Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Chesapeake, VA

We list 11 in Chesapeake, VA. 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.

DuraFleet currently holds the highest rating in Chesapeake at 4.9 stars from 334 reviews. DuraFleet, Tread Life 24hr Commercial Mobile Truck Tire Repair, Mobile Truck & Trailer Repair 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. 9 of the businesses we list in Chesapeake 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 Virginia 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.

All Virginia registered vehicles need a yearly safety inspection at a station licensed by the Virginia State Police. Vehicles kept in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park also need an emissions test every two years. The four newest model years are exempt from emissions testing.

Yes. 6 of the businesses we list in Chesapeake show Sunday hours, including Magic Mobile Truck Repair, Tread Life 24hr Commercial Mobile Truck Tire Repair and Knight’s Mobile Auto Maintenance & 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 11 listings in Chesapeake has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. If the customer asks, a shop must give a written estimate for work over $25 and cannot charge more than 10 percent over it without approval. The shop must offer to return replaced parts, except warranty or core parts. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Usually not. 9 of the businesses in Chesapeake 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.

Chesapeake averages about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Heat wears out batteries faster than cold does, and it is hard on the AC, the cooling system and tires. Test the battery every year once it is three years old and have the AC checked before summer.

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