We Come To You Des Moines & the Metro
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Mobile Mechanic · Des Moines ASE Certified 24/7 · 365 Days

Mobile mechanic & roadside repair in Des Moines.

The shop comes to you, anywhere in the metro. Same-day and after-hours, so you skip the tow and the wait.

35 years of automotive & heavy-duty experience. ASE Certified, specialized in Cat, Cummins & Detroit Diesel — from mopeds to motor coaches, 24/7, 365 days a year.

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Reviews

What Des Moines drivers say.

24 Google reviews
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"My car wouldn't start and I didn't want to tow it. They came out the same day, diagnosed it quickly, and fixed it on the spot. Pricing was fair."

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Sherry Jacobs
Des Moines · 4 mo
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"Ross is very good at what he does. Explains everything thoroughly, answers all questions, and charges very reasonably. Stands behind his work."

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Thomas Posner
Des Moines · 2 mo
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"Came out to my home in the middle of the night in below freezing temps and serviced my Silverado. Took great care of it and even taught me a few things."

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Phuong Nguyen
Des Moines · 3 mo
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"Honest work and great service. Was able to quickly locate and solve my issue and get my car back in motion. Will definitely call for future needs."

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Kelc
Des Moines · 3 mo
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"Always available when needed. Does outstanding work in a timely fashion, polite and professional on every call. I recommend Ross to get the job done."

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Candy Fleming
Des Moines · 4 mo
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"My car stalled at an intersection in Waukee. I called Ross, he showed up and got me somewhere safe. Quick to respond and a huge help."

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Nadia Ajram
Waukee · 3 mo
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"Got me a pre purchase inspection in less than 24 hours and did a thorough job helping me avoid a disastrous vehicle. Great to work with."

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Sam Brown
Des Moines · 2 mo
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"Quick, reliable and affordable. If you need a mechanic he's your guy. Highly recommend to anyone in the area."

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Michelle Walker
Des Moines · 4 mo
Our Services

Mobile repair, done at your door.

One local mechanic for everything: no-starts, dead batteries, brakes, diagnostics, pre-purchase inspections and full on-site repairs across the Des Moines metro.

Engine diagnostic

Diagnostics & Check Engine

Code pulls, sensor checks, electrical tracing. We tell you what's actually wrong before you spend a dollar.

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Battery and charging system

No-Start & Dead Battery

Won't turn over in a parking lot or driveway? Ross comes to you, tests the battery and charging system, and gets you moving.

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Vehicle up for brake service

Brake Repair

Pads, rotors, calipers, fluid flush, done in your driveway, same day. No shop visit, no waiting room.

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Roadside repair at night

Emergency Roadside

Stranded on the interstate or stalled at an intersection? Ross comes to where the car is. No tow if we can fix it on-site.

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Engine bay inspection

Pre-Purchase Inspections

Buying used? We inspect it on-site, send photos and a detailed rundown, and help you avoid a disastrous vehicle.

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Truck and SUV repair

Truck & SUV Repair

Half-tons, work trucks, family SUVs. Starters, alternators, and the heavy jobs handled curbside with proper tools.

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Cooling and general repair

General Mechanical Repair

Radiators, water pumps, belts, hoses, sensors and the rest. If it can be fixed in a driveway, Ross handles it.

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Mobile oil and maintenance

Mobile Oil & Maintenance

Oil and fluids, filters, and a multi-point look-over, done at your home or office, usually in about 30 minutes.

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Fleet and work vehicle support

Fleet & Work Vehicle Support

Keep your work vehicles on the road. On-site maintenance and repair that fits around your schedule, not the shop's.

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Don't see what you need? Call Ross. Most repairs we can do on-site, and he'll tell you straight if we can't.
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Simple Process

How mobile service works.

Three steps. No shop visit, no waiting room, no surprise fees.

1

You Call or Text

Tell Ross what's going on, your location, and your year, make and model. He gets back to you the same day.

2

We Quote Upfront

You get a real price before we touch the car. If a diagnostic is needed first, we tell you exactly what it costs.

3

Ross Comes & Fixes It

Driveway, office lot, or the side of the road. He brings the tools, parts, and truck. Most jobs done in one visit.

Contact / Free Quote

Tell us what's going on.

Fill this out and Ross will call you back, usually within the hour during business hours. No bots, no call center, no obligation.

  • Free estimates over the phone, no fee just to look
  • We bring the tools, parts, and truck to your location
  • Diagnose, quote, fix, usually the same visit
  • Plain-language explanations of every repair
"I don't sell you parts you don't need. If I tell you it needs fixing, it actually needs fixing."
Ross · Des Moines Mobile Mechanics Co.

Free Estimate

Quick form. Same-day callback.

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Where we go

All over the Des Moines metro.

Based in Des Moines, covering the whole metro. Tap your city to see how fast Ross can get to you. Outside the area? Call, we still might make it.

Service Area

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Des Moines
Est. arrival: Same day, often within the hour
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Outside the area? Give Ross a call. We cover most of greater Des Moines and can make exceptions for the right job.

Service by city

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Who you're calling

A real mechanic. A real truck. No shop.

Des Moines Mobile Mechanics Co. isn't a storefront. It's Ross, a truck full of tools, and a straightforward way of working: you call, he comes to you, and he tells you what's actually going on.

The whole point is convenience without the dealership runaround. You skip the tow, skip the waiting room, and skip the markup. Most repairs get done right in your driveway, same day.

Every job ends the same way: the car runs, you know exactly what was done, and you've got Ross's number for next time.

Metro.
Des Moines & suburbs
Same-Day
Service available
After-Hrs
Calls welcome
FAQ

Common questions.

Yes. Ross brings the tools, parts, and truck to your driveway, your work parking lot, or wherever the car sits. No shop visit and no waiting room.

All of Des Moines and the metro: West Des Moines, Waukee, Ankeny, Urbandale, Clive, Johnston, Altoona and more. Outside the area? Call and ask, we can often make it work.

Same day in most cases, and often within the hour during business hours. After-hours calls are welcome for urgent no-starts and roadside situations.

Most of it: diagnostics, batteries, starters and alternators, brakes, cooling, belts, sensors, oil and maintenance, plus pre-purchase inspections. If we can't fix it on-site, we tell you straight.

You get a real, upfront price before any work starts. Estimates over the phone are free, and there is no fee just to look at the vehicle.

Cash or card. Ross goes over the total with you before the job starts, so there are no surprises when the work is done.

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Ready when you are

Need a mechanic now? Ross comes to you.

Same-day callback. Honest quote. Most jobs done in one visit. Skip the tow and the waiting room.

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