MechanicRank lists 91 auto repair businesses in Columbus, OH. 45 are mobile mechanics who come to your home or work and 42 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Columbus Truck & Trailer Repair LLC, at 5.0 stars from 370 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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We our a mobile mechanic serving both automotive and diesel. We offer quality work at affordable prices.
Express Auto Repair is a full-service automotive repair and reconditioning facility in Columbus, Ohio. Our affiliated Lease-Here-Pay-Here company operates a fleet of approximately 300 vehicles, and our repair center handles the inspection, maintenance, and reconditioning of those vehicles. …
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The best reviewed business in Columbus right now is Columbus Truck & Trailer Repair LLC, at 5.0 stars across 370 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 91 businesses listed in Columbus, there are 45 that will come to you, 42 with a workshop you drive to, 3 diesel specialists, 3 body and collision shops, 4 RV and trailer shops and 4 tire shops. 2 of them have 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.
He came and fixed my 2019 Chevy Cruze fuel injectors, wiring harness, and spark plugs in a few days. Helped me out big time!
Chad was amazing and so helpful! My car died at the mall and he worked with me to get my car back on the road!
Exceptional customer service! Kenny was recommended to me, and although he was on vacation when I reached out to him for help, he made himself available by phone, called on a colleague to do the repair, and followed up …
Zach was absolutely amazing!!! He is such a great thorough mechanic and even showed up today even though it was raining and set up a tent so he could still do the job. He replaced my alternator!!! …
He is easy to deal with, and more than willing to share his knowledge and experience. If you haven’t already, check out his youtube channel! 11/10
Fast work Great service and good message chair in waiting room -vadim is the man
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91 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 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 coolant flush runs about $85 to $205 and a water pump replacement runs about $290 to $870 for a midsize car.
Of the 85 Columbus listings that post their hours, 64 open on Saturday and 40 on Sunday. 42 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
57 businesses in Columbus have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 40 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 113 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, Columbus has 3 diesel specialists, 3 body and collision shops, 4 tire shops, 4 RV and trailer shops and 12 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.
Summers here bring about 23 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 113 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over.
About 45 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 Columbus is 22 minutes each way, and 68% of workers drive there alone.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
10 junkyards, salvage yards and used parts yards within 11 miles of Columbus, the most reviewed first. Pick-n-Pull 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
Buying a used car in Columbus? 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 609 car lots within 11 miles of Columbus, and 545 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 290 of them A to F from their reviews, and 48 get an F. See the Columbus 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.
We list 91 in Columbus, 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.
Columbus Truck & Trailer Repair LLC currently holds the highest rating in Columbus at 5.0 stars from 370 reviews. Columbus Truck & Trailer Repair LLC, Truck N Trailer Roadside, MobileMechanicMikeLLC 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. 45 of the businesses we list in Columbus 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.
3 businesses in Columbus list themselves as diesel specialists. It is worth going to one rather than a general shop, because the diagnostic equipment and the emissions work on a modern diesel are genuinely different.
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.
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.
Yes. 40 of the businesses we list in Columbus show Sunday hours, including KL Automotive, Fast Track Auto Repair and Oscar’s Mobile Auto Mechanic’s. 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. 2 of the 91 listings in Columbus have been claimed by the owner, who confirmed the details. 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.
Usually not. 45 of the businesses in Columbus 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.
Columbus gets about 113 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 Columbus are Pick-n-Pull, Woody's Used Parts and Junk Cars and AUTOMAX AUTO PARTS AND SALVAGE. Pick-n-Pull let you pull the part yourself. Call before you go, because what is on the lot changes daily.
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Columbus 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 91 listings in Columbus 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.
16 of the 91 listings in Columbus 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. 2 of the 91 in Columbus have been claimed and confirmed by the owner. 1 passed our qualification review. 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. 45 of the Columbus listings come to you, 83 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 Columbus price by the job, not the hour. Independent shop labor in Ohio runs about $85 to $130 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 Ohio is about $85 to $130 an hour, so $100 is inside 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 Columbus area right now are Steagalls Mobile Auto Service (4.9 stars, 180 reviews), Mobile Mechanics of Ohio (4.8 stars, 301 reviews) and Mobile Auto Ac (5.0 stars, 41 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 91 auto repair businesses in Columbus, 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. 16 show a photo or logo, 0 show a license number and 2 have been confirmed by the owner.
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