A no-start is one of the worst ways to lose a day. The good news: most of them can be diagnosed and fixed right in the driveway or parking lot, without moving the car.
What the sound tells us
- Nothing at all, no lights. Usually the battery, its cables or a main connection.
- A single click or rapid clicking. Weak battery, bad connection, or a starter problem.
- Cranks normally but won't fire. Fuel, spark, a sensor, or the immobilizer not recognizing the key.
- Starts then dies. Often fuel delivery, a sensor, or a security system issue.
Those are starting points, not a diagnosis. We test it to know for sure before anything gets replaced.
We test before we sell you a part
Plenty of people have bought a battery for a car that needed a starter, or a starter for a car with a bad ground. We test the battery, cables, starter circuit and charging system first, so you pay for one fix, not three.
What you get
We come to you. You get the price before we start, and a 12-month / 12,000-mile parts and labor warranty on the repair. Free travel within 25 miles of Denton.
What customers say
He helped me diagnose and fix my car multiple times at worst times possible, and even showed up way before any other mechanic could’ve showed. He was there within 30 minutes other shops told me a 1-2 day wait. Couldn’t have made it home if AR Brothers Mobile Mechanic wasn’t there.
Facebook review · Repeat customer
Questions people ask
Can you fix my car if it won't start where it's parked?
Yes. That's the whole point of a mobile mechanic. We diagnose and repair most no-starts right where the car sits.
Is it my battery or my starter?
It could be either, or neither. A bad cable or ground can look exactly like a dead battery or a bad starter. We test to find out.
My car cranks but won't start. What could it be?
Usually fuel, spark, a sensor, or the anti-theft system not recognizing the key. Text us the year, make and model and what you hear and we'll point you in the right direction.
Can you come today?
Text or call and we'll tell you the soonest we can be there. We usually reply within the hour.
Where we go
We're based in Denton and come to you in Denton, Corinth, Lake Dallas, Argyle, Aubrey, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Little Elm and Frisco. See the full service area.