extremely fast responding, fair prices, and very well informed. brought him to a dealership for a pre purchase inspection same day two weeks in a row and he responded swiftly, arrived promptly and was able to point out issues their mechanics didn't find. highly recommend! read more

Headache from the start....wouldn't give a straight answer. Messaged numerous times with the same questions, I answered them everytime. He then says text me. I text him the same info again. He asks again, where is the car? I tell him, again. He calls with an attitude yelling "where is the car", I tell him I don't know the address, this is the zip code. Again he says, "that's a big zip code, it's 10 miles, where is the car? It's like he's playing a game or something, I finally snap and tell him, I. Don't. Know!!! I gave you the zip code give me a damn price for it?! He hangs up and texts $285. $285 to inspect a car for 30 min, dude is losing it. read more

I hired this mobile mechanic to perform a pre-purchase inspection before I bought the car. I specifically raised concerns about an existing misfire code, but I was told it was not significant and that the car was otherwise good to drive. Within six months, the vehicle suffered a head-gasket failure. I later learned that it also had a serious coolant leak and tires that were approximately 14 years old. Those are major safety and reliability concerns that I believe should have been identified or clearly flagged during a thorough pre-purchase inspection. I understand that no mechanic can predict every future failure, but the entire purpose of a pre-purchase inspection is to identify warning signs and help the buyer understand the vehicle's condition and risk. In this case, several serious issues were either missed or minimized, and I relied on the inspection when deciding to purchase the car. The vehicle is now junked. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection. read more

Chris came gave me one price via text and then requested more money on arrival saying it was gonna take more time because he looked up the wrong car. This is unethical. I agreed because I wanted to get it done. When finished he wanted more money since he had to wait for me to get a new battery. Alternator didn't work since I ordered it on Amazon to save some money. He recommended to Order from discount auto parts. I wasted time and money. read more

My regular mechanic was backed up and I was in a hurry to get my classic car running. I couldn't figure how the 2 simple cotter pin connector assembly on the throttle rod worked between the carb to the gas pedal, connecting the two. I sent pictures to be sure he know what I was talking about. A less than 5 minute job for someone that knows these things. Quoted "$125. to FIX the problem." Uh. Ok, I was in a hurry, so I opted in. In less than 5 minutes here he told me the linkage on the carb was reversed that "I got the wrong carb" but he could fix it, if I towed to his shop. Ha. So I was charged $125. for 5 minutes diagnostic, told to tow it tow his garage where God only knows what he'd charge to spend 10 minutes drilling a new hole in the proper location to attach the rod. Mmmm. No thanks. Both my regular mechanic and the Summit Customer Service both said they don't even make carbs with reverse linkage I needed. So I didn't get the "wrong carb" Nice enough guy... but like most people these days only cares about how much they can gouge the customer for. read more

Chris is an incredibly kind and caring man. He stood in the pouring rain to diagnose my engine problem in my driveway. His work is impeccable, and once he realized I had some mechanical knowledge, he taught me how to do it and told me what part to get. He said he likes to "teach the future". Chris is amazingly fair in his pricing and I can't thank him enough for not only the quality of the work, but the knowledge he instilled on me to work on my car in the future. I'll definitely be calling him again for any other issue I cannot fix myself. read more

The last great honest American mechanic for the last great American muscle and classic cars

Chris is a very honest mechanic who gave me a great deal for looking at my car and trying to assist me when it was a more complicated issue than we both thought. He gave me great advice and really helped me out while my car was stuck on a neighborhood street, and I will definitely be calling him again in the future! His shop is located in Hollywood, but he can travel anywhere in LA if you can't make it out there. Thanks Chris! read more

Chris is a very honest and helpful mechanic. He really helped me out in a pinch. I was out of town in LA and my transmission went out. I was able to have my car towed to his shop, and within an hour, he was able to diagnose and get me an estimate. While I ended up not getting the repair done, I had the car transported via vehicle carrier the next day. Chris handled the on-site pickup so I could return home. He called me to confirm the vehicle, took pictures and videos of the process, and made sure I had all the information needed including driver name and license plate number. If you're looking for an honest and reasonable mechanic, Chris is your guy! I can't speak highly enough or thank him enough for his assistance in getting a tough situation handled read more

Not professional customer service over the phone was very impatient very unreceptive . I felt like he doesn't need me or my business.

