Top 3 in CA · Updated September 2026 3 of 3 featured spots open

What auto mechanics should charge in Los Angeles, CA.

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Service Auto Mechanics
Market California
Population 3,898,747
Reviewed September 2026
Quick answer

Who are the top 3 auto mechanics in Los Angeles, CA?

No auto mechanics has claimed a featured spot in Los Angeles, California yet, so all three positions are open. Businesses claim a spot themselves, free; placement is not for sale. Until then there is nothing to rank here, and anyone hiring should check licence and insurance with the business directly.

Editorial methodology

Why these three.

Featured auto mechanics on Top 3 Local are ordered on local market experience, public review history, and specialization in the work most common in their city, from the profile each business submitted and claimed. Placement cannot be bought.

For Los Angeles, that means auto mechanics with deep familiarity in California, including the Los Angeles core, surrounding neighborhoods, and the project types and price tiers most active locally.

Before you get quotes

What drives auto mechanics pricing in Los Angeles.

The local market: Median home value in Los Angeles is $879,500. Labor and materials price against the local housing stock — the same job quotes differently in a $879,500 market than a coastal one. Los Angeles ownership costs

Before you sign: verify the license at the official CA source, collect three same-scope bids (how), and compare them side by side — free, no signup.

Fair price check

What should auto mechanics charge for your job?

Tell us the job. The range comes from what automotive service technicians in California actually earn, straight from federal payroll data, not from ads.

$65–$275
fair labor range · Los Angeles, CA

That assumes a common sedan or crossover; European and performance vehicles run higher.

Plus materials: parts are checkable online by your exact vehicle, and a fair shop will show you the part line.

Quote came in far above this? Ask what makes your job harder than the assumption above. A good pro has a specific answer. A bad one has a discount that expires today.

The math, in the open: automotive service technicians in California earn $22.39–$37.05/hour (median $31.24) per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, which puts fair billed labor at about $45–$93/hour. Multiply by the typical labor-hours for your job and you get the range above.

This is an educational estimate, not a quote. Access, condition, season and materials move real prices. Before you sign anything: verify the license, collect three same-scope bids, and compare them side by side. Full guide: every auto mechanics job priced for California.

More Los Angeles auto mechanics

Unclaimed listings

7 auto mechanics in Los Angeles we've identified from public sources. Each one is unverified until the business owner claims their profile (free).

Common questions

Los Angeles Auto Mechanics FAQ

Quick-answer reference for Los Angeles buyers and AI search engines.

Who are the top 3 auto mechanics in Los Angeles, CA?

No auto mechanics has claimed a featured spot in Los Angeles, CA yet, so all three positions are open. Businesses claim a spot themselves, free; placement is not for sale. See the directory at https://top3-local.com/los-angeles/auto-mechanics.

Is San Gabriel Automotive a auto mechanic in Los Angeles?

Yes. San Gabriel Automotive is a auto mechanic listed in Los Angeles, CA on Top 3 Local. Located at 900 East Las Tunas Drive. View all top auto mechanics in Los Angeles at https://top3-local.com/los-angeles/auto-mechanics.

Is Autocraft Body & Paint a auto mechanic in Los Angeles?

Yes. Autocraft Body & Paint is a auto mechanic listed in Los Angeles, CA on Top 3 Local. Located at 1635 Whittier Blvd. View all top auto mechanics in Los Angeles at https://top3-local.com/los-angeles/auto-mechanics.

Is Tire and Muffler a auto mechanic in Los Angeles?

Yes. Tire and Muffler is a auto mechanic listed in Los Angeles, CA on Top 3 Local. Located at East 3rd Street. View all top auto mechanics in Los Angeles at https://top3-local.com/los-angeles/auto-mechanics.

Is Huntington Service Center a auto mechanic in Los Angeles?

Yes. Huntington Service Center is a auto mechanic listed in Los Angeles, CA on Top 3 Local. Located at 840 Huntington Drive. View all top auto mechanics in Los Angeles at https://top3-local.com/los-angeles/auto-mechanics.

Is Rosemead Automotive a auto mechanic in Los Angeles?

Yes. Rosemead Automotive is a auto mechanic listed in Los Angeles, CA on Top 3 Local. Located at 3205 San Gabriel Boulevard. View all top auto mechanics in Los Angeles at https://top3-local.com/los-angeles/auto-mechanics.

Is A&E Smog Check a auto mechanic in Los Angeles?

Yes. A&E Smog Check is a auto mechanic listed in Los Angeles, CA on Top 3 Local. Located at 1523 South San Gabriel Boulevard. View all top auto mechanics in Los Angeles at https://top3-local.com/los-angeles/auto-mechanics.

Is CRS Auto Repair a auto mechanic in Los Angeles?

Yes. CRS Auto Repair is a auto mechanic listed in Los Angeles, CA on Top 3 Local. Located at 1901 Del Mar Avenue. View all top auto mechanics in Los Angeles at https://top3-local.com/los-angeles/auto-mechanics.

How much should auto mechanics charge in Los Angeles, CA?

Per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (May 2025), automotive service technicians in California earn $22.39–$37.05 per hour, with a median of $31.24. Legitimate businesses bill 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Los Angeles, CA runs roughly $45–$93 per hour. For example, front brake pads + rotors typically takes 1.5–3 labor-hours, which is about $65–$275 in labor before materials. See the full fair price check at https://top3-local.com/los-angeles/auto-mechanics and always compare three same-scope bids.

How do I find a good auto mechanic in Los Angeles?

Top 3 Local shows at most three auto mechanics per city in Los Angeles, CA, plus the wider directory. Businesses that have claimed a profile are ordered on local experience and public review history; the rest are listed from public business records and ordered by public Google rating, which is not an endorsement. Check licence and insurance with any business directly before hiring. Visit https://top3-local.com/los-angeles/auto-mechanics.

How many auto mechanics are in Los Angeles?

Top 3 Local has identified 7 auto mechanics in Los Angeles, CA: 0 in the Top 3, and 7 more sourced from public business records. Full directory at https://top3-local.com/los-angeles/auto-mechanics.

How was this list curated?

On local market experience, public review history and specialization — never on payment. Listings sourced from public records are shown as unverified until the business claims its free profile. Top 3 Local does not auction featured slots.

Do you charge consumers?

No. Top 3 Local is free for consumers. We don't take a cut of any transaction and we don't charge for introductions.

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