Without warning, my car didn't start one morning. I did the basic DIY stuff (charged and checked the battery, inspected the basic electrical connections etc). As a relatively new resident to Austin, I had no experience with auto mechanics here. I was left with the option of a $100 tow (I didn't have AAA at the time) to a random shop and leaving myself to their mercies. "Well you see, the flux capacitor picked up some dust causing a cascade of system failures and ultimately burn out to the mother board." The faint sound of the Jaws theme music would trip on silently in my head. WIsh it would go away. The sudden paleness to my face and blank look of confusion must be showing my fear. He continues, "but that's not all." The Jaws theme music gets louder. "Unfortunately, since the event wasn't just confined the capacitors and motherboards, it is very likely one or more of the ancillary systems has failed. Won't know tell we test...but I've seen the transmission, engine, AC and braking systems go out......" He says while wiping blood like transmission fluid from his hands on a shop rag. The Jaws music in my head steps up a notch in volume. "Would you like us to get going with the other tests?" I struggle to make out the words, "How much do I owe you so far?" I ask with unlikely demure. "Well the initial diagnostic was $85, plus the "tow in fee" for "$25, then $15 for shop parts, so about $125." "Oh add in about another $15 for tax. Gotta pay Uncle Sam..." He says with chuckle. I try to smile. The JAWS music just stepped up another notch. "Each test will run between $85 and $150, maybe $400 to go through most of the systems...." I could no longer make out his words as the internal dialog in my head was overcome by the Jaws theme music. I needed to get some fresh air. Then I saw Elite Mobile Services on Yelp. For a $100/hr charge, Elite would come out and diagnose and potentially fix the problem. I figured this would be a better option than allowing myself to be thrown to the wolves by paying at least an $90 fee to have it towed. Unfortunately, Scot was booked for the day but took my number and address in case he had an opening. Lucky for me, Scot was able to find time to stop by later the same day. He was able to quickly diagnose and fix the problem. I couldn't ask for a better outcome. he was prompt, professional, friendly, honest and had my car up and running within the minimum charge. He provided useful advice on how to avoid the problem in the future. I will make Elite Mobile Services my first call the next time I have a car problem. It's hard to beat a service that comes to you (at home or work), charges a fair price and demonstrates true honestly. read more

My wife told me her vehicle was running rough and she saw puddles in the driveway. I knew it was time to call EMS - and once again, I received 5 star service. It is hassle free to have your car fixed in your own driveway - no towing, etc. Scott showed up at my house and made me feel at ease as he diagnosed the problems my car was having. He knows his stuff, he's very personable, and I still have money to buy groceries after I paid the bill! read more

I arrived at work this morning and smelled something burning when I got out of my car. I was nervous to drive it anywhere as I didn't know what was creating the smell, so looked on Yelp and found Scot. Asked him to come out and he was able to diagnose the problem (a plastic bag that had wrapped around my exhaust) and scrape most of it off. It's so nice to have that piece of mind now, and not worry about doing more damage to my car by driving it somewhere. Would definitely recommend him for such a situation, as he was super nice, very knowledgeable and the convenient. read more

When my car battery died on my way to work, I had to find someone to fix it or get it towed to a body shop. Scott was able to meet me that day and fix it in the parking lot where it had died so I didn't have to get it towed. He changed my alternator and battery and it was very fairly priced. Would definitely call Scott again for any automotive needs that I have! read more

Check engine light has been on since December & coincidently our inspection sticker as well. . . My husband had replaced plugs & wires hoping that would fix it, but no such luck. We finally called EMS since I had a nice reminder/warning from a police officer I need to get things taken care of. He came out this afternoon hooked up his computer & found a vacuum leak, had the piece in his car & did a quick swap. He also cleaned throttle body which apparently had never been cleaned in our 10year old t&c. Hubs, kids, & I are driving our mini van now & it's running smooth! We'll be using him again for our CV joints soon. read more

After seeing all of the good reviews, I decided to use Scott instead of having my truck towed to be worked on. Since I wasn't in a hurry, I was able to make an appointment 10 days out. He came and worked on it and got it running again. A squirrel had severed many wires. He charged about $160, which seemed well worth the price. I would hire him again if needed. He seems very honest and is enjoyable to visit with. read more

