MechanicRank lists 5 auto repair businesses in Sierra Madre, CA. 4 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is CARDENAS AUTO REPAIR & AUTO ELECTRIC (Mecánico Móvil/Servicio Móvil), at 5.0 stars from 40 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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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 transmission fluid change runs about $145 to $420 and an oil change runs about $70 to $180 for a midsize car.
Of the 5 Sierra Madre listings that post their hours, 3 open on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. 1 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
4 businesses in Sierra Madre have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 4 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 40 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.
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.
It freezes on about 50 nights a year here. Not many, but the first cold snap is when a weak battery shows itself, so test it in the fall.
The average commute in Sierra Madre is 28 minutes each way, and 65% of workers drive there alone.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
Buying a used car in Sierra Madre? 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 151 car lots within 8 miles of Sierra Madre, and 135 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 63 of them A to F from their reviews, and 10 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 5 in Sierra Madre, 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.
CARDENAS AUTO REPAIR & AUTO ELECTRIC (Mecánico Móvil/Servicio Móvil) currently holds the highest rating in Sierra Madre at 5.0 stars from 40 reviews. CARDENAS AUTO REPAIR & AUTO ELECTRIC (Mecánico Móvil/Servicio Móvil), Eli’s Auto Service, Canbeq Auto Service 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.
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. 2 of the businesses we list in Sierra Madre show Sunday hours, including CARDENAS AUTO REPAIR & AUTO ELECTRIC (Mecánico Móvil/Servicio Móvil) and A-1 Mobil Mechanics of Los Angeeles. 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 5 listings in Sierra Madre 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.
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre area right now are H way mobile mechanic (4.8 stars, 103 reviews), rich mobile mechanic (4.8 stars, 99 reviews) and El Leon Tires Mobile Service and Auto service (4.9 stars, 42 reviews). We weigh stars against how many reviews back them, so a perfect score on a few reviews does not win.
Often, for common jobs. A mobile mechanic has no shop building to pay for, and you skip the tow bill and the ride to and from a shop. For brakes, batteries, starters, alternators and no-start problems the price is usually the same or lower. Big jobs that need a lift cost about the same either way.
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.
20 nearby cities within 10 miles, biggest first. Mobile mechanics often cross city lines, so a shop one town over may come to you.
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Eagle Rock, CATop rated: Lube Masters 4.6★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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