Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Radford, VA

We list 7 in Radford, 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.

PURE - 1080 AUTO currently holds the highest rating in Radford at 4.9 stars from 232 reviews. PURE - 1080 AUTO, Muzz's Garage, Radford Universal Car Care 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. 1 of the businesses we list in Radford 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. 1 of the businesses we list in Radford show Sunday hours, including Nrv Mobile Repairs. 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 7 listings in Radford 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. 1 of the businesses in Radford 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.

Radford 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.

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