Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Selma, CA
MechanicRank lists 23 auto repair businesses in Selma, CA. 10 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Pacific Tire Selma, at 5.0 stars from 23 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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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Selma
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The best reviewed business in Selma right now is Pacific Tire Selma, at 5.0 stars across 23 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 23 businesses listed in Selma, there are 10 with a workshop you drive to, 4 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 Selma
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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Selma
23 independent businesses in our directory.
NS Truck & Trailer Repair Inc
My Car Park.com
Camacho Tires
ABS Truck & Trailer Repair
Slavens Radiator Services
Mike's Muffler Shop
Ono's Auto Repair
J & J Auto Repair
S K Auto Body
NEW VALLEY TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR INC
Central Valley Tire
Selma Nissan
Transmission Clinic
Central Valley Smog & Repair
S & J Automotive Specialties
Last Minute Auto Repair
Felipe's Auto Services
Selma Auto Service
Selma Collision Center
Pronto City Auto Repair
Selma Auto Mall
Crosspoint Truck and Trailer Repair
Shops in Selma
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Getting a Car Fixed in Selma
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 spark plug replacement runs about $135 to $510 and a transmission fluid change runs about $145 to $420 for a midsize car.
Of the 22 Selma listings that post their hours, 16 open on Saturday and 5 on Sunday. 2 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
18 businesses in Selma have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 11 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 47 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, Selma has 1 transmission shop, 2 body and collision shops, 3 tire shops, 2 smog and emissions stations and 4 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.
Owning a Car in Selma
Selma sees about 124 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 50 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.
Only about 12 inches of rain fall in a year, so it is sun, not water, that ages a car here. Rubber parts, wiper blades and dashboards crack sooner.
The average commute in Selma is 24 minutes each way, and 76% of workers drive there alone.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
- Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Fresno 5 Ne
- Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Selma city
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Selma
Buying a used car in Selma? 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 15 miles away, and inspectors drive out to Selma.
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 Selma
How many auto repair businesses are there in Selma?
We list 23 in Selma, 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 Selma?
Pacific Tire Selma currently holds the highest rating in Selma at 5.0 stars from 23 reviews. Pacific Tire Selma, My Car Park.com, Camacho Tires 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 Selma?
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 Selma open on Sunday?
Yes. 5 of the businesses we list in Selma show Sunday hours, including My Car Park.com, ABS Truck & Trailer Repair and Selma Nissan. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.
How do I know a shop in Selma 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 23 listings in Selma 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 Selma affect my car?
Selma averages about 124 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 Selma?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Selma 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 Selma?
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. 8 of the 23 listings in Selma 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 Selma listings have photos and others do not?
23 of the 23 listings in Selma 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 Selma?
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 Selma?
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. 23 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 23 auto repair businesses in Selma, 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. 23 show a photo or logo, 8 show a license number (8 checked against California's BAR) and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.
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