Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Chester, PA

We list 8 in Chester, PA. 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.

Hard Work Mobile Auto Tech Co. currently holds the highest rating in Chester at 5.0 stars from 18 reviews. Hard Work Mobile Auto Tech Co., Apex Automotive, Elite fleet services 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.

Yes. 3 of the businesses we list in Chester 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 Pennsylvania usually bill $95 to $140 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.

Most cars and light trucks need a safety inspection every year at a PennDOT inspection station. Cars registered in 25 counties, including the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas, also need an emissions inspection each year, usually at the same visit.

Yes. 2 of the businesses we list in Chester show Sunday hours, including Superior Automotive Mobile Mechanic and Chester Mobile Truck Repair. 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 8 listings in Chester has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. A shop cannot charge for repairs the customer did not authorize in writing or by a posted price, and if the cost is unknown the customer can set a price limit or require a call before work goes further. Customers have the right to ask for their replaced parts back. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Usually not. 3 of the businesses in Chester 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.

Chester gets about 64 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.

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