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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Plantation

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

  1. Zxotic Auto Mobile★ 5.038 reviews · Mobile
  2. The Mobile Auto Care Guy★ 5.020 reviews · Mobile
  3. ORTIZ MOBILE MECHANIC★ 5.016 reviews · Mobile & Shop
  4. Coast To Coast Customs LLC★ 4.91,517 reviews · Repair Shop
  5. Auto Repair Store MOBILE MECHANIC★ 4.986 reviews · Mobile & Shop

The best reviewed business in Plantation right now is Zxotic Auto Mobile, at 5.0 stars across 38 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 Plantation, there are 11 that will come to you and 8 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 Plantation

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Plantation

15 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in Plantation

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

The Mobile Auto Care Guy in Plantation
The Mobile Auto Care Guy photo from themobileautocareguy.com
High Tech Mobile Auto Mechanic in Plantation
High Tech Mobile Auto Mechanic photo from hightech-autoservices.com
Coast To Coast Customs LLC in Plantation
Coast To Coast Customs LLC photo from c2crims.com
Fuzzy's Tire Center in Plantation
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Getting a Car Fixed in Plantation

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 serpentine belt replacement runs about $80 to $260 for a midsize car.

Of the 13 Plantation listings that post their hours, 13 open on Saturday and 5 on Sunday. 5 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

9 businesses in Plantation have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 9 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 38 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, Plantation has 2 tire shops. 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 Plantation

75Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
69Inches of Rain a Year
28Minute Average Commute
1.72Cars per Household
5%Households With No Car
70%Drive to Work Alone

Plantation sees about 75 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.

About 69 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 Plantation is 28 minutes each way, and 70% of workers drive there alone.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

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

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Plantation

Buying a used car in Plantation? 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 344 car lots within 8 miles of Plantation, and 318 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 164 of them A to F from their reviews, and 23 get an F. See the Fort Lauderdale dealer grades before you go look at a car.

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 Plantation

How many auto repair businesses are there in Plantation?

We list 15 in Plantation, 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 Plantation?

Zxotic Auto Mobile currently holds the highest rating in Plantation at 5.0 stars from 38 reviews. Zxotic Auto Mobile, The Mobile Auto Care Guy, ORTIZ MOBILE MECHANIC 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 Plantation?

Yes. 11 of the businesses we list in Plantation 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 Plantation?

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 Plantation open on Sunday?

Yes. 5 of the businesses we list in Plantation show Sunday hours, including Zxotic Auto Mobile, ORTIZ MOBILE MECHANIC and High Tech Mobile Auto Mechanic. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Plantation 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 Plantation 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 Plantation?

Usually not. 11 of the businesses in Plantation 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 Plantation affect my car?

Plantation averages about 75 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 Plantation?

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

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 Plantation 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 Plantation listings have photos and others do not?

4 of the 15 listings in Plantation 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 Plantation?

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 Plantation?

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. 11 of the Plantation 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 Plantation, 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. 4 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 Plantation, FL

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