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The Highest Rated Auto Repair in Gillette

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

  1. Lynn's Auto Repair Inc★ 5.0147 reviews · Repair Shop
  2. Northwest Auto Repair★ 4.989 reviews · Repair Shop
  3. Bud's Auto Repair Inc.★ 4.982 reviews · Repair Shop
  4. Just auto repair★ 4.959 reviews · Repair Shop
  5. Waldner Auto Repair★ 4.943 reviews · Specialty

The best reviewed business in Gillette right now is Lynn's Auto Repair Inc, at 5.0 stars across 147 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 17 businesses listed in Gillette, there are 3 that will come to you, 9 with a workshop you drive to and 3 diesel specialists. 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 Gillette

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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Gillette

17 independent businesses in our directory.

Getting a Car Fixed in Gillette

Independent shops in Wyoming usually charge $85 to $120 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 Wyoming rates, a brake pad replacement runs about $120 to $330 and a brake rotor replacement runs about $185 to $540 for a midsize car.

Of the 15 Gillette listings that post their hours, 8 open on Saturday and 4 on Sunday. 7 open before 8 AM on weekdays, which helps if you need to drop the car off before work.

14 businesses in Gillette have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 12 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 59 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, Gillette has 3 diesel specialists, 1 RV and trailer shop and 2 heavy duty and fleet shops. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.

Wyoming does not require a periodic safety or emissions inspection for passenger cars. A VIN inspection is part of the title application for a vehicle with an out of state title. Titles are handled by the county clerk. Details are on the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Services site.

Owning a Car in Gillette

28Days a Year at 90°F or Hotter
174Nights a Year at or Below Freezing
18Inches of Rain a Year
56Inches of Snow a Year
19Minute Average Commute
2.14Cars per Household
4%Households With No Car
81%Drive to Work Alone

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 174 nights a year. Cold is when a weak battery finally fails, because a cold engine takes more power to turn over. Gillette averages 56 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 Gillette is 19 minutes each way, and 81% of workers drive there alone.

Sources, checked October 13, 2026

  • Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Gillette 4Se
  • Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Gillette city

Pre-Purchase Inspections in Gillette

Buying a used car in Gillette? 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.

Wyoming has no regular safety or emissions inspection, so unless the last owner paid for one, nobody has looked under that car.

Questions About Auto Repair in Gillette

How many auto repair businesses are there in Gillette?

We list 17 in Gillette, WY. 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 Gillette?

Lynn's Auto Repair Inc currently holds the highest rating in Gillette at 5.0 stars from 147 reviews. Lynn's Auto Repair Inc, Northwest Auto Repair, Bud's Auto Repair Inc. 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 Gillette?

Yes. 3 of the businesses we list in Gillette 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.

Where do I get a diesel looked at in Gillette?

3 businesses in Gillette list themselves as diesel specialists. It is worth going to one rather than a general shop, because the diagnostic equipment and the emissions work on a modern diesel are genuinely different.

How much do mechanics charge per hour in Gillette?

Independent shops in Wyoming usually bill $85 to $120 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 Wyoming require a car inspection?

Wyoming does not require a periodic safety or emissions inspection for passenger cars. A VIN inspection is part of the title application for a vehicle with an out of state title. Titles are handled by the county clerk.

Are any mechanics in Gillette open on Sunday?

Yes. 4 of the businesses we list in Gillette show Sunday hours, including Hunter's mobile auto repair, Dad's Truck And Auto LLC and Mobile RV Solutions. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.

How do I know a shop in Gillette 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 17 listings in Gillette has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.

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

Usually not. 3 of the businesses in Gillette 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 Gillette affect my car?

Gillette gets about 174 nights a year at or below freezing and 56 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 Gillette?

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

Ask the shop for any state or city license it holds and get the estimate in writing before work starts. None of the 17 listings in Gillette has given us a license number yet. Rules differ by state, so check with Wyoming's consumer protection office if a shop's answer sounds wrong.

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

2 of the 17 listings in Gillette 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 Gillette?

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 Gillette?

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. 3 of the Gillette listings come to you, 16 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 17 auto repair businesses in Gillette, WY. We built it from business details and ratings from each Google Business Profile, owner claims and uploads, Wyoming 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. 2 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 Gillette, WY

Typical independent shop prices at Wyoming 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 91 repair cost guides.

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