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Best Mechanics in the San Bernardino Area for Each Job

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.

Best for Fair Prices

  1. Pacheco's Mobile Mechanic41 reviews mention it · 4.9★ · Yucaipa · 16 mi
  2. A & A Any Car39 reviews mention it · 4.8★ · Hesperia · 20 mi
  3. Vilchez Auto Care31 reviews mention it · 4.9★ · San Bernardino

Best for Honest Work

  1. Freedom Auto Repair27 reviews mention it · 4.9★ · Hesperia · 20 mi
  2. Rollings Auto Services22 reviews mention it · 4.7★ · San Bernardino
  3. Guillermo Mobile LLC15 reviews mention it · 5.0★ · Moreno Valley · 15 mi

Best for Showing Up on Time

  1. MFC Roadside Assistance61 reviews mention it · 5.0★ · Rancho Cucamonga · 14 mi
  2. Mobile Mechanic16 reviews mention it · 4.7★ · Fontana · 13 mi
  3. Fast Mobile Tire shop and Roadside services10 reviews mention it · 4.7★ · San Bernardino

Best for Finding the Problem

  1. Pacheco's Mobile Mechanic15 reviews mention it · 4.9★ · Yucaipa · 16 mi
  2. Mobile Mechanic13 reviews mention it · 4.7★ · Fontana · 13 mi
  3. C & S Auto & Truck Repair10 reviews mention it · 4.7★ · Mira Loma · 17 mi

Best for Brakes

  1. IE Roadside - Mobile Mechanic4 reviews mention it · 5.0★ · Highland · 7 mi
  2. R-S Mobile Brake Services3 reviews mention it · 5.0★ · Rancho Cucamonga · 17 mi

Best for Batteries, Starters and Alternators

  1. Mobile Mechanic5 reviews mention it · 4.7★ · Fontana · 13 mi
  2. Morgan mobile auto electric5 reviews mention it · 4.7★ · Fontana · 9 mi
  3. Pacheco's Mobile Mechanic4 reviews mention it · 4.9★ · Yucaipa · 16 mi

Best for Roadside Help and Flat Tires

  1. MFC Roadside Assistance55 reviews mention it · 5.0★ · Rancho Cucamonga · 14 mi
  2. Rob Mobile Tire Shop12 reviews mention it · 4.8★ · Upland · 13 mi
  3. Riverside Mobile Tire Shop7 reviews mention it · 5.0★ · Riverside · 11 mi

Best for Trucks

  1. Rhino Alignments & Diesel11 reviews mention it · 4.7★ · Fontana · 12 mi
  2. JB Fleet Solutions5 reviews mention it · 4.6★ · Fontana · 12 mi
  3. IEG Mobile Mechanic4 reviews mention it · 5.0★ · Riverside · 9 mi

Stories About Mechanics in the San Bernardino Area

Interviews with local mechanics in their own words, and spotlights on the shops drivers talk about most.

MFC Roadside Assistance

MFC Roadside Assistance holds 5.0 stars on 1,342 Google reviews. Drivers bring up friendly staff (282), response time (61) and roadside assistance (55) most often. They come to you.

Quick VIN Verification

Quick VIN Verification holds 5.0 stars on 377 Google reviews. Drivers bring up dmv needs (48), punctuality (37) and easy process (27) most often. They come to you.

Guillermo Mobile LLC

Guillermo Mobile LLC holds 5.0 stars on 181 Google reviews. Drivers bring up fair pricing (15), honest mechanic (15) and clear explanations (6) most often. They come to you.

Riverside Mobile Tire Shop

Riverside Mobile Tire Shop holds 5.0 stars on 112 Google reviews. Drivers bring up tire replacement (26), competitive pricing (12) and respectful staff (8) most often. They come to you.

Freedom Auto Repair

Freedom Auto Repair holds 4.9 stars on 341 Google reviews. Drivers bring up honest staff (21), kind staff (19) and warranty (8) most often. They come to you.

AJ truck Repair and mobile Road Service

AJ truck Repair and mobile Road Service holds 4.9 stars on 297 Google reviews. Drivers bring up fair pricing (27), knowledgeable team (6) and coolant leak repair (3) most often. They come to you.

