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Auto Mechanics Cost in South Bend, IN — 2026 Price Guide
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 auto mechanics in South Bend, IN by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Midas with a 4.7-star rating from 1,127 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Zolman's Best One Tire & Auto Care and D&B Mobile Mechanics & Roadside, LLC. The average rating across all listed auto mechanics in South Bend is 4.7 stars from 258 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in South Bend: $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.
Local Market Snapshot
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4.7★
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258
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May 17, 2026
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Top Rated Auto Mechanics
Midas
525 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601, USA
Zolman's Best One Tire & Auto Care
406 E Monroe St, South Bend, IN 46601, USA
D&B Mobile Mechanics & Roadside, LLC
1517 Anderson Ave, South Bend, IN 46628, USA
Auto Mechanics Rankings in South Bend, IN
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Midas525 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601, USA | 4.7★ | 1,127 |
| #2 | Zolman's Best One Tire & Auto Care406 E Monroe St, South Bend, IN 46601, USA | 4.7★ | 863 |
| #3 | D&B Mobile Mechanics & Roadside, LLC1517 Anderson Ave, South Bend, IN 46628, USA | 4.9★ | 499 |
| #4 | Central Automotive135 N Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601, USA | 4.8★ | 148 |
| #5 | Dave's Garage2900 S Main St, South Bend, IN 46614, USA | 4.8★ | 466 |
| #6 | Tim's Auto Repair141 E Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN 46614, USA | 4.7★ | 210 |
| #7 | Guaranteed Automotive Specialists51555 State Hwy 933, South Bend, IN 46637, USA | 4.7★ | 140 |
| #8 | Coast to Coast Tires and Auto Care1527 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46613, USA | 4.9★ | 58 |
| #9 | Skiles Automotive Service - South Bend6306 US-31, South Bend, IN 46614, USA | 4.7★ | 232 |
| #10 | Auto Import Specialist25292 IN-2, South Bend, IN 46619, USA | 4.8★ | 204 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Auto Mechanics in South Bend
Central Automotive
135 N Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601, USA
Dave's Garage
2900 S Main St, South Bend, IN 46614, USA
Tim's Auto Repair
141 E Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN 46614, USA
Guaranteed Automotive Specialists
51555 State Hwy 933, South Bend, IN 46637, USA
Coast to Coast Tires and Auto Care
1527 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46613, USA
Skiles Automotive Service - South Bend
6306 US-31, South Bend, IN 46614, USA
Auto Import Specialist
25292 IN-2, South Bend, IN 46619, USA
Avenue Auto Services
3001 E Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615, USA
Veldmans Service Center
5222 W Western Ave, South Bend, IN 46619, USA
S R 23 Auto Specialist
23607 IN-23, South Bend, IN 46614, USA
JT Auto
4443 W Western Ave, South Bend, IN 46619, USA
California Auto Repair
1601 W Indiana Ave, South Bend, IN 46613, USA
J & S Service Center
3303 Portage Ave, South Bend, IN 46628, USA
Car-X Tire & Auto
317 S Dixie Way, South Bend, IN 46637, USA
Michiana's Family Mechanic
50880 State Hwy 933, South Bend, IN 46637, USA
Mike Bajdek Services
323 N Olive St, South Bend, IN 46628, USA
K&J Automotive
1400 S Main St, South Bend, IN 46613, USA
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