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Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Colonial Heights, VA
MechanicRank lists 6 auto repair businesses in Colonial Heights, VA. 6 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is MNM Auto: Mechanics Near Me, at 4.9 stars from 142 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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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Colonial Heights
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Colonial Heights, VA
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MNM Auto: Mechanics Near Me
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Colonial Heights, VA
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Carlton's Auto Service
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Colonial Heights, VA
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Balch Alignment And Frame
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Colonial Heights, VA
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Sherwood Hills Automotive
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Colonial Heights, VA
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Getting a Car Fixed in Colonial Heights
Independent shops in Virginia usually charge $95 to $140 an hour for labor, which is about the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At Virginia rates, a car battery replacement runs about $150 to $390 and a serpentine belt replacement runs about $80 to $260 for a midsize car.
Of the 6 Colonial Heights listings that post their hours, 1 open on Saturday. 1 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
4 businesses in Colonial Heights have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 3 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 142 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.
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. Details are on the Virginia State Police Safety Division and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality site. 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. Read the rule.
Owning a Car in Colonial Heights
43Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
85Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
47Inches of Rain a Year
26Minute Average Commute
1.87Cars per Household
7%Households With No Car
79%Drive to Work Alone
Summers here bring about 43 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 85 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over.
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 Colonial Heights is 26 minutes each way, and 79% of workers drive there alone.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
- Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Petersburg
- Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Colonial Heights city
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Colonial Heights
Buying a used car in Colonial Heights? 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.
The nearest PPI Auto city is Richmond, about 19 miles away, and inspectors drive out to Colonial Heights.
Virginia 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 Colonial Heights
How many auto repair businesses are there in Colonial Heights?
We list 6 in Colonial Heights, 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.
Who is the best rated mechanic in Colonial Heights?
MNM Auto: Mechanics Near Me currently holds the highest rating in Colonial Heights at 4.9 stars from 142 reviews. MNM Auto: Mechanics Near Me, Carlton's Auto Service, Balch Alignment And Frame 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.
How much do mechanics charge per hour in Colonial Heights?
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.
Does Virginia require a car inspection?
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.
How do I know a shop in Colonial Heights 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 6 listings in Colonial Heights 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.
How does winter in Colonial Heights affect my car?
Colonial Heights gets about 85 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.
Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Colonial Heights?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Colonial Heights 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.
Mechanics in Nearby Cities
No luck in Colonial Heights? A mobile mechanic from the next town over will often make the trip. See all 125 cities in Virginia.
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What Car Repairs Cost in Colonial Heights, VA
Typical independent shop prices at Virginia 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 97 repair cost guides.
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