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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in San Bernardino

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

  1. Auto Smog★ 5.0449 reviews · Smog Station
  2. Optimus diesel truck and trailer repair★ 5.054 reviews · RV/Trailer
  3. Americas Best Liftgate & Trailer Repair LLC.★ 5.049 reviews · RV/Trailer
  4. A & M Auto Service★ 5.038 reviews · Repair Shop
  5. JVA Trailer Mobile Repair, Semi, Truck & Tires Road Side Assistance 24 hrs★ 5.020 reviews · Heavy Duty

The best reviewed business in San Bernardino right now is Auto Smog, at 5.0 stars across 449 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 157 businesses listed in San Bernardino, there are 40 that will come to you, 87 with a workshop you drive to, 3 diesel specialists, 7 body and collision shops, 5 RV and trailer shops and 19 tire shops. 1 of them has been claimed by the owner, which means somebody has confirmed the hours, the phone number and what they actually work on. An unclaimed listing is not a worse business. It just means we built the record and nobody has corrected it yet.

What Drivers Say About San Bernardino Mechanics

Love they work no wait in and out bout hr for A/C Compressor filter and recharge fair price compared to truck stop friendly ppl will be going back for more work

amil r. on AJ truck Repair and mobile Road Service San Bernardino · via Google

My car left me stranded in the street with my son in the car. I called mobile wrench he was the in a matter of munites. H3 towed my car back home and after he fixed my car it was the fuel pump. …

Art on MOBILE WRENCH RIALTO San Bernardino · via MechanicRank

Mario and his team are very prompt, professional, knowledgeable and honest. We’ve used them for multiple fixes to our vehicle now and would recommend them to anyone in need of a dependable mechanic.

Gregory H. on Vilchez Auto Care San Bernardino · via Google

Best mechanic in town fast reliable on time and if anybody talk trash about them don't believe it good man best electrician

Montae S. on Nicks Auto Repair & Electrical San Bernardino · via Google

Our BMW x5 35i with N55 engine was low on oil and we stopped by MB Motorworks off 215 freeway in Riverside for a top off on oil. Ron was great and was very knowledgeable on BMWs. Thanks for your help!

Anh D. on MB MOTORWORKS BMW MOBILE MECHANIC Riverside · 10 mi · via Google

Alternator replacement. Called n made appt. Friendly staff in phn. Believe her name was Griselda. She had ask me questions about my car n within 5 mins she was able to contact a tech an set it up same day. …

Ruben magna on Riverside Mobile Mechanic By Supercanics Riverside · 11 mi · via MechanicRank

Map of Mechanics in San Bernardino

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in San Bernardino

157 independent businesses in our directory.

Photos From Shops Around San Bernardino

Real photos from the mechanics themselves or their own websites. No stock photos.

San Bernardino Mobile Mechanic Co. near San Bernardino
San Bernardino Mobile Mechanic Co.San Bernardino · photo from sanbernardinomobilemechanic.com
MOBILE WRENCH RIALTO near San Bernardino
MOBILE WRENCH RIALTOSan Bernardino · photo from jim.com
Humphrey & Sons Mobile Mechanic near San Bernardino
Humphrey & Sons Mobile MechanicSan Bernardino · photo from humphreyandsonsmobilemechanic.com
Fasthouseperformance mobile mechanic near San Bernardino
Fasthouseperformance mobile mechanicSan Bernardino · photo from fasthouseperformancemobilemechanic.com
EZA Enterprises Mobile Mechanic near San Bernardino
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Direct Truck & Auto Repair near San Bernardino
Direct Truck & Auto RepairSan Bernardino · photo from directtruckandautorepair.com
Discount Auto Repair & Tires San Bernardino near San Bernardino
Discount Auto Repair & Tires San BernardinoSan Bernardino · photo from discountautorepairandtires.com
Easy Auto & Accessories near San Bernardino
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Precision Tire & Automotive near San Bernardino
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Budget Transmissions near San Bernardino
Budget TransmissionsSan Bernardino · photo from budgettransmissions.com
QuickStop Automotive Center near San Bernardino
QuickStop Automotive CenterSan Bernardino · photo from lh3.googleusercontent.com
Safety Auto Repair & Radiator near San Bernardino
Safety Auto Repair & RadiatorSan Bernardino · photo from lh3.googleusercontent.com

Mechanics Open Late and on Weekends in San Bernardino

From each shop's posted Google hours. Call ahead, since hours change on holidays.

29open after 7 PM on a weekday
36open on Saturday
28open on Sunday
19list 24 hour service

Getting a Car Fixed in San Bernardino

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 coolant flush runs about $110 to $255 and a transmission fluid change runs about $145 to $420 for a midsize car.

