The biggest city footprint in the lower 48
With roughly 750 square miles of land, a trip from the Westside to the Beaches can rack up serious mileage. Oil changes, tires and brakes come due faster than people expect.
First Coast
Duval, Clay, St. Johns and the Beaches
Jacksonville Mobile Mechanic
Skip the shop. We come to you.
Jacksonville is too big to waste a day hauling your car across the river to a shop. Our mechanics come to your driveway, apartment lot or office anywhere around Jax and fix it right there.
- Open 7 days, 7am to 7pm
- Same-day service available
- Quote before any work starts
- 7 days7am to 7pm, weekends included
- All of JaxWestside to the Beaches
- On-siteDriveway, garage or office lot
- UpfrontYou'll know the price first
About us
Jacksonville's repair shop on wheels
Since it merged with Duval County in 1968, Jacksonville has been the largest city by land area in the lower 48 states, at roughly 750 square miles. That's a lot of ground to cover with a car that won't start. Jacksonville Mobile Mechanic closes the distance by bringing the repair to wherever you are.
We work in driveways on the Westside and in Mandarin, apartment lots on the Southside, office parks around Deerwood and Baymeadows, and neighborhoods from Riverside to the Beaches. Your mechanic arrives in a fully stocked service vehicle with professional tools, a scan tool and usually the part you need already on board.
Every job starts with a quick call. Tell us what the car is doing, and a mechanic will ask the right questions, give you a straight answer on the likely fix and quote it before any work begins. If something new turns up, we explain it and wait for your OK.
What we fix
Repairs we bring to your driveway
If it doesn't need a lift, there's a good chance we can fix it where the car is parked. These are the jobs Jacksonville drivers call us for most.
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Battery testing and replacement
Long, humid summers and the occasional hard freeze are rough on batteries. We test the battery and charging system together and replace a failing battery on the spot.
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Brake repair
Pads, rotors, calipers and brake fluid. Bridge traffic, I-95 stop-and-go and salty beach air all wear brakes, so squeals or a soft pedal are worth a look.
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A/C repair and recharge
Warm vents in a Jacksonville summer are miserable. We check for leaks, test the compressor and pressures and recharge the system so it cools again.
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Starters and alternators
Clicking, a slow crank or a battery light on the dash. We test the starter, alternator and cables and replace only what actually failed.
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Check engine light diagnostics
We read the codes, test the system behind them and walk you through what's wrong in plain English before any money is spent.
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Cooling system and overheating
Radiators, water pumps, thermostats, hoses and fans that quit in summer traffic, often right in the middle of a bridge crossing.
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Oil changes and maintenance
Oil and filter changes, fluid checks, wiper blades and scheduled maintenance, handled at your house or your workplace.
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Pre-trip and PCS inspections
Moving to a new duty station or driving a long way? We check the battery, tires, brakes, belts, hoses and fluids before you hit the road.
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Belts and hoses
Cracked, glazed or swollen belts and hoses replaced before they leave you stranded on the side of I-295.
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Suspension and steering
Shocks, struts, tie rods, ball joints and control arms worn out by potholes, rough streets and long highway miles.
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No-start and electrical problems
Dead after sitting, stalling or warning lights acting up? We trace it down, including the corrosion that salt air and humidity leave on connections.
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Pre-purchase and flood checks
Shopping for a used car? We inspect it top to bottom before you pay, including for signs that it sat in flood water after a storm.
Your repair isn't listed? Ask anyway. If we can safely do it on-site, we'll get it done.
Call (904) 906-8595How it works
Three easy steps
Car trouble shouldn't mean a day spent crossing the river.
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Step 1
Ring us up
Call (904) 906-8595 with the year, make and model and the symptoms. We'll work out the likely cause with you and quote it before we book a time.
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Step 2
Set the time and place
Your driveway, garage, apartment lot or office all work if there's a level spot with room around the car. Same-day visits are often available.
