Browncroft Garage
“Wow what knowledgeable staff they helped me before they even charged me!”
Best Mechanic Shops in Rochester, NY
19 technicians listed · all 19 in Rochester · 2 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Complete Automotive Solutions
“Very happy with the customer service as well as the work on our vehicles.”
Ferrel's Garage
“Quickly fixed a flat tire on a Friday afternoon!”
Sofia's Collision & Mechanical
“Excellent service, prompt and courteous and never try to sell me stuff I don't need.”
JG Autowerks
“They're friendly even when they re busy which is always, and that s a good sign.”
Golco Automotive
“We got the car back quickly and the two issues we had were gone and the bill was super reasonable, far from what the Dealership would have charged.”
Listed for drivers in and around Rochester, NY, these 19 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Rochester, NY
All 19 technicians we list here are in Rochester itself. We have 33 technicians in Rochester on file; this page shows the highest-rated 19. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,147 reviews; all 19 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (91%) and punctuality (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "honest" and "fair". 2 are open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 104 years. 2 offer financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 16 of the technicians on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Which shops listed for Rochester work on Saturdays or Sundays?
2 of the 19 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
Schall's Automotive
“I have been going here for years now, they are very friendly and do great work.”
Carpenters Automotive Sales and Service
“I was recommended here by a close friend and absolutely will not go anywhere else!”
Schrader's Garage
“They are happy to give advice ( within reason) over the phone and always accommodate us whenever we have an emergency.”
Seasonall Automotive Center
“Getting your car repaired can be stressful but I very feel comfortable dropping my car off and knowing I will get the best service and they will not rip me off.”
Action Towing and Service
“The other person who I interacted with (didn't catch his name) was also very personable and made sure we were safe and got to where we needed after he towed the car.”
Redi Imports Downtown
“Very good service and low price.”
A5 Automotive
“Not only are they professional, respectful and helpful, they are amazing mechanics.”
Ray Kerhaerts Towing & Auto Repair
“Came within 1 hour of being called (called on Saturday, 12 pm) and TJ was courteous, quick, and informative.”
Lewis General Tires
“Just wanted to say thank you to the manager Louie for getting me in right away when I had a tire emergency before work.”
C & C Auto Services & Sales
“I don't go anywhere else for my oil changes!”
Armour Automotive
“I bought a vehicle from their shop & had to come back about a week later due to needing an oxygen sensor on it and they literally fixed it within 24 hours with no issue.”
Elmers Brighton Garage
“They finished the job ahead of schedule!”
Roc Auto Service & Tires
“They told me the rotors were perfectly fine, and in the past even allowed me to come back to see the car while being fixed to verify, so I know what's going on.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Rochester
- “An expert shop. From diagnosis to customer communication through to the work and reasonable labor costs, JG is above and beyond in every way.” — customer of JG Autowerks
- “Thankfully one of the owners of this shop, James, took the time to thoroughly diagnose my car and take care of what needed to be done in a timely manner.” — customer of Sofia's Collision & Mechanical
- “Fair prices,honest diagnosis,friendly,punctual and never had a problem with their service.” — customer of Schall's Automotive
- “Extremely transparent and upfront in all diagnosis'. Excellent customer service, and even popped a dent out of my bumper completely out of courtesy.” — customer of Redi Imports Downtown
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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