500+ mobile auto repair services
From oil changes to brakes and diagnostics, a mechanic comes to your driveway, office, or roadside. Nearby mechanics bid on your job, and you pay only when the work is done.
No shop, no rent, so the savings go to you
TravelMechanic is an online mechanic shop. With no building to pay for, independent mechanics come to you and compete on price.
Text or submit what you need
Tell us the symptom or the service in plain words. No account, no phone tag.
Nearby mechanics bid
Each mechanic works out parts and labor at their own rate, plus a travel fee. That is why bids differ. The lowest bid is offered first.
Pick your mechanic
See who is coming and read their reviews before they arrive. Customer reviews decide who stays on the platform.
Pay when it is done
A payment method is held to reserve the visit and charged when the work is finished.
Find your service
Pick a service to see what it covers, typical pricing, and answers to common questions. Not sure what you need? Text us the symptom.
Battery
Belts
Brakes
- Anti-Lock Control Relay Replacement
- Anti-Lock Fuses Or Relay Replacement
- Brake Caliper Replacement
- Brake Drum Replacement
- Brake Hose Replacement
- Brake Master Cylinder Replacement
- Brake Pad Replacement
- Brake Rotors/Discs Replacement
- Brake Shoe Replacement (Rear)
- Brake System Flush
- Brake Vacuum Pump Replacement
- Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement
- Emergency/Parking Brake Cable Replacement
- Emergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement
- Emergency Brake Control Replacement
- Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement
- Vacuum Brake Booster Check Valve Replacement
- Vacuum Pump Repair
- Wheel Hub Assembly Replacement
- Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
Clutch & Transmission
- CV Axle / Shaft Assembly Replacement
- Axle Shaft Seal Replacement
- Center Support Bearing Replacement
- Clutch Cable Replacement
- Clutch Fluid Replacement
- Clutch Master Cylinder & Slave Cylinder Replacement
- Clutch Safety Switch Replacement
- Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement
- Clutch Switch Replacement
- Differential Gasket Replacement
- Differential Output Seal Replacement
- Flexible Clutch Hose Replacement
- Shift Interlock Solenoid Replacement
- Shift Selector Cable Replacement
- Shifter Interlock Solenoid Replacement
- Speed Sensor Replacement
- Speedometer Cable Repair
- Speedometer Cable and Housing Replacement
- Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
- Transmission Fluid Service
- Transmission Oil Pressure Switch Replacement
- Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement
- Transmission Speed Sensor Replacement
Diagnostics
- ABS Light is on Inspection
- AC is not working Inspection
- Air filter is clogged Inspection
- Air is not coming out of vents Inspection
- Banging noises when driving over the bumps Inspection
- Battery Light is on Inspection
- Battery is dead Inspection
- Battery will not hold a charge Inspection
- Brake Pedal is hard to push Inspection
- Brake Pedal vibrates or shakes Inspection
- Brake Warning Light is on Inspection
- Brake fluid is black or brown Inspection
- Brake fluid is leaking Inspection
- Brake fluid is leaking around clutch pedal Inspection
- Brake light is not working Inspection
- Brake pads are wearing out quickly Inspection
- Brake pedal is lower than usual Inspection
- Brake pedal is pulsating Inspection
- Brake pedal is spongy Inspection
- Brake pressure is uneven Inspection
- Brake rotors are turning blue Inspection
- Brake Safety Inspection
- Brakes must be pumped to work Inspection
- Brakes, Steering and Suspension Inspection
- Car does not move when I step on the gas pedal Inspection
- Car does not shift from park to drive Inspection
- Car door is sagging Inspection
- Car has bouncy and unstable ride Inspection
- Car has excessive body roll Inspection
- Car idle is rough Inspection
- Car is getting worse gas mileage Inspection
- Car is hard to shift Inspection
- Car is hard to start Inspection
- Car is hesitating and bucking Inspection
- Car is leaning to one side Inspection
- Car is making a noise Inspection
- Car is not getting enough power Inspection
- Car is not shifting into park Inspection
- Car is overheating Inspection
- Car is running hotter than normal Inspection
- Car is shaking or vibrating Inspection
- Car is slow to accelerate Inspection
- Car is stalling Inspection
- Car is taking longer than normal to stop Inspection
- Car jerks forward at high speeds Inspection
- Car nose dives when braking Inspection
