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Best Mechanics in the Temecula 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. A & M Automotive25 reviews mention it · 4.9★ · Lake Elsinore · 15 mi
  2. Omar Mobile Mechanic18 reviews mention it · 4.7★ · Temecula
  3. Ratchets N Wrenches - Mobile Mechanic18 reviews mention it · 4.6★ · Menifee · 15 mi

Best for Honest Work

  1. A & M Automotive19 reviews mention it · 4.9★ · Lake Elsinore · 15 mi
  2. Ratchets N Wrenches - Mobile Mechanic14 reviews mention it · 4.6★ · Menifee · 15 mi
  3. JAM AUTOMOTIVE - MOBILE VEHICLE REPAIR12 reviews mention it · 5.0★ · Murrieta · 4 mi

Best for Showing Up on Time

  1. Ratchets N Wrenches - Mobile Mechanic11 reviews mention it · 4.6★ · Menifee · 15 mi
  2. Murrieta Mobile Mechanic9 reviews mention it · 4.9★ · Murrieta · 7 mi
  3. Semper Fix It L.L.C8 reviews mention it · 5.0★ · Murrieta · 6 mi

Best for Finding the Problem

  1. A & M Automotive26 reviews mention it · 4.9★ · Lake Elsinore · 15 mi
  2. AJS Mobile Auto Repair LLC9 reviews mention it · 5.0★ · Murrieta · 6 mi
  3. JAM AUTOMOTIVE - MOBILE VEHICLE REPAIR7 reviews mention it · 5.0★ · Murrieta · 4 mi

Best for Batteries, Starters and Alternators

  1. Omar Mobile Mechanic6 reviews mention it · 4.7★ · Temecula
  2. Murrieta Mobile Mechanic3 reviews mention it · 4.9★ · Murrieta · 7 mi
  3. Asap Mobile Auto Repair3 reviews mention it · 4.8★ · Temecula

Stories About Mechanics in the Temecula Area

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

A & M Automotive

A & M Automotive holds 4.9 stars on 615 Google reviews. Drivers bring up diagnosis (26), fair pricing (25) and honest staff (19) most often. They come to you.

AJS Mobile Auto Repair LLC

AJS Mobile Auto Repair LLC holds 5.0 stars on 91 Google reviews. Drivers bring up fair pricing (10), mobile mechanic (9) and problem diagnosis (9) most often.

Good Works Mobile Mechanic

Good Works Mobile Mechanic holds 5.0 stars on 61 Google reviews. Drivers bring up mobile mechanic (16), honest mechanic (10) and punctuality (7) most often.

Semper Fix It L.L.C

Semper Fix It L.L.C holds 5.0 stars on 53 Google reviews. Drivers bring up punctuality (8), work quality (7) and welding (6) most often.

RPM Automotive

RPM Automotive holds 4.9 stars on 83 Google reviews. Drivers bring up friendly staff (15), trustworthy mechanic (5) and car care (4) most often. They come to you.

JAM AUTOMOTIVE - MOBILE VEHICLE REPAIR

JAM AUTOMOTIVE - MOBILE VEHICLE REPAIR holds 5.0 stars on 47 Google reviews. Drivers bring up knowledgeable staff (15), honest mechanic (12) and fair pricing (8) most often.

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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Temecula

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

  1. Faith Auto Glass & Window Tinting★ 5.01,619 reviews · Specialty
  2. Auto World Service Center★ 5.0157 reviews · Repair Shop
  3. Affordable Auto Clinic★ 5.0156 reviews · Body Shop
  4. Deutschland Autohaus★ 5.0107 reviews · Repair Shop
  5. Tri-City Smog★ 5.095 reviews · Smog Station

The best reviewed business in Temecula right now is Faith Auto Glass & Window Tinting, at 5.0 stars across 1,619 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 Temecula, there are 6 that will come to you, 35 with a workshop you drive to, 3 body and collision shops and 8 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 Temecula

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Temecula

65 independent businesses in our directory.

