MechanicRank lists 9 auto repair businesses in Independence, MO. 3 are mobile mechanics who come to your home or work and 6 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Heartland Fleet Services - Kansas City, at 5.0 stars from 15 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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Ranked by how many drivers have reviewed them on Google. Every shop here holds 4 stars or better.
Picked by what drivers actually write. Each count is the number of Google reviews that raise the topic. Every shop listed holds 4.5 stars or better.
I’m 24 I’ve been in this business for about 14 years. I started young working on cars with my grandpa and father in the shop. I started doing it on my own about 4 years ago and eventually I’m going to open my own shop
I could not be more appreciative of Sean’s help. He came quickly after I called to assess what was wrong with my highly modified sports car (cranking but no start) and zeroed in on the issue right away. …
These guys are professional, knowledgeable and absolutely on your side when it comes to a pre-purchase vehicle inspection. I wouldn’t hesitate to call them for anything automotive service related. …
As usual, amazing and fast service from Zohr working with Jonny. Attention to detail, careful, and cares about doing good work and having good customer service. …
Go here whenever I need a checkup or other repairs. Friendly staff, quick service, car issues solved no problem!
I had a screw in my tire that flattened the thing down to where it was un-drivable. …
Kevin's KC Brake always does a wonderful job, we would not trust our vehicles to anyone else.
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9 independent businesses in our directory.
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Independent shops in Missouri usually charge $85 to $125 an hour for labor, which is below the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At Missouri rates, a starter replacement runs about $235 to $710 and a brake rotor replacement runs about $185 to $550 for a midsize car.
Of the 8 Independence listings that post their hours, 4 open on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. 3 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
8 businesses in Independence have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 6 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 262 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, Independence has 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.
Cars more than 10 model years old or with 150,000 miles or more need a safety inspection every two years, with even model years tested in even years and odd in odd years. Cars registered in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County also need an emissions test on the same schedule. A 2026 bill to end safety inspections in 2027 did not become law. Details are on the Missouri Department of Revenue and Missouri State Highway Patrol site.
Summers here bring about 31 days at 90°F or hotter. That is enough to finish off a tired battery or a weak AC compressor, so get both checked in spring rather than on the first hot day.
Lows drop to freezing on about 113 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over. Independence averages 13 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 45 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 Independence is 24 minutes each way, and 78% of workers drive there alone.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
Buying a used car in Independence? 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 93 car lots within 8 miles of Independence, and 87 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 46 of them A to F from their reviews, and 11 get an F. See the Kansas City dealer grades before you go look at a car.
Missouri 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.
We list 9 in Independence, MO. 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.
Heartland Fleet Services - Kansas City currently holds the highest rating in Independence at 5.0 stars from 15 reviews. Heartland Fleet Services - Kansas City, Maywood Auto Repair, Family Wrench Auto Repair 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 Independence 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 Missouri usually bill $85 to $125 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.
Cars more than 10 model years old or with 150,000 miles or more need a safety inspection every two years, with even model years tested in even years and odd in odd years. Cars registered in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County also need an emissions test on the same schedule. A 2026 bill to end safety inspections in 2027 did not become law.
Yes. 2 of the businesses we list in Independence show Sunday hours, including Heartland Fleet Services - Kansas City and Anthony’s Mobile Mechanic Services. 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. 1 of the 9 listings in Independence has been claimed by the owner, who confirmed the details. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.
Usually not. 3 of the businesses in Independence 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.
Independence gets about 113 nights a year at or below freezing and 13 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 Independence 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.
Most mobile mechanics in Independence price by the job, not the hour. Independent shop labor in Missouri runs about $85 to $125 an hour, and mobile prices usually land in the same range for the same repair. Some add a trip fee and some fold it in. Ask for one total price, trip included, before they drive out. Our repair cost guides show typical parts and labor for each job.
Yes. Typical independent shop labor in Missouri is about $85 to $125 an hour, so $100 is inside the normal range. Dealers often charge more. What matters most is the total. Ask how many hours the job is quoted at and compare that with a second shop.
By rating and review count together, the strongest mobile mechanics in the Independence area right now are A's On The Way Mobile Tire & Roadside (5.0 stars, 395 reviews), Zohr Mobile Tire Shop (4.9 stars, 1,139 reviews) and Stallion Mobile Tire (5.0 stars, 128 reviews). We weigh stars against how many reviews back them, so a perfect score on a few reviews does not win.
Some work needs a shop. Transmission swaps, engine rebuilds, alignments and anything that needs a lift go to a garage. Bad weather can push back a driveway job, and you need a safe, legal place to park where the mechanic can work. Many mobile mechanics also run a shop, or will tell you up front when a job needs one.
Get a written estimate that lists parts and labor. Call two or three shops with the same estimate and ask each for a total price. Ask what warranty comes with the parts and the work. Read recent reviews, not just the star score. A shop that explains the problem clearly and shows you the old part is a good sign.
16 nearby cities within 20 miles, biggest first. Mobile mechanics often cross city lines, so a shop one town over may come to you.
Kansas City, MOTop rated: Zohr Mobile Tire Shop 4.9★
Merriam, KSTop rated: Overland Park Automotive 4.9★Grain Valley, MOTop rated: Smokin Diesel Performance 5.0★
Lee's Summit, MOTop rated: AutoDreams Service & Tire 5.0★Excelsior Springs, MOTop rated: In & Out Auto Repair LLC 4.8★Blue Springs, MOTop rated: Bird Automotive - Blue Springs 4.8★Liberty, MOTop rated: Euro Speed Werks 4.9★
Mission, KSTop rated: Don Freely Auto Clinic 4.8★Raytown, MOTop rated: Simple Mechanics 5.0★Kearney, MOTop rated: Hunt's Car Care Center 4.5★Gladstone, MOTop rated: Wayne Croy Car Care Center 4.7★North Kansas City, MOTop rated: Northtown Auto Clinic 4.6★Grandview, MOTop rated: Keebs Kars Mobile Mechanic 4.9★Buckner, MOOak Grove, MOTop rated: KC Wholesale - Exit 28 Service Center 4.1★Bates City, MOTop rated: Lifetime RV Roof 4.9★Typical independent shop prices at Missouri 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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