Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Montpelier, VT

We list 6 in Montpelier, VT. 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.

Carswell’s currently holds the highest rating in Montpelier at 5.0 stars from 39 reviews. Carswell’s, Utton's Automotive, Hartigan, A Wind River Company 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. 2 of the businesses we list in Montpelier 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 Vermont usually bill $90 to $130 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.

Every vehicle in Vermont needs a yearly inspection that covers safety and emissions, with an OBD computer check on newer cars. Act 153, in effect July 1, 2026, tells the DMV to limit safety failures to conditions that are an immediate safety risk. Inspections stay yearly.

Yes. 3 of the businesses we list in Montpelier show Sunday hours, including Mr. Montpelier Mobile Truck Repair, Hartigan, A Wind River Company and Montpelier 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 6 listings in Montpelier has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Usually not. 2 of the businesses in Montpelier 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.

Montpelier gets about 168 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 Montpelier 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.