Scott deserves every one of his five stars. He's worked on several of my vehicles over the years and I've never been sorry. We had an old Dodge truck with a crazy unexplainable disease. We had THREE mechanics work on it before I called Scott, and while we never did find the exact problem, he came out SEVERAL times to try and tackle it... he even fixed things the other mechanics had messed up playing "find the problem" with the truck. He's not afraid to tell you, "I have NO idea" when he's done everything in his bag of tricks. He worked with us on a very fair price for this puzzle and tried to keep everything as reasonable as possible to avoid the "throwing parts at it" problem that some mechanics seem so fond of when they can't diagnose the problem. He's good people folks, you won't be disappointed. read more

I only leave reviews is the service was incredible, and it was. Scot is very honest, fast working, and fair on price. He fixed the problem on two cars very quickly and charged less than what i was quoted from a shop to just fix one of the cars. I usually fix my own cars, so its a tough pill for me to swallow to have someone else do it. With the speed, price, and quality of Scots work, im done fixing my own car. Plus, he come to you and practically has a shop in the back of his car. Strongly recommended. read more

Our son's Scion xB was having rear brake problems, and we were braced for a $400 - $700 cost for pads, calipers, etc. Scott came out and recognized that our son's buddy who had worked on the brakes previously had not reassembled them correctly. Scott reassembled everything, and then bled the brake lines. Total cost for this plus putting on a spare tire was $181. Had we gone to a brake place like Midas... who knows, easily $700 - $1K+. And by the way, Scott did the repair while having to dodge/deal with lightning in the area. We've used him many times, exactly because we can trust him in situations like this. read more

If you want a mechanic that you can trust, use Elite Mobile Services. Elite has been working with cars for a long time. I work with Scot, who is competent, professional, ethical and a great guy too. He arrives when he says he will. He is spot on in his diagnosis. He makes repairs quickly and doesn't overcharge. Every car owner should have the pleasure of using Elite Mobile Services. read more

I called Scott because my car wouldn't start, and he gave me a simple DIY strategy based on my description of the problem that worked like a dream. Thanks, Scott! read more

I had my car looked at back in March. Scot is awesome. He did great work at replacing the radiator in my 1985 Nissan. He was honest, was able to get the work done in a timely manner, and affordable. Thanks Elite Mobile Services! read more

Scott was great! He was able to get to my car fast this morning and thankfully it was an easy fix and had my car back to me within an hour! He was priced reasonably. I have a trustworthy mechanic here in Austin! Will for sure use him again and recommend others to use him. He was very professional and have me an invoice and let me know he warranties all his work. Thanks a bunch Scott! read more

Love these guys Sam and Jimmy. They go far beyond their work!!! I had problems with my car and behold they came to my home to get it - that was a blessing ! You don't find that kind of service now days. Thanks for being out here. read more

Scott is the best! The battery in my car had died, and after a few failed attempts at jumping it, I gave Scott a call. He was very friendly and helpful on the phone and arrived at my place in less then an hour. He quickly identified the problem (blown fuse) and was able to find me a replacement part. He went and picked up the part, quickly installed it and had me on my way! read more

My old truck broke down on the highway and I was barely able to pull it into a parking lot. I called around to a few tow services and found the prices atrocious! I saw EMS on Yelp and decided to give Scott a call, He came out and let me know what had happened (fan broke). He rearranged his schedule for me and came back the next day to replace and install the right part. He even replaced my serpentine belt for a 4th of the price I was estimated at Jiffy Lube (I like Jiffy Lube, just not all their prices on extras). All in all I would highly recommend Scott at EMS to anyone. Great service, great price, great experience! read more

It's hard to find an honest mechanic. Scot is reliable, honest and does a great job. Highly recommended. He replaced my brake booster, master cylinder and break lines for a great price and did an awesome job. It's nice to come across someone in this day and age that provides excellent service. Need more honest businesses like this one. Thanks! read more

I've been using Scot for years, on multiple cars, for a variety of services. I'm *always* happy. I'm in the service industry, and I know that we can't get things perfect every single time. And with cars--especially older ones--it sometimes takes a few steps to get to the bottom of a problem. That means you've got to trust that the person who is working for you is doing their very best. You've also got to trust that their pricing is a fair representation of the work they are doing for you, as well as the experience and knowledge they bring to the table. When it comes to car repair, you can trust Scot. read more

