Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Montrose, CO
MechanicRank lists 25 auto repair businesses in Montrose, CO. 5 are mobile mechanics who come to your home or work and 11 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is TSB Truck and Trailer Repair - Mobile Mechanic, at 5.0 stars from 27 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 Montrose
Ranked by the rating and review count on each listing, not by who pays us. Nobody pays us.
- TSB Truck and Trailer Repair - Mobile Mechanic
- Schoonover's Auto Center
- Montrose Diesel LLC
- Diamond G Repair
- A&A Auto Customs Tires & Wheels, LLC
The best reviewed business in Montrose right now is TSB Truck and Trailer Repair - Mobile Mechanic, at 5.0 stars across 27 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 25 businesses listed in Montrose, there are 5 that will come to you, 11 with a workshop you drive to, 3 RV and trailer shops and 4 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 Montrose
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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Montrose
25 independent businesses in our directory.
Turbo Automotive Mobile Mechanic
Road Wrench Mobile Service
Black Canyon Mobile Mechanic LLC
Mobile Machine Care
ATS (Auto Truck Services)
Schoonover's Auto Center
Montrose Diesel LLC
Diamond G Repair
A&A Auto Customs Tires & Wheels, LLC
Ron's Auto Repair LLC
Rockworx 4X4
Mylar's Auto Refinishing Inc.
Elk Creek Automotive
RPM Automotive
Double Bar LJ Inc
Montrose Auto Repair by America's Auto & Tire
Mohr's Automotive Repair
Scott's Automotive & Tire of Montrose
Dads Automotive
Montrose Heavy Truck Repair
Keeton Truck & RV
Craig's Auto Repair
Open Road Auto and Rv Repair
On Target Auto Repair
Getting a Car Fixed in Montrose
Independent shops in Colorado usually charge $100 to $145 an hour for labor, which is about the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At Colorado rates, a transmission fluid change runs about $130 to $380 and a starter replacement runs about $250 to $760 for a midsize car.
Of the 23 Montrose listings that post their hours, 5 open on Saturday and 3 on Sunday. 7 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
16 businesses in Montrose have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 16 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 79 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, Montrose has 1 diesel specialist, 1 body and collision shop, 4 tire shops, 3 RV and trailer shops and 3 heavy duty and fleet shops. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.
Vehicles registered in the Denver metro area and the North Front Range need an emissions test. Gas vehicles are exempt for the first seven model years and are then tested every two years, and diesel vehicles are exempt for the first four model years. A seller in the program area must give the buyer a passing emissions test at the time of sale. Details are on the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles site. The Colorado Motor Vehicle Repair Act requires repair shops to give estimates and disclosures before work begins and to get the customer's consent before charging for work not in the original estimate. A court can triple the damages when a shop breaks the Act. Read the rule.
Owning a Car in Montrose
Summers here bring about 35 days at 90°F or hotter. That is enough to finish off a tired battery or a weak AC compressor, so get both checked in spring rather than on the first hot day.
Lows drop to freezing on about 155 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over. Montrose averages 22 inches of snow, and road salt eats brake lines, exhaust and the underside of the car. Rinse the underbody through the winter and have the brake lines looked at whenever the car is up on a lift.
Only about 9 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 Montrose is 20 minutes each way, and 76% of workers drive there alone.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
- Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Montrose #2
- Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Montrose city
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Montrose
Buying a used car in Montrose? 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 Colorado 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 Montrose
How many auto repair businesses are there in Montrose?
We list 25 in Montrose, CO. 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 Montrose?
TSB Truck and Trailer Repair - Mobile Mechanic currently holds the highest rating in Montrose at 5.0 stars from 27 reviews. TSB Truck and Trailer Repair - Mobile Mechanic, Schoonover's Auto Center, Montrose Diesel LLC 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 Montrose?
Yes. 5 of the businesses we list in Montrose 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 Montrose?
Independent shops in Colorado usually bill $100 to $145 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 Colorado require a car inspection?
Vehicles registered in the Denver metro area and the North Front Range need an emissions test. Gas vehicles are exempt for the first seven model years and are then tested every two years, and diesel vehicles are exempt for the first four model years. A seller in the program area must give the buyer a passing emissions test at the time of sale.
Are any mechanics in Montrose open on Sunday?
Yes. 3 of the businesses we list in Montrose show Sunday hours, including Turbo Automotive Mobile Mechanic, Road Wrench Mobile Service and Open Road Auto and Rv Repair. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.
How do I know a shop in Montrose 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 25 listings in Montrose has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. The Colorado Motor Vehicle Repair Act requires repair shops to give estimates and disclosures before work begins and to get the customer's consent before charging for work not in the original estimate. A court can triple the damages when a shop breaks the Act. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.
Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in Montrose?
Usually not. 5 of the businesses in Montrose 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 winter in Montrose affect my car?
Montrose gets about 155 nights a year at or below freezing and 22 inches of snow. Cold exposes a weak battery, and salted roads rust brake lines and exhaust parts. Test the battery in the fall and rinse the underbody in winter.
Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Montrose?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Montrose 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 Montrose?
Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 25 listings in Montrose has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Colorado's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.
Why do some Montrose listings have photos and others do not?
0 of the 25 listings in Montrose 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 Montrose?
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 Montrose?
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. 5 of the Montrose listings come to you, 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 25 auto repair businesses in Montrose, CO. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Colorado 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. 0 show a photo or logo, 0 show a license number and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.
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