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Malden, MA
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Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Malden, MA
MechanicRank lists 5 auto repair businesses in Malden, MA. 4 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Zone Kar Inc, at 4.9 stars from 298 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 Malden
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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Malden
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Garcia Auto Repair
Auto repair shop
Malden, MA
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JUNIOR AUTO BODY
Auto body shop
Malden, MA
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Paul's Foreign Auto Repair
Auto repair shop
Malden, MA
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Tiger Auto Services
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Malden, MA
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Getting a Car Fixed in Malden
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 coolant flush runs about $100 to $235 and an oil change runs about $70 to $170 for a midsize car.
Of the 4 Malden listings that post their hours, 1 open on Saturday. None show Sunday hours, so a weekend breakdown usually means a mobile mechanic.
5 businesses in Malden have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 3 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 64 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, Malden has 1 body and collision 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 Malden
14Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
92Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
44Inches of Rain a Year
49Inches of Snow a Year
34Minute Average Commute
1.33Cars per Household
18%Households With No Car
42%Drive to Work Alone
Lows drop to freezing on about 92 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over. Malden averages 49 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 44 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 Malden is 34 minutes each way, and 42% of workers drive there alone. Long commutes add miles fast, so oil changes and brakes come due sooner than the calendar says. 18% of households have no car at all, which is part of why mechanics who come to you do well here.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
- Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Boston Logan International Airport
- Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Malden city
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Malden
Buying a used car in Malden? 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 229 car lots within 8 miles of Malden, and 182 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 123 of them A to F from their reviews, and 17 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.
Questions About Auto Repair in Malden
How many auto repair businesses are there in Malden?
We list 5 in Malden, 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 Malden?
Zone Kar Inc currently holds the highest rating in Malden at 4.9 stars from 298 reviews. Zone Kar Inc, Garcia Auto Repair, JUNIOR AUTO BODY 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 Malden?
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 Malden 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 5 listings in Malden 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 Malden affect my car?
Malden gets about 92 nights a year at or below freezing and 49 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 Malden?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Malden 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
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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.
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