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Step 3
We fix it where it's parked
The mechanic arrives with the tools and parts, does the work, shows you the old parts and checks everything over with you before leaving.
Local know-how
What Jacksonville does to your car
The First Coast has its own mix of salt, storms, heat and the occasional freeze. Here's what we see most around Jacksonville.
River City bridges
The St. Johns River splits the city, so almost every commute crosses a bridge like the Dames Point, Buckman, Fuller Warren or Hart. Breaking down on one is dangerous, which is why overheating and battery problems deserve attention early.
Salt and sand from the Beaches
Cars in Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jax Beach and Mayport live in salt air, and beach trips bring sand and salt home underneath. Over time that corrodes brake lines, battery terminals and exhaust parts.
Storms and river flooding
On September 11, 2017, Hurricane Irma pushed the St. Johns to 5.57 feet at the Main Street Bridge gauge, beating the 1964 record of 4.12 feet. Streets in San Marco and Riverside flooded fast, and plenty of cars went with them.
Heat, humidity and afternoon storms
Summer days are hot and sticky, with thunderstorms most afternoons. Heat wears batteries down, humidity keeps A/C systems working nonstop, and sudden downpours expose worn tires and wipers.
Real winter freezes
Unlike much of Florida, Jacksonville gets real freezes, about ten nights a year on average, usually starting in early December. A battery that limped through summer often dies on that first cold morning.
Where we work
Highways and bridges we cover
We cover the whole city and the roads that tie it together. Broken down near one of these? Call and tell us the nearest exit, bridge or cross street.
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I-95
North to south
From the Georgia line past the airport, through downtown and down the Southside into St. Johns County.
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I-295
The beltway
Around the west side past Orange Park, across the Buckman Bridge to Mandarin, and up the east side over the Dames Point Bridge.
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I-10
West to Tallahassee
From downtown out through the Westside past Cecil toward Baldwin and Lake City.
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SR 202
J. Turner Butler Boulevard
JTB, from I-95 on the Southside past Deerwood and UNF out to Jacksonville Beach.
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US 17
Roosevelt Boulevard
South from the Westside and Ortega past NAS Jacksonville to Orange Park and Fleming Island.
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SR 23
First Coast Expressway
From I-10 on the Westside south through the Oakleaf area into Clay County.
Service area
Neighborhoods and cities we serve
We come to you all over Jacksonville and the surrounding communities. If you don't see yours here, call anyway. We're probably working close by.
Downtown and the core
- Downtown
- Brooklyn
- LaVilla
- Springfield
- Riverside
- Avondale
- San Marco
Westside
- Normandy
- Murray Hill
- Ortega
- Cedar Hills
- Argyle Forest
- Oakleaf
- Cecil
Southside and Mandarin
- Southside
- Baymeadows
- Deerwood
- Southpoint
- Town Center
- Mandarin
Arlington and the Beaches
- Arlington
- Fort Caroline
- Regency
- Mayport
- Atlantic Beach
- Neptune Beach
- Jacksonville Beach
Northside
- Northside
- Oceanway
- Airport area
- River City
- Yulee
Clay and St. Johns
- Orange Park
- Fleming Island
- Middleburg
- St. Johns
- Ponte Vedra
Timing depends on the job and the day's schedule. Call (904) 906-8595 to see how soon we can get there.
Navy town
PCS moves, deployments and the cars left behind
Jacksonville is a Navy town. Naval Station Mayport has been one of the country's largest fleet concentration areas since 1942, and NAS Jacksonville is the largest installation in Navy Region Southeast. That means a lot of families on the move, and a lot of cars that either cross the country or sit for months.
Before a PCS drive, have the car checked a week or two ahead so there's time to fix anything we find. We look at the battery, tires and spare, brakes, belts, hoses, coolant and A/C, the same things that strand people on long interstate trips.
