The Best Mobile Auto Mechanics
We graded 30 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 4,260 Google reviews of 30 top-rated mobile auto mechanics nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best mobile auto mechanics for exhaust
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Exhaust” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about exhaust
I honestly can’t say enough nice things about this company. Everyone was kind and knowledgeable. I had another mechanic give me the run around. Not only did they fix my problem they went above and beyond to make sure it was right. They included pictures and videos for my vehicle inspection. I trust them completely…
If you are looking for the best mechanics that will actually fix your car and work on your car, that will be The Mechanic OC. I’ve brought my car in multiple times now and they always do an outstanding job working on my car. I cannot stress enough when I say, I highly recommend them.
Awesome service. Victor is the man. Very knowledgeable and friendly person. Educates you along the way. Repair Smith, you're a keeper. You too Victor! Thanks again!
My experience there with you guys is always a pleasure.The service is outstanding.The communication is outstanding.The timing is that outstanding.I highly recommend anybody to go there.You guys are the best.Thank you for your service
Last week I had too many problems with my car I took my car to the mechanic OC the service excellent and they are friendly they Did good job and my car now running perfect And my sister in law took her car to the mechanic OC she is very happy from the service I will never change my mechanic anymore
Berny the auto technician was very good communicating what his job was and did an awesome job letting me know what my options were based on the diagnostics and recommendations
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of mobile auto mechanics).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%98+49Reliability 21%98+21Momentum 11%38+4.3Track record 10%42+4.2Accountability 7%68+4.9Experts Score= 83Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––DCB | 5.00 | — | |
| 2 | B 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%95+41.6Reliability 19%92+17.2Value 13%94+11.8Momentum 10%38+3.8Track record 9%5+0.4Accountability 6%68+4.3Experts Score= 79Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–ADFB | 5.00 | — | |
| 3 | B 76How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%82+28.7Reliability 15%95+14.3Craft & service 20%32+6.4Value 10%87+8.7Momentum 8%98+7.8Track record 7%78+5.5Accountability 5%92+4.6Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AADAABA | 4.69 | — | |
| 4 | B 75How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 38%88+33.5Reliability 16%32+5.2Craft & service 22%95+20.7Value 11%75+8.2Track record 8%58+4.4Accountability 5%55+3Experts Score= 75Not enough data for momentum; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ADAB–CC | 4.92 | — | |
| 5 | B 74How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%85+37.2Reliability 19%88+16.5Value 13%60+7.5Momentum 10%70+7Track record 9%48+4.2Accountability 6%22+1.4Experts Score= 74Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–BBCD | 4.89 | — | |
| 6 | B 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%68+23.8Reliability 15%85+12.8Craft & service 20%77+15.4Value 10%67+6.7Momentum 8%73+5.8Track record 7%95+6.7Accountability 5%28+1.4Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BABBBAD | 4.83 | — | |
| 7 | B 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%92+46Reliability 21%82+17.6Momentum 11%38+4.3Track record 10%2+0.2Accountability 7%68+4.9Experts Score= 73Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––DFB | 5.00 | — | |
| 8 | B 65How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%75+26.3Reliability 15%68+10.2Craft & service 20%23+4.6Value 10%71+7.1Momentum 8%80+6.4Track record 7%88+6.2Accountability 5%95+4.8Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBDBAAA | 4.85 | — | |
| 9 | Larry's Independent ServiceMission Viejo, CA | B 64How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 38%62+23.6Reliability 16%45+7.3Craft & service 22%86+18.7Value 11%29+3.2Track record 8%85+6.5Accountability 5%85+4.6Experts Score= 64Not enough data for momentum; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCAD–AA | 4.85 | — |
| 10 | C 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%72+31.5Reliability 19%42+7.9Value 13%63+7.9Momentum 10%55+5.5Track record 9%28+2.5Accountability 6%60+3.8Experts Score= 59Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC–BCDB | 4.91 | — | |
| 11 | C 58How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%58+20.3Reliability 15%77+11.5Craft & service 20%50+10Value 10%48+4.8Momentum 8%52+4.2Track record 7%75+5.3Accountability 5%45+2.3Experts Score= 58Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CBCCCBC | 4.89 | — | |
| 12 | C 58How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%48+16.8Reliability 15%65+9.8Craft & service 20%41+8.2Value 10%56+5.6Momentum 8%77+6.2Track record 7%92+6.4Accountability 5%98+4.9Experts Score= 58Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CBCCBAA | 4.82 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.