Chris was super helpful and got things working first try. I have an extremely unique vehicle from the 1970's and he was able to troubleshoot the issue within 5 mins and solve it. He genuinely cared, and gave his time to even teach me about how I can repair my car and do thing myself. After that encounter I'll be going to him for any future car troubles. Great work. read more

Chris is a magician. My car had multiple scratches, and it looks like new. It only took him 90 minutes. He came the same day and the price was amazing. He matched the paint seamlessly, and every scratch was erased. I would recommend him to anyone looking for value and perfection. I would give him 5 stars without hesitation since his work and pricing were much better than any body shop or dealer. read more

Hey what's up yelpers? Hope my review finds you well. It has been sometime but I missed you Yelp! The following review of the Chris' Mobile mechanic service is broken up into different categories: appearance, environment, service, price and overall thoughts. Appearance: Normally I review restaurants and the interior and exterior quality of the spot. With Chris I am just going to simply say he was wearing his mechanic overalls and it made a difference. Purchasing a car from Craigslist you also want to make the seller feel comfortable with an unbiased mechanic. With him not in some regular clothes saying he is a mechanic I believe made a difference in the knowing that he is a mechanic and not some regular Joe Schmoe. 4 stars Environment: Chris has is own shop in West Hollywood and he also does mobile service. Meeting the selling in Van Nuys in a sketchy area was not ideal even with the ghetto bird (police helicopter) flying by and cop sirens nearby did not stop Chris. 5 stars Service: Chris did exactly what he said he was going to do. He was paid to do a pre purchase inspection. He has all his tools, he checked various items on the car: suspension, motor leaks, rust, fluids, read codes with the OBD reader, thread on tires and more. He did not have a print out however, I was able to make my own notes and listened attentively as he does have a tendency for being soft spoken. I believe he was transparent to both myself the buyer and the seller. It's still very early to say if the purchase was a good buy however, that does not diminish his skill. 5 stars Price: For pre purchase inspections he initially charged $160. However because it was on a Sunday which he does not work I was charged $190 which was still a fair price I believe since other pre purchase inspections quoted me between $150-$200. 4 stars Overall thoughts: Chris was knowledgeable, punctual, communicative, and overall helpful in the car buying process in doing a pre purchase inspection. I would definitely go to him for another service. Thank you Chris for everything and to you yelpers if you made it this far. Until then be safe and God bless! read more

Please take your money to someone who isn't going to try and rip you off at every opportunity he can find. Chris did a prepurchase inspection for me, and initially told me that the car was in great shape, that I was "lucky to find an old BMW in this good condition". So afterwards, I took my car to him to get it checked out more thoroughly and potentially serviced. A day after I dropped off the car, he had me come back in, and without telling me, had already changed the oil, changed my air filters, without my permission or quoting me a price. he then asked for a $500 deposit for the rest of the work, and estimated the work to be around 1000 dollars, for a car that he initially told me was in great shape. Later, I found out that he charged me 150 dollars for an oil change, charging me around 100 dollars for 7 liters of fully synthetic oil. He wouldn't drop this point, he made sure I realized he was using "the premium stuff". Just checked Costco's prices for the actual recommended oil (he put in the wrong oil, smfh) and a 6 liter pack of Mobil 1 0w40 fully synthetic oil (the APPROVED oil) goes for 31 dollars. Stay away from scammers like Chris. He will lie to you, then lie to cover up his lies, and it will never end, until he has taken all of your money. He took advantage of me as a naive first car buyer, and now I am in the hole 1000 for repairs I didn't even ask for. If you are going to pay 150 for an oil change, just take your car to the dealership, it's in much safer hands. read more

he was very helpful , came to change my car battery before work in the morning, did it in 30 minutes. showed me the process, charged $175. would recommend read more

Chris helped me with a pre purchase inspection. He knows what he's doing and explained the whole process to me. read more

Chris was prompt in his response, provided excellent service, and was able to replace my dead car battery the next day. (I had called him the previous evening.) He was able to get the part, come to my house and complete the battery replacement the very next morning. He has been working on cars since he was 11, that's 60 years! He also provided an 18 month warranty on the battery - will definitely be going to Chris for all my car needs! read more

He's GREAT. Call him. He came out, fixed up my old Camry, and super nice. If you need a mobile mechanic he's the guy!

