Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Rochester, MN

We list 8 in Rochester, MN. 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.

Complete Auto Repair currently holds the highest rating in Rochester at 4.9 stars from 296 reviews. Complete Auto Repair, Tilson's Auto Repair, John's Garage 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. 3 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 Minnesota usually bill $95 to $140 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.

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

Yes. 3 of the businesses we list in Rochester show Sunday hours, including Castellanos moble repair., A&S Mobile Mechanic Services and Rapid Roadside and Repair, LLC. 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 8 listings in Rochester has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. If a customer asks, a shop must give a written estimate before repairs start. The shop cannot charge more than 110 percent of the estimate unless it finds needed extra work, gives a revised estimate, and gets approval. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Usually not. 3 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 156 nights a year at or below freezing and 53 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.