This is the overall best Subaru mechanic I have ever encountered. Uber competent, highly ethical and fair repair costs.

My family and I have been going to Buddy ever since he was at the old Leo Payne Subaru dealership off of Wadsworth Blvd in 1976. Most reliable and trustworthy mechanic Colorado has ever known. He treats everyone with respect and even when he is busy he still finds time to test drive or do a quick diagnostic. If he didn't work on a particular part of the car i.e transmission repairs he would send you to a reputable garage. Today I was told the shop was being cleared out and no is there. I don't what happened, but it was sudden. He never mentioned retirement when we saw him a couple weeks ago. read more

I keep buying Subaru's because I don't want to leave Buddy. I tell everyone I know to go to him as well. He doesn't rip people off, he knows EVERY year, make, and model made by Subaru, where they go wrong, what's worth fixing, what's not, which years are better than others and why, etc... He's an invaluable mechanic as well as an intelligent human being. His people skills are fine! Zach V. He's punctual, efficient, beyond knowledgeable, friendly, funny and super honest. To know him is to love him. And LK is the best, too. They don't make 'em like Buddy and LK anymore. I will just stop driving when they retire. read more

I've been taking my Subarus here for almost ten years and have always had very good experiences. Buddy really knows Subarus. I'll call him and tell him what's going on with my car. He will know exactly what the problem is. Twice I've had problems and been charged less than $100. Once my battery lead cables needed to be changed. The other time a hose for my clutch was leaking and needed replacement. In these situations, a mechanic could have told me you need a new alternator or you need a new clutch and I would have believed them. I don't know much about cars and both repairs would have seemed in line with the problems I was having. Buddy only fixed what needed to be fixed so I will continue going back. Turn around times are reasonable considering how busy they seem to be all the time. These guys are Subaru experts and honest businessmen. read more

I have owned Subaru's for some time and ever since finding Buddy I have only used Mobile Mechanic services. The guys do a great job working on cars and do it at an affordable price. Recently I was in the market to buy a car but I had a smaller budget and still wanted a decent Subaru that was mechanically sound. I brought over three different cars for Buddy and his son to look over in total and they graciously looked them over. Mobile Mechanics does not charge to look over potential purchase subaru vehicles, my guess is with the idea that you will have it serviced with them in the future. They helped me navigate the difficult and sometimes frustrating process of getting a new-to-me subaru and I know I can trust that it will be a good car for the years to come. Thank you Buddy! read more

The same guy or his son is always there and they are super nice and never recommends you get something you don't need

We've been bringing our Subarus to Buddy for more than 20 years, and my in-laws have been taking theirs to him for even longer, and he has always been fair, honest and reasonably priced. We trust his judgement completely. We tend to keep our cars for 20+ years and use them up, and he's kept them going for as long as possible, while keeping things safe, and isn't afraid to tell you when it's time to 'let them go' and get a newer vehicle rather than sink more money into a losing situation. I recommend Buddy without hesitation! read more

They should call themsleves... "subaru mobile mechanic" because they dont work on anything else.. very misleading.. wasted 20 minutes driving here read more

Buddy is amazing and so is everyone who works there! Everyone in my family has a Subaru, and we all have been going to Mobile Mechanics for over 15 years! Whenever something is wrong with my car, I call him and he says, "bring it by, I'll take a look at it." He almost always is able to fix it on the spot! He is super reliable and full of integrity! I have never felt ripped off by Buddy, he is a straight shooter and he won't convince you to fix things that aren't broken. I love this place so much! If you have a Subaru, it's a must! read more

Finding an honest, reliable mechanic when relocating to a new state was a concern of mine but since finding MM I can share with certainty that my car could not be in better hands! read more

Having received good service from Buddy previously I took my vehicle in for a timing belt replacement and was given a quote of $650. The final bill was more than $150 higher and was over $800. Needless to say I was not happy with the increase in price and thought maybe he found something else that he repaired when working on my car, however I didn't receive a call about the price increase or to inform me that there was some other problem he found. I picked up my car after hours so didn't get to talk to Buddy about what the increase was due to. When I looked at the bill I was surprised to see the parts for the timing belt replacement cost a whopping $490 and it looked like just the standard parts one would expect for a timing belt replacement job. He charged $150 for the cambelt, $165 for idlers, and $145 for the tensioner. I'm not a mechanic, but this seems really high for those parts. When I called to inquire about the price increase from the original quote I was given he told me the tensioner was not included in the original quote. I was kind of surprised at this response as it seems to me it should be included in a standard timing belt replacement, if you go to the labor expense of replacing the timing belt it would be prudent to replace the tensioner at the same the time. I was disappointed in the increase in price and the overall price for the job in particular the parts seemed to be excessively high. Also I would expect a price increase of over $150 which represents 25% more than the original quote would be discussed with the customer and to have been informed before the repair that the tensioner was not included and would add another $150 to the price. I didn't have the original quote in writing it was just a verbal quote since I trusted him and didn't expect something like this to happen. Overall disappointed by this experience. read more

