A mobile mechanic in Broward County costs $100 to $125 an hour in labor plus parts, and a diagnostic is $80, credited toward the repair. There's no trip charge inside Broward, most calls get me on-site in 45 to 90 minutes, and you get the full price before I touch the car.
Most people call me after they've already been burned once. A $150 tow, a shop that "looked at it" for $120, and then a quote with a bunch of line items nobody explained. So here's what things actually cost when I come to you.
What Common Repairs Cost in Broward County
These are the ranges I quote every week, parts and labor together unless it says otherwise. Where your car lands in the range depends on the make, the engine and how hard the part is to get to. You get the exact number on-site before any work starts.
| Job | Price at your location |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic (check engine light, no-start, electrical) | $80, credited toward the repair |
| AC diagnostic (full system check + a can of freon) | From $120 |
| Transmission diagnostic | $120, credited toward the repair |
| Battery replacement | $180 – $350 installed |
| Brake pads / pads and rotors | $160 – $480 per axle |
| Starter replacement | $250 – $500 |
| Alternator replacement | $350 – $750 |
| AC recharge | $150 – $250 |
| AC leak sealing | $200 – $400 |
| AC compressor replacement | $450 – $1,300 |
| Thermostat replacement | $130 – $320 |
| Radiator replacement | $350 – $850 |
| Fuel pump replacement | $350 – $750 |
| Serpentine belt | $120 – $280 |
| Oil change | Labor starts at $80, full synthetic only |
| Pre-purchase inspection | $150 – $250 |
What's In the Price and What Isn't
Labor is $100 to $125 an hour. Parts are quoted separately, and you see both before you say yes. There's no trip charge anywhere in Broward County, no shop supply fee, and no "diagnostic time" tacked on after the fact. If I find something else while I'm under the car, I tell you and you decide. Nothing gets added without you hearing about it first.
Payment is cash or Zelle when the job is finished. Every repair carries a 90-day labor guarantee. If I'm driving up into Palm Beach County, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach or West Palm, there's a travel charge on top, and I tell you that number on the phone before I leave.
Why It Usually Costs Less Than a Shop
The repair itself isn't where most people lose money. It's everything around it. A tow to a shop is about $150. Then you lose a day of work, get a ride from somebody, and come back for the car the next afternoon. A lot of Broward shops charge $95 to $150 just to look at it, and dealers are well past $180 an hour.
I come to your driveway, your office lot or the shoulder where the car quit. You deal with me the whole way. The guy quoting the job is the guy doing it, so there's nobody in between marking things up.
Why Broward Cars Need What They Need
Down here the heat does most of the damage. Batteries give out in 2 to 3 years instead of 4 or 5. The AC runs almost every day of the year, so compressors and condensers work harder than they would up north. Stop-and-go on I-95, I-595 and the Sawgrass eats brake pads, and salt air east of US-1 puts rust on rotors overnight. That's why no-starts, AC calls and brake jobs are most of my week.
I cover all of Broward: Fort Lauderdale, Tamarac, Coral Springs, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Hollywood and Margate, plus everywhere in between. Want the details on one job? See the brake repair cost guide or the AC recharge cost guide.
CALL OR TEXT (203) 549-7058 — I COME TO YOUFrequently Asked Questions
Is there a trip charge to come to me in Broward County?
No. Anywhere in Broward County there's no trip charge and no shop supply fee. You pay labor at $100 to $125 an hour plus parts, and you approve that number before I start. Palm Beach County calls carry a travel charge that I quote on the phone.
Do I pay for the diagnostic if I have you fix it?
The diagnostic is $80, and it comes off the repair if you have me do the work. AC and transmission diagnostics are $120 because they include more testing, and those are credited toward the repair too.
Is a mobile mechanic more expensive than a shop?
Usually not. My labor is $100 to $125 an hour, and you skip the tow, which runs about $150 before a shop even looks at the car. Dealers in South Florida are often charging $180 an hour or more.
How do I pay?
Cash or Zelle when the job is done. I don't take credit cards. Every repair comes with a 90-day labor guarantee.
How fast can you get to me?
Most Broward County calls get me on-site in 45 to 90 minutes, Monday through Saturday, 7AM to 8PM. Same day is normal, not a special request.