Photos From Shops Around Temecula

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

Mobile Repair - Used Car Check-Up near Temecula
Mobile Repair - Used Car Check-UpTemecula · photo from usedcarckupmobilerepair.com
Brothers Smog & Lube near Temecula
Brothers Smog & LubeTemecula · photo from brotherssmogcheck.com
Faith Auto Glass & Window Tinting near Temecula
Faith Auto Glass & Window TintingTemecula · photo from faithautoglass.com
Old Town Auto Service near Temecula
Old Town Auto ServiceTemecula · photo from oldtownautoservice.com
Fourth Street Automotive near Temecula
Fourth Street AutomotiveTemecula · photo from fourthstreetautomotive.com
Leon's Tires - Temecula near Temecula
Leon's Tires - TemeculaTemecula · photo from facebook.com
Temecula Accurate Auto Care near Temecula
Temecula Accurate Auto CareTemecula · photo from temeculaautocare.com
Kwic Smog Center near Temecula
Kwic Smog CenterTemecula · photo from kwicsmogs.com
Techstar European Car Masters near Temecula
Techstar European Car MastersTemecula · photo from techstareuropean.com
Consult-A-Tech Automotive Specialist near Temecula
Consult-A-Tech Automotive SpecialistTemecula · photo from consult-a-tech.com
Tri-City Smog near Temecula
Tri-City SmogTemecula · photo from tricitysmogcheck.com
Bird Family Tire and Auto near Temecula
Bird Family Tire and AutoTemecula · photo from birdfamilytireandauto.com

Mechanics Open Late and on Weekends in Temecula

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

3open after 7 PM on a weekday
4open on Saturday
2open on Sunday
1list 24 hour service

Getting a Car Fixed in Temecula

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 brake pad replacement runs about $145 to $410 and a valve cover gasket replacement runs about $180 to $655 for a midsize car.

Of the 64 Temecula listings that post their hours, 28 open on Saturday and 6 on Sunday. 10 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

63 businesses in Temecula have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 57 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 114 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, Temecula has 1 diesel specialist, 3 transmission shops, 3 body and collision shops, 8 tire shops, 10 smog and emissions stations and 1 heavy duty and fleet shop. 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 Temecula

60Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
15Inches of Rain a Year
36Minute Average Commute
2.17Cars per Household
3%Households With No Car
70%Drive to Work Alone

Temecula sees about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter. 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 Temecula is 36 minutes each way, and 70% 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 Fallbrook 5 Ne
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Temecula city

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Temecula

Buying a used car in Temecula? 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 74 car lots within 8 miles of Temecula, and 58 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 36 of them A to F from their reviews, and 1 get an F. See the Temecula 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 Temecula

How many auto repair businesses are there in Temecula?

We list 65 in Temecula, 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 Temecula?

Faith Auto Glass & Window Tinting currently holds the highest rating in Temecula at 5.0 stars from 1,619 reviews. Faith Auto Glass & Window Tinting, Auto World Service Center, Affordable Auto Clinic 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 Temecula?

Yes. 6 of the businesses we list in Temecula 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 Temecula?

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 Temecula open on Sunday?

Yes. 6 of the businesses we list in Temecula show Sunday hours, including Mobile Repair - Used Car Check-Up, Leon's Tires - Temecula and Twinz Auto Repair. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Temecula 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 Temecula 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 Temecula?

Usually not. 6 of the businesses in Temecula 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 Temecula affect my car?

Temecula averages about 60 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 Temecula?

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

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. 26 of the 65 listings in Temecula 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 Temecula listings have photos and others do not?

61 of the 65 listings in Temecula 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 Temecula?

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 Temecula?

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. 6 of the Temecula 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 much does a mobile mechanic cost in Temecula?

Most mobile mechanics in Temecula 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 Temecula?

By rating and review count together, the strongest mobile mechanics in the Temecula area right now are Mobile Headlight Restoration Service (5.0 stars, 218 reviews), PushNPull PDR (5.0 stars, 92 reviews) and AJS Mobile Auto Repair LLC (5.0 stars, 91 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 65 auto repair businesses in Temecula, 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. 61 show a photo or logo, 26 show a license number (26 checked against California's BAR) and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.

Mechanics in Cities Around Temecula

5 nearby cities within 15 miles, biggest first. Mobile mechanics often cross city lines, so a shop one town over may come to you.

What Car Repairs Cost in Temecula, 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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