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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Cleveland

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

  1. Detail Dash | Downtown Cleveland | Mobile Auto Detailing★ 5.0203 reviews · Mobile & Shop
  2. LoMobile Auto Spa LLC★ 5.0101 reviews · Repair Shop
  3. KNK Mobile Truck and Trailer Repair LLC★ 5.063 reviews · RV/Trailer
  4. DreamsWork Mobile Services★ 5.050 reviews · Mobile
  5. A1 mobile mechanic services★ 5.040 reviews · Mobile & Shop

The best reviewed business in Cleveland right now is Detail Dash | Downtown Cleveland | Mobile Auto Detailing, 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 93 businesses listed in Cleveland, there are 29 that will come to you, 65 with a workshop you drive to and 5 RV and trailer 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 Cleveland

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Cleveland

93 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in Cleveland

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

Dell's Mobile Auto Repair in Cleveland
Dell's Mobile Auto Repair photo from dellsautogarage.com
Automo on the GO mobile oil change and vehicle services in Cleveland
Automo on the GO mobile oil change and vehicle services photo from automoonthego.com
Roadside Cleveland Mobile Mechanic in Cleveland
Roadside Cleveland Mobile Mechanic photo from roadsideclevelandmobilemechanic.com
Rhino Mobile Mechanics of Cleveland in Cleveland
Rhino Mobile Mechanics of Cleveland photo from clevelandmobilemechanics.com
Cleveland Pro Mobile Mechanic in Cleveland
Cleveland Pro Mobile Mechanic photo from clevelandpromobilemechanic.com
Prime Auto Drive in Cleveland
Prime Auto Drive photo from primeautodrive.com

Getting a Car Fixed in Cleveland

Independent shops in Ohio usually charge $85 to $130 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 Ohio rates, a water pump replacement runs about $290 to $870 and a timing belt replacement runs about $405 to $1,100 for a midsize car.

Of the 82 Cleveland listings that post their hours, 48 open on Saturday and 26 on Sunday. 30 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

72 businesses in Cleveland have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 52 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 67 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, Cleveland has 2 tire shops, 5 RV and trailer shops and 7 heavy duty and fleet shops. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.

Ohio has no safety inspection. Cars registered in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties need an E-Check emissions test for registration renewal, for gas and diesel vehicles 6 to 26 years old and hybrids 7 to 26 years old. In September 2026 the governor told Ohio EPA to start ending E-Check, but testing continues until U.S. EPA approves. Details are on the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency site. Customers have the right to an estimate when repairs will cost more than $50. The bill cannot go more than 10 percent over the estimate without the customer's approval, and the shop must return replaced parts unless they go back under a warranty or rebuild deal. Read the rule.

Owning a Car in Cleveland

92Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
33Inches of Rain a Year
22Minute Average Commute
1.22Cars per Household
22%Households With No Car
65%Drive to Work Alone

Lows drop to freezing on about 92 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over.

The average commute in Cleveland is 22 minutes each way, and 65% of workers drive there alone. 22% 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 Cleveland Burke Airport
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Cleveland city

Junkyards and Salvage Yards Near Cleveland

9 junkyards, salvage yards and used parts yards within 8 miles of Cleveland, the most reviewed first. Pull-A-Part Cleveland is a pull it yourself yard, where you bring your own tools and pull the part.

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

  • Public map listings for junkyards around Cleveland

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Cleveland

Buying a used car in Cleveland? 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 309 car lots within 8 miles of Cleveland, and 288 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 140 of them A to F from their reviews, and 30 get an F. See the Cleveland dealer grades before you go look at a car.

Parts of Ohio 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.

Questions About Auto Repair in Cleveland

How many auto repair businesses are there in Cleveland?

We list 93 in Cleveland, OH. 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 Cleveland?

Detail Dash | Downtown Cleveland | Mobile Auto Detailing currently holds the highest rating in Cleveland at 5.0 stars from 203 reviews. Detail Dash | Downtown Cleveland | Mobile Auto Detailing, LoMobile Auto Spa LLC, KNK Mobile Truck and Trailer Repair LLC 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 Cleveland?

Yes. 29 of the businesses we list in Cleveland 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 Cleveland?

Independent shops in Ohio usually bill $85 to $130 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 Ohio require a car inspection?

Ohio has no safety inspection. Cars registered in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties need an E-Check emissions test for registration renewal, for gas and diesel vehicles 6 to 26 years old and hybrids 7 to 26 years old. In September 2026 the governor told Ohio EPA to start ending E-Check, but testing continues until U.S. EPA approves.

Are any mechanics in Cleveland open on Sunday?

Yes. 26 of the businesses we list in Cleveland show Sunday hours, including KNK Mobile Truck and Trailer Repair LLC, DreamsWork Mobile Services and A1 mobile mechanic services. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Cleveland 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 93 listings in Cleveland has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Customers have the right to an estimate when repairs will cost more than $50. The bill cannot go more than 10 percent over the estimate without the customer's approval, and the shop must return replaced parts unless they go back under a warranty or rebuild deal. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in Cleveland?

Usually not. 29 of the businesses in Cleveland 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 Cleveland affect my car?

Cleveland gets about 92 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.

Where are the junkyards in Cleveland?

The most reviewed junkyards and used parts yards near Cleveland are Pull-A-Part Cleveland, Kash Auto Parts & Salvage and Eagle Auto Parts Inc.. Pull-A-Part Cleveland let you pull the part yourself. Call before you go, because what is on the lot changes daily.

Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Cleveland?

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

Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 93 listings in Cleveland has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Ohio's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.

Why do some Cleveland listings have photos and others do not?

13 of the 93 listings in Cleveland 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 Cleveland?

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 Cleveland?

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. 29 of the Cleveland listings come to you, 87 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 93 auto repair businesses in Cleveland, OH. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Ohio 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. 13 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 Cleveland, OH

Typical independent shop prices at Ohio 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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