Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Lemont, IL
MechanicRank lists 7 auto repair businesses in Lemont, IL. 5 are mobile mechanics who come to your home or work and 1 runs an auto repair shop you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Do It Better LLLP, at 5.0 stars from 197 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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Independent shops in Illinois usually charge $100 to $145 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 Illinois rates, a car battery replacement runs about $150 to $395 and a serpentine belt replacement runs about $80 to $265 for a midsize car.
Of the 7 Lemont listings that post their hours, 5 open on Saturday and 4 on Sunday. 5 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
3 businesses in Lemont have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 3 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 42 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, Lemont has 2 tire shops and 1 heavy duty and fleet shop. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.
Most 1996 and newer gas cars registered in the Chicago and Metro East St. Louis areas need an emissions test every two years, starting when the car is four years old. The test is due in the month the license plate expires. Details are on the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency site. Under the Illinois Automotive Repair Act, customers have a right to a written estimate for repairs of $100 or more unless they waive it. A shop cannot go over an itemized estimate by more than 10 percent without the customer's oral or written consent. Read the rule.
Owning a Car in Lemont
45Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
131Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
41Inches of Rain a Year
35Minute Average Commute
1.95Cars per Household
3%Households With No Car
72%Drive to Work Alone
Summers here bring about 45 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 131 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over.
About 41 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 Lemont is 35 minutes each way, and 72% of workers drive there alone. Long commutes add miles fast, so oil changes and brakes come due sooner than the calendar says.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Little Red School Hse
Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Lemont village
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Lemont
Buying a used car in Lemont? 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 Chicago, about 23 miles away, and inspectors drive out to Lemont.
Parts of Illinois require an emissions test. Ask the seller for the last test report, and if the check engine light is on, walk away until someone has read the code.
How many auto repair businesses are there in Lemont?
We list 7 in Lemont, IL. 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 Lemont?
Do It Better LLLP currently holds the highest rating in Lemont at 5.0 stars from 197 reviews. Do It Better LLLP, Pounce Mobile Auto, Franky Mobile Truck Repair 24H 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 Lemont?
Yes. 5 of the businesses we list in Lemont 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 Lemont?
Independent shops in Illinois usually bill $100 to $145 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 Illinois require a car inspection?
Most 1996 and newer gas cars registered in the Chicago and Metro East St. Louis areas need an emissions test every two years, starting when the car is four years old. The test is due in the month the license plate expires.
Are any mechanics in Lemont open on Sunday?
Yes. 4 of the businesses we list in Lemont show Sunday hours, including ROAD SPECIALISTS MOBILE CAR AND TRUCK REPAIR, Franky Mobile Truck Repair 24H and Mobile truck trailer repairs / Tire services. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.
How do I know a shop in Lemont 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 7 listings in Lemont has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Under the Illinois Automotive Repair Act, customers have a right to a written estimate for repairs of $100 or more unless they waive it. A shop cannot go over an itemized estimate by more than 10 percent without the customer's oral or written consent. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.
Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in Lemont?
Usually not. 5 of the businesses in Lemont 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 Lemont affect my car?
Lemont gets about 131 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 Lemont?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Lemont 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.
Typical independent shop prices at Illinois labor rates, parts and labor, for a midsize car.
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