Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Gainesville, FL

We list 10 in Gainesville, FL. 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.

Mechanic Dad LLC currently holds the highest rating in Gainesville at 5.0 stars from 25 reviews. Mechanic Dad LLC, Sun Dogs Ranch Mobile Mechanic LLC, Jays Affordable Car Care 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.

Yes. 7 of the businesses we list in Gainesville 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.

Independent shops in Florida usually bill $95 to $140 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.

Florida does not require periodic safety or emissions inspections for passenger cars. The state's emissions inspection rules were repealed in 2010. A used vehicle coming in from another state needs a VIN verification on form HSMV 82040 or 82042 before it can be titled in Florida.

Yes. 8 of the businesses we list in Gainesville show Sunday hours, including Sun Dogs Ranch Mobile Mechanic LLC, Gainesville Superior Mobile Truck Repair and Gainesville 24 Hour Mobile Mechanics. 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 10 listings in Gainesville has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Florida's Motor Vehicle Repair Act requires paid repair shops to register with the state, and the bill cannot go over the written estimate by more than $10 or 10 percent (up to $50) without the customer's consent. Customers must get a copy of any document they sign. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Usually not. 7 of the businesses in Gainesville 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.

Gainesville averages about 90 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.

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