Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Metairie, LA

We list 6 in Metairie, LA. 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.

Ed's Mobile Mechanic #1 currently holds the highest rating in Metairie at 4.9 stars from 385 reviews. Ed's Mobile Mechanic #1, Mayeaux's Quality Car Care, Star Auto Service 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. 2 of the businesses we list in Metairie 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 Louisiana usually bill $90 to $130 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.

Act 701 of 2026 ends the yearly safety inspection sticker for most personal vehicles on January 1, 2027, and replaces it with a VIN sticker that costs up to $6 a year. From June 30, 2026 to January 1, 2027, police may not cite drivers for a missing inspection sticker. Gas vehicles in Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, and West Baton Rouge parishes still need emissions testing, and the new law takes effect there only after the EPA approves the state's plan change.

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Metairie show Sunday hours, including Ed's Mobile Mechanic #1. 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 6 listings in Metairie 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. 2 of the businesses in Metairie 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.

Metairie averages about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Heat wears out batteries faster than cold does, and it is hard on the AC, the cooling system and tires. Test the battery every year once it is three years old and have the AC checked before summer.

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