Mobile Mechanics in Winston-Salem, NC
2 mobile mechanics who come to you in Winston-Salem, each checked on its own website or public profile. See what they fix, then contact one directly – or send one request and we will pass it on.
Listings checked September 2026. Not a ranking – A to Z.
Mobile mechanics serving Winston-Salem
Each business below says on its own website or profile that it comes to you in Winston-Salem. We do not rank them and nobody pays to be on this list. Call or book with them directly.
Foster's Mobile Mechanic Services
Covers: Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Lexington NC
Night Owl Mobile LLC
Covers: Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Clemmons, Lewisville (50-mile radius)
Not a ranking: listed A to Z. Details come from each business's own website or public profile, checked September 2026 – confirm hours, prices and licence with the mechanic. Is this your business, or is something wrong? Fix or claim a listing, free.
Your shop, Winston-Salem
One mechanic per city takes the City Exclusive: every request we get for Winston-Salem goes to them first. Founding price $149 a month, locked until 2028, first month free, cancel any time, no per-lead fees. How it works
What a mobile mechanic can do in Winston-Salem
Most everyday repairs fit in a van: diagnostics and warning lights, batteries and no-starts, brakes, starters and alternators, belts, cooling-system parts, oil and fluids, and pre-purchase inspections. Jobs that need a lift, a press or an alignment rack – transmissions, engine rebuilds, alignments, most tire mounting – still belong in a shop bay, and a good mobile mechanic will tell you so up front.
What mobile mechanics can and can't do · Car won't start? · Check engine light
What it usually costs
We have no Winston-Salem-only price data, so these are national ranges. Ask for the price in writing before work starts.
| Job | Repair shop average | Mobile mechanics we list | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trip / service-call fee | None, but a tow may be needed | $25–85 | Some charge nothing; often waived or credited if the repair is done the same visit |
| Diagnostic (check-engine, no-start) | $125–183 | $85–130 | Usually credited toward the repair |
| Battery replacement | $456–493 | $125–250 | Some mobile prices are install only |
| Brake pads, per axle | $335–394 | $125–215 | Pads and rotors: $310–390 mobile, $549–629 at a shop |
| Starter | $565–796 | $200–440 | Some mobile prices are labor only |
| Alternator | $809–1,088 | $200–500 | Some mobile prices are labor only |
Repair shop average: RepairPal national estimates, parts and labor before tax (updated Sep 3, 2026); pads and rotors from Kelley Blue Book (Jun 2026). Mobile: the middle half of prices that 90 mechanics listed on MobileMechanics.ai publish on their own websites (checked Oct 2026); some are labor only, so ask whether parts are included. Prices vary by vehicle and city; the mechanic quotes after looking. How we got these numbers
What North Carolina law means for a repair in Winston-Salem
A plain-English summary from official North Carolina sources, checked September 2026. It is not legal advice; the linked source is the authority. All North Carolina rules
North Carolina does not license general auto repair shops or mechanics, but a shop must be a state-licensed inspection station to legally perform official vehicle safety or emissions inspections.
Source: ncdot.gov
Under the Motor Vehicle Repair Act (repairs over $350), shops must give a written estimate and get signed authorization, cannot exceed the estimate by more than 10% without further consent, must give an itemized invoice noting parts as new/used/reconditioned, and customers may request return of old parts.
Source: ncdoj.gov
Annual safety inspection required, completed within 90 days before registration renewal, for all vehicles. Since Dec. 1, 2025 (S.L. 2025-47), window-tint checks and the related $10 fee were removed from the inspection.
Source: ncdot.gov
Emissions testing is required with the safety inspection in 19 counties covering the Charlotte, Triangle, Triad, and Asheville metro areas. New (under 3 yrs/70k mi), 20+ year old, diesel, farm, and antique vehicles are exempt.
Source: ncdot.gov
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Mobile mechanics in Winston-Salem: questions
How many mobile mechanics serve Winston-Salem?
We list 2 mobile mechanics that say on their own website or profile that they serve Winston-Salem, checked September 2026. We add more as we confirm them.
How much does a mobile mechanic cost in Winston-Salem?
We do not have Winston-Salem-only price data. Among mechanics we list who publish prices, a trip fee usually runs $25–85 (often credited if the repair is done on the same visit) and a diagnostic $85–130. See the cost guide and ask for a written estimate.
Does a mobile mechanic in Winston-Salem need a license?
North Carolina does not license general auto repair shops or mechanics, but a shop must be a state-licensed inspection station to legally perform official vehicle safety or emissions inspections. Check the official source linked above.
Can a mobile mechanic come to my workplace in Winston-Salem?
Often, yes – many mobile mechanics work in office and store parking lots. Ask your employer or property manager first; some lots and many HOAs and apartment communities limit repairs on site. See preparing for a mobile mechanic.
What if no one here can take my job?
Send one request with the form above. We pass it to mechanics who serve Winston-Salem and tell you if we cannot find one. For jobs that need a lift, a mobile mechanic can usually diagnose first and refer you to a shop.