A mobile mechanic brings the tools to you, so you skip the tow, the waiting room, and the ride back. Many common repairs only need hand tools, a jack, and a diagnostic scanner. Some jobs really do need a lift or heavy shop equipment.
Usually a driveway job
- Battery testing and replacement
- Starter and alternator replacement on most vehicles
- Brake pads, rotors, and calipers
- Check engine diagnostics
- Sway bar links, many struts and shocks
- Belts, many sensors, ignition coils, and spark plugs on many engines
Usually a shop job
- Wheel alignments
- Transmission rebuilds and major internal engine work
- Jobs that need the car on a lift for hours
- Tire mounting and balancing
- A/C system evacuation and recharge, which needs dedicated equipment
The honest answer for your car
The same repair can be easy on one car and a shop job on another, depending on where the part sits. That's why we ask for your year, make, and model on the phone. If it's not a good fit for mobile service, we'll tell you before we drive out.
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