Chris has been our go-to for restoring our '77 ford econoline. Chris has helped us better navigate this project and does an excellent job explaining what is wrong and our options to fix it. He has helped us get the van reliably running. He is caring and responsive. We feel lucky to have found him! read more

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Chris is a Guardian Angel in the City of Angels. I've found my forever mechanic. One day my Volkswagen SUV wouldn't start at all. I didn't want to have to tow it AND hire a mechanic, so I looked for a mobile mechanic on yelp (thank you!). Chris was everything people say he is; kind, thoughtful, communicative, generous spirit and a teaching soul. He didn't take advantage of my lack of knowledge about cars--quite the opposite, he took it upon himself to show me a few basics so I can take better care of my vehicle. He even topped off the water and my nearly empty oil since I'm new (and taught me how to check my oil). I'm sending family to him and telling everyone about St. Christopher the mobile mechanic. read more

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My car battery died and I reached out to Chris. He answered the phone right away and was able to assist me very quickly. Chris made it out to my car on the same day and replaced my battery in less than 15 minutes. He was very professional and taught me several things that I did not know, which I was very appreciative. Would highly recommend working with Chris. read more

I Discussed my car problem with Chris over the telephone. I found him to be rude and constantly argumentative. Quoting unreasonable prices for service and parts and not answering phone calls. He did not even keep his appointment to come and evaluate the car after telling me he wanted to charge $150 for a "diagnostic visit" only. This guy is an unreliable rip off and I would avoid him unless you want a very unpleasant, abrasive experience. read more

My partner and i had an amazing experience yesterday with Chris. He came to our home to service our Jeep Wrangler (1991) to get running again. Chris replaced our starter and battery terminals in less than 1.5 hours He knew exactly what he was doing. Chris is very affordable and very generous. We will definitely be seeing Chris again to service our Jeep Thanks again Chris! read more

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Called to see if he repairs tires. I'm in Sylmar, not a horrible drive from NoHo, especially when he also travels to Glendale, etc. I have a totally flat tire and really need someone who could come do the repair on site, as opposed to having it towed, then me having to get someone to drive me over to retrieve my car. AND I was willing to pay for it, even an extra fee for travel. This guy didn't even let me state that. Once he heard I was in Sylmar, (which he at first claimed to not even know where Sylmar was, he then pronounced it too far to travel, and then condescendingly began explaining AAA to me. Well, I HAVE AAA. In fact, I can change an alternator on a car all by my lonesome (okay, unless it's UNDER the engine then I'm screwed, cuz I don't have a lift....) But my health makes a simple tire change difficult for me. So, my professional interaction with this man was less than stellar. Too lazy to drive a bit up the road, and too arrogant to understand his time would have been well compesated. Gotta go give my money to someone who wants it, I suppose... Update: he has now called my PERSONAL cell phone number which he must have gotten from his caller ID MULTIPLE times, telling me "I was doing the opposite of you. I was trying to HELP you", then his phone cut off, and he called back AGAIN, left a voicemail, and then called AGAIN, all in the span of three minutes. Extremely unprofessional!!! His response below is a total fabrication. Desperate to change the narrative. Disgusting. He never mentioned TODAY. I never mentioned TODAY. He just complained sylmar was "too far" and then started man-splaining AAA to me. He was too busy talking over me and not bothering to listen. I hire workers all the time and depend on YELP to help guide me to good choices. This is one instance Yelp reviews didn't match the experience I received. Best to him. I could have referred him a ton of business. Oh well! read more

He responded to my request telling me to call him the next morning and he could set me up with a afternoon appointment to change my starter. I text him the next morning and he said he would call me back and let me know what time he could do it. I never heard from him again. He could have just told me No from the beginning. Waste of time! I do not recommend this business. read more

