Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Frederick, MD

We list 10 in Frederick, MD. 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.

Fairway Mobile Auto Service currently holds the highest rating in Frederick at 5.0 stars from 42 reviews. Fairway Mobile Auto Service, Professional Auto & Truck Service LLC, MP Tires & Mobile Mechanic 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. 5 of the businesses we list in Frederick 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 Maryland usually bill $105 to $150 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.

A used vehicle must pass a Maryland safety inspection when it is first titled in Maryland, such as after a sale or a move from another state. There is no yearly safety inspection. Emissions tests are due every 2 years in Baltimore City and 13 counties, and 2019 and newer cars still with their first Maryland owner get their first test at 6 years.

Yes. 4 of the businesses we list in Frederick show Sunday hours, including MP Tires & Mobile Mechanic, Grimm's Automovation - Heavy Duty Towing | Semi Truck Towing | Commercial Towing | Big Rig Towing and Frederick Truck & Trailer Repair. 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 10 listings in Frederick has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. A shop must give a written estimate on request for repairs over $50 and cannot charge more than 10 percent above it without consent. Customers have the right to get replaced parts back, except parts returned to the maker under warranty. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Usually not. 5 of the businesses in Frederick 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.

Frederick gets about 84 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.

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