I discovered my car had a dead battery on Sat, 8/26. I subsequently found out it was so dead it couldn't even be jumped, so I was going to need a tow to the dealer's or a mobile mechanic since I don't have the tools to DIY. The car's a '19 Volkswagen GTI with a battery management system that requires the computer to be updated / coded with info from the new battery using special diagnostic hardware and software...it's high maintenance.
I started searching online for a mobile mechanic Sat evening, sending quote requests to 5 mechanics. One mechanic never responded, one said they'd respond but never did, and two said they couldn't provide service (because of aforementioned battery system complexity). Jake replied on Sun and within 18 hours of when I initially sent the requests, and was then in regular contact on Yelp and via phone the next day collecting and exchanging info. He gave a reasonable quote, which included the battery at cost and plus a range based on his hourly rate (including travel time and labor).
Mon (8/28) evening Jake bought and installed the battery, but wasn't able to do the recoding because his main diagnostic tool had been sent out to get updated, and his backups weren't compatible with my car. He promised to return to do the coding at no extra charge.
He returned on Wed only to find that the Volkswagen car group had been removed from his updated diagnostic tool. He immediately bought the necessary hardware and a corresponding software subscription. On Fri 9/1, he returned to my house, updated the computer system with the new battery's info, cleared any battery-related diagnostics errors, and checked all other diagnostics to ensure everything was functioning properly.
I know this is a long review, but I wanted to emphasize that this was not your normal battery replacement. Despite the complexity and challenges, Jake honored his commitment, completed the job, and went above and beyond. He is personable, professional, communicative, thorough, as well as obviously very knowledgeable about his trade. His actions matched his words and promises, demonstrating that he is honest, fair, trustworthy, and just a "good guy." He is definitely the person you want working on your vehicle/s. I would highly recommend Done Right Mobile Mechanics. Thanks, Jake! read more