We highly recommend First Choice Mobile Mechanic! Roy was friendly, professional, did excellent work and his costs were very reasonable as well. We were headed home to Southern California from Seattle when the battery light turned on and our battery died near Redding around 7pm. Thank goodness we found Roy on yelp! He came out to our hotel to diagnose the car later that night and returned the next day with parts to fix the alternator. We were back on the road by lunchtime. Roy being a mobile service was such a god send for us as we were traveling with 2 kids and a large dog. We didn't have to Uber back and forth from an auto shop to the hotel and back again which cut out so much stress from an already stressful situation. Tips: I would recommend texting Roy if he doesn't pick up. Depending on the time of day, he can be a one man show and not able to pick up the call right away. read more

Poor communication and then, a no show. We had a window of time in which First Choice was to arrive at my place. An hour after the end of that window, I canceled the appointment when they didn't show up, not even a text or phone call explanation from them. read more

Roy was amazing! I was driving home from work and I heard something fall off my car. I described the issue to Roy, he understood the problem and was already at the parts store. He made his was to me and took everything apart and realized he needed another part went to get it and got the job done. I called him at 3pm and was back on the road by 5pm. 10 out of 10 recommend. read more

Requested quote and repair for vehicle we want to sell. Took him a bit longer to arrive that he stated, which I understood as it can be the nature of the business. Sometimes the job just doesn't go smoothly. When he finally arrived he was quick to diagnose the problem and order the parts. He was told the parts would arrive in 1-3 days depending on where the part came from. Completely understandable. On the afternoon of the third day I a sent a message to see if the part had arrived. He said it had. He would pick it up and head right over after he finished with a jump start. After waiting a few hours (maybe the jumpstart was in Sacramento?) we asked to reschedule as it was getting late and we had a family situation to handle. He agreed to the next day. That was a week ago as I write this review. Tried texting. Tried voicemail, full box. No return communication and still need a repair. read more

Roy responded to my request for service within 30 minutes. He scheduled a time that was convenient for me to have him come over to replace my rear brakes. The appointment was delayed due to Roy getting an emergency roadside call, he called to let us know he was running late. Not a big deal because he finished the job in about 2 hours. Emailed an invoice and the price couldn't be beat! Definitely recommended First Choice Mobile Mechanic!! read more

We had an excellent experience with this mechanic. He came out for a roadside repair the day after the Fourth of July, which we really appreciated since many places were closed. He arrived promptly, was friendly and professional, and took the time to explain exactly what was wrong and what he was doing to fix it. His pricing was very fair and reasonable, especially considering it was a mobile roadside service on a holiday weekend. He didn't try to upsell us or recommend unnecessary repairs--just honest, quality work. Most importantly, thanks to his repair, we were able to make our three-hour drive home safely without any issues. It's hard to find someone who's knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about helping people, but that's exactly the service we received. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a reliable mechanic read more

Awesome and convenient oil change! They came right to the house and changed the oil right in my driveway. And for the price you can't beat that convenience. We're kinda stuck at home due to a surgery and this was a life saver! Thanks guys! read more

Lee came right to us when we called the night before Thanksgiving. It was a blessing he was available because the timing couldn't have been more unfortunate. He was quick, efficient, and pleasant to talk to. Give him a call or text if you need some car help! We called for a flat and he was able to repair it with no issue. read more

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Lee was Amazing! Thank you so much! You want this guy! He's hard-working and reliable. We were three hours out of town trying to get back home on a late Friday afternoon. The alternator went out in my son's car. He was able to pick up the part and come to us to fix it. Nobody was willing to see us until Monday. So thankful!!! read more

Came out to my home on New Years Day to repair my car. The repair was completed in a short amount of time at a more than fair price. I will use this company for any future car repair or maintenance. Still amazed that the work was completed in less than an hour, after I spend 3 hours and got no ware. read more

Roy is a very good guy and a creative, talented and resourceful mechanic. What a great experience. Recommend this company any day!

