Mobile Mechanics services near you

Jobs that can be done safely with the vehicle on level ground, on a jack and stands, suit a visit: servicing, brakes, batteries, belts, plugs, sensors and no-start diagnosis. Engine or transmission removal, clutch jobs, alignments and anything needing a press or a hoist stay in a shop, and an inspection for a Safety Standards Certificate has to be done at a licensed station.

Not necessarily. Hourly labour rates are often similar to a garage’s or a little lower, and you skip the trip, the wait and sometimes a tow. Where you can pay more is a call-out or diagnostic fee, and a job that turns out to need a shop still ends in a tow. Ask for the labour rate, any fee and the parts price in one estimate.

Only if whoever controls the space allows it. Many condo corporations and landlords restrict repair work and fluids in shared or underground parking, and cities may limit work on public streets. Check your building’s rules and the city’s before booking, or use a private driveway, a lot at your workplace or a friend’s garage. The mechanic can tell you what the job needs.

Yes, that is what the fleet maintenance service is for. A technician visits your yard or depot, works through the vehicles on a preventive schedule and leaves a record for each one. It suits company cars, vans and pickups, while heavy trucks and buses need a shop equipped for them. Ask about the minimum number of vehicles per visit.

Park the vehicle on level ground with room to open the doors and set a jack, and keep the keys, the locking wheel nut key if there is one and the owner’s manual close at hand. Write down what the vehicle does and when, such as a noise at low speed or a light that comes on, because that description guides the diagnosis. Keep children and pets clear of the work area while the tools are out.