# #1541 in Houston: Mel's General Mechanic

Bolivar Peninsula · reviewed since 2018 · 4.4 rating from 68 reviews

Score: 44/100. Data as of November 11, 2026. How the ranking works: [method](https://bestautorepairshops.com/method/) (markdown: https://bestautorepairshops.com/method/index.md).

## Contact

- Address: 1006 W Canal E, Crystal Beach, TX 77650
- Phone: [(409) 443-6288](tel:+14094436288)
- Google profile: https://maps.google.com/?cid=868078945040366152

### Hours

| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |

## Score breakdown

| Score | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Review cadence | 11/25 | 12 reviews in the last 12 months, in 7 of 12 months |
| Review sentiment | 11/25 | Rated 4.4 from 68 reviews; 100% of last-12-month reviews at 4-5 stars; 22 reviews say the work was done right, 1 says it failed; 14 call the price fair or the shop honest, 6 say it overcharged or was dishonest; 2 say the shop kept them informed, 4 say it left them without answers |
| Capabilities | 9/25 | 7 of 20 checklist items |
| Years of experience | 13/25 | Reviewed since 2018; no founding year found |
| Total | 44/100 | |

## Checklist: 7 of 20 items found

### Services

- [x] Oil change: Google profile
- [x] Brake repair: Google profile
- [x] Transmission repair: Google profile
- [x] Air conditioning repair: Google profile
- [x] Engine diagnostics: Google profile
- [x] Wheel alignment: Google profile
- [x] Tire service: Google profile
- [ ] State inspection: not found
- [ ] Diesel repair: not found
- [ ] Collision repair: not found

### Makes

- [ ] Ford: not found
- [ ] Chevrolet: not found
- [ ] Toyota: not found
- [ ] BMW: not found
- [ ] Mercedes-Benz: not found

### Certifications

- [ ] ASE certified technicians: not found
- [ ] AAA Approved Auto Repair: not found

### Amenities

- [ ] Warranty on repairs: not found
- [ ] Shuttle or loaner car: not found
- [ ] Towing: not found

## What customers say

Too few reviews to summarise.

## Where it ranks

- [#1541 of 7344: Best auto repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/page/78/#rank-1541)
- [#1407 of 5574: Best oil change shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/oil-change/page/71/#rank-1407)
- [#1367 of 4243: Best brake repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/brakes/page/69/#rank-1367)
- [#1065 of 3173: Best transmission repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/transmission/page/54/#rank-1065)
- [#1273 of 3619: Best air conditioning repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/ac-repair/page/64/#rank-1273)
- [#1237 of 3695: Best engine diagnostics shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/engine-diagnostics/page/62/#rank-1237)
- [#1003 of 1938: Best wheel alignment shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/wheel-alignment/page/51/#rank-1003)
- [#983 of 2321: Best tire service shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/tires/page/50/#rank-983)

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