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Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Braintree, MA

MechanicRank lists 8 auto repair businesses in Braintree, MA. 7 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Elite Automotive Specialists, Inc., at 5.0 stars from 15 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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Map of Mechanics in Braintree

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Braintree

8 independent businesses in our directory.

Getting a Car Fixed in Braintree

Independent shops in Massachusetts usually charge $110 to $160 an hour for labor, which is above the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At Massachusetts rates, a brake fluid flush runs about $80 to $195 and a brake rotor replacement runs about $210 to $620 for a midsize car.

Of the 7 Braintree listings that post their hours, 3 open on Saturday. None show Sunday hours, so a weekend breakdown usually means a mobile mechanic.

8 businesses in Braintree have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 6 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 84 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, Braintree has 1 heavy duty and fleet shop. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.

All vehicles registered in Massachusetts must pass an inspection every year, and a newly bought vehicle must be inspected within 7 days of registration. Vehicles with onboard diagnostic systems that are less than 15 years old must also pass a yearly emissions test. Most inspections cost $35 at licensed stations. Details are on the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles site. Before work starts, a shop must give a written estimate of the repairs and cost for the customer to sign, with a few exceptions. The shop must get permission before doing extra work or charging more than $10 over the estimate, and customers can ask for their old parts back. Read the rule.

Owning a Car in Braintree

13Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
115Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
52Inches of Rain a Year
51Inches of Snow a Year

Lows drop to freezing on about 115 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over. Braintree averages 51 inches of snow, and road salt eats brake lines, exhaust and the underside of the car. Rinse the underbody through the winter and have the brake lines looked at whenever the car is up on a lift.

About 52 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.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

  • Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Hingham

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Braintree

Buying a used car in Braintree? 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.

There are 71 car lots within 8 miles of Braintree, and 58 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 45 of them A to F from their reviews, and 11 get an F. See the Boston dealer grades before you go look at a car.

Massachusetts requires inspections, but a passed sticker only means the car met the minimum on that day. It says nothing about the transmission, the frame or a leak that starts next month.

Book a $225 Inspection Call 951-267-8500

Questions About Auto Repair in Braintree

How many auto repair businesses are there in Braintree?

We list 8 in Braintree, MA. 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 Braintree?

Elite Automotive Specialists, Inc. currently holds the highest rating in Braintree at 5.0 stars from 15 reviews. Elite Automotive Specialists, Inc., East Braintree Auto Care, Realini Auto Repair 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.

How much do mechanics charge per hour in Braintree?

Independent shops in Massachusetts usually bill $110 to $160 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 Massachusetts require a car inspection?

All vehicles registered in Massachusetts must pass an inspection every year, and a newly bought vehicle must be inspected within 7 days of registration. Vehicles with onboard diagnostic systems that are less than 15 years old must also pass a yearly emissions test. Most inspections cost $35 at licensed stations.

How do I know a shop in Braintree 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 8 listings in Braintree has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Before work starts, a shop must give a written estimate of the repairs and cost for the customer to sign, with a few exceptions. The shop must get permission before doing extra work or charging more than $10 over the estimate, and customers can ask for their old parts back. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

How does winter in Braintree affect my car?

Braintree gets about 115 nights a year at or below freezing and 51 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.

Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Braintree?

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

Mechanics in Nearby Cities

No luck in Braintree? A mobile mechanic from the next town over will often make the trip. See all 139 cities in Massachusetts.

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What Car Repairs Cost in Braintree, MA

Typical independent shop prices at Massachusetts labor rates, parts and labor, for a midsize car. Each guide shows the price for your vehicle and what to ask before you pay. See all 91 repair cost guides.

Head gasket replacement cost $1,080 to $2,740Ball joint replacement cost $170 to $600Fuel pressure regulator replacement cost $150 to $570Brake shoe replacement cost $210 to $510Clutch master cylinder replacement cost $170 to $620Ignition switch replacement cost $115 to $650
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