Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Martinsville, VA
MechanicRank lists 15 auto repair businesses in Martinsville, VA. 11 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Orben's Automotive, at 4.9 stars from 152 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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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Martinsville
Ranked by the rating and review count on each listing, not by who pays us. Nobody pays us.
The best reviewed business in Martinsville right now is Orben's Automotive, at 4.9 stars across 152 Google 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 15 businesses listed in Martinsville, there are 11 with a workshop you drive to and 3 tire 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 Martinsville
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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Martinsville
15 independent businesses in our directory.
Orben's Automotive
Ed's Garage
Turner Automotive LLC
MR General Mechanic
Hughes Precision Automotive
Lee's Tire & Wheel
AE Tire & Auto
ERI Automotive Center
MJC Automotive Solutions
Wayne's Auto Center
European Imports LLC
Speedway Service Center
Pro Automotive
Laurel Park Tire & Auto Parts
Getting a Car Fixed in Martinsville
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 timing belt replacement runs about $435 to $1,150 and a spark plug replacement runs about $115 to $440 for a midsize car.
Of the 12 Martinsville listings that post their hours, 5 open on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. 2 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.
11 businesses in Martinsville have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 5 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 57 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, Martinsville has 1 transmission shop and 3 tire shops. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.
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 Martinsville
Summers here bring about 28 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 119 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 Martinsville is 21 minutes each way, and 80% of workers drive there alone.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
- Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Martinsville Fltr Plt
- Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Martinsville city
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Martinsville
Buying a used car in Martinsville? 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 Greensboro, about 42 miles away, and inspectors drive out to Martinsville.
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 Martinsville
How many auto repair businesses are there in Martinsville?
We list 15 in Martinsville, 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 Martinsville?
Orben's Automotive currently holds the highest rating in Martinsville at 4.9 stars from 152 reviews. Orben's Automotive, Ed's Garage, Turner Automotive 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.
How much do mechanics charge per hour in Martinsville?
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.
Are any mechanics in Martinsville open on Sunday?
Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Martinsville show Sunday hours, including MJC Automotive Solutions. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.
How do I know a shop in Martinsville 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 15 listings in Martinsville 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 Martinsville affect my car?
Martinsville gets about 119 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 Martinsville?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Martinsville 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 Martinsville?
Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 15 listings in Martinsville has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Virginia's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.
Why do some Martinsville listings have photos and others do not?
0 of the 15 listings in Martinsville 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 Martinsville?
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 Martinsville?
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. 15 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 15 auto repair businesses in Martinsville, VA. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Virginia 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. 0 show a photo or logo, 0 show a license number and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.
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