Texted Roy about the bolts on the starter arm and linkage getting a bit loose. Expected him to arrange to come out next week. Imagine my surprise when he said he could be there in about an hour! Came out, took care of the issue with no hassle, and very affordable for the work provided! read more

Great service!!! My daughter's window motor broke right as she was leaving for a big trip... he had it replaced in an hour (maybe 1 and a half but he only charged for 1).... I am saving this contact for future need and highly recommend them!! read more

UPDATE: Owner spends more time in responding, and exposes my last name maliciously. Immediately turned into keyboard vigilante when I requested them to do the right thing. Adamantly said he could handle a welding repair, spent hours distracted not working, left vehicle more damaged than original condition. Very unreliable, late each time, when addressed about partial refund - was told to take him to court. He was unprepared with wrong equipment and should not have confidently taken this job or my money. Stay away from this joke of a business/owner-operator His response time was more than spent actually focused on his work, he quoted an additional 12 hours required after 3 days of experimenting with materials and being on his phone, I had no implication he would suddenly leave or not show up for other calls. I have a lot of investment in this vehicle and pay everyone I work with as I did him even after it wasn't finished. I questioned the experimentation and he continued to say he had a solution. He left multiple areas damaged versus taking the areas one by one and completing. I have now spent more than what I was charged by Roy $600 just to remove the weak material, the wrong welding medium, all installed by him had no adhesion (see photos) and used weak material due to lack of equipment. I could not in sound mind let this continue with First Choice, he said he needed 12 more hours which would have translated into 5 more days if he showed up and a total of how much multiple actual autobody shops cost. I gave him 3 tries to get this right and requested a refund since it will cost twice as much now versus his "value" rate. I was fair, did not ask for a discount, i just wanted a capable person to do the work when they said they would. I had his work checked by multiple welders and they told me to request my money back. Make sure this place is your Last choice read more

Lee is a highly-experienced and certified mechanic, a real problem solver, and is reasonable in his labor charges. I highly recommend him to fix your vehicle's problems read more

He's full of blow me he didn't do any front-end work what he paid $867 for it but he got a thousand out of me to pay for that stuff my truck didn't even need it needed bushings not the front end a frames so that goes to show you what a mechanic he is and that's what I'm talking about he never did any of it but he got paid for the job you never touch my front end oh wait yes he did he's down there pounding on something and I'm trying to figure out what the hell he's pounding on said something was stuck up there bull he didn't know what the hell he was doing and I know it didn't I wouldn't hire him for anything he's a piece of crap when it comes to Auto he doesn't know what he's doing well job battery radiator does fine did you know what $700 bullcrap he walked out here with 1720 of my money and 628 was it for the oil change the battery and the radiator and then you got another thousand out of me and didn't even do that job and I got $407 back of the parts that he went and bought oh except for the parts that he bought separate and didn't bring in but I got the receipts from AutoZone he took them parts back and kept the money so now is he a cheat or what read more

Lee is the absolute man! We had a flat tire out in Redding and he came out in half an hour to save us. Patched our tire, vulcanized it, pumped it up, and slapped it onto our car with speed and professionalism. The man had some great stories and one of the coolest dogs with him as he took care of business. Call Lee when you are in a pinch! He will be your hero! read more

Excellent mobile mechanic! Highly recommend. It can be rare to find a combination of skill, honesty, integrity, quality, and value in any service industry, but especially in auto mechanics. Lee is all of the above! His father was a mechanic, and he's been "tinkering" since childhood. He's also bonded and licensed and invested in a high end scanner ($10k new with a monthly $500 premium) but it does what fee scanners do, and Lee knows how to use it. So while his price may be higher than other mobile mechanics (I know), he's definitely worth it. Moreover, he generally charges less than other mechanics that supposedly charge less, and he does more! Lee will often pass along his mechanic discount, and replace things he sees need replacing without being asked or charging for it. He cuts corners where it makes sense and cents, but not when it is important not to! He is knowledgeable, thorough, and fair. I wish I found him years ago! He's worth every penny you give him. In fact a bit more. I recommend tipping. ...It's not just a city in China), and Lee definitely deserves it. read more

Took half the labor money and then vanished--Lee was hired to do an engine swap on the vehicle. However, he disappeared after paying half of the labor money for the job which he required be paid upfront ($660), and also taking the only key fob for the vehicle ($200 replacement cost). After a whole ordeal of paying to tow the vehicle and then having to have it towed back (because he was involved in a landlord-tenant civil issue where he was working on the car), Lee proceeded to disappear and not reply to texts or phone calls in early July 2024. Mid July he was contacted via social media and made an appearance, but then vanished again and dropped all communication by late July. It has been over 6 months and he has yet to return the money, or compensate for the key fob ($860 total value). There have been numerous attempts to contact him to do the right thing and return the money so that we can go our separate ways, but so far nothing. read more

