Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in St Joseph, MO

We list 14 in St Joseph, 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.

Hard Times Auto Repair currently holds the highest rating in St Joseph at 5.0 stars from 41 reviews. Hard Times Auto Repair, Fleet Service Solutions, PARKER'S AUTO REPAIR LLC 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 St Joseph 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. 1 of the businesses we list in St Joseph show Sunday hours, including GTO Mobile Mechanics. 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 14 listings in St Joseph has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Usually not. 3 of the businesses in St Joseph 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.

St Joseph gets about 126 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.

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