When something is wrong with your vehicle, the first job is finding out what. Roadgun Mobile Repair brings a professional scan tool, a multimeter, and 26 years of experience to your driveway, parking lot, or job site anywhere around Jacksonville, NC. You do not have to limp a sick car across town or arrange a ride home from a shop just to learn what is wrong.
A code reader at a parts store tells you a number. A diagnosis tells you why that number showed up, what actually failed, and what it will take to fix it. That difference is where most wasted money on car repair comes from, and it is the part of the job we take the most care with.
What is included
- Full scan of engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, and body modules where the vehicle supports it
- Live data review: fuel trims, sensor readings, misfire counts, charging voltage
- Battery, starter, and charging system testing
- Wiring and connector checks with a meter, not just a guess from a code
- Visual inspection of belts, hoses, leaks, and anything that looks out of place
- A plain-language explanation of what we found and what we recommend
How a mobile visit works
Call or send the request form with your vehicle and what it is doing. Travis will ask a few questions about when the problem happens, whether it is getting worse, and whether the vehicle is safe to start. We set a time that works for you, then come to your home, work, or wherever the vehicle is sitting.
On site, we connect the scan tool, pull codes and freeze frame data, and then test the specific parts those codes point to. If the fix is something we can do in the driveway, we can often quote it on the spot and do it the same visit or schedule a return with the right parts.
Driveway or shop: what it costs you
Having a vehicle diagnosed at your driveway saves the tow or the drive to a shop, and it saves the time you would spend waiting or arranging a second ride. Many shops charge a diagnostic fee plus a labor rate that covers a building, service writers, and a waiting room. A mobile visit puts that money into the actual testing.
Call for a quote on your specific vehicle. We will tell you up front what the diagnostic visit costs so there are no surprises when we finish.
Common signs you need this service
- Check engine light on, flashing, or coming and going
- Vehicle cranks but will not start, or will not crank at all
- Rough idle, hesitation, stalling, or loss of power
- Warning lights for ABS, traction control, or charging
- Electrical gremlins: dead battery overnight, flickering lights, accessories that quit
On site or in a shop?
Most diagnostic work happens fine in a driveway. Scan data, electrical testing, and visual inspections do not need a lift. Many of the repairs that follow a diagnosis, such as sensors, coils, batteries, starters, alternators, and many vacuum leaks, can be done right where the vehicle sits.
Some problems do need a shop. Internal transmission failures, jobs that require pulling an engine, and anything that needs the vehicle high on a lift for hours are better handled in a bay. If that is where your diagnosis lands, we will tell you straight and you will know exactly what to ask the shop for.
Frequently asked questions
Can you diagnose my car if it will not start?
Yes. A no-start is one of the best reasons to call a mobile mechanic, because it saves you a tow. We test the battery, starter, fuel delivery, and ignition where the vehicle sits.
Is a free code scan from a parts store the same thing?
No. A free scan reads the stored code. A diagnosis tests the parts and wiring behind that code to find the actual failure, so you do not replace parts that were never bad.
Do you work on trucks and diesels?
We work on cars, pickups, SUVs, and many light and medium duty trucks. Call with the year, make, and model and we will tell you whether it is a good fit for a mobile visit.
What if the repair needs a shop?
We will tell you. You will leave with a clear explanation of what failed, so you can take it to a shop knowing what the job is and what it should involve.
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Where we work
We cover Jacksonville and the surrounding Onslow County communities: Jacksonville, Camp Lejeune, Richlands, Swansboro, Hubert, Holly Ridge. See all service areas.