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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in North Platte

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

  1. Kent's Mobile RV Repair★ 5.016 reviews · RV/Trailer
  2. T.O. Haas★ 4.81,644 reviews · Tire Shop
  3. Ellett's Automotive Solutions★ 4.7108 reviews · Repair Shop
  4. Mobil 1 Lube Express★ 4.678 reviews · Specialty
  5. D J Automotive & Transmissions★ 4.665 reviews · Repair Shop

The best reviewed business in North Platte right now is Kent's Mobile RV Repair, at 5.0 stars across 16 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 16 businesses listed in North Platte, there are 1 that will come to you, 7 with a workshop you drive to and 3 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 North Platte

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in North Platte

16 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in North Platte

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

T.O. Haas in North Platte
T.O. Haas photo from tohaastire.com
Mid-America Diesel in North Platte
Mid-America Diesel photo from mid-amdiesel.com
Nebraskaland Tire and Service in North Platte
Nebraskaland Tire and Service photo from thetirestore.com
Inland Truck Parts & Service in North Platte
Inland Truck Parts & Service photo from inlandtruck.com
USA Garage Door Service and Construction LLC in North Platte
USA Garage Door Service and Construction LLC photo from usagaragedoorandconstr.com

Getting a Car Fixed in North Platte

Independent shops in Nebraska 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 Nebraska rates, a car battery replacement runs about $145 to $375 and an AC recharge runs about $130 to $380 for a midsize car.

Of the 13 North Platte listings that post their hours, 6 open on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. 7 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

14 businesses in North Platte have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 8 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 65 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, North Platte has 3 tire shops, 1 RV and trailer shop and 3 heavy duty and fleet shops. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.

Nebraska does not require periodic safety or emissions inspections for passenger cars. Vehicles brought in from another state need a one time inspection by the county sheriff before they can be titled. The fee is $10. Details are on the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles site.

Owning a Car in North Platte

39Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
175Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
21Inches of Rain a Year
30Inches of Snow a Year
13Minute Average Commute
1.83Cars per Household
5%Households With No Car
87%Drive to Work Alone

Summers here bring about 39 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 175 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over. North Platte averages 30 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 North Platte is 13 minutes each way, and 87% of workers drive there alone.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

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

Pre-Purchase Inspections in North Platte

Buying a used car in North Platte? 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.

Nebraska 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 North Platte

How many auto repair businesses are there in North Platte?

We list 16 in North Platte, NE. 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 North Platte?

Kent's Mobile RV Repair currently holds the highest rating in North Platte at 5.0 stars from 16 reviews. Kent's Mobile RV Repair, T.O. Haas, Ellett's Automotive Solutions 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 North Platte?

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in North Platte 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 North Platte?

Independent shops in Nebraska 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 Nebraska require a car inspection?

Nebraska does not require periodic safety or emissions inspections for passenger cars. Vehicles brought in from another state need a one time inspection by the county sheriff before they can be titled. The fee is $10.

Are any mechanics in North Platte open on Sunday?

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in North Platte show Sunday hours, including USA Garage Door Service and Construction LLC. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in North Platte 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 16 listings in North Platte 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 North Platte?

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

North Platte gets about 175 nights a year at or below freezing and 30 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 North Platte?

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

Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 16 listings in North Platte has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Nebraska's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.

Why do some North Platte listings have photos and others do not?

5 of the 16 listings in North Platte 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 North Platte?

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 North Platte?

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 North Platte listings come to you, 16 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 16 auto repair businesses in North Platte, NE. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Nebraska 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. 5 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 North Platte, NE

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