My Mobile Mechanic

Have you ever thought about starting a mobile auto repair business?  Or as a vehicle owner, have you thought about how convenient it would  be for mechanics to perform vehicle services right at your home? This isn’t a foreign concept. As a matter of fact, there are many auto repair professionals who do just that for a living. However, franchise and independent service shops still outnumber mobile repair businesses by a wide margin. Mobile auto repair is a very attractive service to many consumers, given the  inconvenience of dropping off their vehicle and arranging rides while carless. So why isn’t mobile auto repair a more widely available service? In this article, I’d like to first address some of the challenges this business model presents, and then explain how it can be successful despite the major obstacles. Mobile Auto Repair is Not That Simple In a world of technology and convenience, it’s logical that a mechanic would come  right t...

My mobile Automotive went out their way to drive to a nearby auto-zone, find the right part and then stayed an hour later than scheduled to install it, spent extra time tightening hoses that weren’t properly attached. MMA's prices seemed to be fair based on market predictions. The diagnostic visit was $52 and replacing the starter and battery terminal cost just under $140. Most of the cost came from labor, parts was a little extra, and using the service also meant I didn’t need to pay to have my car towed. All in all, despite the minor issues like going to get the parts, my MMA experience was convenient, straightforward and helped me feel confident even as a first-time customer.