Start with the basics: year, make, model and engine size if you know it. The VIN helps even more, since it lets us look up the exact parts for your vehicle.

Then describe what the vehicle is doing. When did it start? Does it happen cold, warm, at speed or when stopped? Are there warning lights, sounds or smells? A short video or a photo of the dash helps too. Finally, send the exact location and whether the vehicle is in a driveway, a parking garage or an open lot. With that, we can tell you what to expect and give you a price before we start.

How it works

Reach out

Call, text or send a work order request.

Hear the plan

We tell you what we think it is and what it will cost.

Keep your day

We come to the vehicle, so you skip the shop and the ride.

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How those details help on the visit

A clear description lets us narrow the likely causes before we arrive. We can bring the right test equipment and, for straightforward repairs, have the parts in hand. More of the work gets finished in a single visit that way. If the description points to a job that needs a lift, we will say so before you book.

It also makes the price more accurate. A known repair can be quoted up front, and an unknown problem starts with a diagnosis that is priced on its own. Once we have the location, we will let you know when we can come out.

Services in Arlington

Repairs done onsite in Arlington.

Here is what we handle at the vehicle in Arlington. If you are unsure which category your problem fits, describe it and we will sort it out.

Car AC Repair

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Check Engine Light Diagnostics

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Brake Repair

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Alternator and Starter Repair

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Timing Belt Replacement

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Shocks and Struts

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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.

Ask about your repair

Work trucks and company vehicles.

For company vehicles, a unit number, the VIN and the driver's notes on the problem give us what we need to price each repair.

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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 Arlington.

Where do I find my VIN?

Look at the base of the windshield on the driver's side, on the sticker in the driver's door jamb, or on your registration and insurance card. Sending it with your first text lets us confirm the exact engine and parts. A photo of it works fine.

Should I send photos or video of the problem?

Yes, when you can. A photo of the warning lights, a leak under the car or a worn tire helps, and a short video catches noises that are hard to describe. We use them to narrow down the cause before pricing. Text them along with your location.

What if I have no idea what is wrong?

That is fine. Describe what you notice in plain words, such as a noise, a smell, a feeling in the pedal or a light on the dash. We ask follow-up questions and, if needed, start with a diagnosis priced before we come out. Call or text to get started.

Can you work in a parking garage?

Often, depending on the repair and the garage rules. Lighter jobs like batteries and some diagnostics fit fine, while work that needs the car raised may call for an open, level surface. Tell us exactly where the car is when you call or text, and we will say what works.

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