Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Rochester, MI

We list 5 in Rochester, MI. 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.

Bay Mobile currently holds the highest rating in Rochester at 5.0 stars from 67 reviews. Bay Mobile, Rochester Hills Tire & Service, Car-Aid Rochester (Formerly Bill's Automotive) 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. 1 of the businesses we list in Rochester 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 Michigan usually bill $90 to $135 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.

Michigan has no periodic safety or emissions inspection for passenger cars.

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 Rochester has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. A repair shop must give a written estimate before starting repairs and needs the customer's consent to charge more than $50 or 10 percent over it, whichever is less. Shops must return replaced parts when the work is done, except large, heavy, or warranty parts. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Usually not. 1 of the businesses in Rochester 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.

Rochester gets about 135 nights a year at or below freezing and 36 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.

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