A friend recommended this place years ago. They only do Subaru's, and they are incredibly honest, thorough, and efficient. B/c they only do Subaru's, they know exactly what things cost when you call about it, and they are half of what the dealer (2 blocks away) costs. I even called Buddy when I was going to buy a used Subaru for my sister, and he told me what models and years to avoid b/c of mechanical problems. Last week, I got an oil change at a local Subaru dealer near my office. They gave me a list of things wrong w the car- totaling $3500 in repairs! I asked Buddy to look at it, and he did- for free- and told me NOTHING the dealer told me was wrong needed to be fixed. NOTHING, vs $3500!! (he told me another lady had something very similar happen to her from the dealer across the street, as well, with nothing wrong). I will always use this company, and send as many friends as I can to him. He does warranty work, as well! read more

Buddy and family are great! I used to take my car to AutoNation for general maintenance until a friend turned me onto Mobile Mechanics. He said they only work on Subarus, and they are honest and do good work. They were right! I have always been so impressed with the way Buddy runs his business. They offer very fair prices, sure to be lower than the dealership prices. They are also fast. If you make an appointment for an oil change, they'll have you back on the road within 30 minutes. Finding an honest mechanic wasn't easy, but I found one in these guys. I highly recommend Mobile Mechanics read more

I own an older Subaru Outback that i thought was in need of brakes and always smells like fuel. Took it to Mobile Mechanics based on yelpers reviews and had a great experience! Buddy informed me that my brakes were still good and have some life left. He also tightened the fuel lines for me and did an overall visual inspection on the car. This is the first time i've ever left a mechanics with a smile on my face. Mobile Mechanics have earned a loyal customer for as long as i have a Subaru!! read more

Wife and then teenage kiddo has had a 1996 Sub Outback and Buddy has been keeping this thing running for years. We have felt he has never charged us for extra work and worked with us to just keep it running for the kid. He has told us about needing valve/ring job due to burning oil and then finally needing a new clutch. He has worked with us to work either around those issues we don't want to pay for (ring issue) or like the clutch has continued to adjust it until this year when it finally went out. Buddy has been honest at every stage and has worked with us due to limited finances. After clutch went out, we went out and got a Honda Civic for the kid (friends had a cheap car). But we have another newer Outback and when/if it starts having problems, Mobile Mechanics will be our first and only choice for service. read more

I've had 2 experiences here and they were both fantastic. First time I was sent over from an oil change after the mechanic servicing my car said a belt was loose in the engine. Buddy diagnosed and fixed this within minutes and I was on my way. Fit me right in. In my recent experience we were hearing from another shop that something pretty major was wrong in my rear differential. We were nervous it would be pretty pricey. Bring it do Buddy, who seemed pretty darn busy, and he took my car for a spin and diagnosed it immediately. Ridiculous (and embarrassing) enough, it was loose lug nuts and one was even missing. They tightened and replaced them right away and I was on my way. Love this place! read more

I own a newer Subaru Legacy and replacing the low beam headlight on this car couldn't be more difficult. I stopped by mobile mechanics to just ask advise and he said, "pull it around and I'll do it real quick!" What a nice guy! Other people have recommended this place prior, but I'm now a loyal customer. If you have a Subaru bring your car here! They couldn't be more knowledgable and friendly! Thanks!! read more

Knowledgeable and trustworthy. He may not have the best people skills but he's a mechanic, not a therapist. Quick turnaround and easy to work with. He knows his way around a Subaru and wouldn't my car anywhere else. read more