My truck(Ford 2008 f-150) had been hard to start, for a couple of months. It would allways take 2 to 3 tries to start. I am low on money, so I just hoped it would'nt get worse. Then one day it would not start. I finally got it going, and went to a large chain store, that worked on cars. They tested the battery, and said I needed a new one. It still would not start. They also said I needed a new starter. I bought one at a parts store. I looked on yelp, and called Lee C. He came out the next day. He said he did not think it was the starter. He thought it was the Ignition switch. He went to the auto parts store, and picked one up. He took apart the center of the steering wheel, and worked on it. He put in the new ignition switch, and put it all back together. It started right up. The job took longer than he thought, but their is no quit in this guy. He charged me much less than half, then a shop would have. I would have tipped him $50, but money is scarce for me these days. You could not do better, than having this guy work on your car. His automotive knowledge is amazing, and he is a tireless worker. read more

Lee was amazing, I had a long way home and my alternator went out, He picked up the part and set me back up. So thankful for him!

Response, service & execution was incredible. Had an issue with an RV manifold exhaust pipe broke and called them on a Sunday evening. They responded immediately and started work on welding and fixing the true source of the issue. It was a difficult task they handled flawlessly. Would recommend them to anyone, especially family. Might even consider giving them a call when coming through Redding for custom work to my RV. The welding work was incredible and we are not only fixed to keep going on our trip but the whole problem solved! read more

Responded quick. Service took a while due to our vehicles being out of service for a while, technician promised to fix our vehicle & get our guys back on the road & he delivered ! Thank you read more

Friendly, personable, makes sure he gets the job done and done right. Very helpful. If I could give him 10 I would. Excellent service.

Lee came and diagnosed my check engine light while I was in the middle of a long road trip. He was very knowledgeable, polite, and best of all HONEST. He will always be my first choice whenever I'm in this area. read more

Honest and hard working dude. I can't thank Lee enough for how much help he was with securing parts for my car and servicing it to the best of his abilities. Definitely go with this guy if you need automotive work. Quality value every time. read more

I drove from Westminster, CA to Seattle. While driving through Redding, CA, my car's skid plate partially fell off, making a loud noise as it dragged on the road. I called O'Reilly Auto Parts and was referred to Lee of First Choice Mobile Mechanic. He came to my location within 15 minutes and fixed my car, allowing me to continue my journey. His service was excellent. If you have car trouble in the area, you should contact Lee at 530-561-9354. read more

Good value, responsive, and reliable! Car belt fell apart in redding, Lee was there in 30 minutes of us calling in the phone and got us running again. Would go back for all car needs in the area! read more

Lee was great. He was available on a Saturday evening during Memorial Day weekend to trouble shoot our car issues while we were in Redding. He figured out what was wrong, walked me through what he needed to do, and he was fair with his pricing both for parts and his service. read more

These guys are awesome and I would highly recommend them. Straight shooters Honest Caring We need more mechanics like Lee & Craig They could have easily charged more but did not. read more

I was pulling a 32 foot trailer with my 2500 Diesel Ram and it started to shake . I have my family with me. My son is very medically involved so you can imagine my stress. I called Lee and he met us behind a restaurant in Redding to look at the issue. It was just about dark and he found that my tires were splitting. He took the worst tire and replaced it with my spare. All by hand in the dark. He not only did that but he wanted us safe. He said I'll follow you to make sure it's not shaking. We went to the next exit because it was still shaking. He told us a safe hotel to go to. He helped me park my truck and trailer because at this point I was shaking. He looked further at the tires and said they were all splitting. I'm now sitting at Les Schwabs having to get new tires because the dealer I purchased my truck from a year ago put the wrong size tires on them. Lee was spot on. He was very thoughtful, caring and didn't price gauge us when we were vulnerable. I highly recommend Lee. I'm actually going to put his name and number on my group for travelers so others can get his service if necessary. read more

