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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Waukesha

Ranked by the rating and review count on each listing, not by who pays us. Nobody pays us.

  1. D&D Automotive Repair★ 4.9763 reviews · Repair Shop
  2. Jerry's Automotive Service LLC★ 4.9541 reviews · Repair Shop
  3. Hopson Automotive★ 4.9440 reviews · Repair Shop
  4. A-1 Auto Repair and Trailers★ 4.9231 reviews · Repair Shop
  5. Complete Car Care★ 4.971 reviews · Repair Shop

The best reviewed business in Waukesha right now is D&D Automotive Repair, at 4.9 stars across 763 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 Waukesha, there are 2 that will come to you and 11 with a workshop you drive to. 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 Waukesha

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Waukesha

15 independent businesses in our directory.

Shops in Waukesha

Each photograph comes from that business's own website, not a stock library.

D&D Automotive Repair in Waukesha
D&D Automotive Repair photo from ddautomotiverepair.com
Hopson Automotive in Waukesha
Hopson Automotive photo from hopsonautorepair.net
A-1 Auto Repair and Trailers in Waukesha
A-1 Auto Repair and Trailers photo from a1autorepairandsales.com
Complete Car Care in Waukesha
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Waukesha Auto Repair in Waukesha
Waukesha Auto Repair photo from aukeshaautorepair.com

Getting a Car Fixed in Waukesha

Independent shops in Wisconsin usually charge $90 to $130 an hour for labor, which is below the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At Wisconsin rates, a spark plug replacement runs about $110 to $420 and a timing belt replacement runs about $420 to $1,100 for a midsize car.

Of the 15 Waukesha listings that post their hours, 3 open on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. 8 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

12 businesses in Waukesha have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 11 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 111 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, Waukesha has 3 heavy duty and fleet shops. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.

Wisconsin has no safety inspection for passenger cars. Vehicles kept in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington and Waukesha counties need an emissions test every other year before plates can be renewed. Model years 1996 and newer are covered, and a test is also needed within 45 days of some title changes. Details are on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles site. A shop cannot do repairs the customer has not approved, and it must write up a signed repair order before work that may cost more than $50. The shop must return replaced parts if the customer asks before the repair starts. Read the rule.

Owning a Car in Waukesha

11Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
143Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
36Inches of Rain a Year
37Inches of Snow a Year
21Minute Average Commute
1.75Cars per Household
5%Households With No Car
77%Drive to Work Alone

Lows drop to freezing on about 143 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over. Waukesha averages 37 inches of snow, and road salt eats brake lines, exhaust and the underside of the car. Rinse the underbody through the winter and have the brake lines looked at whenever the car is up on a lift.

The average commute in Waukesha is 21 minutes each way, and 77% of workers drive there alone.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

  • Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Waukesha Wwtp
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Waukesha city

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Waukesha

Buying a used car in Waukesha? 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 Milwaukee, about 17 miles away, and inspectors drive out to Waukesha.

Parts of Wisconsin require an emissions test. Ask the seller for the last test report, and if the check engine light is on, walk away until someone has read the code.

Questions About Auto Repair in Waukesha

How many auto repair businesses are there in Waukesha?

We list 15 in Waukesha, WI. 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 Waukesha?

D&D Automotive Repair currently holds the highest rating in Waukesha at 4.9 stars from 763 reviews. D&D Automotive Repair, Jerry's Automotive Service LLC, Hopson Automotive 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.

Are there mobile mechanics in Waukesha?

Yes. 2 of the businesses we list in Waukesha 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.

How much do mechanics charge per hour in Waukesha?

Independent shops in Wisconsin 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.

Does Wisconsin require a car inspection?

Wisconsin has no safety inspection for passenger cars. Vehicles kept in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington and Waukesha counties need an emissions test every other year before plates can be renewed. Model years 1996 and newer are covered, and a test is also needed within 45 days of some title changes.

Are any mechanics in Waukesha open on Sunday?

Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Waukesha show Sunday hours, including SMS Mobile Mechanics. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Waukesha 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 Waukesha has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. A shop cannot do repairs the customer has not approved, and it must write up a signed repair order before work that may cost more than $50. The shop must return replaced parts if the customer asks before the repair starts. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

Does it cost more to use a mobile mechanic in Waukesha?

Usually not. 2 of the businesses in Waukesha 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.

How does winter in Waukesha affect my car?

Waukesha gets about 143 nights a year at or below freezing and 37 inches of snow. 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 Waukesha?

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

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 Waukesha has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Wisconsin's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.

Why do some Waukesha listings have photos and others do not?

5 of the 15 listings in Waukesha 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 Waukesha?

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 Waukesha?

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. 2 of the Waukesha listings come to you, 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 Waukesha, WI. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Wisconsin 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. 5 show a photo or logo, 0 show a license number and 0 have been confirmed by the owner.

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What Car Repairs Cost in Waukesha, WI

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