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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Minot

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

  1. Magic City Auto & Truck Repair, LLC★ 5.0206 reviews · Repair Shop
  2. Dynamic Auto Solutions★ 5.032 reviews · Repair Shop
  3. Schillinger Auto Body★ 4.944 reviews · Body Shop
  4. Motorhead Repair, LLC★ 4.928 reviews · Repair Shop
  5. Niess Repair★ 4.833 reviews · Transmission

The best reviewed business in Minot right now is Magic City Auto & Truck Repair, LLC, at 5.0 stars across 206 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 18 businesses listed in Minot, there are 1 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 Minot

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Minot

18 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in Minot

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

R & J's Towing & Recovery / Mobile Truck Repair in Minot
R & J's Towing & Recovery / Mobile Truck Repair photo from rjstow.com
Magic City Auto & Truck Repair, LLC in Minot
Magic City Auto & Truck Repair, LLC photo from magiccityrepair.com
Harry's Tire Service in Minot
Harry's Tire Service photo from harrystireservice.com
Midco Store - Minot in Minot
Midco Store - Minot photo from midco.com

Getting a Car Fixed in Minot

Independent shops in North Dakota usually charge $85 to $120 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 Dakota rates, a valve cover gasket replacement runs about $135 to $490 and an AC recharge runs about $130 to $380 for a midsize car.

Of the 14 Minot listings that post their hours, 6 open on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. 4 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

14 businesses in Minot 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 44 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, Minot has 1 transmission shop, 1 body and collision shop, 2 tire shops and 2 heavy duty and fleet shops. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.

North Dakota does not require a periodic safety or emissions inspection for passenger cars. An inspection certificate is needed only for some vehicles, such as ones previously branded salvage. Details are on the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division site.

Owning a Car in Minot

13Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
177Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
17Inches of Rain a Year
45Inches of Snow a Year
20Minute Average Commute
1.79Cars per Household
6%Households With No Car
77%Drive to Work Alone

Lows drop to freezing on about 177 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over. Minot averages 45 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 Minot is 20 minutes each way, and 77% of workers drive there alone.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

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

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Minot

Buying a used car in Minot? 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.

North Dakota 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 Minot

How many auto repair businesses are there in Minot?

We list 18 in Minot, ND. 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 Minot?

Magic City Auto & Truck Repair, LLC currently holds the highest rating in Minot at 5.0 stars from 206 reviews. Magic City Auto & Truck Repair, LLC, Dynamic Auto Solutions, Schillinger Auto Body 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 Minot?

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Minot 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 Minot?

Independent shops in North Dakota usually bill $85 to $120 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 Dakota require a car inspection?

North Dakota does not require a periodic safety or emissions inspection for passenger cars. An inspection certificate is needed only for some vehicles, such as ones previously branded salvage.

Are any mechanics in Minot open on Sunday?

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Minot show Sunday hours, including R & J's Towing & Recovery / Mobile Truck Repair. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Minot 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 18 listings in Minot 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 Minot?

Usually not. 1 of the businesses in Minot 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 Minot affect my car?

Minot gets about 177 nights a year at or below freezing and 45 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 Minot?

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

Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 18 listings in Minot has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with North Dakota's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.

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

4 of the 18 listings in Minot 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 Minot?

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 Minot?

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. 1 of the Minot 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 18 auto repair businesses in Minot, ND. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, North Dakota 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. 4 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 Minot, ND

Typical independent shop prices at North Dakota labor rates, parts and labor, for a midsize car. Each guide shows the price for your vehicle and what to ask before you pay. See all 91 repair cost guides.

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