Mobile mechanics who come to you.
Get a plain answer on what's wrong and what it usually costs – then we pass your request to a local mobile mechanic who serves your area. Free for drivers.
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What's going on with your car?
Pick the closest match. Each guide starts with safety, then what you can check yourself, then whether a mobile mechanic can fix it where it sits.
Known problems for your car
Owner complaints and safety recalls from NHTSA, the federal vehicle-safety agency, for 94 popular models from 26 makes – and which fixes a mobile mechanic can do in your driveway. All makes and models
How mobile mechanic service works
Tell us what's wrong
Send one free request from your phone: your car, the problem and where it's parked. We pass it to a mobile mechanic who serves your area. Or browse mechanics in your city.
Get a price first
The mechanic confirms the job and gives you a quote before driving out, including any trip fee.
Fixed where it sits
Driveway, office lot or roadside. Jobs that need a lift get diagnosed and referred – what they can and can't do.
What a mobile mechanic can fix
Usually on the spot
- No-starts, batteries, starters, alternators
- Brakes: pads, rotors, calipers
- Check-engine diagnostics
- Belts, hoses, thermostats, water pumps
- Oil changes and maintenance
- Pre-purchase inspections
Needs a shop bay
- Transmission rebuilds
- Engine internal work
- Wheel alignment
- Most tire mounting
- Body, paint and glass
- State inspections at licensed stations
What it usually costs
| Job | Repair shop average | Mobile mechanics we list | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trip / service-call fee | None, but a tow may be needed | $25–85 | Some charge nothing; often waived or credited if the repair is done the same visit |
| Diagnostic (check-engine, no-start) | $125–183 | $85–130 | Usually credited toward the repair |
| Battery replacement | $456–493 | $125–250 | Some mobile prices are install only |
| Brake pads, per axle | $335–394 | $125–215 | Pads and rotors: $310–390 mobile, $549–629 at a shop |
| Starter | $565–796 | $200–440 | Some mobile prices are labor only |
| Alternator | $809–1,088 | $200–500 | Some mobile prices are labor only |
| Oil change, full synthetic | $160–188 | $80–105 | Shop figure is for an oil change of any type |
| Pre-purchase inspection | $186–273 | $120–175 |
Repair shop average: RepairPal national estimates, parts and labor before tax (updated Sep 3, 2026); pads and rotors from Kelley Blue Book (Jun 2026). Mobile: the middle half of prices that 90 mechanics listed on MobileMechanics.ai publish on their own websites (checked Oct 2026); some are labor only, so ask whether parts are included. Prices vary by vehicle and city; the mechanic quotes after looking. How we got these numbers
Browse all 50 states
The number is how many mobile mechanics we list there today. Every one is checked on its own website or public profile.
- Alabama11
- Alaska1
- Arizona61
- Arkansas6
- California59
- Colorado19
- Connecticut2
- Delaware4
- Florida71
- Georgia11
- Hawaii2
- Idaho19
- Illinois9
- Indiana11
- Iowa2
- Kansas6
- Kentucky6
- Louisiana5
- Maine1
- Maryland5
- Massachusetts1
- Michigan7
- Minnesota10
- Mississippi5
- Missouri9
- Montana18
- Nebraska5
- Nevada12
- New Hampshire3
- New Jersey3
- New Mexico6
- New York11
- North Carolina23
- North Dakota1
- Ohio10
- Oklahoma11
- Oregon18
- Pennsylvania8
- Rhode Island1
- South Carolina10
- South Dakota1
- Tennessee15
- Texas63
- Utah24
- Vermont1
- Virginia16
- Washington41
- West Virginia2
- Wisconsin2
- Wyoming12
Know before you book
Plain-English guides with every price and rule sourced. All guides · Glossary
How much do mobile mechanics charge? A 2026 price guide
Typical 2026 prices for mobile mechanic jobs, how trip fees, diagnostics, labor and parts add up, and how to get a clear written estimate before any work starts.
Read the guide →Mobile mechanic basicsWhat is a mobile mechanic, and how does a visit work?
A mobile mechanic comes to your car and fixes it where it sits. Here is how a visit works from first message to final invoice, who it suits, and what still needs a shop.
Read the guide →Hiring guideHow to Choose a Mobile Mechanic
The questions to ask before you book, the warning signs to watch for, and what to do if a repair doesn't go to plan.
Read the guide →Service guideMobile Pre-Purchase Inspection: Check a Used Car Before You Buy
A mobile mechanic can inspect a used car where it sits, at the seller's home or a dealer lot, so you know about problems before you pay.
Read the guide →Help right nowDead car battery: jump it safely and find out why
A dead car battery is usually quick to fix, but the order you connect jumper cables matters. Here is how to jump safely, why batteries die, and when replacing beats recharging.
Read the guide →Warranty guideDoes Using a Mobile Mechanic Void Your Car Warranty?
Federal law lets you use an independent mechanic, including one who comes to you, without losing warranty coverage. Here's where the limits are.
Read the guide →Do you run a mobile repair van?
Get a free listing on your city page, checked on your own website. One mechanic per city can take the City Exclusive and receive every request we get there. Founding price $149 a month (or $1,490 a year), locked until January 1, 2028, first month free, cancel any time, no per-lead fees.
2016 Camry – grinding when braking
ZIP 33132 · car at home · free Saturday morning
This is what a request looks like when it reaches a mechanic: the car, the problem, where and when. Illustrative example.
Tell us what's wrong. We'll pass it to a mechanic near you.
One short form, under a minute. We pass your request to one local mobile mechanic at a time – never to call centers or marketers.
Car news and recalls
New safety recalls from NHTSA filings, car news that matters to owners, and maintenance that saves money. All news
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NHTSA picks 37 models for its 2027 crash tests, with a new pedestrian test
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NHTSA starts the first big rewrite of tire safety rules in 20 years
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Hyundai recalls 2015–2016 Genesis and 2017–2020 Genesis G80: Power Seat Motors May Overheat and Catch Fire
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Honda recalls 2023–2026 Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid and CR-V Fuel Cell EV: Tire Repair Kit Cap May Detach
Mobile mechanic FAQ
What is a mobile mechanic?
A mechanic who drives to your car – at home, at work or at the roadside – with the tools and parts for most everyday repairs. More
Are mobile mechanics cheaper than a shop?
Often comparable, sometimes cheaper, because there is no shop rent – but there may be a trip fee. The real saving is your time. The honest comparison
How much does a mobile mechanic cost?
A trip fee of $25–85 (often credited if the repair is done on the same visit) and diagnostics $85–130, based on prices that mechanics we list publish on their own websites (October 2026). Cost guide
Is MobileMechanics.ai a repair shop?
No. We are an independent guide and directory. We do not repair cars. We list mobile mechanics free and pass requests on to mechanics who serve your area.
How do you choose which mechanics to list?
Every listing is checked on the business's own website or public profile: it must be a real operator that comes to you and serves that city. National dispatch apps and lead-generation sites are left out. How we list