I have been meaning to write this review for quite awhile...and remembered this morning when I realized my suby needs some expert attention. I have been to Buddy twice and I cannot say enough to support his business. His is the kind of place you might not think still exists- honest, upfront- no B.S. He knows his Suburus and isn't in it to take advantage of people- something that happens all too often in this industry. An example: 8 and a half months pregnant and my Outback started making a rattling noise. Unable to get under the car safely let alone do anything about it if I could; I decided to take it to an in and out lube place, as it needed a change and I was hoping if I could look under the car with someone else I might at least find the problem. They did not come get me when the car was up, but one of the guys said he checked it out and offered his services (at his home shop) for $150 to patch some holes in the exhaust . "Not a big deal" he said, "it's just loud, not dangerous, but I can take care of it for you no problem". I let it go for awhile until 3 months or so later the noise suddenly became embarrassingly obnoxious. Finally mobile enough to jack the car up; I found the source of the exhaust leak: loose bolts. 5 minutes later they were tightened and the noise went away. No holes! I went to Mobile Mechanics while I was pregnant too, for a fuel smell, and my experience was quite different. Buddy came out to the car, popped the hood, then went for a socket wrench to tighten the fuel lines. No charge. I felt rather dumb (I blame it on the horomones) but extraordinarily grateful. He could have taken the car in and charged me who knows how much. It is a good feeling to know people like this are still in business. He will continue to get mine. read more

I called and before I could explain my problem he hung up on me without a word. I called back and he didn't answer. I guess he realized I was from out of town or something? read more

Buddy & his son are knowledgeable, honest and are wonderful with each customer. No one else works on my Subaru less they say take it to them. I am a loyal customer for several years and will be as long as their in business. I highly recommend this company and their business practices. read more

Buddy is an honest mechanic. Period. Not a salesman. We need more like him around. Quickly fixed my headlight (way faster than I could) and made sure my brakes were working properly. Assured me my oil level was fine (I had doubts before my appointment) and identified a non-critical issue with my right-axle that I was unaware of. Great visit. Coming back next time. read more

Unfortunately I trusted unreliable Yelp for advice, which was a big mistake. After much research, I have come to realize Yelp is well known as a big scam (see http://theyelpscam.com/, yelplawsuit.com, yelp-sucks.com etc.). At any rate, Buddy told me he doesn't work on engines AFTER he diagnosed our Subaru engine was fine and that the rough idle is normal.... Don't work on engines? Are you kidding me? I honestly don't know of a Subaru "Mechanic" tht doesn't work on engines but whatever. I asked Buddy if the engine was okay since it idled so rough and that I didn't want to have anything else fixed if it was a lost cause... To make a long story short, we put money in getting the axle replaced, then the transmission and the rough idle kept getting worse each day. We took it to a Subaru mechanic in Aurora and found out that the #3 cylinder had no compression. Now after all the other repairs, the engine needs another $1,700 in repairs. Of course the vehicle was not worth all the money spent on repairing it. Such is life but I'm sorry Buddy but you're a nice guy but no longer my mechanic! read more

After getting disgusted with the Subaru dealership up the street from Mobile Mechanics who were always trying to sell me on something I didn't need, I started asking my friends who have Subarus where they take their cars, and everyone recommended Buddy at Mobile Mechanics. In fact, he seems to be a living legend in the west suburbs! My car needed its 30,000 mi. maintenance, and the Subaru dealership wanted over $600. Buddy did it for $324. The waiting room at Mobile Mechanics is bare bones. There is no air conditioning, free coffee and doughnuts, fruit tray, TV, library, huge aquarium, or shuttle service like at the Subaru dealership up the street. Plus, I had to wait two weeks for an appointment! But if you want to save money and not get ripped off, try Buddy, an honest guy with over 30 years experience working on Subarus, I'm sure glad I found him. read more

Buddy is the Subaru whisperer of the Front Range. I'm not kidding. He listens to you, then just takes your car for a drive and comes back with a diagnosis. It's rather movie-esque. The first time I took my Legacy in, he did all of the above, came back into the office and wrote down what was wrong with the car on a piece of paper. Then he told me exactly which part of the warranty covered each of these repairs and that I should take the car across the street and make the dealership fix all of them, which I did. He saved me thousands of dollars. I've never had a better experience with a mechanic. read more

Absolutley the most honest and competent subaru mechanics you'll ever deal with. I actually look forward to my car breaking down now so I can have the pleasure of dealing with Buddy and crew. read more

