Question 1

How does a mobile mechanic work?

Accepted Answer

You call and describe what the car is doing. Ted tells you what he thinks it is and whether he can handle it on site, then he drives to where the car is — your driveway, your workplace lot, or the shoulder where it quit — and does the repair there. No tow, no waiting room, no shuttle ride.

Question 2

What areas around Daytona Beach does Ted cover?

Accepted Answer

Daytona Beach, Holly Hill, Ormond Beach, South Daytona, Daytona Beach Shores, and Port Orange. If you are just outside that, call and ask, because it depends where you are.

Question 3

What are Ted's hours?

Accepted Answer

Seven days a week, 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Question 4

Do I need to be there while Ted works on the car?

Accepted Answer

It helps if you can be there or nearby, mostly so he can ask a question or show you what he found. If you cannot stay, talk it through on the phone first. He works on plenty of cars in workplace lots while the owner is inside.

Question 5

Where does the car need to be parked for Ted to work on it?

Accepted Answer

Somewhere he can get to it and work safely around it — a driveway, a parking space, a shoulder with room. Flat ground helps. If it is in a tight garage or a stacked apartment space, mention it when you call.

Question 6

Can a mobile mechanic really do brakes in my driveway?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pads, rotors, calipers, brake fluid, and hardware are all driveway jobs on everyday cars. Ted brings the parts and tools, jacks the car safely, and road-tests the pedal before he leaves.

Question 7

What kinds of repairs need a shop instead?

Accepted Answer

Jobs that need a lift, a press, or a shop floor — some suspension work, some transmission work, anything that needs the car up in the air for a long time. Ted will tell you straight on the phone when a job is one of those, instead of taking it apart in your driveway and making it worse.

Question 8

Does Ted work on all makes and models?

Accepted Answer

He works on everyday domestic and import cars, SUVs, and light trucks. If you are driving something unusual, call and describe it and he will tell you straight whether it is one he wants to take on.

Question 9

Can you fix my car the same visit you diagnose it?

Accepted Answer

Often, yes. A lot of what stops an everyday car — a sensor, a coil, a hose, a battery, an alternator — he can do right there once he has found it. If the fix needs a part he does not have on the van or a lift, he tells you that on the spot.

Question 10

Can you work on my car in an apartment or condo parking lot?

Accepted Answer

Usually, yes, as long as there is flat ground and room to work safely around the car. If the space is tight, stacked, or in a low-clearance garage, mention it when you call and he will tell you whether it works.

Question 11

How much does a mobile mechanic cost in Daytona Beach?

Accepted Answer

It depends entirely on the car and on what is actually wrong with it, and Ted will not guess at a number before he has looked. Call and describe what the car is doing. He will tell you what he thinks it is, what it takes to fix, and what it runs — and he is not looking to charge an arm and a leg.

Question 12

Do you bring the parts with you?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the job. Ted carries common parts and fluids on the van, but if your car needs a specific part he will say so when you describe the problem, and he can get it. Call and tell him the year, make, and model and what it is doing.

Question 13

How do I pay Ted?

Accepted Answer

Ask when you call. Ted will tell you straight how he takes payment when you describe the job.

Mobile Mechanic FAQ — Daytona Beach, FL

How mobile auto repair works

What Ted can and cannot fix on site

Cost, payment, and parts

Tell Ted what the car is doing