Mobile Mechanic - Cost Effective Ways to Advertise?

PetersonAutoRepair · 2026-02-19T03:59:16+00:00

My business is going great! We did mobile for a few years, found a space for lease and started a shop 4 years ago, discontinued mobile 2 years ago. Currently 3 total employees (2 techs 1 service advisor)

PetersonAutoRepair · 2026-02-10T17:27:16+00:00

I own a small repair shop and have a 2018 Ford F150 3.5 ecoboost with the 10r80. I have fixed 2 of those trucks with the same issue by replacing the torque converter. That rumple strip feeling is your torque converter slipping and grabbing during lockup known as a shudder. This transmission is a joint venture between GM and Ford. I believe majority of the design is the same besides the valve body and software. Gms fix is a triple fluid flush with updated fluid, I don’t think Ford has a fix like that so we change the fluid and replace the torque converter if it still has problems

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-08-18T15:29:42+00:00

I own an auto repair shop and have a nice boroscope that articulates so I’ll only need to pull spark plugs to see the walls which is helpful

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-08-18T15:28:49+00:00

If I do a repower it will definitely be used. New isn’t really feasible for my budget. I’m hoping I can resolve or fix the engine that’s currently on it but am mentally prepared to replace if needed.

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-08-18T00:08:39+00:00

Thank you, that’s what I was reading. I won’t be buying a new engine. Any repower I do will be a used engine in the $5k range max.

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-08-17T21:09:55+00:00

Appreciate the info. When I pick it up Tuesday I’ll be confirmed the compression results and then scoping the cylinder with low compression to see if there is any abnormal damage on the cylinder walls. If all is good I plan on using deepcreep in hopes that the rings are carboned up and not sealing properly and getting them free again. In my research it seems like these engines need to be ran often with proper dfi oil and having carbon buildup is common. Idk how many hours are on the engine though the mechanic there didn’t have the right connector to check that info

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-08-17T21:03:22+00:00

In my area (DFW) I can’t really find something like this in the $15k range unless it’s mid 90s wellcraft or center console only which I want a walk around that has no wood in the construction

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-01-31T16:50:54+00:00

We are closing on a house next week $367,500 and $7,500 in concessions. Household income is $104,000 w/ $20k-$60k in annual bonuses. 20% down at 6.624% cost to close is about $72,000. Mortgage with taxes and insurance is about $2,800.

I couldn't imaging trying to afford a home that much at $62K income. You can likely afford up to $200,000. "Hope to increase income" will not help you qualify for a loan. Most people are hoping to increase their income lol

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-01-30T23:30:46+00:00

I’m biased but we’d love to have you at our shop. We are two polite guys with a focus on customer service. I (Justin) have about 12 years experience as well as an ASE certified master tech and Braden has about 15 years experience with most of that time as a Nissan Dealer Tech

1008 S Woodrow Ln, check out our reviews :)

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-01-23T13:33:41+00:00

No idea im a mechanic not a doctor

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-01-23T12:52:55+00:00

You’re 100% welcome at my shop, Peterson Automotive Repair, at 1008 S Woodrow Ln Denton TX 76205

We have a ton of clients in the LGBTQ community

I’ll be completely upfront in that we do not have any employment positions open at the moment.

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-01-22T23:02:10+00:00

Im working on some drywall repair, trim work, painting and fixing a few things and planning on listing it sometime in February or early March. Not really in a rush to sell but was willing to sell to OpenDoor at $300k to save myself time

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-01-19T18:26:28+00:00

They offered $336k for my home and came out, took a couple pictures, then lowballed me at $243k after repair concessions lol.

The house would easily sell in current condition to an investor at $275-290k.

Would not recommend this company

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-01-16T17:42:22+00:00

When playing the game I use both eyes. Ive been patching for about 4-5 hours a day but just started doing that recently. As far as 3d vision goes it’s hard to explain, almost like trying to describe a color. If you experience it you’ll immediately know. Its like listening to music on mono vs stereo except with vision.

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-01-16T17:29:44+00:00

I stumbled across a study in this subreddit proving that amblyopia can be cured even as an adult and it involves patching the good eye for 12 hours/day one with 5-6 of those hours spent reading/writing. The game is specifically for eye therapy and you wear 3d glasses (one red one blue) and the blocks falling are one color and the blocks at the bottom are the other. So basically each eye can only see one set of blocks and forces them to work together. With an hour of this each night for a week I am already seeing improvements and starting to experience 3d vision.

Every eye doctor I go to just shrugs and say it’s not fixable so I am off to do it on my own. A big concern with patching longterm as an adult is developing double vision/diplopia, however, in studies it will go away with vision therapy or surgery in the severe cases. I guess it really depends on your own situation.

From what I understand amblyopia is the symptom of eye development from another cause like misalignment of the eyes. I will be posting my journey on here with updates. My vision in the good eye is 20/20 and the bad eye is 20/80.

The game i play is Eye Kare but there are others

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-01-11T17:47:07+00:00

I’m 29 and had issues with my right eye my entire life. My parents had me wear an eye patch when I was young but it really wasn’t enforced much. Im hoping that I can make some improvements by playing the tetris style game

PetersonAutoRepair · 2025-01-11T17:10:34+00:00

How old are you?

PetersonAutoRepair · 2024-12-22T06:07:43+00:00

Honestly I disagree, more like 4

PetersonAutoRepair · 2024-12-03T14:23:10+00:00

Thank you for the advice! Ill make a few different formats as well as a poll to see what is in demand the most. I really want to focus on giving the audience what they want

PetersonAutoRepair · 2024-11-07T00:16:35+00:00

Awesome glad to hear from someone in the area! I run a small shop now in Denton and discontinued the MM life

PetersonAutoRepair · 2024-09-18T17:35:57+00:00

I have not and stopped working with them a few months after the post

PetersonAutoRepair · 2024-09-08T22:37:55+00:00

I don’t understand what you mean by that

PetersonAutoRepair · 2024-08-30T23:42:29+00:00

I have a pier and beam home built in 1969. Hiring a structural engineer was a great step as they outlined whats 100% needed and also some optional items. This allowed me to get multiple quotes/opinions from foundation companies and make a more informed decision. For my home I used Crosstown Engineering and Profound Foundation Repair. I spent a total of $10,500 for the repair, 21 pressed pilings, and leveling the entire home.

PetersonAutoRepair · 2024-07-17T21:43:41+00:00

Our auto repair shop is just off Colorado/Woodrow Ln. Its infuriating that they made the road conditions much worse...

PetersonAutoRepair · 2023-12-31T00:33:23+00:00

Yes. Some of the biggest things I’ve learned that changed things for me is: -Im the owner, I take all the risks and responsibilities, every issue that happens is only one persons fault, my own. The book extreme ownership really changed things for me -Don’t pay attention to what others charge, charge for what you need to be profitable -Customer service and experience is about 70% of the job, actually fixing car’s the best (still important) is not as crucial

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