Heading out on deployment? A car that sits for six or nine months in Florida heat and humidity comes back with a dead battery, low tires and sometimes rusty brakes. Before you go, fill the tank, add fuel stabilizer, set the tires to the right pressure and connect a battery maintainer if you can. When you get home, call us and we'll get it road-ready without a tow.
We usually can't get onto NAS Jax or Mayport without a sponsor, so we'll meet you at home or at a lot just outside the gate.
Car care calendar
A Jacksonville car-care calendar
Northeast Florida gets a little of everything over a year. Time your car care to it and most breakdowns never happen.
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March to May
Spring
Pollen coats everything and spring storms return. Change the cabin air filter, replace streaky wipers and check tire tread before summer.
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June to August
Summer
Heat, humidity and daily thunderstorms. Test the battery, make sure the A/C blows cold and have a plan for hurricane season.
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September to November
Fall
Peak hurricane season, nor'easters and high tides at the Beaches. Keep the tank full and rinse off salt after any flooding.
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December to February
Winter
Real freezes, about ten nights a year. Test the battery before the first cold snap and check tire pressure when the temperature drops.
Mobile vs. shop
Mobile mechanic or repair shop?
You get the same kind of repair either way. The difference is whether your day revolves around it.
Compared
Mobile mechanic
Repair shop
Getting the car there
Mobile mechanicSkip it. We come to wherever the car is.
Repair shopA drive across town, or a tow if it's dead.
Your time
Mobile mechanicGo about your day at home or at work.
Repair shopFind a ride or wait around for the call.
Seeing the work
Mobile mechanicWatch it get done and look at the old parts.
Repair shopYou see the front desk and the invoice.
Scheduling
Mobile mechanicSame-day openings are common, any day of the week.
Repair shopWait times of a few days, with limited weekend hours.
Best for
Mobile mechanicBatteries, brakes, A/C, starters, alternators, diagnostics and routine service.
Repair shopBig jobs needing a lift, like transmission or engine rebuilds.
FAQ
Questions Jacksonville drivers ask
The questions we hear most around Jacksonville, answered. For anything else, just call.
Call (904) 906-8595Do you cover Orange Park, the Beaches and St. Johns County?
Yes. Along with all of Jacksonville, we work in Orange Park, Fleming Island, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jax Beach, Ponte Vedra and St. Johns. Send us your address and we'll give you a time.
Can you get my car ready for a PCS move?
Yes. Call a week or two before you leave and we'll check the battery, tires, brakes, belts, hoses and fluids so there's time to fix anything before the drive.
My car sat while I was deployed. Can you get it running?
Yes, it's a common call around here. We'll check the battery, tires, brakes and fluids and get it road-ready in your driveway, no tow needed.
Can you come onto NAS Jax or Mayport?
Usually not, since base access needs a sponsor. We're happy to meet you at home or at a parking lot just outside the gate.
Can you check my car after flooding?
Yes. If it sat in deep water, don't start it. We'll check the intake, fluids and electrical system on-site and tell you honestly what's worth repairing.
Can you work at my apartment complex or office?
Most of the time. A level parking space with some elbow room around the car is all it takes. Some apartment communities restrict repairs, so check with the office first.
How soon can you come out?
We can often come out the same day, especially for calls that come in early. It depends on the job, the parts and which side of the river you're on.
How much does a mobile mechanic cost in Jacksonville?
Your price depends on the car and the repair, and we give it to you on the phone before the visit. No tow bill, either. Anything extra we find gets explained and priced before we do it.
Are there repairs you can't do on-site?
Yes: work that needs a lift or heavy equipment, like transmission rebuilds, internal engine repair or frame work. If that's what your car needs, we'll tell you and point you to a good shop.
What are your hours?
7am to 7pm, every day of the week. Call (904) 906-8595 to set up a visit.
Call now
Car trouble in Jacksonville? We'll come to you.
Call now, tell us what's going on and we'll get a mechanic headed your way. No tow, no bridge traffic, no lost day.
Open 7 days a week, 7am to 7pm