I am from out of town and experienced a major issue with my car's transmission. My insurance company recommended First Choice Mobile Mechanic. The next day, an employee from First Choice looked at my car. Based on the sounds my vehicle made, he thought only the drive gear of the transmission needed to be replaced. He estimated he would have the parts and be available at 10:00am the next day to start the repair. He never showed up. There were a series of phone calls and texts. At one point he said he was going to come over, but he never did. That evening and the next morning I tried to get ahold of him, but he never called back and I could not leave a message because his voicemail was full. When the First Choice employee looked at my car, he explained to me why we could trust him. He talked about their high Better Business Bureau rating and how they don't mark up parts. In the end, all I was left with was a lack of communication, unfulfilled promises, and a car that had not been repaired. I was hundreds of miles from home and overdue for work. In addition, my partner was out of her medication. We were in a very vulnerable position and needed to get home. I am very disappointed with First Choice Mobile Mechanic's unprofessional service. read more

OMG Lee saved the day! He diagnosed the problem quickly and accurately, did as much of the repair as he could at 8:30 on a Sunday evening and helped us find safe lodging for the night. We were able to get the remainder of the repair done early Monday and were safely on our way early in the day! I can't say enough good things about this guy! read more

These guys were fantastic and professional. I'm not familiar with the area and my Tundra threw some electrical codes and the check engine light on, as well as the traction control turning off as I was pulling into where I was staying. It was a Saturday and every mechanic shop in the area was closed on weekends. I called First Choice and they came out to address my issue in a timely manner and it only took them about an hour to diagnose and fix my issue to get my truck up and running to normal again. Thank God for them and I have nothing but praise and appreciation for their work. Reasonably priced as well. They drive out to you and make your life easier. read more

When I went out to my car tonight I discovered my tire was completely flat. It was already 8 oclock clock at night so my boyfriend was looking through the phone book to see if somebody could come out and repair the tire maybe first thing tomorrow morning. We called First Choice and I got an answering message, which said he would get back to me ASAP. They called back within 5 minutes, they quoted me a more than fair price and to my surprise said he was in the area and could be here in 20 minutes. They were here in ten and went right to work. Very professional and quick. I highly recommend them and will definitely use them again when I need help. read more

Had an issue with my emergency brake. Very communicative, came out within an appropriate timeframe, and professionally took care of it. Quick and courteous, so I could be on my way. Couldn't be happier with the service. Will definitely call them in the future. Thank you! read more

Roy was a pleasure to deal with when my son was having car issues in Redding. Very fast response and very reasonable pricing. It was a bit of an emergency as the spark plugs were failing and a cylinder was misfiring. Roy was honest with the issues we were having with the car and worked on it nonstop until the job was completed. Thank you Roy!!! You saved my day. read more

Lee and his team are absolutely amazing!! They have my recommendations and business for life! If you ever find yourself in the Mt. Shasta/Redding/Dunsmuir region and run into ANY kind of car trouble, trust me, do yourself a favor and call First Choice Mobile. What you will get is professional, compassionate, high quality, affordable and honest service. We were on a road trip, traveling through Redding when we hit a rock, severely damaging my chevy volt radiator and subframe parts. I started off with a dealership that quoted ridiculously high prices, higher than the value of the car, and recommending that it basically was not worth fixing. They recommend trying a collision shop they worked with, which was also similarly ridiculously priced, and telling me their business model required replacing and repainting parts of the car that clearly did not need working on. I then called Lee, and he was honest, trustworthy, and worked really hard to get my car fixed for a small fraction of both the dealership and the collision center's quotes! And also doing so in a professional and friendly and straightforward manner. They even delivered the car to me after they were done, and took time out of his busy schedule to give me a ride to my airbnb. I am immensely grateful to them. read more

I highly recommend first choice for your automotive repair needs! These guys came out within an hours notice on a very busy Friday evening, to replace the serpentine belt that snapped in my 2002 Subaru outback. When they noticed the tensioner pulley was busted, they made it easy for me to pick up the right part with their discount from a local shop using my second vehicle. They were super responsive on the phone, efficient and capable on site, and charged a reasonable rate. I'm super lucky that these guys help me get back on the road again so quick! read more

Lee and First Choice deserve 10 stars out of five! We were passing through Redding and needed to get our studded tires off before continuing to SoCal. I pre scheduled a swap out with Lee, who was ready to go and got us changed over quickly (on his birthday!). He stored our winter tires for 10 days, then switched them out again on our way back through. Fantastic communication throughout, and world-class service! Thanks, Lee! read more