Ray the Mobile Mechanic

This number is no longer current. I called and he said that the number has been recycled!

I found Ray on craigslist. I have a 1973 chevy suburban that needed some work. He showed up and did all the work on time! Since I was not going to be home for the brake job, I got him the parts before hand. He wanted to be paid the day before as i would not be home when he finished. I was a bit hesitant as this was my first time working with him, but I went ahead and paid him. He showed up on time, did the job and left it clean! I highly recommend him. Other reviewers are right, he is a very fair and reasonable guy! Try him.

Thanks fellow Unilocalers! Went to start the car this afternoon to run some errands and she was a no-​go. Seemed that the starter took a header :(Looked on Unilocal and saw all of these 5 star ratings and figured this would not be a bad choice, you all were not wrong! Called Ray and he was just on his way home, explained what we thought the problem could be and he said he would go ahead and take the job and gave me a quote over the phone. We picked up the starter and a couple hours later, all done! Great value for the $, considering I did not have to find a shop on a Saturday afternoon who could not only get my car in but get it fixed before closing time. And I did not have to call a towing company to take my car in as well. Anyway, we’re all happy, car is starting like new and we’re all happy campers! Thanks again Ray and all you fellow Unilocalers!

Great service, does a very thorough job inspecting cars. He went with us to look at some potential cars that we wanted to buy and he did an awesome job with checking everything out, he even discovered that one of the cars had been in a crash despite what the seller had original said. Would highly recommend!

Ray is the man! My 2003 Toyota Celica decided to act up on me on 4^th of July weekend. I called every mechanic I knew in the area but they were all closed so I decided to go on Unilocal and found Ray. Within minutes he came and diagnosed my vehicle on a Saturday at 5pm! and we decided that Sunday morning would be best to get in and get the work done. Sunday morning came along and Ray showed up on time he started troubleshooting my vehicle and explained everything in detail fashion unlike any other mechanic I’ve met. Within an hour or so I was up and running again his prices were also very fair you can’t go wrong with Ray he is fast, honest and willing to work with you. A+ all the way!

Another satisfied customer! Ray is the man, straight forward honest and good rates. If you hang around while he is doing the repair you might learn a thing or two. He takes you through what he is doing step by step. Will use him as long as he is available. Thanks Ray!!!

5 Stars and if I could give more I would.
Ray came to my house on New Years Day and helped me solve my problem. He was upfront, honest and very comfortable to work with. I thought I had messed up a simple rotor swap when one of the rotors would not come off properly and after swapping everything, I had the worst grinding noise I could imagine.
Needing my car for some important matters this weekend, I called Ray the night before to let him know what was going on, and he said he’d come by first thing in the morning. As promised, he came by we talked about the problem and we got to work.
When I say WE, I mean both he and I. I’m a hands on type of guy and I get by, so he was comfortable enough to let me get my hands dirty while we got to the bottom of things. I really appreciated that because it was an educational moment too. So we start deconstructing to get to the root of the problem and find out what we are dealing with. I had bent the backing plate on the rear wheel. This is where my rubbing noise was coming from. He straightened it out a bit, and then we addressed the brakes themselves.
I had the pads replaced all the way around just a few days prior while on Christmas travels, but the job was not done to Ray’s standards. So he showed me how to properly do it, showing, explaining, asking if I understood and so forth. It was my own private lesson to say the least. Once we attacked one side we then went to the other and I repeated the process with the pads, cleaning, lubing etc.
For someone who has done this his whole life, He definitely showed the qualities of a patient and intelligent person who was not there to make a quick buck. I call em how I see em and Ray was one of those people you wish there were more of. Honest, hard working and there to help!
Thank you Ray for helping me solve my problem and being a patient teacher in the process.
Just FYI, I’ve seen Ray the Mobile Mechanic on Craigslist on numerous occasions and there were a few times where I wanted to call on him, but I would eventually figure out my issues. This one I was truly stuck on and I needed to call him. I’m so glad I did. I’m back up and running and the my problem is solved. His price is very fair so I made sure to include a tip for his service.
Happy New Year!
Thanks Ray!
— Mike
07 Scion Tc

If you’re looking for someone who is honest and knows what they are doing, then Ray is your man. He will come out to your home and fix your car at a reasonable rate within a short amount of time. He is very honest and is not trying to get your money but get you back on the road. I will forever call on him to repair my car because I know I will get GREAT service, a honest diagnose, and a professional attitude. Thank you Ray!!! You ROCK!!!

Ray is da man! Called him 3:53 pm today and he came right over. I got a 65 El Camino that needed a starter replaced and Ray came through. After replacing the starter we noticed it was running too rich and Ray said it aint right! He stayed an extra hour to help change the oil and made sure the fuel mixture was accurate. Overall AAA+ service! If i ever need anything, Ray is da man and the one to call! Folks, keep his # handy cuz he is one honest guy and he truly cares about his customers.

Ray just changed out my brake pads today, and since I was his first call of the day, he was at my driveway within minutes. It helps that I only live across town from him, but I’m in total agreement with Amanda’s assessment of this gentleman. He emphasized the little things he does that will keep my brakes from making another sound until a couple years from now. Apparently, previous mechanics who’ve serviced my brakes didn’t take the time to properly lubricate the correct areas in/​around a brake caliper. Watching Ray in action, I already promised him more work as the years go by…
…I especially cannot wait to ask him to restore some old ride for me, whenever that kind of money happens to come up again. My new goal in life is to have a car posted on his Craigslist ad! [By the way, he can also be found listed as Mobile Mechanic East Bay… it’s the same Ray, so call him today.]
Note — Don’t call a Fremont, CA-​based mobile mechanic to roll up to Sacramento to change a battery. It’s just rude and logistically wrong for a small business owner. Give him a nice engine project, and he’ll probably be your lowest bidder… with the highest quality work.

Ray is a fantastic mobile mechanic who advertises on Craigslist. Just search under his phone number. He came to my apartment on two hours notice, picked up a new battery for me, showed me the receipt for it, and charged a very fair rate to deal with my dead, corroded battery, connect the new one, and get me up and running again.
He’s professional in every way, and drives a beautiful, old GMC truck which advertises his skill louder than any Craigslist ad could.
I only wish I still had my 1970 Toyota Corona so I could get Ray to ply his trade on something really befitting.