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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Ukiah

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

  1. California Smog & Auto Repair★ 5.0185 reviews · Smog Station
  2. Corey's RV Repair 26+ years lic. & Ins.★ 5.057 reviews · RV/Trailer
  3. Farmer Brothers Auto Body Inc★ 5.036 reviews · Body Shop
  4. PRECISION AUTO BODY REPAIR★ 5.030 reviews · Body Shop
  5. Beeler's Muffler Shop★ 5.020 reviews · Specialty

The best reviewed business in Ukiah right now is California Smog & Auto Repair, at 5.0 stars across 185 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 48 businesses listed in Ukiah, there are 4 that will come to you, 21 with a workshop you drive to, 8 body and collision shops, 3 RV and trailer shops and 5 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 Ukiah

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Ukiah

48 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in Ukiah

Each photograph comes from that business's own website, not a stock library.

Lenox Mobile Truck Repair in Ukiah
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California Smog & Auto Repair in Ukiah
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Corey's RV Repair 26+ years lic. & Ins. in Ukiah
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Farmer Brothers Auto Body Inc in Ukiah
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PRECISION AUTO BODY REPAIR in Ukiah
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Beeler's Muffler Shop in Ukiah
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Getting a Car Fixed in Ukiah

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 AC recharge runs about $165 to $460 for a midsize car.

Of the 48 Ukiah listings that post their hours, 12 open on Saturday and 5 on Sunday. 7 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

39 businesses in Ukiah have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 25 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 52 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, Ukiah has 8 body and collision shops, 5 tire shops, 1 smog and emissions station, 3 RV and trailer shops 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.

Owning a Car in Ukiah

61Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
34Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
39Inches of Rain a Year
19Minute Average Commute
1.55Cars per Household
16%Households With No Car
70%Drive to Work Alone

Ukiah sees about 61 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.

It freezes on about 34 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 Ukiah is 19 minutes each way, and 70% of workers drive there alone. 16% of households have no car at all, which is part of why mechanics who come to you do well here.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

  • Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Ukiah
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Ukiah city

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Ukiah

Buying a used car in Ukiah? 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.

Questions About Auto Repair in Ukiah

How many auto repair businesses are there in Ukiah?

We list 48 in Ukiah, 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 Ukiah?

California Smog & Auto Repair currently holds the highest rating in Ukiah at 5.0 stars from 185 reviews. California Smog & Auto Repair, Corey's RV Repair 26+ years lic. & Ins., Farmer Brothers Auto Body Inc 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 Ukiah?

Yes. 4 of the businesses we list in Ukiah 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 Ukiah?

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 Ukiah open on Sunday?

Yes. 5 of the businesses we list in Ukiah show Sunday hours, including Graham Mobile Automotive LLC, Fowler GMC and Thurston Honda. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Ukiah 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 48 listings in Ukiah 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 Ukiah?

Usually not. 4 of the businesses in Ukiah 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 Ukiah affect my car?

Ukiah averages about 61 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 Ukiah?

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

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. 21 of the 48 listings in Ukiah 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 Ukiah listings have photos and others do not?

35 of the 48 listings in Ukiah 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 Ukiah?

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 Ukiah?

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. 4 of the Ukiah listings come to you, 48 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 48 auto repair businesses in Ukiah, 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. 35 show a photo or logo, 21 show a license number (21 checked against California's BAR) and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.

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