Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Waterford Township, MI
MechanicRank lists 7 auto repair businesses in Waterford Township, MI. 1 is a mobile mechanic who comes to your home or work and 4 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is The Tire Shoppe & Auto Mechanic Repair, at 5.0 stars from 72 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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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Waterford Township
7 independent businesses in our directory.
The Tire Shoppe & Auto Mechanic Repair
Affordable Car Care Center
Asap Service Center
Multistate Transmissions
Assured Truck Repair
Auto-Lab of Waterford
Getting a Car Fixed in Waterford Township
Independent shops in Michigan usually charge $90 to $135 an hour for labor, which is about the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At Michigan rates, a starter replacement runs about $240 to $740 and a timing belt replacement runs about $420 to $1,125 for a midsize car.
Of the 7 Waterford Township listings that post their hours, 3 open on Saturday. 1 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
6 businesses in Waterford Township have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 4 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 97 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, Waterford Township has 1 transmission shop, 1 tire shop and 1 heavy duty and fleet shop. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.
Michigan has no periodic safety or emissions inspection for passenger cars. Details are on the Michigan Department of State site. 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. Read the rule.
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Waterford Township
Buying a used car in Waterford Township? 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.
The nearest PPI Auto city is Detroit, about 27 miles away, and inspectors drive out to Waterford Township.
Michigan has no regular safety or emissions inspection, so unless the last owner paid for one, nobody has looked under that car.
Questions About Auto Repair in Waterford Township
How many auto repair businesses are there in Waterford Township?
We list 7 in Waterford Township, 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.
Who is the best rated mechanic in Waterford Township?
The Tire Shoppe & Auto Mechanic Repair currently holds the highest rating in Waterford Township at 5.0 stars from 72 reviews. The Tire Shoppe & Auto Mechanic Repair, Affordable Car Care Center, Asap Service Center 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 Waterford Township?
Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Waterford Township 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 Waterford Township?
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.
Does Michigan require a car inspection?
Michigan has no periodic safety or emissions inspection for passenger cars.
How do I know a shop in Waterford Township 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 7 listings in Waterford Township 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.
Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in Waterford Township?
Usually not. 1 of the businesses in Waterford Township 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.
Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Waterford Township?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Waterford Township 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 Waterford Township? A mobile mechanic from the next town over will often make the trip. See all 187 cities in Michigan.
Village of Clarkston, MITop rated: Morgan Service 4.6★Commerce Township, MITop rated: Paul's Automotive 4.7★Walled Lake, MITop rated: Camaj Auto Service 4.7★
Rochester Hills, MITop rated: Marshall's Auto Repair 5.0★Bingham Farms, MITop rated: Mobile Modular Management Corp 4.8★
Farmington Hills, MITop rated: Detroit Sprinter Center 4.9★What Car Repairs Cost in Waterford Township, MI
Typical independent shop prices at Michigan 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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