MechanicRank lists 34 auto repair businesses in Paterson, NJ. 12 are mobile mechanics who come to your home or work and 12 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Zigs Mobile Service, at 5.0 stars from 104 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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Ranked by how many drivers have reviewed them on Google. Every shop here holds 4 stars or better.
Picked by what drivers actually write. Each count is the number of Google reviews that raise the topic. Every shop listed holds 4.5 stars or better.
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Rassoul brings professional diagnostic tools straight to your driveway anywhere in Mount Vernon and the surrounding Westchester area.
Monster Mobile Tire & Roadside Pros holds 5.0 stars on 202 Google reviews. Drivers bring up tire change (31), flat tire repair (30) and roadside assistance (18) most often. They come to you.
Metro Auto Repair LLC. holds 5.0 stars on 143 Google reviews. Drivers bring up paint job (21), bumper fitment (18) and attention to detail (10) most often. They come to you.
BMW of Ramsey Service Collision Center holds 4.9 stars on 1,740 Google reviews. Drivers bring up courteous staff (84), loaner car (36) and oil change (22) most often. They come to you.
Minimonstazz mini auto care LLC holds 5.0 stars on 121 Google reviews. Drivers bring up knowledgeable staff (47), fair pricing (20) and engine rebuild (8) most often. They come to you.
J & B Body Works holds 4.9 stars on 608 Google reviews. Drivers bring up attention to detail (40), car detailing (28) and insurance process (14) most often. They come to you.
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Established in 2018 with over 20 years of experience, Zigs Mobile Service provides reliable on-site mechanical repairs, tire services, and roadside assistance. We take pride in delivering quality workmanship and exceptional care with every vehicle we service.
Ranked by the rating and review count on each listing, not by who pays us. Nobody pays us.
The best reviewed business in Paterson right now is Zigs Mobile Service, at 5.0 stars across 104 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 34 businesses listed in Paterson, there are 12 that will come to you, 12 with a workshop you drive to, 3 body and collision shops and 7 tire shops. 1 of them has been claimed by the owner, which means somebody has confirmed the hours, the phone number and what they actually work on. An unclaimed listing is not a worse business. It just means we built the record and nobody has corrected it yet.
Detailed, prompt, reasonably priced and honest. Had and amazing experience. Would strong recommend JDL with no reservations!
Great service with a lot of knowledge and was available when all the shops were closed. Thank you!!
These guys are the best. Took my car for maintenance check up, hand wash and detail. Great service good price. They do treat you like family.
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34 independent businesses in our directory.
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From each shop's posted Google hours. Call ahead, since hours change on holidays.
Independent shops in New Jersey usually charge $110 to $155 an hour for labor, which is above the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At New Jersey rates, a starter replacement runs about $260 to $790 and a spark plug replacement runs about $130 to $470 for a midsize car.
Of the 31 Paterson listings that post their hours, 26 open on Saturday and 6 on Sunday. 6 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
30 businesses in Paterson have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 21 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 86 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, Paterson has 1 diesel specialist, 3 body and collision shops, 7 tire shops and 2 heavy duty and fleet shops. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.
Most passenger cars need an emissions inspection every two years. New cars get a five year exemption before the first inspection. Passenger cars no longer get a safety check, but taxis, limos and similar vehicles are inspected yearly for safety and emissions. Details are on the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission site.
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 117 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over.
About 49 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 Paterson is 23 minutes each way, and 61% of workers drive there alone. 26% of households have no car at all, which is part of why mechanics who come to you do well here.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
10 junkyards, salvage yards and used parts yards within 8 miles of Paterson, the most reviewed first.
A used part can take a real bite out of a repair bill. Ask your mechanic before you buy one, because some shops will not warranty labor on a part you bring in. Call the yard first too. Stock changes every day. To check hundreds of yards at once, search the part on Car-Part.com.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
Buying a used car in Paterson? 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 374 car lots within 8 miles of Paterson, and 337 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 207 of them A to F from their reviews, and 29 get an F. See the Newark dealer grades before you go look at a car.
Parts of New Jersey require an emissions test. Ask the seller for the last test report, and if the check engine light is on, walk away until someone has read the code.
We list 34 in Paterson, NJ. 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.
Zigs Mobile Service currently holds the highest rating in Paterson at 5.0 stars from 104 reviews. Zigs Mobile Service, Jersey Mobile Tire & Roadside Assistance LLC, Nomad Oil - Mobile Oil Change 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.
Yes. 12 of the businesses we list in Paterson 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.
Independent shops in New Jersey usually bill $110 to $155 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.
Most passenger cars need an emissions inspection every two years. New cars get a five year exemption before the first inspection. Passenger cars no longer get a safety check, but taxis, limos and similar vehicles are inspected yearly for safety and emissions.
Yes. 6 of the businesses we list in Paterson show Sunday hours, including Zigs Mobile Service, Jersey Mobile Tire & Roadside Assistance LLC and Pull Up Mobile Auto Repair. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.
Look at the review count as well as the stars, because five stars from four people tells you very little. 1 of the 34 listings in Paterson has been claimed by the owner, who confirmed the details. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.
Usually not. 12 of the businesses in Paterson 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.
Paterson gets about 117 nights a year at or below freezing. 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.
The most reviewed junkyards and used parts yards near Paterson are Hackensack Auto Wreckers Inc, R & S Used Auto Parts and Harry & Phil's Auto Wrecking. Call before you go, because what is on the lot changes daily.
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Paterson 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.
Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 34 listings in Paterson has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with New Jersey's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.
10 of the 34 listings in Paterson 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.
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. 1 of the 34 in Paterson have been claimed and confirmed by the owner. Nobody can pay to rank higher.
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. 12 of the Paterson listings come to you, 32 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.
Most mobile mechanics in Paterson price by the job, not the hour. Independent shop labor in New Jersey runs about $110 to $155 an hour, and mobile prices usually land in the same range for the same repair. Some add a trip fee and some fold it in. Ask for one total price, trip included, before they drive out. Our repair cost guides show typical parts and labor for each job.
Yes. Typical independent shop labor in New Jersey is about $110 to $155 an hour, so $100 is below the normal range. Dealers often charge more. What matters most is the total. Ask how many hours the job is quoted at and compare that with a second shop.
By rating and review count together, the strongest mobile mechanics in the Paterson area right now are Emergency Mobile Tire & Roadside (5.0 stars, 317 reviews), Monster Mobile Tire & Roadside Pros (5.0 stars, 202 reviews) and Jersey Mobile Tire & Roadside Assistance LLC (5.0 stars, 104 reviews). We weigh stars against how many reviews back them, so a perfect score on a few reviews does not win.
Some work needs a shop. Transmission swaps, engine rebuilds, alignments and anything that needs a lift go to a garage. Bad weather can push back a driveway job, and you need a safe, legal place to park where the mechanic can work. Many mobile mechanics also run a shop, or will tell you up front when a job needs one.
Get a written estimate that lists parts and labor. Call two or three shops with the same estimate and ask each for a total price. Ask what warranty comes with the parts and the work. Read recent reviews, not just the star score. A shop that explains the problem clearly and shows you the old part is a good sign.
This page lists 34 auto repair businesses in Paterson, NJ. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, New Jersey 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. 10 show a photo or logo, 0 show a license number and 1 has been confirmed by the owner.
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