: Loyola Marina Auto Care 4.6★
Lennox, CATop rated: Marcelos Shop Inc 4.9★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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