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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Rancho Cordova

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

  1. Full Throttle Performance★ 5.0147 reviews · Repair Shop
  2. 777 auto solutions★ 5.083 reviews · Repair Shop
  3. PC Automotive★ 5.068 reviews · Repair Shop
  4. Prime Fleet Auto Repair★ 5.035 reviews · Heavy Duty
  5. Imports Auto Body★ 5.034 reviews · Body Shop

The best reviewed business in Rancho Cordova right now is Full Throttle Performance, at 5.0 stars across 147 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 65 businesses listed in Rancho Cordova, there are 1 that will come to you, 38 with a workshop you drive to, 10 body and collision shops and 6 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 Rancho Cordova

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Rancho Cordova

65 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in Rancho Cordova

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Full Throttle Performance in Rancho Cordova
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777 auto solutions in Rancho Cordova
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PC Automotive in Rancho Cordova
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Prime Fleet Auto Repair in Rancho Cordova
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Imports Auto Body in Rancho Cordova
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Bavarian Garage in Rancho Cordova
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Getting a Car Fixed in Rancho Cordova

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 car battery replacement runs about $155 to $420 and a transmission fluid change runs about $145 to $420 for a midsize car.

Of the 64 Rancho Cordova listings that post their hours, 33 open on Saturday and 9 on Sunday. 12 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

58 businesses in Rancho Cordova have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 49 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 104 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, Rancho Cordova has 1 diesel specialist, 10 body and collision shops, 6 tire shops, 6 smog and emissions stations and 2 heavy duty and fleet 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.

Owning a Car in Rancho Cordova

90Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
19Inches of Rain a Year
27Minute Average Commute
1.9Cars per Household
7%Households With No Car
65%Drive to Work Alone

Rancho Cordova sees about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 23 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.

The average commute in Rancho Cordova 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 Sacramento 5 Ese
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Rancho Cordova city

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Rancho Cordova

Buying a used car in Rancho Cordova? 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 23 car lots within 8 miles of Rancho Cordova, and 21 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 13 of them A to F from their reviews, and 5 get an F. See the Sacramento 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.

Questions About Auto Repair in Rancho Cordova

How many auto repair businesses are there in Rancho Cordova?

We list 65 in Rancho Cordova, 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 Rancho Cordova?

Full Throttle Performance currently holds the highest rating in Rancho Cordova at 5.0 stars from 147 reviews. Full Throttle Performance, 777 auto solutions, PC 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 Rancho Cordova?

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova?

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 Rancho Cordova open on Sunday?

Yes. 9 of the businesses we list in Rancho Cordova show Sunday hours, including 777 auto solutions, Classic Muscle and R-Spec Auto & Performance. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Rancho Cordova 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 65 listings in Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova?

Usually not. 1 of the businesses in Rancho Cordova 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.

How does the heat in Rancho Cordova affect my car?

Rancho Cordova averages about 90 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 Rancho Cordova?

Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova?

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. 40 of the 65 listings in Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova listings have photos and others do not?

58 of the 65 listings in Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova?

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 Rancho Cordova?

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 Rancho Cordova listings come to you, 65 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 65 auto repair businesses in Rancho Cordova, 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. 58 show a photo or logo, 40 show a license number (40 checked against California's BAR) and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.

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