Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Columbus, IN

We list 5 in Columbus, IN. 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.

Mike's Diesel Tech LLC currently holds the highest rating in Columbus at 4.6 stars from 67 reviews. Mike's Diesel Tech LLC, My Mobile Mechanic LLC 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 Columbus 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 Indiana usually bill $85 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.

Vehicles registered in Lake and Porter counties that were made after 1975 and weigh 9,000 pounds GVWR or less need an emissions test every two years at a Clean Air Car Check station. The four newest model years and antique vehicles are exempt. Testing is due in odd years for odd model years and even years for even model years.

Yes. 2 of the businesses we list in Columbus show Sunday hours, including Mike's Diesel Tech LLC and Joe's Mobile Auto Repair. 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 5 listings in Columbus has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Usually not. 4 of the businesses in Columbus 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.

Columbus gets about 108 nights a year at or below freezing and 16 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 Columbus 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.