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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Joplin

Ranked by the rating and review count on each listing, not by who pays us. Nobody pays us.

  1. C. R. AUTO-WORKS LLC. Mobile Mechanic★ 5.099 reviews · Mobile & Shop
  2. Lee's Mobile Truck & Trailer Repair LLC★ 5.034 reviews · RV/Trailer
  3. C & C Fleet Services★ 4.927 reviews · Heavy Duty
  4. Precision One Mobile Mechanics LLC★ 4.925 reviews · Mobile
  5. Open Bay Truck Repair★ 4.8222 reviews · Heavy Duty

The best reviewed business in Joplin right now is C. R. AUTO-WORKS LLC. Mobile Mechanic, at 5.0 stars across 99 reviews. Every shop above clears 4.3 stars with at least 15 reviews behind it, which is the point where a rating starts meaning something. Plenty of shops hold five stars on four reviews. That is not the same thing.

Of the 22 businesses listed in Joplin, there are 9 that will come to you, 10 with a workshop you drive to and 3 RV and trailer shops. None has been claimed by its owner yet, so the hours and phone numbers come from public records. An unclaimed listing is not a worse business. It just means we built the record and nobody has corrected it yet.

Map of Mechanics in Joplin

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Joplin

22 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in Joplin

Each photograph comes from that business's own website, not a stock library.

Precision One Mobile Mechanics LLC in Joplin
Precision One Mobile Mechanics LLC photo from precisiononemechanics.com
JL Mobile Truck And Trailer Repair in Joplin
JL Mobile Truck And Trailer Repair photo from jlmobilerepair.com
greasemonkeymobilerepairs in Joplin
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360° Auto Service in Joplin
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Nixon's Garage in Joplin
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Getting a Car Fixed in Joplin

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 serpentine belt replacement runs about $70 to $240 and a timing belt replacement runs about $405 to $1,075 for a midsize car.

Of the 21 Joplin listings that post their hours, 12 open on Saturday and 11 on Sunday. 12 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

17 businesses in Joplin have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 13 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 86 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, Joplin has 2 tire shops, 3 RV and trailer shops and 4 heavy duty and fleet shops. 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.

Owning a Car in Joplin

53Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
87Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
46Inches of Rain a Year
18Minute Average Commute
1.64Cars per Household
10%Households With No Car
77%Drive to Work Alone

Summers here bring about 53 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 87 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over.

About 46 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 Joplin is 18 minutes each way, and 77% of workers drive there alone.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

  • Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Joplin Regional Airport
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Joplin city

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Joplin

Buying a used car in Joplin? 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.

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.

Questions About Auto Repair in Joplin

How many auto repair businesses are there in Joplin?

We list 22 in Joplin, 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.

Who is the best rated mechanic in Joplin?

C. R. AUTO-WORKS LLC. Mobile Mechanic currently holds the highest rating in Joplin at 5.0 stars from 99 reviews. C. R. AUTO-WORKS LLC. Mobile Mechanic, Lee's Mobile Truck & Trailer Repair LLC, C & C Fleet Services 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 Joplin?

Yes. 9 of the businesses we list in Joplin 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 Joplin?

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.

Does Missouri require a car inspection?

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.

Are any mechanics in Joplin open on Sunday?

Yes. 11 of the businesses we list in Joplin show Sunday hours, including Blair's Automotive Mobile Mechanic, greasemonkeymobilerepairs and Precision One Mobile Mechanics LLC. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Joplin 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 22 listings in Joplin has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in Joplin?

Usually not. 9 of the businesses in Joplin 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.

How does winter in Joplin affect my car?

Joplin gets about 87 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.

Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Joplin?

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

How do I check a mechanic's license in Joplin?

Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 22 listings in Joplin has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Missouri's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.

Why do some Joplin listings have photos and others do not?

5 of the 22 listings in Joplin show a photo or logo. They come from the owner, from the business's own website, or from our own jobs for Supercanic locations. We never put a stock or AI photo on someone else's business. Owners can claim their listing free and add their own.

How does MechanicRank check the mechanics in Joplin?

We call, text and email the businesses we list to confirm their details, and listings whose numbers turn out to be dead come off the directory. Nobody can pay to rank higher.

Why use MechanicRank to find a mechanic in Joplin?

Because we work with these mechanics, not just list them. Besides checking listings, we run free study guides and certification exams for mechanics, publish repair cost guides by state, and give shops software to send written quotes and invoices. 9 of the Joplin listings come to you, 21 carry a rating with the review count beside it, and the order on this page follows the published rules on our How We Rank page.

How this page was made

This page lists 22 auto repair businesses in Joplin, MO. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Missouri repair and inspection rules from the state agency and Census and NOAA figures for the local car ownership section. We call, text and email the businesses to keep it right, and take listings down when a number goes dead.

Why trust it: no business pays to be listed or to rank, the order follows our published rules, and every count on this page is counted from the listings below. 5 show a photo or logo, 0 show a license number and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.

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