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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Paso Robles

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

  1. Central Coast Tuning, LLC★ 5.0323 reviews · Repair Shop
  2. Calderon's Body Repairs★ 5.052 reviews · Body Shop
  3. Nick's Specialty Automotive★ 5.049 reviews · Repair Shop
  4. Cal Coast RV LLC★ 5.039 reviews · RV/Trailer
  5. Royalty Auto Glass★ 5.025 reviews · Specialty

The best reviewed business in Paso Robles right now is Central Coast Tuning, LLC, at 5.0 stars across 323 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 38 businesses listed in Paso Robles, there are 1 that will come to you, 17 with a workshop you drive to, 6 body and collision shops, 5 RV and trailer shops and 3 tire 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 Paso Robles

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Paso Robles

38 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in Paso Robles

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Synwest Mobile Oil Change in Paso Robles
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Central Coast Tuning, LLC in Paso Robles
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Calderon's Body Repairs in Paso Robles
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Nick's Specialty Automotive in Paso Robles
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Cal Coast RV LLC in Paso Robles
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Royalty Auto Glass in Paso Robles
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Getting a Car Fixed in Paso Robles

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 serpentine belt replacement runs about $90 to $300 and a brake pad replacement runs about $145 to $410 for a midsize car.

Of the 37 Paso Robles listings that post their hours, 13 open on Saturday and 3 on Sunday. 5 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

34 businesses in Paso Robles have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 30 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 57 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, Paso Robles has 2 transmission shops, 6 body and collision shops, 3 tire shops, 1 smog and emissions station and 5 RV and trailer shops. 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.

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Paso Robles

Buying a used car in Paso Robles? 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.

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 Paso Robles

How many auto repair businesses are there in Paso Robles?

We list 38 in Paso Robles, 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 Paso Robles?

Central Coast Tuning, LLC currently holds the highest rating in Paso Robles at 5.0 stars from 323 reviews. Central Coast Tuning, LLC, Calderon's Body Repairs, Nick's Specialty 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.

Are there mobile mechanics in Paso Robles?

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles?

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 Paso Robles open on Sunday?

Yes. 3 of the businesses we list in Paso Robles show Sunday hours, including Central Coast Tuning, LLC, Spring Street Mobil and Paso Robles Ford. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Paso Robles 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 38 listings in Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles?

Usually not. 1 of the businesses in Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles?

Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles?

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. 15 of the 38 listings in Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles listings have photos and others do not?

38 of the 38 listings in Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles?

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 Paso Robles?

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. 1 of the Paso Robles listings come to you, 38 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 38 auto repair businesses in Paso Robles, 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. 38 show a photo or logo, 15 show a license number (15 checked against California's BAR) and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.

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What Car Repairs Cost in Paso Robles, CA

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