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Top-Reviewed Auto Mechanics in Richmond, CA
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 auto mechanics in Richmond, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is R & R Towing & Auto Service with a 4.8-star rating from 494 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Cruz Auto Repair and Friend's Auto Center Inc. The average rating across all listed auto mechanics in Richmond is 4.4 stars from 86 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in Richmond: $75–$150/hr labor rate. Oil changes $40–$100; brake jobs $200–$600; transmission repair $1,500–$4,000+.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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4.4★
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May 17, 2026
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Top Rated Auto Mechanics
R & R Towing & Auto Service
6700 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA
Cruz Auto Repair
201 24th St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
Friend's Auto Center Inc
3700 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA
Auto Mechanics Rankings in Richmond, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | R & R Towing & Auto Service6700 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA | 4.8★ | 494 |
| #2 | Cruz Auto Repair201 24th St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA | 4.4★ | 185 |
| #3 | Friend's Auto Center Inc3700 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA | 4.2★ | 155 |
| #4 | J&E Automotive600 23rd St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA | 4.3★ | 119 |
| #5 | Magallanes Automotive Repair – Engine Services & Smog Checks221 6th St, Richmond, CA 94801, USA | 4.2★ | 117 |
| #6 | Richmond Auto Repair1063 13th St, Richmond, CA 94801, USA | 4.0★ | 52 |
| #7 | Luis Auto Repair647 23rd St A, Richmond, CA 94804, USA | 4.0★ | 107 |
| #8 | Ben's Auto Repair4836 Bissell Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA | 4.4★ | 49 |
| #9 | Savy Auto Body & Auto Service12920 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA | 4.1★ | 58 |
| #10 | Gul Auto Care & Tires12156 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA | 4.6★ | 61 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Auto Mechanics in Richmond
J&E Automotive
600 23rd St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
Magallanes Automotive Repair – Engine Services & Smog Checks
221 6th St, Richmond, CA 94801, USA
Richmond Auto Repair
1063 13th St, Richmond, CA 94801, USA
Luis Auto Repair
647 23rd St A, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
Ben's Auto Repair
4836 Bissell Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA
Savy Auto Body & Auto Service
12920 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA
Gul Auto Care & Tires
12156 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA
Gv Automotive Inc
243 23rd St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
Kho's Auto Repair
418 23rd St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
Alonso's Auto Repair
102 Harbour Way, Richmond, CA 94801, USA
Richmond RPM Mobile Mechanics
601 Juliga Woods St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
K & L AUTO EXPERT
4401 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA
J&M Auto Repair
2145 Rumrill Blvd, San Pablo, CA 94806, USA
Master Auto
12786 San Pablo Ave # B, Richmond, CA 94805, USA
Narasaki Automotive and Marine
1319 Wright Ave, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
Auto Karma TT
405 24th St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA
D C Auto Repair
14673 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94806, USA
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