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Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Soledad, CA

MechanicRank lists 9 auto repair businesses in Soledad, CA. 1 runs an auto repair shop you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Jimenez Tire Service, at 5.0 stars from 39 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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Service Types 5
Auto Repair Shops 1 Heavy Duty & Fleet 2 Body & Collision 1 Tire Shops 3 Smog & Emissions 2

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Soledad

9 independent businesses in our directory.

Getting a Car Fixed in Soledad

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 valve cover gasket replacement runs about $180 to $655 and a brake rotor replacement runs about $220 to $650 for a midsize car.

Of the 9 Soledad listings that post their hours, 7 open on Saturday and 3 on Sunday. 3 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

4 businesses in Soledad 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 143 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, Soledad has 1 body and collision shop, 3 tire shops, 2 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.

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Soledad

Buying a used car in Soledad? 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.

Book a $225 Inspection Call 951-267-8500

Questions About Auto Repair in Soledad

How many auto repair businesses are there in Soledad?

We list 9 in Soledad, 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 Soledad?

Jimenez Tire Service currently holds the highest rating in Soledad at 5.0 stars from 39 reviews. Jimenez Tire Service, F&M Auto Repair, SOLEDAD TIRE AND WHEELS 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 Soledad?

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 Soledad open on Sunday?

Yes. 3 of the businesses we list in Soledad show Sunday hours, including Premier Smogs, Valley Pro Diesel and SOLEDAD TIRE AND WHEELS. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Soledad 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 9 listings in Soledad 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.

Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Soledad?

Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Soledad 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.

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What Car Repairs Cost in Soledad, 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.

Valve cover gasket replacement cost $180 to $655Brake rotor replacement cost $220 to $650Control arm replacement cost $265 to $1,040Transmission solenoid replacement cost $260 to $1,150Tire rotation cost $35 to $75Catalytic converter replacement cost $420 to $1,750
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