Open 24/7 · Mobile auto repair in South Tucson & Tucson · South Tucson & Tucson · (407) 453-6168
John's Custom Mobile Mechanic
John's Custom Mobile Mechanic, South Tucson, AZ: logo with a wrench and spark plug, a cactus, and a service van

We come to you 24/7

Mobile auto repair and maintenance at your home, your work, or the roadside, anywhere in South Tucson and Tucson.

Broken down?

Whether you're stuck on the road or your car won't start in a parking lot, John can come out day or night.

Call or text (407) 453-6168 and tell us where you are and what's going on with the car.

Services

Common repairs and maintenance, done on site.

Emergency & Roadside

Help when you're broken down or stranded, day or night.

Diagnostics

Check engine light, warning codes, and hard-to-pin-down problems.

Brakes

Pads, rotors, and brake inspections when you hear squeals or grinding.

Oil Changes

Oil and filter service without the trip or the waiting room.

Batteries

Testing and replacement, including when your car won't start.

Starters & Alternators

Diagnosis and replacement of starting and charging systems.

Tune-Ups

Spark plugs, filters, and the routine work that keeps your vehicle running well.

Pre-Purchase Inspections

A look over a used car before you buy it.

Our Work

Examples of the repair and replacement work we perform.

  • White van with the hood open and the front end removed, showing the engine during an engine replacement

    Engine Replacement

  • Black pickup truck with the hood open and the front end removed, showing the radiator and transmission cooler during replacement

    Transmission Cooler & Radiator Replacement

  • Wheel removed from a vehicle, showing a new brake rotor installed next to the caliper

    Brake Service

  • Front wheel removed from a vehicle, showing the strut, steering knuckle and CV axle during suspension work

    Suspension Work

  • A sample of old, dark brake fluid held up during a brake fluid service

    Brake Fluid Service

  • Cleaned Nissan transmission pan ready for a new gasket and filter

    Transmission Pan Gasket & Filter

  • Transmission fluid draining from a Nissan during a pan and filter service

    Transmission Fluid Drain

  • Close-up of a transfer case bushing during repair

    Transfer Case Bushing

  • Clogged air injection pump removed from a Toyota 4Runner

    Air Injection Pump on a 4Runner

  • Toyota with the hood open during a valve cover gasket job and oil change

    Valve Cover Gasket & Oil Change

  • Damaged A/C condenser removed during a full A/C system replacement

    Full A/C System Replacement

Why Choose Us

We Come to You

No tow, no ride to arrange, no lost afternoon.

Straight Talk

We explain what we find before any work starts.

Local & Personal

You deal with John directly, not a call center.

Any Hour

Day or night, any day of the week.

Veterans Save 15%

15% off labor for veterans and active-duty service members, every day. Valid military or VA ID required.

Service Area

We're based in South Tucson and serve nearby neighborhoods. Not sure if you're in range? Just text us.

  • South Tucson
  • Tucson
  • Midtown
  • Tucson Airport area
  • Drexel Heights
  • Valencia West
  • Nearby areas

About John

John's Custom Mobile Mechanic has its roots in DeLand, Florida, and now brings honest, come-to-you car repair to South Tucson, 24 hours a day.

From DeLand, FL
to
South Tucson, AZ

Common Questions

Are you really open 24/7?

Yes. You can reach John any time, day or night, including for breakdowns and roadside help.

Do you come to me?

Yes. John comes to your home, your workplace, or wherever your vehicle is, so there's no tow and no ride to arrange.

What areas do you serve?

We're based in South Tucson and serve Tucson, Midtown, the Tucson Airport area, Drexel Heights, Valencia West, and nearby neighborhoods. Not sure if you're in range? Just text us.

What should I send when I text or email?

Your vehicle's year, make, and model, along with your question or the problem. A photo helps. Example: 2015 Honda Civic, won't start, clicks when I turn the key.

What repairs do you do on site?

Diagnostics, brakes, oil changes, batteries, starters and alternators, tune-ups, and pre-purchase inspections, plus help with breakdowns and roadside problems.

How do I pay?

We accept credit cards, debit cards, and cash. You'll receive an itemized invoice by text or email, and payment for parts and labor is due before the work begins.

Contact

Reach John any time, day or night.

Send your vehicle's year, make, and model along with your question or the problem. A photo helps.Example: 2015 Honda Civic, won't start, clicks when I turn the key.

Credit cards, debit cards, and cash accepted

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Cash

You'll receive an itemized invoice by text or email, and payment for parts and labor is due before the work begins.

Veterans and active-duty military: 15% off labor, every day. Show a valid military or VA ID.

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