About

Meet Eric, the mechanic who comes to you

Village Mobile Mechanic is owned and run by Eric Cote. When you call, you talk to Eric, and Eric is the one who shows up in your driveway.

Eric's white Ram ProMaster van with the Village Mobile Mechanic logo, parked under palm trees

Six years of mobile repair, now in The Villages

Before moving to Florida, Eric owned and operated a mobile auto repair business in New York for six years, providing diagnostics, repairs and maintenance at customers' homes.

Today he brings the same service to The Villages and nearby towns. He works on cars, trucks, golf carts, tractors, lawn mowers and classic rides, gas or diesel, and fixes every one the way he would fix his own.

How Eric works

Five things you can count on

  • Plain languageHe explains what is wrong without a wall of jargon.
  • Shows you, not just tells youHe is happy to point at the actual part before fixing it.
  • Your OK firstA written estimate, and no repair without your approval.
  • No pressureIf something else needs work, you can take time to think it over.
  • Honest about limitsIf a job belongs in a shop, he will say so.

Quick facts

Business
Village Mobile Mechanic, a mobile auto and golf cart repair service
Owner
Eric Cote
Based in
The Villages, Florida
Serves
The Villages, Lady Lake, Oxford, Wildwood, and nearby Sumter and Lake County
Phone
(845) 661-4583, call or text
Hours
Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed Sunday.
Works on
Cars, trucks, golf carts, classic cars, tractors and lawn mowers, gas or diesel
Experience
Six years running a mobile repair business in New York before Florida
Parts warranty
30 days on parts Eric supplies

Registered with the State of Florida

Village Mobile Mechanic is registered as a motor vehicle repair business with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), the state agency that regulates auto repair in Florida.

Any legitimate repair business should be happy to tell you its registration status. You can also check any business yourself on the FDACS website, or call the FDACS consumer line at 1-800-HELP-FLA (1-800-435-7352).

The Village Mobile Mechanic van parked in a Villages driveway beside a golf cart

Look for the white van

Eric drives a white Ram ProMaster van with the Village Mobile Mechanic logo and (845) 661-4583 on the side. It carries his tools and diagnostic equipment, so most jobs are finished in one visit.

If you are ever unsure who is at your door, call the number on this page to check.

What people say about Eric

Village Mobile Mechanic quickly diagnosed and repaired my car. Eric, the owner, is the real deal. Professional, knowledgeable and honest. Highly recommend him. Have eagerly shared my experience and his contact info with neighbors and friends.

K. L.Google review

Village mobile mechanic is our first call for any repair needs. Eric is knowledgeable, polite, punctual, honest, and reasonable. A rarity in today’s world.

Village VIP Transportation LLCGoogle review from a local business

Kind, Knowledgeable, Honest. Look no further, Eric is excellent. So nice to know the person repairing your car while not dealing with service center.

Craig H.Google review

Very customer oriented. Eric kept me informed the whole time. He performed really well and answered all of my questions.

Kenton C.Google review

Eric actually checked up on me to see if I was able to remedy my issue. He was able to come and fix my problem. Outstanding customer service

Doug D.Google review

Great experience with him...responded right away and came out same day! Honest assessment of what went wrong. I would highly recommend!

Perry W.Google review

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