Scott was absolutely great to work with -- courteous, knowledgeable, and friendly. He was able to get my car running smoothly and he replaced the brake master cylinder without me ever having to leave the house. He got the job done for the price he quoted and I was able to do some work around the house and yard.... just about as handy as it gets. All that being said, he was very thorough with the repair work. He took his time and it's evident that he really takes pride in doing the job right, which is refreshing in this day and age. I'd never used a mobile service before Elite Mobile Service, but I'm a convert now... why take the car to the shop? Have him repair your car while your at home (or at work) and use the 'extra' time to get other things done. He's a true professional and I'll use him again next time I need work done on our vehicles. read more

WOW is all I can say about Scot! My Dad died very unexpectedly about 2 weeks ago. When my older brother came to town, he used my Dad's car. Unfortunately it just totally broke down. He was able to have it towed to my parents house, where it sat, until we could figure out what to do with it. Having enough stress to deal with, we decided to call Scot. He was able to fit us into his schedule, came over to the house at our convenience, diagnosed the problem, and fixed the car there on the spot. We also asked him to check out the A/C, which hadn't worked for several months. Turns out that it just needed a little freon, so he did it right then. All this, and cheaper than the "ballpark" figure he started out with! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and just an all-around nice guy. I will DEFINITELY be using him again, and recommending him to all my friends! Thank you, Scot!! read more

Scot is absolutely the best out there. My Yukon wouldn't start in a parking garage and I couldn't get any tow trucks to come and get me out. I called Scot and he put me on the waiting list and called me when he was headed my way. He was very professional and friendly. My battery was shot and he got me a new one and installed it very time-efficiently and with great care. The whole process took about an hour and a half. Not much more you can ask for in a mechanic. The pricing was very reasonable. I am a student and would recommend Elite Mobile Services to anybody who is having car troubles. Scot is definitely my new go-to guy. read more

I called Scott for a car repair I was unable to handle after finding his business on Yelp. I can't say enough good things about him. He was prompt returning my call(15 minutes), and came out the same afternoon to assess/diagnose the issue. Originally he thought the job would take 2-3 hours, but later learned the ASE estimate was closer to 6 hours. He assured me that he'd try and find a quicker and more affordable way to complete the job. Sure enough, he was able to complete the work in 2.5 hours, thus saving me several hundred dollars! I wouldn't only recommend him for emergency or mobile necessary repairs, I'd recommend him for anything that's auto related. He's capable of everything from an engine rebuild to dealer scheduled maintenance. He is extremely honest, efficient, prompt, knowledgeable, etc. I would encourage anyone reading this post to stop looking and call Scott at EMS IMMEDIATELY! You won't regret it. read more

Scott came to my attention word of mouth - and I am SO thankful I have his number on my contact list! I didn't know that mobile mechanics existed (sheltered life, I know) until 7 years ago and had a newborn and a car that wouldn't start. I have to admit, I was skeptical at first, what kind of markup is this going to cost me? Scott showed up at my place and was SO friendly and so enamored with my new baby - he spent more time admiring her than he did on my POS car. Don't you know he fixed it within a few hours? That same POS car is almost 20 years old now, and every time it decides to punk out on me all I have to do is call Scott and say, "Hey Scott, it's Susan with the POS Cavalier and it won't... (start, brake lights aren't working - I just got pulled over BTW- fill in the blank). He is always so busy, yet I know that if I'm literally stuck, it's an emergency or whatever; he will rearrange his schedule to make sure that I am still mobile. He is so awesome that he always has first refusal on any and all services needed. Hey Scott, if you're reading this - I got rid of the POS Cavalier! D and I got a VW GTI!! Woot! Scott is a business man and an outstanding human being! read more

Definitely glad I called...Scott identified in a short time (30 min) what a garage looked at for a week and couldn't solve. My car had a battery drain issue for long time and now it's gone. Very glad b/c it was my first week at a new job and I really needed the car to start each day. I've been so relieved since he solved the problem. And the other posters are correct...very friendly service, great attitude - best experience I've had with a mechanic too ~ read more

I called Scott based on his incredible review record and he did not disappoint. I have an old International Scout that is basically a toy, I don't drive it often and when it sits it tends to not like being woken up. I flooded the crap out of it trying to get it started, changed plugs and still nothing. I had Scott out to get the Scout going again and he was fantastic. He fixed a mistake made by the previous owner, adjusted my carburetor, adjusted the belts and the Scout has never run better. Awesome service, reasonable pricing. I can't recommend him enough. read more

