Cars, SUVs and trucks
Car and truck repair at your home
Eric brings a fully equipped van to your driveway or garage. Gas or diesel, he fixes your vehicle the way he would fix his own, and tells you plainly what it needs.
Repairs and maintenance Eric does in your driveway
Maintenance
- Full tune-ups
- Oil changes
- Spark plugs
- Coolant and brake fluid flushes
- Oil, fuel, cabin and engine air filters
- Wipers and bulbs
Repairs
- Brakes
- Batteries
- Starters and alternators
- Shocks and control arms
- Minor body work
Problem solving
- Check engine light
- Electrical problems
- Cars that won't start
- Battery and charging tests
- Used car inspections
Eric uses OEM or OEM-quality parts, and parts he supplies carry a 30-day warranty. See prices and policies.
Pickups, work trucks and diesels
Gas or diesel, Eric works on pickups, vans and work trucks too, including business vehicles that need to get back on the job. Local businesses have called him when a truck broke down mid-job.
Our commercial diesel truck broke down on the job and he came out asap and diagnosed and was able to take care of the repairs needed immediately. Awesome communication easy process.
Car won't start?
Before you call a tow truck, call Eric. Batteries, starters and alternators can all be tested right in your driveway.
- Nothing, or one click: most likely the battery.
- Rapid clicking or grinding, lights work: points to the starter.
- Started, then died again: usually the alternator.
How it works
Three simple steps
Call or text Eric
Tell him what the vehicle is doing and where it is parked. You can also book a time online.
Eric comes to you
He looks at the problem in your driveway or garage and gives you a written estimate.
You say yes, he fixes it
Nothing is repaired until you approve it. You pay when the work is done.
What drivers say
My 98 year old friend has a 22 year old Mercury Grand Marquis with a power steering problem. He isn’t a AAA member so towing would be expensive. I found Village Mobile Mechanic on line and he had good reviews so I called him.
Eric sorted out the problem and established a trust relationship with me and with my friend, who can hardly hear. I recommend him without hesitation.
Eric quickly diagnosed the problem, ordered the part and had the car fixed within the day. His work and communication were stellar. We would definitely call him again and highly recommend his service.
Eric did an outstanding job on my 2002 Ford Ranger, reasonably priced and runs great !!
Needed my brakes and rotors fixed this week, and he came out and did his magic in less than an hour, I would highly recommend going to this mobile mechanic for any work needed.
He was very nice and did a great job! Price was reasonable and lower than going to a garage.
Eric came out on time and quickly solved my problem. The price was very fair and he was a pleasure to deal with.
Honest about what needs a shop
Some jobs are better done in a repair shop: full alignments and other work that keeps a vehicle on a lift for a long time, bodywork, frame work, paint, and some transmission rebuilds. If your job is one of them, Eric will tell you.
Questions
Is a mobile mechanic cheaper than a shop?
It depends on the job, but lower overhead often means a fairer price for the same work. Ask Eric for a quote and compare it with a shop estimate for the same repair.
Do you have the same diagnostic tools as a shop?
Eric uses a professional-grade scan tool with bidirectional diagnostic capability, the same class of equipment most shops use.
What if you need a part you don't have with you?
Eric orders it. Customers mention he has had parts delivered right to their home while he worked, or picked them up and came back the same day.
Tell Eric what your vehicle is doing
He comes to you anywhere in The Villages, Lady Lake, Oxford and Wildwood. Tap what it is doing to text him about it.
What is it doing?
When a car won't start
- Nothing at all, or one click, and a dim dome light: most likely the battery, especially after the car sat a week or two.
- Rapid clicking or grinding, but the lights and radio work: that points to the starter.
- It started, then died again soon after: usually the alternator.
Eric tests the battery, starter and alternator right in your driveway.
When the check engine light comes on
- Steady: something needs attention. It is usually safe to drive carefully to get it checked soon.
- Flashing: stop driving as soon as it is safe. It often means a misfire.
- A loose gas cap is one of the most common causes. Tighten it; if the light stays on after a day or two of driving, it is something else.
His professional scan tool reads the code and the live data behind it, so you know what the light means before anything is replaced.
When the brakes make noise
- A high-pitched squeal is often dust or glazing on the brake parts.
- Grinding usually means worn parts are touching metal they shouldn't.
- A spongy pedal, or one side grabbing harder, is worth a look soon. Brakes are not one to put off.
Eric checks brakes where the car or golf cart is parked.
When a golf cart won't go
- Look at the battery terminals. White, blue-green or crusty buildup is very likely the problem. Don't scrape it with metal or pour anything on it.
- Clean terminals and still dead: a weak cell, the solenoid connection, a tripped breaker, or on older carts the charger.
- Florida heat drains cart batteries faster while they sit.
Most of it is fixed right in your driveway.
Before you buy a used car
- Have Eric look it over before you pay.
- He can meet the car where the seller has it.
Tell Eric what's going on
- What the vehicle is doing, and when it started.
- Where it is parked.
- A photo of the problem helps.