RVA Mobile Mechanics 7914 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA 23228

"Yeah right, if you read through the reviews you may see this theme repeats itself... So, I was originally quoted $50 but then it went to $80 as they said I was "out of area." I didn't know any better so I agreed. They said they would perform a diagnostic of what I suspected was a front crankshaft seal leak which according to them should've taken 15 minutes. Technician was hours late, showed up wearing an office suit and in a small personal vehicle loaded with basic tools (perhaps I was expecting a pickup truck with like Knapheide tool boxes but ok, one doesn't need a big shop to conduct a quick diagnosis I figured) but then... Our conversation was generally dissociated, he appeared confused and disoriented... Couldn't remember what was wrong with the vehicle (stating fuel pump issues), I explained it was the oil leak front crankshaft seal? Oh yeah.... Bit more banter, he starts talking about the muffler and catalytic converter, here I wonder if this guy was mentally capable... Appeared unsteady on his feet and lost as if he lacked clear direction in terms of what he should be doing next, finally unloaded a floor jack... Still playing around inside his vehicle, mumbling about tools, then comes out unwrapping the wires from a multi-meter, at this point I asked him what he was doing? He said something about ac/dc and diagnostics, I said it's an OIL LEAK not an electrical problem. He stands there with a blank look, I'm like "oil leak, front crankshaft seal?" He then starts talking about the rates I was quoted, I said yes $80 and he said those were from yesterday and started hinting towards $130... At this point I lost it (mostly because "yesterday" was Sunday and they don't work Sundays), and maybe I overreacted but I told him I didn't want him working on my vehicle especially since we were already 20 minutes into it and he hadn't even done anything and I was afraid he'd start taking things apart in his state of confusion I'd shortly end up with a vehicle that would never run again (or at least not without great expense). He then says he showed up so he still has to get paid because by law (his words) it would be construed as theft of service. I asked him if he wanted to call the law (and in a tone suggested he should!) and he hesitated. He was wondering why the antagonism, I told him I'd get him his stinking money but he can pack up and go. So I paid him his $80 for doing absolutely nothing since he low key threatened me ("theft of service") so I sure hope it was worth it. I highly suspect this guy was on some kind of mind-altering medication (whether prescribed or otherwise) as I simply can't explain the dissociation, confusion and disorientation otherwise but I wouldn't trust this guy to work on anything of mine, I seriously wonder if he even knows what he is doing and I certainly will never call this company again."

"Pat was great. Quick diagnosis of the problem and went to get parts. Returned and was done within an hour. Thank you !"

"Had a spark plug fouling out it my truck after we parked the camper (400 miles from home). Called Patrick at rva mobile mechanics gave me a great price for just the one plug replacement and had someone to the campground with in the hour to get it swapped out for me. Thank you again Patrick"

"We had a great experience with Amy. She kept in contact with us as she was in route to us. She quickly identified the issue with why our car was stuck in neutral and would not shift into gear. She was friendly, personable and educated us about the issue and her plan for fixing it. She also gave us information on safe websites to order car parts. The cost for the repair was reasonable considering that she traveled to us. I introduced her to my daughter who lives in the area and in need of a mobile mechanic. She will be using this mechanic for future repairs. I highly recommend her!"

"I had a cylinder misfire. Pat showed up within twenty minutes for a tune up. One part was difficult to obtain same day but he took the initiative of ordering it for immediate pickup following morning. After replacing all spark plugs and gaskets, he did not charge any extra labor for installing an ignition coil next day. Runs like new!"