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Types of Auto Service
🔧General Auto RepairEngine, transmission, brakes, exhaust — full-service repair🛢️Oil Change & LubeOil changes, fluid top-ups, filter replacements🛑Brake ServiceBrake pads, rotors, calipers, brake fluid flush🔘Tire ServiceTire changes, rotation, balancing, alignment, seasonal swaps⚡Auto ElectricalBattery, alternator, starter, wiring, diagnostics⚙️Transmission RepairTransmission service, rebuild, clutch repair🚛Diesel MechanicDiesel engine repair, trucks, heavy equipment🔋Hybrid & EV ServiceElectric vehicle maintenance, hybrid battery service🚗Collision & Body WorkDent repair, paint, insurance claims, frame straightening🏭General MechanicAll-around auto maintenance and repair
🇨🇦 Canada(13 regions)
🇺🇸 United States(47 regions)
Alabama330Arizona83Arkansas4California26Colorado1,720Connecticut1,541Delaware4District of Columbia23Florida7,927Georgia347Idaho4Illinois364Indiana11Iowa618Kentucky4Louisiana1Maryland7Massachusetts7Michigan390Minnesota331Mississippi5Missouri19Montana2Nebraska3Nevada4New Hampshire5New Jersey47New Mexico9New York7,721North Carolina431North Dakota2Ohio14Oklahoma4Oregon1,237Pennsylvania18Rhode Island5South Carolina331South Dakota1Tennessee403Texas733Utah8Vermont5Virginia315Washington10West Virginia2Wisconsin332Wyoming1
🇬🇧 United Kingdom(192 regions)
Aberdeen City171Aberdeenshire196Angus95Antrim and Newtownabbey74Ards and North Down52Argyll and Bute56Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon118Barnet1Barnsley206Bath and North East Somerset124Bedford337Belfast128Bexley1Birmingham1,433Blackburn with Darwen198Blackpool107Blaenau Gwent43Bolton397Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole351Bracknell Forest95Bradford580Brent1Bridgend140Brighton and Hove123Bristol, City of374Bromley1Buckinghamshire712Bury229Caerphilly128Calderdale212Cambridgeshire634Cardiff275Carmarthenshire156Causeway Coast and Glens56Central Bedfordshire303Ceredigion50Cheshire East388Cheshire West and Chester257City of Edinburgh236Clackmannanshire17Conwy76Cornwall404County Durham386Coventry460Cumberland221Darlington93Denbighshire89Derby312Derbyshire729Derry City and Strabane57Devon722Doncaster371Dorset398Dudley398Dumfries and Galloway71Dundee City146East Ayrshire101East Dunbartonshire38East Lothian60East Renfrewshire48East Riding of Yorkshire327East Sussex493Enfield2Essex1,626Falkirk126Fermanagh and Omagh61Fife193Flintshire124Gateshead193Glasgow City577Gloucestershire594Greater London8,311Gwynedd79Halton91Hampshire1,288Hartlepool53Havering1Herefordshire, County of193Hertfordshire1,154Highland189Hillingdon4Inverclyde36Isle of Anglesey30Isle of Wight84Kent1,499Kingston upon Hull, City of242Kirklees420Knowsley86Lancashire1,220Leeds636Leicester526Leicestershire718Lincolnshire820Lisburn and Castlereagh88Liverpool330Luton405Manchester561Medway244Merthyr Tydfil37Mid and East Antrim73Mid Ulster96Middlesbrough138Midlothian70Milton Keynes385Monmouthshire77Moray60Na h-Eileanan Siar25Neath Port Talbot101Newcastle upon Tyne169Newport142Newry, Mourne and Down112Norfolk776North Ayrshire59North East Lincolnshire194North Lanarkshire327North Lincolnshire221North Northamptonshire655North Somerset223North Tyneside136North Yorkshire538Northumberland190Nottingham360Nottinghamshire680Oldham318Orkney Islands14Oxfordshire621Pembrokeshire92Perth and Kinross121Peterborough391Plymouth219Portsmouth177Powys82Reading194Redcar and Cleveland86Renfrewshire161Rhondda Cynon Taf155Rochdale225Rotherham261Rutland22Salford223Sandwell552Scottish Borders87Sefton202Sheffield440Shetland Islands30Shropshire314Slough235Solihull150Somerset522South Ayrshire72South Gloucestershire278South Lanarkshire335South Tyneside63Southampton225Southend-on-Sea191St. Helens146Staffordshire867Stirling63Stockport277Stockton-on-Tees134Stoke-on-Trent331Suffolk801Sunderland124Surrey1,090Swansea207Swindon235Tameside229Telford and Wrekin172Thurrock316Torbay77Torfaen82Trafford202Vale of Glamorgan97Wakefield310Walsall367Warrington181Warwickshire604West Berkshire168West Dunbartonshire62West Lothian167West Northamptonshire570West Sussex807Westmorland and Furness173Wigan279Wiltshire452Windsor and Maidenhead132Wirral197Wokingham161Wolverhampton390Worcestershire665Wrexham108York110
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a typical mechanic visit cost?▾
A diagnostic fee runs $100-$150 at most shops. Oil changes are $50-$100, brake jobs $300-$600 per axle, and major repairs vary widely. Always get a written estimate before authorizing work.
How do I know if a mechanic is trustworthy?▾
Look for recognized trade certification (Red Seal in Canada, ASE in the U.S.), online reviews above 4.0, transparent pricing, and willingness to show you the problem. A good mechanic will explain what's wrong and why the repair is needed.
Should I go to the dealership or an independent mechanic?▾
Independent mechanics are typically 30-50% cheaper than dealerships for the same work. Dealerships may be better for warranty work or recalls. For routine maintenance and common repairs, an independent shop is usually the better value.
How often should I get my car serviced?▾
Follow your owner's manual schedule. Generally: oil change every 5,000-8,000 km (3,000-5,000 miles), tire rotation every 10,000 km (6,000 miles), brake inspection annually, and a full inspection before winter. Modern cars need less frequent service than older models.
Do I need a mechanic who specializes in my car brand?▾
For most repairs, any qualified general mechanic can work on any brand. Specialists may be worth it for European luxury brands (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) or for complex hybrid/EV systems where specific training matters.