A mobile mechanic in Chicago you can look up before they arrive

Independent mechanics who are ASE-certified and background-checked, insured by TravelMechanic and working from fully equipped vans. You see your mechanic and read their reviews before the visit, and customer reviews decide who stays on the platform.

Yes. Text what is wrong with your car and nearby mobile mechanics bid on the job. The mechanic comes to your house, your building's lot, your office or the curb outside, so most repairs need no trip to a shop and no tow. Some jobs need a lift or shop equipment and cannot be done at the curb, and the mechanic should tell you that before you book. You are charged when the work is done.

You do not have to shop around. After you send a request, nearby mechanics bid and the lowest bid is offered with that mechanic's profile and reviews. You can accept it or walk away.

It can be, but we do not promise a percentage. TravelMechanic has no physical shop or rent and passes the savings on, and mechanics compete by bidding. Each mechanic prices parts and labor at their own rate plus a travel fee, so quotes vary and are best estimates, never fixed or final prices.

Often yes, but it depends on the job and the building. Street and lot spots are usually the easiest. For a condo garage, check with your property manager about height limits and outside-contractor rules, and mention the setup in your request so the mechanic knows what to expect.

Everyday makes such as Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan, Jeep, Subaru, Kia and Volkswagen, plus others. Individual mechanics have different strengths, so say the year, make and model in your request and read the bidding mechanic's reviews before you accept.

Yes, if your car is parked somewhere the mechanic can reach, such as an employer lot or a street spot. Tell us where it is parked and whether you need to hand over a key. Check with your employer or building about outside contractors working on-site.

Send each vehicle as its own request, and text us if you have questions about a larger group of vehicles. Each repair is quoted by the mechanics who bid on it, and the same rules apply: best-estimate quotes, pay when the work is done, and a full refund if you cancel after a price change.

You hear first. If the price changes because of more parts or time, or a part is out of stock, you can cancel for a full refund. Nothing is charged until the work is done.

Request an inspection. The cost is credited toward the fix. If you decide not to fix it with us, the fee goes to the mechanic's time and travel. If the mechanic can't diagnose exactly what's wrong, you get a full refund.

TravelMechanic has a 100% satisfaction promise. Parts carry the manufacturer's warranty and we stand behind the service. If a warranty claim needs labor, we charge only the travel fee and the labor. Leave an honest review as well, since reviews decide who stays on the platform.

Many repairs are routine curbside jobs, but street rules vary by block, so look for posted restrictions and check the City of Chicago's current rules. Winter overnight parking bans apply on posted streets, so a daytime visit works best. If a job is not suitable for the curb, the mechanic should tell you before you book.

No. The official emissions inspection is run by the Illinois Air Team at its stations, mobile units and kiosks. A mobile mechanic can diagnose and repair a check-engine light before you go. Requirements depend on your address and vehicle, so check with the state.