Chris came out with a battery and installed the battery within 1 hour. After Chris installed the battery, he gave the receipt and warranty information for the battery. Quick and friendly service. read more

Chris was very knowledgeable and came on site to help me with a dead battery which was super convenient. He made sure he was telling me what he was doing and showing me what to keep in mind to next time. Will def be using him for my car needs to forward. read more

Prompt, respectful and solution oriented. We were helped in a pinch, on a late Friday. I very much appreciate him and his responsiveness. Thank you Chris! read more

I didn't know what to do. The trunk of my large new SUV was jammed. We could hear it mechanically working but it was not popping up. The dealership where I service had not appointments for me... ever! I work from home so I looked on Yelp for a bit and reached out to Chris Mobile because of the reviews. He picked up right away and said he will come look at it and assess. he was timely, was communicative, nice, reliable and most importantly, capable. Fixed my trunk and it is working better than ever. I am so glad to have a vendor like this now. Thank you Chris! read more

Such a lovely , supper honest , professional Mechanice Chris is . He worked on my car several times can't be more happy . He does it from heart See you next time Chris read more

My car battery was dead and Chris came to my house within an hour of speaking to him to replace it. He was fast, reliable, and convenient.

Over all a horrible experience, lots of lies , rude behavior and overcharges. With that being said he charged me to "diagnose " a problem that he wasn't able to fix afterwards, he said that he will send me a colleague of his and the next day he called me and cancel the appointment with no apparent reason. There are better mechanics and human beings out there than this one . read more

Let's face it, my car is an 18 year old clunker. So I was not surprised when I tried to start it one morning and it behaved as if the battery was dead. We have a great mechanic, but the shop is on the other side of town and just about at the limit of AAA's free tow. So I checked Yelp for a mobile mechanic and found Chris. He was able to come out the same day. He checked everything and found that the battery was fine and the alternator was pretty much toast. So the next day he brought a new alternator and installed it and the Clunker works fine again. There are a couple more issues left to resolve, since clunkers by nature always have something that needs fixing, but Chris will take care of those another day. After 50 years in the business he REALLY knows what he's talking about. He explained everything he was doing and answered all our questions. His price for the repair was super reasonable, too. When the Clunker finally gives up the ghost I will definitely be calling him to help me pick a replacement. read more

Fast and reliable. Chris came and patched my tire when no one else had availability. Charge for tire patch is $92 but he does come to you.

Couple of days ago my car stopped in the middle of the road on a Friday evening. I found Chris' info online and asked him if he could fix the car asap. He came by on Saturday and in a matter of less than 2 hours found the problem and fixed the car which was a timing belt issue. What made me appreciate his services even more was the fact that he checked all other issues that might be causing problems in the future and made sure nothing like what happened the night before happens again. He went over every detail with me and explained all the solutions. Overall, extremely fair pricing and very punctual as in keeping the appointment on time. I also liked the fact that he was able to show up on such a short notice. I know next time who to call if such problems come up, instead of just surfing online to find help with my cars. read more

Very good, on time, will use again. Thank you for a great service Chris. Appreciate the expertise and advice in car!

Chris was great! He came to me and fixed my car right in my parking garage. He was very nice and genuine, and helped me out a lot. All in all, this is where ill be taking my business for auto repair! Thanks again Chris! read more

Nicest guy ever. Ever been worried a mechanic or an auto shop was digging a little too deep into your wallet? Recommending things you just weren't quite expecting or know how to handle? Possibly making things up? Just call Chris. He'll tell you straight. He's one of a kind good man. Honest man. Expert mechanic. The best. Call him. Nobody else needed. read more

Avoid !!!! Charged me $2000 for various work that didn't really even need doing ! One problem led to another and led to another ! Chris will keep charging you all day long and never run out of things your car needs! Car had electrical problems but he failed to even realise there was a kill switch installed and all it needed was switching off. I feel very ripped off ! Took my car to another garage and they couldn't believe he had charged the amount of work and replacing so many things that did not need replacing!! Go to a decent garage and don't get taken for a ride ! read more

I needed a dead battery replaced quickly and Chris had it taken care of a few hours after I sent an inquiry. He's a nice guy and very helpful. It's a relief to find someone this reliable. read more