Of the 152 San Bernardino listings that post their hours, 112 open on Saturday and 42 on Sunday. 49 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

114 businesses in San Bernardino have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 75 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 62 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, San Bernardino has 3 diesel specialists, 5 transmission shops, 7 body and collision shops, 19 tire shops, 8 smog and emissions stations, 5 RV and trailer shops and 5 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 San Bernardino

104Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
13Inches of Rain a Year
30Minute Average Commute
2.08Cars per Household
7%Households With No Car
76%Drive to Work Alone

San Bernardino sees about 104 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 26 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 San Bernardino is 30 minutes each way, and 76% 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 Redlands
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, San Bernardino city

Junkyards and Salvage Yards Near San Bernardino

10 junkyards, salvage yards and used parts yards within 8 miles of San Bernardino, the most reviewed first. Pick Your Part - San Bernardino and Pick Your Part - Rialto are pull it yourself yards, where you bring your own tools and pull the part.

A used part can take a real bite out of a repair bill. Ask your mechanic before you buy one, because some shops will not warranty labor on a part you bring in. Call the yard first too. Stock changes every day. To check hundreds of yards at once, search the part on Car-Part.com.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

  • Public map listings for junkyards around San Bernardino

Pre-Purchase Inspections in San Bernardino

Buying a used car in San Bernardino? 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 185 car lots within 8 miles of San Bernardino, and 171 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 55 of them A to F from their reviews, and 11 get an F. See the Riverside 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 San Bernardino

How many auto repair businesses are there in San Bernardino?

We list 157 in San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino?

Auto Smog currently holds the highest rating in San Bernardino at 5.0 stars from 449 reviews. Auto Smog, Optimus diesel truck and trailer repair, Americas Best Liftgate & Trailer Repair LLC. 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 San Bernardino?

Yes. 40 of the businesses we list in San Bernardino 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.

Where do I get a diesel looked at in San Bernardino?

3 businesses in San Bernardino list themselves as diesel specialists. It is worth going to one rather than a general shop, because the diagnostic equipment and the emissions work on a modern diesel are genuinely different.

How much do mechanics charge per hour in San Bernardino?

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 San Bernardino open on Sunday?

Yes. 42 of the businesses we list in San Bernardino show Sunday hours, including Optimus diesel truck and trailer repair, JVA Trailer Mobile Repair, Semi, Truck & Tires Road Side Assistance 24 hrs and Dragon Diesel Empire Truck and Trailer Repair Mobile. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in San Bernardino is trustworthy?

Look at the review count as well as the stars, because five stars from four people tells you very little. 1 of the 157 listings in San Bernardino has been claimed by the owner, who confirmed the details. 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 San Bernardino?

Usually not. 40 of the businesses in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino affect my car?

San Bernardino averages about 104 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.

Where are the junkyards in San Bernardino?

The most reviewed junkyards and used parts yards near San Bernardino are Pick Your Part - San Bernardino, Pick Your Part - Rialto and Apple Auto Dismantling, San Bernardino. Pick Your Part - San Bernardino and Pick Your Part - Rialto let you pull the part yourself. Call before you go, because what is on the lot changes daily.

Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in San Bernardino?

Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino?

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. 42 of the 157 listings in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino listings have photos and others do not?

107 of the 157 listings in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino?

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. 1 of the 157 in San Bernardino have been claimed and confirmed by the owner. Nobody can pay to rank higher.

Why use MechanicRank to find a mechanic in San Bernardino?

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. 40 of the San Bernardino listings come to you, 149 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 much does a mobile mechanic cost in San Bernardino?

Most mobile mechanics in San Bernardino 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.

Is $100 an hour fair for mechanic labor in California?

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.

Who is the best mobile mechanic in San Bernardino?

By rating and review count together, the strongest mobile mechanics in the San Bernardino area right now are MFC Roadside Assistance (5.0 stars, 1,342 reviews), Guillermo Mobile LLC (5.0 stars, 181 reviews) and Riverside Mobile Tire Shop (5.0 stars, 112 reviews). We weigh stars against how many reviews back them, so a perfect score on a few reviews does not win.

What are the downsides of using a mobile mechanic?

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.

How do I shop around for car repairs?

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.

How this page was made

This page lists 157 auto repair businesses in San Bernardino, 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. 107 show a photo or logo, 42 show a license number (42 checked against California's BAR) and 1 has been confirmed by the owner.

Mechanics in Cities Around San Bernardino

24 nearby cities within 20 miles, biggest first. Mobile mechanics often cross city lines, so a shop one town over may come to you.

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What Car Repairs Cost in San Bernardino, 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.

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