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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in New York

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

  1. Luis tire & roadside assistance★ 5.0203 reviews · Tire Shop
  2. Kirk's Mobile Mechanic★ 5.015 reviews · Mobile
  3. Inwood Arch Automotive★ 4.8394 reviews · Repair Shop
  4. Manhattan Alignment & Diagnostic Center★ 4.7184 reviews · Repair Shop
  5. Manhattan Auto Repair Inc.★ 4.6275 reviews · Repair Shop

The best reviewed business in New York right now is Luis tire & roadside assistance, at 5.0 stars across 203 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 27 businesses listed in New York, there are 10 that will come to you, 13 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 New York

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in New York

27 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in New York

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

Cara Mobile Oil Change & Auto Repair Service in New York
Cara Mobile Oil Change & Auto Repair Service photo from caraauto.com
Nassau Mobile Mechanic Co. in New York
Nassau Mobile Mechanic Co. photo from nassaumobilemechanic.com
Manhattan Alignment & Diagnostic Center in New York
Manhattan Alignment & Diagnostic Center photo from manhattanalignment.com
Auto Care East in New York
Auto Care East photo from autocareeast.com
54th Street Auto Care in New York
54th Street Auto Care photo from 54thstreetauto.com
Manhattan Auto Repair Service in New York
Manhattan Auto Repair Service photo from autorepairservicenyc.com

Getting a Car Fixed in New York

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, an oil change runs about $70 to $170 and a car battery replacement runs about $155 to $410 for a midsize car.

Of the 25 New York listings that post their hours, 17 open on Saturday and 15 on Sunday. 11 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

19 businesses in New York have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 10 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 184 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, New York has 2 body and collision shops and 3 tire shops. 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.

Owning a Car in New York

14Days a Year at 90Β°F or Hotter
66Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
47Inches of Rain a Year
24Inches of Snow a Year
40Minute Average Commute
0.62Cars per Household
55%Households With No Car
22%Drive to Work Alone

Lows drop to freezing on about 66 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over. New York averages 24 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.

About 47 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 New York is 40 minutes each way, and 22% of workers drive there alone. Long commutes add miles fast, so oil changes and brakes come due sooner than the calendar says. 55% 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

  • Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Ny Ave V Brooklyn
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, New York city

Pre-Purchase Inspections in New York

Buying a used car in New York? 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 795 car lots within 13 miles of New York, and 686 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 343 of them A to F from their reviews, and 53 get an F. See the New York dealer grades before you go look at a car.

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.

Questions About Auto Repair in New York

How many auto repair businesses are there in New York?

We list 27 in New York, 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 New York?

Luis tire & roadside assistance currently holds the highest rating in New York at 5.0 stars from 203 reviews. Luis tire & roadside assistance, Kirk's Mobile Mechanic, Inwood Arch Automotive 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 New York?

Yes. 10 of the businesses we list in New York 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 New York?

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 New York open on Sunday?

Yes. 15 of the businesses we list in New York show Sunday hours, including Luis tire & roadside assistance, Kirk's Mobile Mechanic and JNA Mobile Auto Repair. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in New York 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 27 listings in New York 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.

Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in New York?

Usually not. 10 of the businesses in New York 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 New York affect my car?

New York gets about 66 nights a year at or below freezing and 24 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 New York?

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

Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 27 listings in New York has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with New York's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.

Why do some New York listings have photos and others do not?

6 of the 27 listings in New York 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 New York?

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 New York?

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. 10 of the New York listings come to you, 26 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 27 auto repair businesses in New York, NY. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, New York 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. 6 show a photo or logo, 0 show a license number and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.

Mechanics in Nearby Cities

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What Car Repairs Cost in New York, 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.

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