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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Matthews

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

  1. Truck Pit Stop Truck & Trailer Repair★ 5.0301 reviews · RV/Trailer
  2. Mobile -CAR Complete Auto Repair★ 5.069 reviews · Mobile & Shop
  3. Quickfix-Automotive★ 5.045 reviews · Repair Shop
  4. Mobile Precision Auto LLC★ 5.018 reviews · Mobile & Shop
  5. Railside Auto Inc.★ 4.9215 reviews · Repair Shop

The best reviewed business in Matthews right now is Truck Pit Stop Truck & Trailer Repair, at 5.0 stars across 301 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 Matthews, there are 4 that will come to you and 12 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 Matthews

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Matthews

17 independent businesses in our directory.

Getting a Car Fixed in Matthews

Independent shops in North Carolina usually charge $90 to $130 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 North Carolina rates, a starter replacement runs about $240 to $725 and an alternator replacement runs about $270 to $775 for a midsize car.

Of the 16 Matthews listings that post their hours, 5 open on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. 3 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

14 businesses in Matthews 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 121 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, Matthews has 1 diesel specialist, 1 transmission shop, 1 RV and trailer shop and 2 heavy duty and fleet shops. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.

Most cars must pass an annual safety inspection before registration renewal, and it must be done within 90 days of renewal. Cars registered in 19 counties also need an emissions inspection at the same time. State laws passed in 2023 and 2026 will end emissions testing in all 19 counties, but the change takes effect only after EPA approval, which was still pending in October 2026. Details are on the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles and NC Department of Environmental Quality site. A repair shop must give a written estimate before starting work that will cost more than $350, unless the customer waives it in writing. The estimate form lets the customer ask for replaced parts to be saved or returned. Read the rule.

Owning a Car in Matthews

51Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
57Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
38Inches of Rain a Year
25Minute Average Commute
1.87Cars per Household
4%Households With No Car
70%Drive to Work Alone

Summers here bring about 51 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.

It freezes on about 57 nights a year here. Not many, but the first cold snap is when a weak battery shows itself, so test it in the fall.

The average commute in Matthews is 25 minutes each way, and 70% of workers drive there alone.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

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

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Matthews

Buying a used car in Matthews? 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 143 car lots within 8 miles of Matthews, and 119 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 93 of them A to F from their reviews, and 10 get an F. See the Charlotte dealer grades before you go look at a car.

North Carolina 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 Matthews

How many auto repair businesses are there in Matthews?

We list 17 in Matthews, NC. 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 Matthews?

Truck Pit Stop Truck & Trailer Repair currently holds the highest rating in Matthews at 5.0 stars from 301 reviews. Truck Pit Stop Truck & Trailer Repair, Mobile -CAR Complete Auto Repair, Quickfix-Automotive 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 Matthews?

Yes. 4 of the businesses we list in Matthews 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 Matthews?

Independent shops in North Carolina usually bill $90 to $130 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 North Carolina require a car inspection?

Most cars must pass an annual safety inspection before registration renewal, and it must be done within 90 days of renewal. Cars registered in 19 counties also need an emissions inspection at the same time. State laws passed in 2023 and 2026 will end emissions testing in all 19 counties, but the change takes effect only after EPA approval, which was still pending in October 2026.

Are any mechanics in Matthews open on Sunday?

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Matthews show Sunday hours, including Semisolutions Mobile Truck Diagnostic. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Matthews 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 Matthews has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. A repair shop must give a written estimate before starting work that will cost more than $350, unless the customer waives it in writing. The estimate form lets the customer ask for replaced parts to be saved or returned. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

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

Usually not. 4 of the businesses in Matthews 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.

Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Matthews?

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

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 Matthews has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with North Carolina's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.

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

0 of the 17 listings in Matthews 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 Matthews?

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 Matthews?

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 Matthews 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 Matthews, NC. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, North Carolina 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. 0 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 Matthews, NC

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