I actually feel more educated about my car. Not only do they know subarus they know how to communicate in a way that kept me (not a car savvy girl) included in the process so I could make an informed decision. Honest, knowledgable and truly just great all around. Thanks for such great service!! read more

This is the best place to take your Subaru in the whole metro Denver area. Buddy only recommends what is needed and is an expert at diagnosing and fixing problems. He usually diagnoses the exact problem within 10 seconds of describing the symptoms. Yesterday after having him do 120,000 mile service he said a recommendation I got from another shop, to replace all 4 struts and a bushing for $1450 was completely bogus. Struts were all fine and overall suspension for a Subaru with this mileage was well above average. I've have/had three Subaru's I bring here and i could tell 10 stories just like this. He also has excellent referrals for the work he does not do like body work and heavy engine work. read more

My daughter's 2013 Subaru with over 150k miles was driving "funny" and making all sorts of weird noises. I took it to Buddy, he drove it for 5 minutes and told me exactly what was wrong and the it needed to be fixed immediately. In addition, since he didn't have any openings for weeks, he told me to bring it in after 6, and he would work on it that night. I picked it up the next morning, and it's been running great ever since! Buddy's been my mechanic for years, and he's one of the reasons I keep buying Subaru's! read more

One of my clients told me about Mobile Mechanics who specialize fixing Subaru. She had been going to him for years. I have never been so impressed with a mechanic. I had a leaky gas line and my defroster was broken. I thought I was going to have to leave the car there. They got my car right in and was able to diagnose and fix the problems quickly and they were very reasonable. read more

5 stars is not enough to indicate how well Buddy and LC treat you at Mobile Mechanics. If you own a Subaru, this is the place to bring your car for honest opinions and work ethic! read more

This is a great family business! Will never take my wifes and my Subaru to another mechanic. No extra sales or try to sell (fix) me something I don't need. Actually the opposite! Honest nice and just down to earth. Founding this place is going to save me a lot of headache. read more

Buddy and the crew at Mobile Mechanics have worked on my cars for at least five years and I've always been extremely happy with their work. Buddy's long time experience in the field is evident by his vast knowledge of Subarus. Many times I have called with an issue and he knew exactly what was wrong with it. I always appreciate how willing he is to help out, many times he's offered to take a look at my car without an appointment if I can stop by. I've never felt like Buddy was trying to rip me off like I feel dealerships always do. I can't express how much I love this business. I know several families that have trusted buddy for two generations. I'll continue to use Mobile Mechanics as my first choice Subaru mechanic for as long as I live in Colorado. read more

I've been bringing my car here for at least 7 years. Buddy is honest, very knowledgeable, fair and straight forward. There have been numerous times I've called about concerns and he took the time to explain to me what he thinks is going on. Never once have I left unhappy with the service he's given me. Until the day my Subaru kicks the bucket I will continue taking my car here. read more

I think I've been going to Buddy for 25 plus years; back to when he was really a mobile mechanic and just getting started. He's help me preserve 3 or 4 Subarus and I plan to buy a replacement for my 1999 Forrester later this year. I trust Buddy and can't say enough good things about how he runs his business and handles his customers. read more

When it became impossible to shift my 1984 Subaru, I really thought it was beyond repair and was sad about letting it go. Then someone recommended Buddy at Mobile Mechanics. He not only correctly diagnosed the problem( a small piece at the base of the gear shift), but fixed it at a very reasonable price. I was delighted and am happily breezing along in my sweet little car. If your Subaru needs fixing, call Buddy first. read more

Professional, honest, high integrity, and they have YOUR best interests at heart. What more could you ask from a local mechanic? Buddy has saved us lots of money over the years by repairing what was necessary at a fair price. Our family has absolutely relied on his excellent advice and we've never been disappointed. read more

Buddy is great. Professional service and inexpensive. I will never take another Subaru to anyone else. He knows everything about a Subaru. read more

I've been to Buddy several times and he is a straight shooter. Reasonable prices and honest, competent service. Tough to ask for more.

We went to this place for many years. The last 2 times were awfully disappointing. When it happened the first time, I thought it was my fault and so I did not writing a review like this. Then when it happened again the 2nd time, I then know that they intentionally do this. Beware! They made you spent money on unnecessary items (without telling you first/upfront). Little I thought that they'd do such and I used to trust them for many years. You'd pay the same premium price like the dealer but for less quality mandatory service. Why this place went like this? Time to go elsewhere... read more