Cottam Radiator
“Nice to find a group of knowledgeable, experienced, and honest hardworking staff.”
Best Mechanic Shops near Essex, ON
1 of these technicians is based in Essex; the others serve Essex from towns including Windsor (24 km), Tecumseh (18 km) and Kingsville (15 km).
1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · all 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Wheel Covers Unlimited & Wheel Repair
“Teresa from wheel covers limited is a pleasure to work with for all your rims entire needs.”
M.C. 360 Tire
“Guys are awesome and worked with my crazy schedule, offered options for tires and saved me a few bucks”
Rayzer Automotive
“Mike went over the car and actually found that I hadn't fully tightened the oil filter housing when I changed the oil last fall..”
Brothers Tire Group Limited
“Its a long weekend no one was available but Aman was available who helped me in replacing the trailer tyre.”
McLeod Bros Body Shop
“I wish I could give 10 stars, fixed my car rocker panels very quickly and the price was unbeatable.”
Listed for drivers in and around Essex, ON, these 14 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: Essex, ON
The 14 technicians on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 898 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price" and "honest". 1 is open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. 3 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 22 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 5 of the technicians on this page; 4 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Which shops listed for Essex work on Saturdays or Sundays?
2 of the 14 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
Kavanaugh Auto Service
“A good job done at a great price with friendly customer service!”
T&C Active Auto Service
“Tire wasn't repairable and gave a fair price on a used one”
401 Trucksource Collision Centre
“They helped me alot got me the car I wanted and didn't quit till they got me what I wanted louris was a big help thank you very much for everything you did for me”
Elia's Service Centre
“Always happy to help you out and goes over and above to make sure you are satisfied.”
Ruthven Auto Towing & Repairs Ltd
“It was a great experience considering my car broke down and I was treated so kindly.”
Southern Collision
“Third time I have had to have repairs done at Southern Collision, and every time, the service has been highly professional in all aspects of the business.”
Alans Repair Shop
B.a.t Auto Clinic
“I am surprised by his honesty, this guy tells you straight away if something does not need a repair.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians near Essex
- “100% recommend to everyone i know. Ladies, if you need a trustworthy mechanic, go see Jon.” — customer of Kavanaugh Auto Service
- “If you are looking for a new trustworthy mechanic, this is definitely the place to go!” — customer of Elia's Service Centre
- “Thomas helped me out with a brake issue and was an absolute professional.” — customer of T&C Active Auto Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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