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Anyone ever used mobile mechanics?
Posted on 5/31/26 at 8:18 am
Posted on 5/31/26 at 8:18 am
DOn't mean the shade trees but the guys who claim to have their own traveling shops and will come to your house.
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Posted on 5/31/26 at 8:19 am to prplhze2000
They're expensive.
Posted on 5/31/26 at 8:33 am to prplhze2000
The OT: fix your own car loser
Posted on 5/31/26 at 8:33 am to ChiTownBammer
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They're expensive.
There is a price to pay for convenience, but the mobile maintenance isn’t significantly more expensive than an “in-dealership” visit. The operators cost go up significantly, cost for van equipped with tools, jacks, stands, etc.
Those increased costs trickle down to the customers. But, there is the convenience factor…
Posted on 5/31/26 at 8:43 am to prplhze2000
I know a guy that both he and his wife are real estate agents, they flip houses as well, they pay to have them come to the house to do routine oil changes.
To each their own, I can't imagine what that would run compared to DIY.
To each their own, I can't imagine what that would run compared to DIY.
Posted on 5/31/26 at 9:18 am to prplhze2000
I stopped by an auto parts place to buy a coil in Baton Rouge and there was a guy and his wife working on a car in the parking lot. I started a conversation with them and it turned out he was a mobile mechanic and handed me a business card. I had difficulty trying to disassemble some of the parts to replace my coil and gave him a call. For $100 they came by and helped me finish it up. That is all I’ve got.
Posted on 5/31/26 at 9:59 am to prplhze2000
Last year Ford sent me a letter telling me that there was an important software update for my truck- for free. And that I need to make an appointment with a dealership. I called the dealership and they offered mobile service for the update. I took it. A week later a guy shows up in a van and does the update in about 20 minutes. Beats the hell out of waiting at the dealership for 3 hours to do a 20 minute job. The best part was that it didn't cost me a dime.
Posted on 5/31/26 at 10:06 am to moe1967
I always use mobile mechanics, the non mobile ones just sit there and stare at my vehicle.
Posted on 5/31/26 at 10:07 am to prplhze2000
Used one for my Kubota tractor - Tim around Folsom (it’s not the business named “Tim’s”). $125/hr. Does a lot of jobs on the fire trucks.
Had sludge in my fuel lines/water in tank. Charged me $187.50 to blow out the lines but didn’t drain the tank. It ran for 5 minutes then died again. Called him back and on March 25 and he said, “I got you on the books.” Talked with him several times since then. Still waiting. After 2 months of no-shows, I’m trying to find someone else but I’ve been on the road a lot.
I can’t believe people operate with so little integrity and accountability these days. If draining a fuel tank is over your head as a mechanic, just f@$king tell me so.
ETA: I even tipped him around $50 both times I used him.
Had sludge in my fuel lines/water in tank. Charged me $187.50 to blow out the lines but didn’t drain the tank. It ran for 5 minutes then died again. Called him back and on March 25 and he said, “I got you on the books.” Talked with him several times since then. Still waiting. After 2 months of no-shows, I’m trying to find someone else but I’ve been on the road a lot.
I can’t believe people operate with so little integrity and accountability these days. If draining a fuel tank is over your head as a mechanic, just f@$king tell me so.
ETA: I even tipped him around $50 both times I used him.
This post was edited on 5/31/26 at 10:15 am
Posted on 5/31/26 at 10:11 am to prplhze2000
I Used Dave’s Mobile repair to change the hubs on my boat trailer in Slidell last week. Went fishing for the day and when I got back to the camp it was good to go. Yes, the extra hundred dollars I paid to not have the hassle was worth every penny. I was still able to take the client fishing and go about my day. Highly recommend if you find someone reasonable.
Posted on 5/31/26 at 10:12 am to Ramblin Wreck
quote:Maybe next time have your husband look it up on the internet?
I had difficulty trying to disassemble some of the parts to replace my coil and gave him a call.
I’m not letting my wife (no pics) be in your situation ever.
Posted on 5/31/26 at 12:39 pm to prplhze2000
I’ve had them for work on my tractor. They aren’t cheap.
Posted on 5/31/26 at 12:41 pm to prplhze2000
mobile mechanics invented mechanic mardi gras
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