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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Jackson

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

  1. TIRE MOBILE EXPRESS★ 5.0173 reviews · Tire Shop
  2. Fox's Mobile Tune Up★ 5.091 reviews · Mobile
  3. JLloyd's Mobile Mechanics★ 5.016 reviews · Mobile
  4. Chris’s Car Care - Mobile Mechanic/Auto Repair★ 4.929 reviews · Mobile
  5. D V Moore Inc★ 4.730 reviews · Repair Shop

The best reviewed business in Jackson right now is TIRE MOBILE EXPRESS, at 5.0 stars across 173 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 30 businesses listed in Jackson, there are 22 that will come to you, 18 with a workshop you drive to and 5 tire 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 Jackson

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Jackson

30 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in Jackson

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

TIRE MOBILE EXPRESS in Jackson
TIRE MOBILE EXPRESS photo from tiremobileexpress.com
Metro Mobile Mechanic in Jackson
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Jackson's Best Mobile Mechanic in Jackson
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Chris’s Car Care - Mobile Mechanic/Auto Repair in Jackson
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Michael's Mobile Auto Repair & Wrecker Service in Jackson
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DJ Mobile Mechanic Service in Jackson
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Getting a Car Fixed in Jackson

Independent shops in Mississippi usually charge $80 to $115 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 Mississippi rates, a brake rotor replacement runs about $180 to $530 and an AC recharge runs about $125 to $370 for a midsize car.

Of the 27 Jackson listings that post their hours, 20 open on Saturday and 12 on Sunday. 14 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

15 businesses in Jackson have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 7 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 73 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, Jackson has 5 tire shops and 3 heavy duty and fleet shops. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.

Mississippi has no periodic safety or emissions inspection for passenger cars. The state repealed its yearly safety inspection law in 2015. Details are on the Mississippi Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Services site.

Owning a Car in Jackson

83Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
32Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
51Inches of Rain a Year
20Minute Average Commute
1.61Cars per Household
10%Households With No Car
73%Drive to Work Alone

Jackson sees about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Heat wears a battery out faster than cold does, so a battery that seems fine in spring can quit in August. Get it tested once it is three years old. Heat also works the AC, the cooling fan and the coolant hard, and those jobs pile up in the first hot weeks of the year.

It freezes on about 32 nights a year here. Not many, but the first cold snap is when a weak battery shows itself, so test it in the fall.

About 51 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 Jackson is 20 minutes each way, and 73% of workers drive there alone.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

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

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Jackson

Buying a used car in Jackson? 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 130 car lots within 9 miles of Jackson, and 108 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 56 of them A to F from their reviews, and 10 get an F. See the Jackson dealer grades before you go look at a car.

Mississippi 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 Jackson

How many auto repair businesses are there in Jackson?

We list 30 in Jackson, MS. 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 Jackson?

TIRE MOBILE EXPRESS currently holds the highest rating in Jackson at 5.0 stars from 173 reviews. TIRE MOBILE EXPRESS, Fox's Mobile Tune Up, JLloyd's Mobile Mechanics 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 Jackson?

Yes. 22 of the businesses we list in Jackson 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 Jackson?

Independent shops in Mississippi usually bill $80 to $115 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 Mississippi require a car inspection?

Mississippi has no periodic safety or emissions inspection for passenger cars. The state repealed its yearly safety inspection law in 2015.

Are any mechanics in Jackson open on Sunday?

Yes. 12 of the businesses we list in Jackson show Sunday hours, including Robs 24 hour assistance, Jackson's Best Mobile Mechanic and Dixon’s mobile mechanics. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Jackson 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 30 listings in Jackson 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 Jackson?

Usually not. 22 of the businesses in Jackson 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 the heat in Jackson affect my car?

Jackson averages about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Heat wears out batteries faster than cold does, and it is hard on the AC, the cooling system and tires. Test the battery every year once it is three years old and have the AC checked before summer.

Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Jackson?

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

Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 30 listings in Jackson has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Mississippi's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.

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

7 of the 30 listings in Jackson 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 Jackson?

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 Jackson?

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. 22 of the Jackson listings come to you, 27 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 30 auto repair businesses in Jackson, MS. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Mississippi 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. 7 show a photo or logo, 0 show a license number and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.

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What Car Repairs Cost in Jackson, MS

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