Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Missoula, MT
MechanicRank lists 17 auto repair businesses in Missoula, MT. 4 are mobile mechanics who come to your home or work and 13 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is ASAP Automotive Repair Inc, at 5.0 stars from 181 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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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Missoula
Ranked by the rating and review count on each listing, not by who pays us. Nobody pays us.
- ASAP Automotive Repair Inc
- UCDI Automotive and Transmission
- Kent Brothers Automotive Subaru Repair
- OnSite Auto Repair MT LLC
- Auto Medics
The best reviewed business in Missoula right now is ASAP Automotive Repair Inc, at 5.0 stars across 181 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 17 businesses listed in Missoula, there are 4 that will come to you and 13 with a workshop you drive to. 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 Missoula
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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Missoula
17 independent businesses in our directory.
Kruser's Mobile Service's LLC
Twisted Diesel Mobile Service And Repair
Tony's Mobile Mechanic Service
ASAP Automotive Repair Inc
UCDI Automotive and Transmission
Kent Brothers Automotive Subaru Repair
OnSite Auto Repair MT LLC
Auto Medics
Ninemile Mechanic
Axm Auto Repair
Greg's Trans-Electric
Accurate Auto Repair
My Mechanic
A Plus Automotive
Northwestern Repair
I-State Truck Center
Shops in Missoula
Each photograph comes from that business's own website, not a stock library.
Getting a Car Fixed in Missoula
Independent shops in Montana usually charge $90 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 Montana rates, a water pump replacement runs about $300 to $850 and a transmission fluid change runs about $120 to $350 for a midsize car.
Of the 17 Missoula listings that post their hours, 7 open on Saturday and 4 on Sunday. 8 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
11 businesses in Missoula have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 9 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 112 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, Missoula has 1 diesel specialist, 1 transmission shop, 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.
Montana does not require periodic safety or emissions inspections for passenger cars. A VIN inspection is needed only in some cases, such as a vehicle with an out of state or Montana salvage certificate or when the vehicle's identity is in question. Details are on the Montana Motor Vehicle Division site.
Owning a Car in Missoula
Summers here bring about 22 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 163 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over. Missoula averages 50 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.
The average commute in Missoula is 16 minutes each way, and 67% of workers drive there alone.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
- Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Missoula 2 Ne
- Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Missoula city
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Missoula
Buying a used car in Missoula? 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.
Montana 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 Missoula
How many auto repair businesses are there in Missoula?
We list 17 in Missoula, MT. 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 Missoula?
ASAP Automotive Repair Inc currently holds the highest rating in Missoula at 5.0 stars from 181 reviews. ASAP Automotive Repair Inc, UCDI Automotive and Transmission, Kent Brothers Automotive Subaru 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.
Are there mobile mechanics in Missoula?
Yes. 4 of the businesses we list in Missoula 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 Missoula?
Independent shops in Montana usually bill $90 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 Montana require a car inspection?
Montana does not require periodic safety or emissions inspections for passenger cars. A VIN inspection is needed only in some cases, such as a vehicle with an out of state or Montana salvage certificate or when the vehicle's identity is in question.
Are any mechanics in Missoula open on Sunday?
Yes. 4 of the businesses we list in Missoula show Sunday hours, including ASAP Automotive Repair Inc, Axm Auto Repair and Twisted Diesel Mobile Service And Repair. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.
How do I know a shop in Missoula 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 17 listings in Missoula 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 Missoula?
Usually not. 4 of the businesses in Missoula 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 Missoula affect my car?
Missoula gets about 163 nights a year at or below freezing and 50 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.
Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Missoula?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Missoula 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 Missoula?
Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 17 listings in Missoula has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Montana's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.
Why do some Missoula listings have photos and others do not?
6 of the 17 listings in Missoula 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 Missoula?
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 Missoula?
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. 4 of the Missoula listings come to you, 17 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 17 auto repair businesses in Missoula, MT. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Montana 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. 6 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 Missoula, MT
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