Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Rockford, IL

We list 11 in Rockford, 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.

Gottman's Automotive Service currently holds the highest rating in Rockford at 4.8 stars from 85 reviews. Gottman's Automotive Service, Scott's RV Truck and Auto Repair, Bones Tire Services 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. 4 of the businesses we list in Rockford 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 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.

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.

Yes. 4 of the businesses we list in Rockford show Sunday hours, including Vehicle Tech Specialists and Mobile Mechanic, Mal’s Mobile Auto Repair and Maggio Truck Center. 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 11 listings in Rockford 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.

Usually not. 4 of the businesses in Rockford 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.

Rockford gets about 136 nights a year at or below freezing and 37 inches of snow. 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.

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