Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Hilo, HI

We list 12 in Hilo, HI. 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.

Louie's Auto Repair currently holds the highest rating in Hilo at 5.0 stars from 23 reviews. Louie's Auto Repair, Car Tech Auto Repair, Hawaii KAR 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.

Yes. 3 of the businesses we list in Hilo 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 Hawaii usually bill $110 to $160 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.

Cars and light trucks need a safety check every 12 months at a permitted inspection station. A new car does not need one for two years after it is first sold.

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Hilo show Sunday hours, including AG 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 12 listings in Hilo has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Hawaii law requires a shop to give a written estimate before starting a job unless the customer waives it in writing. The bill cannot go over the estimate by more than 10 percent (15 percent if under $100) without the customer's consent, and customers can ask for their replaced parts back. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Usually not. 3 of the businesses in Hilo 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.

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