- Car or steering wheel shakes when braking Inspection
- Car overheats quickly Inspection
- Car pulls in one direction Inspection
- Car pulls to left or right when I brake Inspection
- Car shudders when turning Inspection
- Car shuts off when stepping on gas pedal Inspection
- Car starts and then dies Inspection
- Car surges when air conditioning is on Inspection
- Car surges when I stop Inspection
- Car surges while driving Inspection
- Car takes a few tries to start Inspection
- Car vibrates when driving at high speeds Inspection
- Car will not go into reverse gear Inspection
- Car will not go into any gear Inspection
- Car will not shift out of park Inspection
- Car won't stay running Inspection
- Car's engine is making a sputtering noise Inspection
- Car's heater is not working Inspection
- Car's starter is engaging but not turning the engine Inspection
- Check Fuel Cap Warning Light is on Inspection
- Check Oil Light is on Inspection
- Check Tire Pressure Light is on Inspection
- Check transmission light is on Inspection
- Clunking noise when I drive over bumps Inspection
- Coolant is leaking Inspection
- Coolant is not circulating Inspection
- Coolant light is on Inspection
- Coolant reservoir is overflowing Inspection
- Cooling Fan Relay Replacement
- CV Joint / CV Axle Assembly Replacement
- CV Joint Boot Replacement
- CV Joint Replacement
Doors
- Car Door Latch Replacement
- Car Door Lock Actuator Replacement
- Car Door Lock Relay Replacement
- Car Door Lock Switch Replacement
- Exterior Car Door Handle Replacement
- Hood Latch Replacement
- Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement
- Interior Car Door Handle Replacement
- Lubricate Doors
- Lubricate Hood Hinge
- Lubricate Trunk
- Trunk Latch Adjustment
- Trunk Latch Release Cable Replacement
- Trunk Latch Replacement
- Trunk Lift Support Shocks Replacement
- Trunk Lock Actuator Replacement
Engine (Under the Hood)
- Throttle Cable Repair
- Air Bleed Housing Assembly Replacement
- Car Air Pump Check Valve Replacement
- Car Air Pump Replacement
- Automatic Shutdown Relay Replacement
- Barometric Sensor Replacement
- Car Battery Terminal Ends Replacement
- Camshaft Seal Replacement
- Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
- Coolant Reservoir Replacement
- Coolant Temperature Switch (Sensor) Replacement
- Cooling System Flush
- Cooling/Radiator Fan Motor Replacement
- Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer Replacement
- Cruise Control Cable Replacement
- Distributor O Ring Replacement
- Distributor Replacement
- Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement
- Electronic Spark Control Replacement
- Engine or Transmission Mount Replacement
- Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Oil Control Valve Replacement
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Tube Replacement
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation/EGR Valve Replacement
- Exhaust Manifold Gasket Replacement
- Exhaust Manifold Repair
- Fan Clutch Replacement
- Front Crankshaft Seal Replacement
- Car Heater Hoses Replacement
- Idle Control Valve Replacement
- Idler Pulley Replacement
- Intake Manifold Gaskets Replacement
- Intake Manifold Runner Control Replacement
- Leak Detection Pump Replacement
- Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP Sensor) Replacement
- Oil Cooler Adapter Gasket Replacement
- Oil Cooler Hose (Automatic Transmission) Replacement
- Oil Cooler Lines Replacement
- Oil Cooler Repair
- Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement
- Oil Filter Housing Replacement
- Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
- Oil Pan Replacement
- Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement
- Oil Pump O Ring Replacement
- Oil Temperature Sensor Replacement
- PCV Valve Hose Replacement
- Points and Condenser Replacement
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Replacement
- Power Steering Belt Replacement
- Pressure Test Radiator Cap
- Radiator Flush
- Car Radiator Replacement
- Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement
- Supercharger Belt Replacement
- Car Thermostat Replacement
- Throttle Body Replacement
- Throttle Cable Replacement
- Throttle Controller Replacement
- Timing Cover Replacement
- Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
- Valve Cover Replacement
- Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement
- Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Switch Replacement
- Vent Oil Separator Replacement
- Auxiliary Water Pump Replacement
- Water Pump Pulley Replacement