Scott has taken care of my wife and I with our old classic vehicles for about 5 years now. I give everybody his number when they ask for a trustworthy reliable mechanic. He has a wealth of experience and can find/fix the problem like a jedi. he has worked with me on the price when I have been down on my luck and Ive tipped him over the amount when I can afford it. the best thing is that he comes to you no tow charge read more

I've been trying to dial the carb on my 1985 Nissan 720 pickup for a while now. Scott met me at my office, and dialed it in no time. Very nice, very knowledgeable, and great to find someone who actually knows what a carb is - they seem to be few and far between these days! Highly recommended. read more

I called Scot this morning and after discussing my problem he picked up a replacement battery for my 2015 Suburban then met me at my house. He replaced it in about 30 minutes (more difficult than older cars). The cost was fair and reasonable. While he was there he got the running lights working on my old truck! I could not be more pleased. He is honest and smart with a lot of experience. I will definitely use EMS from here on out. read more

Scott came and checked our power steering pump, found what was wrong and fixed it in a short amount of time. He saved us money. The fact that he makes house calls, is a very friendly person, and has reasonable prices is a blessing. We will definitely recommend him to anyone! read more

I was recommended EMS by a friend and am very pleased with my experiencxe. It's hard to find an honest and helpful mechanic, and Scott is definitely both. My car was broken down in my driveway and I was not pleased with the prospect of calling a tow truck but didn't have to because EMS came to me. It didn't take him long to figure out what the problem was and within 20 minutes of being at my home he had ordered the parts and told me he'd be back to fix it when they came in. Two business days later he was back and it didn't take him long to get it running. I didn't feel like I was being overcharged and he explained the cost of everything which was surprisingly less than I thought it would be. I would definitely recommend using EMS as your mechanic whether your car is mobile or not, I must say not having to go to a shop was great. I am going to continue using Scott in the future and spread the word. read more

Scott was incredibly kind, prompt and skilled. He came out within a couple hours of my calling and diagnosed and fixed my auto problem. All for a reasonable price. I would recommend him to anyone! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Scott. I have an International Scout and it often needs repairs. Scott is super knowledgable,professional, more than fair on price. He goes above and beyond and his work is amazing! read more

Scot was reliable, friendly and honest! He was able to get my car up and running again at the airport. I would highly recommend him and will certainly use EMS again! read more

This guy is simply the best. He is nice, friendly, does a good job, gives a fair price and he comes to you...not sure how much better you can be. Definitely give him a call. read more

Elite Mobile is the best! Not only does Scott know what he's doing, but he is extremely helpful and honest. Case in point: my car broke down in a parking lot in north Austin on a Friday evening. On Monday he came and picked up the keys from me in south Austin, and went to look at the car. His diagnosis was spot on, and his estimate was about $200 less than what I expected after doing research on what I thought was the problem. By Tuesday afternoon the car was repaired and paid for (he took my CC number over the phone and texted me an acknowledgement). Easy, great price, awesome service. read more

I just joined yelp so I could rate Scot's service. Scot did a great job on an old car I could not get out on the road. He took the carburetor off the engine and took it home to work on it! The old sled runs great now and his pricing was very fair. Good guy & good service, I will call Scot again when needed. read more

Exactly what I needed. I had an old jeep that suddenly quit firing up. Scott came out and diagnosed the problem in two parts of the electrical system. The jeep is so old it wasn't worth paying for new parts--Scott gave me advice on what to do next and I got it fixed myself with used parts. Scott communicated well, answered my amateur mechanic questions patiently, and charged a very reasonable fee for his time. read more

Elite mobile services was quick, convenient, affordable and honest. I would recommend to anyone.

About two weeks ago, I got into my car to head to work and the shift on my 1999 Crown Vic wouldn't budge from Park. My usual mechanic came by, said that it looked like there was an issue with the steering column, and mysteriously disappeared. I'm not sure what's happened to him, but I called Scott last Thursday and he was able to come by the next Monday and take a look. What I thought would be a $500 repair and a new steering column turned out be a melted fuse that Scott identified, fixed, and explained to me in about thirty minutes. He's an extremely friendly and intelligent guy with lots of experience! The fix cost me $100, as that is his minimum. The repair itself would have cost less at a shop, but because Scott only does house calls I didn't have to pay for towing; thus, it did in fact come out costing less than a mechanic shop. I definitely recommend him to anyone who would otherwise have to get a tow, and again, he is a great mechanic and very easy to talk to. read more