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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Palm Coast

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

  1. Near Fleet Services★ 5.078 reviews · Heavy Duty
  2. AA trust Roadside Assistant Services★ 5.035 reviews · Tire Shop
  3. Michael's Mobile Care★ 5.031 reviews · Mobile
  4. Major Auto Repair (Palm Coast, Florida)★ 4.9159 reviews · Repair Shop
  5. A&P Mobile Auto Service★ 4.968 reviews · Mobile

The best reviewed business in Palm Coast right now is Near Fleet Services, at 5.0 stars across 78 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 15 businesses listed in Palm Coast, there are 8 that will come to you and 4 with a workshop you drive to. 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 Palm Coast

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Palm Coast

15 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in Palm Coast

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

AA trust Roadside Assistant Services in Palm Coast
AA trust Roadside Assistant Services photo from aatrustroadside.com
Michael's Mobile Care in Palm Coast
Michael's Mobile Care photo from michaelsmobilecare.com
A&P Mobile Auto Service in Palm Coast
A&P Mobile Auto Service photo from apmobileautoservice.com
Near Fleet Services in Palm Coast
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Auto Service on the Fly LLC in Palm Coast
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Major Auto Repair (Palm Coast, Florida) in Palm Coast
Major Auto Repair (Palm Coast, Florida) photo from majorautorepairpalmcoast.com

Getting a Car Fixed in Palm Coast

Independent shops in Florida usually charge $95 to $140 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 Florida rates, a timing belt replacement runs about $435 to $1,150 and a water pump replacement runs about $310 to $910 for a midsize car.

Of the 14 Palm Coast listings that post their hours, 12 open on Saturday and 7 on Sunday. 7 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

10 businesses in Palm Coast have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 8 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 48 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, Palm Coast has 1 diesel specialist, 2 tire shops, 2 RV and trailer shops and 1 heavy duty and fleet shop. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.

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. Details are on the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles site. 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. Read the rule.

Owning a Car in Palm Coast

46Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
51Inches of Rain a Year
27Minute Average Commute
1.79Cars per Household
4%Households With No Car
68%Drive to Work Alone

Summers here bring about 46 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.

About 51 inches of rain fall in a year. Worn tires lose grip on wet roads well before they look bald, and streaky wipers are a cheap fix worth doing before the wet season, not during it.

The average commute in Palm Coast is 27 minutes each way, and 68% of workers drive there alone.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

  • Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Palm Coast 6Ne
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Palm Coast city

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Palm Coast

Buying a used car in Palm Coast? 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.

Florida has no regular safety or emissions inspection, so unless the last owner paid for one, nobody has looked under that car.

Questions About Auto Repair in Palm Coast

How many auto repair businesses are there in Palm Coast?

We list 15 in Palm Coast, 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.

Who is the best rated mechanic in Palm Coast?

Near Fleet Services currently holds the highest rating in Palm Coast at 5.0 stars from 78 reviews. Near Fleet Services, AA trust Roadside Assistant Services, Michael's Mobile Care 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 Palm Coast?

Yes. 8 of the businesses we list in Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast?

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.

Does Florida require a car inspection?

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.

Are any mechanics in Palm Coast open on Sunday?

Yes. 7 of the businesses we list in Palm Coast show Sunday hours, including Michael's Mobile Care, Flagler County Mobile Mechanic Services LLC and Auto Rescue Mobile Mechanic Palm Coast. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Palm Coast 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 15 listings in Palm Coast 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.

Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in Palm Coast?

Usually not. 8 of the businesses in Palm Coast 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.

Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Palm Coast?

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

Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 15 listings in Palm Coast has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Florida's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.

Why do some Palm Coast listings have photos and others do not?

6 of the 15 listings in Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast?

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 Palm Coast?

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. 8 of the Palm Coast listings come to you, 15 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 15 auto repair businesses in Palm Coast, FL. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Florida 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. 6 show a photo or logo, 0 show a license number and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.

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What Car Repairs Cost in Palm Coast, FL

Typical independent shop prices at Florida 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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