- Water Pump Replacement
- Windshield Washer Reservoir Replacement
Exhaust System
Fuel System
- Carburetor Repair
- Fuel Filler Cap Replacement
- Fuel Filler Neck Replacement
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement
- Fuel Injector O Rings Replacement
- Fuel Injector Replacement
- Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement
- Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement
- Fuel Pump Replacement
- Gas Cap Replacement
- Injector Control Pressure Sensor Replacement
- Oxygen Sensor Replacement
Heating & AC
- Car AC Accumulator Replacement
- Car AC Clutch Cycling Switch Replacement
- Car AC Compressor Relay Replacement
- Car AC Compressor Replacement
- Car AC Condenser Fan Replacement
- AC Condenser Replacement
- Car AC High Pressure Hose Replacement
- AC High Pressure Switch Replacement
- AC Cycling Switch Replacement
- Car AC Receiver Dryer Replacement
- Car AC Repair
- Blower Motor Relay Replacement
- Condenser Fan Relay Replacement
- Expansion Valve (Orifice Tube) Replacement
- Car Heater Blower Motor Replacement
- Car Heater Blower Motor Resistor Replacement
- Car Heater Control Valve Replacement
Hoses
Ignition
Lights
- Brake Light Bulb Replacement
- Combination Switch Assembly Replacement
- Console Light Bulb Replacement
- Courtesy Light Bulb Replacement
- Car Dome Light Bulb Replacement
- Fog Light Relay Replacement
- Fog/Driving Light Bulb Replacement
- Hazard / Turn Signal Flasher Replacement
- Headlight Bulb Replacement
- Headlight Closure Relay Replacement
- Headlight Switch Replacement
- License Plate Light Replacement
- Reset Indicator Lights
- Reverse Light Bulb Replacement
- Tail Light Bulb Replacement
- Tail Light Lens Replacement
- Trunk Light Bulb Replacement
- Turn Signal Bulb Replacement
- Turn Signal Switch Replacement
Mirrors
Sensors
- ABS Speed Sensor Replacement
- Air Charge Temperature Sensor Replacement
- Air Cleaner Temperature Sensor Replacement
- Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement
- Coolant Level Sensor Replacement
- Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement
- Instrument Voltage Regulator Replacement
- Intermittent Wiper Relay Replacement
- Low Water Sensor Replacement
- Manifold Temperature Sensor Replacement
- Mass Airflow Sensor Replacement
- Speedometer Sensor Replacement
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Replacement
- Throttle/Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement
- Top Dead Center (TDC) Sensor Replacement
- Yaw Rate Sensor Replacement
Suspension & Steering
- Air Shock Replacement
- Air Bag Spring Replacement
- Air Springs Replacement
- Air Suspension Compressor Replacement
- Ball Joint Replacement (Front)
- Ball Joint Replacement (Rear)
- Center (Drag) slug Replacement
- Control Arm Assembly Replacement
- Differential/Gear Oil Replacement
- Differential Fluid Service Replacement
- Drag slug Replacement
- Lateral slug Replacement
- Lubricate Ball Joints
- Lubricate Driveshaft
- Lubricate Steering and Suspension
- Lubricate Suspension
- Lubricate U-Joints
- Pitman Arm Replacement
- Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement
- Power Steering Input Shaft Seal Replacement
- Power Steering Pressure Switch Replacement
- Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement
- Power Steering Pump Replacement
- Shock Absorber Replacement
- Stabilizer Bar Bushings Replacement
- Stabilizer Bar Links Replacement
- Steering Damper Replacement
- Steering Rack/Gearbox Replacement
- Steering Stabilizer Stop Replacement
- Strut Assembly Replacement
- Air Bag Suspension Repair
- Suspension Spring Coils Replacement
- Sway Bar Replacement
- Tie Rod End Replacement
- Tighten Wheel Lug Nuts
- Track Bar Replacement
- Universal Joint (U-joint) Replacement
- Wheel Bearings Replacement
- Wheel Stud Replacement
Switches
Wiper System
- Adjust Windshield Washer Jets
- Clean Windshield Washer Tubes and Jets Inspection
- Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing
- Washer fluid does not spray onto windshield Inspection
- Windshield Washer Pump Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Linkage Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Refill Replacement
- Windshield Wiper Switch Replacement
- Windshield Wiper/Washer System Inspection
- Wiper Gearbox Replacement
Pay only when the work is done
A payment method is held up front to reserve your visit and charged when the mechanic finishes. Not sure what is wrong? Book an inspection: what you paid is credited toward the fix if you fix with us. 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.
