Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Caldwell, ID
MechanicRank lists 27 auto repair businesses in Caldwell, ID. 7 are mobile mechanics who come to your home or work and 7 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is RVSPLUZ LLC, at 5.0 stars from 121 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 Caldwell
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The best reviewed business in Caldwell right now is RVSPLUZ LLC, at 5.0 stars across 121 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 27 businesses listed in Caldwell, there are 7 that will come to you, 7 with a workshop you drive to, 3 diesel specialists and 5 RV and trailer 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 Caldwell
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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Caldwell
27 independent businesses in our directory.
Daniels Mobile Automotive Repair
A & A Tires 24 Hr Mobile Roadside Services Truck Tire Repair
J's Mobile Truck & Trailer Repair
Call Out Mobile Mechanic Services LLC
Jenkins Mobile Auto Repair llc
Jenkins Mobile Auto repair llc
RVSPLUZ LLC
EZ RV Service & Repairs
RV Integrity L.L.C
Active Auto Care
Caldwell Automotive
JBJ Diesel Repair
Team Mazda Service & Parts Center
General Automatic Transmission
Moore Truck Repair, Inc
208 Tire
Wilson's RV Repair- Caldwell
Heritage Auto Repair
DPF Alternatives Caldwell, ID
Northwest Motor Machine
United Muffler & Brake Inc.
Platas 24hr Road Side
4x4 Shop Inc.
Jake Volk Truck & Equipment Repair
Palomino speed shop and repair L.L.C
C&J Repair
Shops in Caldwell
Each photograph comes from that business's own website, not a stock library.
Getting a Car Fixed in Caldwell
Independent shops in Idaho usually charge $90 to $125 an hour for labor, which is below the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At Idaho rates, a brake rotor replacement runs about $190 to $550 and a starter replacement runs about $240 to $710 for a midsize car.
Of the 27 Caldwell listings that post their hours, 12 open on Saturday and 8 on Sunday. 12 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
19 businesses in Caldwell have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 15 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 114 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, Caldwell has 3 diesel specialists, 1 transmission shop, 2 tire shops, 5 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.
Idaho does not require a periodic safety inspection for passenger cars. Emissions testing in the Treasure Valley ended July 1, 2023. A vehicle coming from another state or never titled in Idaho needs a VIN inspection before titling. Details are on the Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Motor Vehicles site.
Owning a Car in Caldwell
Summers here bring about 59 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 132 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over.
Only about 11 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 Caldwell is 25 minutes each way, and 74% of workers drive there alone.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
- Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Nampa Sugar Factory
- Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Caldwell city
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Caldwell
Buying a used car in Caldwell? 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.
The nearest PPI Auto city is Boise, about 23 miles away, and inspectors drive out to Caldwell.
Idaho 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 Caldwell
How many auto repair businesses are there in Caldwell?
We list 27 in Caldwell, ID. 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 Caldwell?
RVSPLUZ LLC currently holds the highest rating in Caldwell at 5.0 stars from 121 reviews. RVSPLUZ LLC, EZ RV Service & Repairs, RV Integrity L.L.C 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 Caldwell?
Yes. 7 of the businesses we list in Caldwell 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.
Where do I get a diesel looked at in Caldwell?
3 businesses in Caldwell list themselves as diesel specialists. It is worth going to one rather than a general shop, because the diagnostic equipment and the emissions work on a modern diesel are genuinely different.
How much do mechanics charge per hour in Caldwell?
Independent shops in Idaho usually bill $90 to $125 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 Idaho require a car inspection?
Idaho does not require a periodic safety inspection for passenger cars. Emissions testing in the Treasure Valley ended July 1, 2023. A vehicle coming from another state or never titled in Idaho needs a VIN inspection before titling.
Are any mechanics in Caldwell open on Sunday?
Yes. 8 of the businesses we list in Caldwell show Sunday hours, including Busted Knuckles Mobile Welding Repair, A & A Tires 24 Hr Mobile Roadside Services Truck Tire Repair and J's Mobile Truck & Trailer Repair. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.
How do I know a shop in Caldwell 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 27 listings in Caldwell has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.
Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in Caldwell?
Usually not. 7 of the businesses in Caldwell 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 Caldwell affect my car?
Caldwell gets about 132 nights a year at or below freezing. 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 Caldwell?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Caldwell 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 Caldwell?
Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 27 listings in Caldwell has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Idaho's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.
Why do some Caldwell listings have photos and others do not?
7 of the 27 listings in Caldwell 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 Caldwell?
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 Caldwell?
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. 7 of the Caldwell listings come to you, 24 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 27 auto repair businesses in Caldwell, ID. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Idaho 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. 7 show a photo or logo, 0 show a license number and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.
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