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Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Long Island City, NY

MechanicRank lists 5 auto repair businesses in Long Island City, NY. 2 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Euro 1 Motors, at 4.9 stars from 64 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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Auto Repair Shops 2 Heavy Duty & Fleet 1 Body & Collision 2

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Long Island City

5 independent businesses in our directory.

Getting a Car Fixed in Long Island City

Independent shops in New York usually charge $110 to $165 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 York rates, a transmission fluid change runs about $140 to $410 and a valve cover gasket replacement runs about $165 to $625 for a midsize car.

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

5 businesses in Long Island City have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 3 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 361 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, Long Island City has 2 body and collision shops and 1 heavy duty and fleet shop. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.

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. Details are on the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles site. 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. Read the rule.

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Long Island City

Buying a used car in Long Island City? 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.

New York 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.

Book a $225 Inspection Call 951-267-8500

Questions About Auto Repair in Long Island City

How many auto repair businesses are there in Long Island City?

We list 5 in Long Island City, 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.

Who is the best rated mechanic in Long Island City?

Euro 1 Motors currently holds the highest rating in Long Island City at 4.9 stars from 64 reviews. Euro 1 Motors, Sunnyside Auto Repair, General Auto Repair, Auto Body Shop, Tolima's Auto Center 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.

How much do mechanics charge per hour in Long Island City?

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.

Does New York require a car inspection?

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.

Are any mechanics in Long Island City open on Sunday?

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Long Island City show Sunday hours, including Midtown Center Auto Repair & Body Shop | Long Island City. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Long Island City 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 5 listings in Long Island City 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.

Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Long Island City?

Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Long Island City 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.

Mechanics in Nearby Cities

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What Car Repairs Cost in Long Island City, NY

Typical independent shop prices at New York 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.

Turbo replacement cost $1,185 to $3,055AC condenser replacement cost $400 to $1,210Transmission rebuild cost $1,780 to $4,510EVAP leak repair cost $130 to $710ABS wheel speed sensor replacement cost $110 to $410Control arm replacement cost $250 to $1,010
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