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Merced Tires and Wheels
“The owner is very honest very polite all the employees are very polite very reasonable prices this is the only place we go for new tires, oil change or to see what's going on with the car.”
Best Suspension & Steering Repair in Merced, CA
24 mechanics listed · 6 in Merced · 15 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Merced Radiator Shop
“About a year later I now since have taken in my civic due do a clanking which ended up being a piece of gravel stuck in between my router and dust shield, they also replaced my brake pads and resolved several issues in all one day.”
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Tires 4 Less
“I will be going back for rim on my Honda Fit soon as I get the mechanical issue fixed, my tires bow outward a little bit and they told me that I wouldn't have even know if it wasn't for them and I'd just be buying tires after tires.”
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Merced Auto Repair & Smog
- Price
- Mechanic
“Brilliant mechanic good deal on smog check He is the only mechanic I seen there so low volume is to be expected a place you need to go there is no receptionist so don't bother calling just go there if you need smog or advice on automobiles or brakes ...”
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E & J Auto Repair
“I know that they do a good job because I came back to take a family member's car to get worked on and they have been getting a lot busier over the years.”
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Martinez Automotive Garage
- Honest
- Polo
- Mechanic
“Every issue we've ever had with several different vehicles has always been addressed quickly and thoroughly, and advice on repair/replacement is honest.”
Listed for drivers in and around Merced, CA, these 24 shops handle steering and suspension work. What each says about warranties, certifications and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Merced, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 6 are in Merced itself and 18 come from towns including Turlock (8, 25 mi), Atwater (3, 8 mi) and Winton (3, 9 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,480 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (76%) and value (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "diagnosis" and "fair". 15 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2010. 4 offer financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 11 of the mechanics on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Why are shops outside Merced listed here?
6 of the 24 shops on this page are in Merced; the others come from other towns within 35 mi. A car with worn steering is still drivable, so a modest drive is reasonable here, though a clunk that has turned into a bang is not something to travel with. Distances are straight-line.
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Triple r Auto Mechanic
“This shop actually wasn't able to fix my car, but they were fully honest about what they thought was wrong and recommended I get a second opinion.”
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Certified Automotive
“Oil changes to auto repairs, they've never let me down and usually stay within the quoted price but will let you know if there is an additional charge before doing the work.”
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Atwater Tire Service Inc
- Oil
- Fair
- Spare
“Atwater Tire is a great place the brothers do a great job, will go back for tires on other car, they are fast, ordered tires 2 hours before closing got them next day great job”
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Betos Alignment
- Prices
- Solid
“He helped align my 99 K1500 (after I lifted it)back to spec when most other shops couldn't, he went out of his way to notch the frame to get the proper caster and camber on it.”
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United Auto Repair
- Price
“My experience with United Auto Repair I have taken two cars and they've done a great job on it it takes them patience it might take long but they do their job right 1 car needed an oil change and things to get done on and the second car needed transm...”
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Ernie & Sons Auto Repair
- Mechanic
“He has fixed this and all my cars, my go to mechanic, very trustworthy”
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West Coast Auto Repair
“Good service and honest work, had gone somewhere else and had told me I needed $1000s of work in order to align my car, but it turned out it wasn't true.”
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Mando's Tires & Wheels
- Oil
- TV
- Needs
“Had some studs replaced 2 broke riding on 3 lug nuts other shops quoted me at $100-$180 they got it done within 30 mins for $25 great customer service AWESOME waiting room 100% will be a return customer .”
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Nona's Automotive Center
- Work
- Oil
- Honest
“My wife and I, along with our two little kiddos and dog, broke down on a road trip so, not being familiar with the area, we looked on Google Maps for a good mechanic nearby.”
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Turlock Auto 1 Shop
- Codes
- Oil
- Engine Light
“Nice people, great pricing, their knowledge is top tier on a lot of cars as to where some mechanics or know basics and no differences between other cars.”
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Independent Automotive Inc.
“Smog certification”
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The Car Guys
- Oil
- Driving
- van
“The service exam noted a leak of some kind, so my full service will be advised this week, of the need to examine that as well as the full maintenance scheduled next week in Carson City.”
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Velis Truck Repair
- Machine
- Check Engine
- Mechanic
“These guys did great , had to wait just a bit but I just showed up , the guy explained the diagnosis and they had the part on hand, they plan to move to a new shop next month closer to 99 , thanks guys for a job well done !!”
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Fast Tire Service
“I thought brand new tires off them before giving me really good deals on them also go there to patch my tires all the time if I have a nail or something in them and they're normally pretty quick about getting me in and out so I can't complain with th...”
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E&M Auto Service AND Tires Inc.
- Job
- Truck
- Estimates
“But we took our car in, to get the alternator fixed and tires replaced, the work done on our car was above and beyond to what we expected our Ford to run.”
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Turlock Quick Smog & Repair
- Polite
- Quick Service
- Truck
“I didn't catch the gentlemans name that was going to smog my truck but he caught something that would cause it not to pass and instead of putting it on the machine then telling me what needs to get fixed and charging me for it, he let me know that I ...”
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Turlock Auto Service Inc.
- Diagnosis
- Mechanic
- Job
“Took a 99 Honda in that was making some noise, at first they didn't find a problem, after we were able to recreate the noise they immediately noticed that the alternator was bad.”
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Tumazi Auto Repair
- Vw cc
- Job
- Diagnosis
“The more expensive one that he recommended due to durability and longevity, or a second cheaper option if you didn't want to spend the extra bucks for a piece that may not last as long.”
Car Suspension and Shock Absorber Repair Services in Merced, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$568
Maximum cost
$4769
National Average
$852
Avg Per Hour Rates
$125
$739
$1045
Typical price range is based on 292 cost profiles
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