A car that will not start is a good job for a mobile mechanic, because the car has to stay where it is anyway. We come to you in North Richland Hills, whether that means a driveway, a parking lot or the shoulder of a road. We test the battery, starter, charging system and the fuel and ignition basics right there.

The sound it makes matters. Rapid clicking usually points to a weak battery or a poor connection. One loud click with no crank can mean a failing starter. If the engine cranks normally but never fires, the problem is more likely fuel, spark or a sensor. Telling us which one you hear helps us plan the visit.

Quick facts

Where

Your home, work or roadside in North Richland Hills

Price

Given before any work starts

Call hours

Mon to Fri 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Reach us

Call or text 817-709-1357

Around North Richland Hills

Making a breakdown easier to deal with

Stay safe first. If the car quit on a road, get it as far onto the shoulder as you can, turn on the hazards, and wait somewhere away from passing cars. Then call or text with where you are and what happened right before it stopped.

Plenty of breakdowns are electrical. A dead alternator, a worn starter or a corroded battery cable can leave you stuck with little warning. We test the whole charging system instead of assuming the battery is to blame, because a new battery paired with a bad alternator goes flat again. If the fix needs more time or a part, we tell you and set up the repair.

Services in North Richland Hills

Repairs done onsite in North Richland Hills.

No-starts and breakdowns usually trace back to one of the systems below. We test them in order until the cause is clear, then price the repair.

Car AC Repair

Car AC Repair in North Richland Hills →

Check Engine Light Diagnostics

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Brake Repair

Brake Repair in North Richland Hills →

Alternator and Starter Repair

Alternator and Starter Repair in North Richland Hills →

Timing Belt Replacement

Timing Belt Replacement in North Richland Hills →

Shocks and Struts

Shocks and Struts in North Richland Hills →

Belts and Hoses

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Water Pump Replacement

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Fluids and Tune-Ups

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Onsite and Roadside Repair

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Fleet Maintenance

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Ford Repair

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Don't see your repair listed? We can most likely still help. Tell us what the vehicle is doing.

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Work trucks and company vehicles.

A company truck that will not start can cost a crew a full day, so we also handle fleet no-starts and roadside repairs where the vehicle stopped.

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Engine work in progress under the hood of a truck

Why Day's

Shop-level work, where you park.

We bring dealer-level diagnostic tools, including a lab scope and a thermal camera, to wherever your vehicle is parked.

Fords are our specialty, built on years of maintaining a construction company's fleet, from cars and light trucks to heavy-duty work trucks.

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Questions

Mobile mechanic questions from North Richland Hills.

My car clicks but won't start. What does that mean?

A rapid string of clicks usually means the battery is too weak to turn the starter, or a cable is loose or corroded. A single click can point to the starter itself. We test the battery, cables and starter to find which one it is. Text us what you hear and we can narrow it down.

Can you help if my car broke down on the roadside in North Richland Hills?

Yes, roadside repair is part of the work we do. Once you are somewhere safe, send your location and what happened. If the fix can be done there, like a battery cable, a belt or a starter, we price it and do it on the spot. Call or text when the car leaves you stuck.

Is it bad to keep cranking a car that won't start?

Try a few times, then stop. Cranking over and over drains what is left in the battery, can overheat the starter, and can flood some engines with fuel. Note what happens on each try, then call or text us so we can start testing from there.

Why does my battery keep dying?

A battery that keeps going dead is worn out, is going without a recharge from the alternator, or is being drained by something that stays on while the car is parked. We test all three, including a draw test with the car off. Call or text and we can track down the cause.