Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Evansville, IN
MechanicRank lists 28 auto repair businesses in Evansville, IN. 6 are mobile mechanics who come to your home or work and 16 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Full Throttle Automotive, at 4.9 stars from 1,384 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 Evansville
Ranked by the rating and review count on each listing, not by who pays us. Nobody pays us.
- Full Throttle Automotive
- Back to Life Roadside Assistance, LLC
- Hargett Automotive & Performance
- Smith's Service Center LLC
- Dartt Automotive Services
The best reviewed business in Evansville right now is Full Throttle Automotive, at 4.9 stars across 1,384 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 28 businesses listed in Evansville, there are 6 that will come to you, 16 with a workshop you drive to and 3 diesel specialists. 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 Evansville
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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Evansville
28 independent businesses in our directory.
Nelson's Mobile Diesel Repair LLC
Back to Life Roadside Assistance, LLC
Feller Maintenance Solutions - Mobile Truck Repair
Mr mechanic mobile
Mobile auto mechanic. Inc
Page's Truck and Trailer Repair LLC.
Full Throttle Automotive
Hargett Automotive & Performance
Smith's Service Center LLC
Dartt Automotive Services
Muensterman's Auto Services
Dyna-mechs Truck Service, Inc.
Westside Auto & Truck Repair Center
The Answer Auto
Eich Brothers Automotive
MJ Auto and Truck LLC
Super Service Center
Evansville Auto
Round The Clock Auto Repair LLC
E T A Service
Do It Right Transmission
Best-One Tire & Service
Pop Pops Autoshop
M&M Auto Service
Bear Transmissions
Answer Man Auto Repair
B & B Auto Services
Shops in Evansville
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Getting a Car Fixed in Evansville
Independent shops in Indiana usually charge $85 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 Indiana rates, a timing belt replacement runs about $405 to $1,075 and a water pump replacement runs about $290 to $850 for a midsize car.
Of the 26 Evansville listings that post their hours, 6 open on Saturday and 4 on Sunday. 16 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
21 businesses in Evansville have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 12 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 106 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, Evansville has 3 diesel specialists, 2 transmission shops, 2 tire shops, 1 RV and trailer shop and 1 heavy duty and fleet shop. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.
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. Details are on the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles site.
Owning a Car in Evansville
Summers here bring about 57 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 68 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over.
About 48 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 Evansville is 18 minutes each way, and 79% of workers drive there alone.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
- Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Evansville Museum
- Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Evansville city
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Evansville
Buying a used car in Evansville? 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.
Parts of Indiana 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.
Questions About Auto Repair in Evansville
How many auto repair businesses are there in Evansville?
We list 28 in Evansville, 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.
Who is the best rated mechanic in Evansville?
Full Throttle Automotive currently holds the highest rating in Evansville at 4.9 stars from 1,384 reviews. Full Throttle Automotive, Back to Life Roadside Assistance, LLC, Hargett Automotive & Performance 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 Evansville?
Yes. 6 of the businesses we list in Evansville 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 Evansville?
3 businesses in Evansville 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 Evansville?
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.
Does Indiana require a car inspection?
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.
Are any mechanics in Evansville open on Sunday?
Yes. 4 of the businesses we list in Evansville show Sunday hours, including Nelson's Mobile Diesel Repair LLC, Back to Life Roadside Assistance, LLC and Feller Maintenance Solutions - Mobile Truck Repair. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.
How do I know a shop in Evansville 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 28 listings in Evansville 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 Evansville?
Usually not. 6 of the businesses in Evansville 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 Evansville affect my car?
Evansville gets about 68 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 Evansville?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Evansville 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 Evansville?
Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 28 listings in Evansville has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Indiana's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.
Why do some Evansville listings have photos and others do not?
10 of the 28 listings in Evansville 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 Evansville?
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 Evansville?
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. 6 of the Evansville listings come to you, 26 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 28 auto repair businesses in Evansville, IN. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Indiana 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. 10 show a photo or logo, 0 show a license number and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.
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What Car Repairs Cost in Evansville, IN
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