INDEPENDENT. HANDS-ON. BY APPOINTMENT.
I'm Gabe. I do mobile auto repair and diagnostics around Mammoth Spring and nearby Arkansas towns, plus West Plains, Thayer and Alton. Brakes, no-starts, electrical problems and bigger jobs by arrangement. You'll talk directly with me.
I test before recommending parts. If I get something wrong, I'll review it and work to make it right.
$75 diagnostics in listed towns • Repairs quoted upfront
A REAL STARTING POINT
$75 for an initial diagnostic in the towns I serve. I'll confirm any extra travel charge before you book.
$75 covers the visit and up to 60 minutes of initial testing in the towns listed below, with no separate standard travel charge. I’ll get approval before any additional testing.
Diagnosis doesn't always mean an instant fix.Starting hourly rate for estimating repairs; many jobs can be quoted at a flat labor price. Parts and any agreed extra travel are separate.
Quoted labor and parts before you approve the repair.I also take jobs outside the listed towns. Additional mileage or travel charges may apply; I’ll tell you the amount before we schedule.
Mobile service by appointment.Outside listed towns? I may still come out—any mileage charge is quoted before booking.
STANDING BEHIND THE REPAIR
If a problem is caused by my work, I'll inspect and correct it without another labor or normal mobile callback charge. Whichever limit comes first; Terms provided with the estimate or invoice. Read the service and warranty policy.
My installation workmanship is covered; defects in the part itself aren't. Replacement labor for a defective part is handled case by case, with costs explained before doing more work.
Starting prices, not a final quote. Repair prices depend on the vehicle, parts and work required. Additional testing or travel is discussed before you approve it.
Ask for an estimate for your vehicleNORTHERN ARKANSAS • SOUTHERN MISSOURI
Serving northern Arkansas, West Plains, Thayer and Alton by appointment.
Included for the $75 diagnostic: Mammoth Spring, Salem, Hardy, Ash Flat, Cherokee Village and Viola.
Reach out with your town and the job. I'll tell you when I'm available.
Included for the $75 diagnostic: West Plains, Thayer and Alton.
Send your town and vehicle details; I'll confirm availability before scheduling.
WHAT I CAN HELP WITH
From routine work to tougher issues. I'll tell you when a job needs a different shop or equipment.
Check-engine lights, drivability problems, intermittent electrical issues, wiring, sensors and no-start troubleshooting.
Brake repairs, front-end components, steering concerns, suspension work and related troubleshooting.
Starters, alternators, batteries, wiring and figuring out why a vehicle won't crank or stay running.
Cooling-system issues, misfires, ignition work, leaks and other engine-related problems.
Spark plugs, fluids, filters, belts and routine maintenance when it makes sense for the job.
I also consider more involved repairs, including drivetrain-related work. Scope, location and equipment determine what I can accept.
Discuss the job with me firstFROM THE TOOLBOX
Actual photos and examples from repair work, diagnostics and training.
Engine bay during repair work
Charging-system inspection
Electrical connector inspection
Engine compression testing
Fuel and intake componentsA mix of customer repairs, personal vehicles and technical training.
Some were completed repairs; others were diagnostics or training. I label them accordingly.
Investigated a no-crank complaint and replaced the starter using a customer-supplied replacement.
Steering rack work and related electronic setup. A more involved job than routine parts replacement.
Hands-on brake service across several vehicles, including work on my own truck.
Spark-plug replacement and engine-related troubleshooting. I keep diagnostic findings separate from completed repairs.
Charging-system checks, wiring tests and troubleshooting on different vehicles. Some work is diagnosis only.
Hands-on removal/installation practice on a Chevrolet SUV during technical training—not represented as a paid customer transmission repair.
THE PERSON BEHIND THE NAME
I got into this because I like figuring out how things work—and fixing them.
I completed automotive technical training at Ozarka College covering engines, brakes, steering, suspension, and drivetrain work. In class, I worked on transmission removal and installation involving a Chevrolet SUV. I'm now studying mechanical engineering at Missouri S&T.
I've worked on cars and trucks from Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia and others. My approach is to test what I can before replacing parts.
I'd rather spend time finding out what's wrong than keep replacing parts and hoping one fixes it.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
If there's a catch or a limitation, I'd rather explain it up front.
I test before recommending parts and explain what I can confirm. If I make a mistake, I'll review the diagnosis and work with you to make it right. Some problems need further testing; I'll get your approval before additional repairs.
For suitable jobs, yes. Location, weather, safe workspace and the repair itself determine whether mobile work makes sense. Some larger jobs are handled by special arrangement. No walk-ins.
If I take on a repair but can't complete it, I don't charge labor for that unfinished repair. Authorized diagnostic testing, completed work and any previously agreed additional travel charge are handled separately. I'll explain the findings and next steps.
Yes, by arrangement. We'll check fitment and discuss quality before installation. My installation workmanship is covered under the written warranty; the parts themselves aren't guaranteed by me. Replacement labor for defective customer-supplied parts is quoted case by case.
Contact me during the 90-day / 3,000-mile workmanship warranty. I'll check the issue. If it was caused by my workmanship, I'll correct it without an additional labor charge or normal warranty callback travel fee. Parts failures and unrelated problems are reviewed separately. Full terms come with the estimate or invoice.
NEED SOMETHING LOOKED AT?
Year, make, model, your town and what’s going on are enough to start. I’ll confirm availability, whether your town is included for the $75 diagnostic, and any additional travel charge before booking.
contact@myfos.workNorthern Arkansas • West Plains, Thayer & Alton, MO
By appointment; travel charges confirmed before booking.