Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Ithaca, NY

We list 9 in Ithaca, NY. 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.

Ithaca Foreign Car Service currently holds the highest rating in Ithaca at 4.9 stars from 69 reviews. Ithaca Foreign Car Service, Ithaca Auto Service, Patterson Service Station 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. 2 of the businesses we list in Ithaca 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 York usually bill $110 to $165 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.

Vehicles need a safety inspection every 12 months and when ownership changes. Most inspections also include an emissions check of the onboard computer (OBD). Vehicles less than two model years old or more than 25 model years old are exempt from the emissions part.

Yes. 2 of the businesses we list in Ithaca show Sunday hours, including Ithaca Pro Mobile Mechanic and Mooses Mobile Mechanics. 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. None of the 9 listings in Ithaca has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Repair shops must be registered with the DMV and must give a written estimate if asked. They cannot charge more than the estimate or do any work without permission, and customers can get replaced parts back if they ask in writing before work starts. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Usually not. 2 of the businesses in Ithaca 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.

Ithaca gets about 148 nights a year at or below freezing and 63 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.

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