Vetted mechanics
Independent, ASE-certified, background-checked, and insured by TravelMechanic, working from fully equipped vans.
No surprise charges
Every quote is a best estimate. If the price changes (more parts or time, a part out of stock), you hear about it before paying more and can cancel for a full refund.
100% satisfaction
If you are not happy, we make it right or refund you.
Parts warranty
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.
Mobile auto repair, on your schedule
A mechanic comes to your home, office, or roadside with the parts, tools, and scan gear for most jobs. Typical prices below are starting points. Exact bids depend on your car.
Maintenance
Quick, routine jobs done at your address.
- Oil changes
- Fluid top-offs and flushes
- Cabin and engine air filters
- Tire rotations
- Wiper blade swaps
Repairs and diagnostics
We find what is wrong and fix it. Your mechanic quotes the job before any work starts.
- Brakes, batteries, alternators, starters
- AC service and electrical fixes
- Check-engine-light scans
- Suspension and steering work
Inspections
Buying a used car or unsure what is wrong? A mechanic inspects it where it sits and writes up what they find.
- Pre-purchase inspections
- Engine and drivetrain check
- Brakes and suspension review
- Electronics and battery test
Looking for help near you? See mobile mechanics in Chicago or browse service by car make and model.
Questions about our services
What services can I book?
TravelMechanic supports 500+ services. Routine work: oil changes, filters, tire rotations. Repairs: brakes, batteries, alternators, starters. Diagnostics: check-engine scans and pre-purchase inspections. We also do AC and suspension. If a job needs a lift, the mechanic tells you up front.
How do I know which service I need?
Describe the symptom in plain words. Try "car won't start," "brakes squeal," or "check engine light." We suggest likely fixes and send your request to nearby mechanics. Still not sure? Book an inspection. What you paid is credited toward the fix if you fix with us. 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.
How long does each service take?
It depends on the job and your car. Maintenance is usually quicker than brake work, and bigger repairs like an alternator swap take longer. Your mechanic gives you a time estimate when they accept the job.
Why do quotes vary between mechanics?
Each independent mechanic works out parts and labor at their own rate, plus a travel fee. Because we have no physical shop and no rent, those savings are passed on to you. The lowest bid is offered, and you can see your mechanic and read their reviews before they come.
What if the price changes during the job?
Every quote is a best estimate, not a fixed price. If the job needs more parts or time, or a part is out of stock, you hear about it before paying more, and you can cancel for a full refund.
When do I pay?
Only when the work is done. A payment method is held up front to reserve the visit and charged when the mechanic finishes. We stand behind the service with a 100% satisfaction promise, and parts carry the manufacturer's warranty (if a warranty claim needs labor, we charge only the travel fee and the labor).
Skip the shop. Send a text.
Tell us what's wrong. Nearby mechanics bid, the best price wins, and you pay only after the work is done.
Text us anytime, day or night. Mechanics are usually available around the clock, depending on schedules.

