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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Somerville

Ranked by the rating and review count on each listing, not by who pays us. Nobody pays us.

  1. BBC Auto Repair★ 5.0113 reviews · Repair Shop
  2. DM Collision Center★ 4.9246 reviews · Body Shop
  3. Webster Auto Body★ 4.9206 reviews · Body Shop
  4. Fellsway Auto★ 4.9135 reviews · Repair Shop
  5. Somerville Auto Center★ 4.9109 reviews · Body Shop

The best reviewed business in Somerville right now is BBC Auto Repair, at 5.0 stars across 113 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 27 businesses listed in Somerville, there are 2 that will come to you, 17 with a workshop you drive to and 5 body and collision shops. 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 Somerville

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Somerville

27 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in Somerville

Each photograph comes from that business's own website, not a stock library.

BBC Auto Repair in Somerville
BBC Auto Repair photo from bbcautorepair.com
DM Collision Center in Somerville
DM Collision Center photo from dmcollisioncenterllc.com
Webster Auto Body in Somerville
Webster Auto Body photo from ebsterautobody.com
Somerville Auto Center in Somerville
Somerville Auto Center photo from somervilleautocenter.com
DM Auto Services, Inc. in Somerville
DM Auto Services, Inc. photo from dmautoservices.com
Toucan Collision Repair Auto Body Shop in Somerville
Toucan Collision Repair Auto Body Shop photo from toucanautocenter.com

Getting a Car Fixed in Somerville

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, an AC recharge runs about $155 to $440 and a brake pad replacement runs about $140 to $390 for a midsize car.

Of the 21 Somerville listings that post their hours, 10 open on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. 3 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

19 businesses in Somerville have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 15 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 113 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, Somerville has 5 body and collision shops, 1 tire shop and 3 heavy duty and fleet shops. 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 Somerville

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
31Minute Average Commute
1.16Cars per Household
22%Households With No Car
30%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. Somerville 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 Somerville is 31 minutes each way, and 30% of workers drive there alone. Long commutes add miles fast, so oil changes and brakes come due sooner than the calendar says. 22% 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, Somerville city

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Somerville

Buying a used car in Somerville? 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 228 car lots within 8 miles of Somerville, and 188 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 124 of them A to F from their reviews, and 25 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 Somerville

How many auto repair businesses are there in Somerville?

We list 27 in Somerville, 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 Somerville?

BBC Auto Repair currently holds the highest rating in Somerville at 5.0 stars from 113 reviews. BBC Auto Repair, DM Collision Center, Webster 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.

Are there mobile mechanics in Somerville?

Yes. 2 of the businesses we list in Somerville 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.

How much do mechanics charge per hour in Somerville?

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.

Are any mechanics in Somerville open on Sunday?

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Somerville show Sunday hours, including U-Haul Moving & Storage of Route 16 Medford / Somerville. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Somerville 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 27 listings in Somerville 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.

Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in Somerville?

Usually not. 2 of the businesses in Somerville 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 Somerville affect my car?

Somerville 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 Somerville?

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

Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 27 listings in Somerville has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Massachusetts's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.

Why do some Somerville listings have photos and others do not?

12 of the 27 listings in Somerville 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 Somerville?

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 Somerville?

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. 2 of the Somerville 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 27 auto repair businesses in Somerville, MA. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Massachusetts 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. 12 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 Somerville, MA

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