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Auto repair services

Diagnostics, oil changes, brakes and mechanical repairs, done at your curb or in the shop on 60th Street. Every job starts with a fair, written price.

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Check-engine light and diagnostics

Mobile or in-shop diagnostics. A full computer scan to start, a mechanic's hands-on testing to finish.

A code tells us where to look, not what to replace. Parts stores read the code and sell you the part; we test the part before anyone buys it. We bring the scan tool to you, so a warning light does not mean a tow.

Signs it's time

  • Check-engine light on or flashing
  • Rough idle or hesitation
  • Worse fuel economy
  • Failed state inspection

What's included

  • Full code scan of every module
  • Live data and freeze-frame review
  • Pinpoint testing of the suspected part
  • Written diagnosis with photos
  • The $60 fee comes off the repair if you go ahead
Price
$60, credited to the repair
Time
About 1 hour to a written answer
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Brake repair

Pads, rotors, calipers and fluid, measured and photographed before we quote, at the shop or your curb.

Brakes are the job most shops upsell. We measure every pad and rotor, text you the numbers with photos, and replace only what is under the safe limit. Most pad and rotor jobs can be done in your driveway.

Signs it's time

  • Squeal or grind when braking
  • Pedal pulses or feels soft
  • Car pulls to one side when stopping
  • Brake warning light

What's included

  • Pad and rotor thickness measured on all four wheels
  • New pads with hardware and lubricated slide pins
  • Rotors resurfaced or replaced
  • Brake fluid check
  • Test drive before handover
Price
From $140 per axle
Time
Same day, 1 to 2 hours
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Oil changes and tune-ups

Oil changes and tune-ups at your curb or in the shop, without the dealer's add-ons.

Your owner’s manual sets the schedule, not a laminated menu. We follow your manufacturer’s intervals, log every service with date and mileage, and tell you which “recommended” extras you can safely skip.

Signs it's time

  • Oil-change reminder on the dash
  • Past the mileage on your windshield sticker
  • Rough idle or hard starts
  • Dark or low oil on the dipstick

What's included

  • Oil and filter to your manufacturer's specification
  • Spark plugs and ignition coils on tune-ups
  • Engine and cabin air filters
  • Fluids checked and topped off
  • 30-point inspection with photos
Price
From $39 for your first visit
Time
30 minutes to 1½ hours
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Suspension, steering and axles

Shocks, struts, control arms, tie-rods and CV axles.

Philadelphia potholes are hard on front ends. We show you which joints have play and which can wait, and we replace only what is worn.

Signs it's time

  • Clicking when turning
  • Clunks over bumps
  • Car drifts or pulls
  • Uneven tire wear

What's included

  • Inspection with photos of every worn joint
  • Shocks
  • struts and springs
  • Control arms
  • ball joints and tie-rod ends
  • CV axles and boots
Price
CV axles from $180 fitted
Time
1 hour to 1 day
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Pre-purchase inspection

Buying a used car? We meet you at the seller and check it before you pay.

A one-hour inspection can save you from a car that needs thousands in work. We come to wherever the car is, scan it, get underneath it and drive it, then tell you plainly whether to buy, negotiate or walk away.

Signs it's time

  • Buying from a private seller
  • Buying from a small lot
  • No service history
  • A price that looks too good

What's included

  • Full diagnostic scan
  • Mechanical inspection
  • Undercarriage check for rust and leaks
  • Test-drive evaluation
  • Written report with photos
Price
From $89 at the seller's location
Time
About 1 hour
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Batteries, starting and electrical

Free battery and charging test. Starters, alternators and wiring traced properly.

A new battery will not fix a bad alternator. We test the whole charging system before selling you anything, and if your battery passes we tell you so at no charge.

Signs it's time

  • Clicks but will not crank
  • Slow start on cold mornings
  • Lights dim at idle
  • Battery warning light

What's included

  • Battery load test and charging-system test
  • Terminal and ground cleaning
  • Starter and alternator testing on the car
  • Parasitic-drain tracing for batteries that keep dying
Price
Free test. Batteries from $150 fitted
Time
30 minutes to test and fit
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Jumpstarts and roadside help

Dead battery, stuck starter or a car that won't move. We come to you.

Call and tell us where you are. We bring the jump pack, a battery tester and a scan tool, get you started, and tell you why it happened so it does not happen again tomorrow morning.

Signs it's time

  • Dead battery
  • Clicks but will not start
  • Stalled and won't restart
  • Stuck at home
  • work or the roadside

What's included

  • Jumpstart and battery test on the spot
  • Battery fitted on site if it has failed
  • Quick diagnosis of no-start problems
  • Honest advice if it needs the shop
Price
Jumpstarts from $45
Time
Usually within the hour
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Engine work

Leaks, overheating, timing, gaskets, misfires and the bigger mechanical jobs.

Big repairs deserve a second opinion. Bring us another shop’s quote; we will inspect the car, tell you plainly whether the work is needed, and give you our price in writing. If the repair costs more than the car is worth, we will tell you that too.

Signs it's time

  • Oil or coolant leaks
  • Overheating
  • Misfires or loss of power
  • Knocking or ticking from the engine

What's included

  • Leak tracing with dye and photos
  • Water pumps
  • thermostats and hoses
  • Valve-cover and oil-pan gaskets
  • Timing belts and chains
Price
Quoted after diagnosis
Time
Same day to a few days, depending on parts
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Pick your
service

First Visit

$39

  • Conventional oil and filter, up to 5 quarts
  • 30-point inspection with photos by text
  • Tire pressures set
  • At the shop or at your curb
Claim the $39 visit

Tune-Up

$129

  • Everything in First Visit
  • Full synthetic oil
  • Battery and charging test
  • Brake pads and rotors measured
  • Engine air filter
  • All fluids topped off
Book a Tune-Up

Full Service

$229

  • Everything in Tune-Up
  • Spark plugs (most 4-cylinder engines)
  • Cabin air filter
  • Full diagnostic scan
  • Suspension and axle check
  • Coolant strength test
  • Road test with the mechanic
Book Full Service

Every package comes with the price lock and our 12 months / 12,000 miles warranty. Prices include parts, labor and disposal, in the shop or at your curb.

Before you book

Do you really come to me?

Yes. Diagnostics, oil changes, brakes, batteries, jumpstarts and used-car inspections can all be done at your home, your job or the roadside within 10 miles of 60th Street. Bigger jobs that need a lift come to the shop.

How do you keep prices low?

A small shop, a posted labor rate of $95 an hour and no dealer add-ons. Parts are listed line by line on a written estimate and nothing starts until you approve it.

What if the job costs more than the estimate?

We pay the difference; that is the Price-Lock Guarantee. The approved estimate is the most you will be charged. If we find something new once a part is off, we stop, send photos and ask. Saying no is always fine.

Can you check a used car before I buy it?

Yes. We meet you at the seller, run a full diagnostic scan, inspect the car and the underside, test-drive it and give you a written report. Book by call, text or DM on Instagram.

Will an independent shop void my factory warranty?

No. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act lets you have your car serviced anywhere. We use parts that meet your manufacturer's specification and give you a dated, itemized record of every service.

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Call before 10, back on the road by 5

Most brakes, batteries, diagnostics and oil changes are done the same day when you call before 10 am, in the shop or at your curb. Your price is written down before we start. Mobile slots fill first.

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