I was referred to Johnathan from another friend to fix a coolant leak on my Sons Mercedes & for what should have been a much more straightforward repair involving a quick connect which i actually found and took video of defective upper hose quick connect after the originaldiagnostic, Since he could not see it for some reason. He then apologized for not seeing it when he came out out and charged me $198 diagnostic fee! After giving him a second chance (dumb me) I was told the whole top of my motor would need to be removed, and the estimate was going to be over $2,000 or with the possibility of it costing even more depending on "what else" was found. After looking into it further, I realized this explanation did not seem honest or accurate for the repair needed. It felt like I was being misled into approving a much larger job than necessary. As a customer, especially with a Mercedes, you rely on a mechanic to be upfront and truthful -- not to scare you into a huge repair bill. I would not recommend this shop based on my experience. I felt the diagnosis and estimate were not fair, and I'm glad I did not move forward with the repair. Be careful and get a second opinion before approving any major work from this place. I called a another Mobile mechanic and he did not have to remove top of engine to get to part and was in and out in an hour and charged under $400 bucks. Smh complete disappointment. read more

Jonathan has provided exceptional long-term services to my 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMGS class! Look no further this is the company you need and want! read more

Capital Mobile Mechanic - My Mercedes-Benz 2012 W221 S550 AMG - Auto Repair Near Me

I own a MB AMG C63 and things can get very expensive to service the car (yes I know, you gotta pay to play). But that doesn't stop me from searching for reputable independent companies who go above and beyond the local dealership and charge a fraction of the cost. That's where MB Capital Mobile Mechanic comes in. Reached out to Jonathan a few weeks ago to schedule service for the rear brake pads. In no time, he contacted me, I scheduled the appointment and agreed on the price of the service ($200 less than what the dealer charges). He came to the house, completed the service and I'm good to go. Friendly, on time and informative. Definitely going to use him again when it's time to service the AMG. read more

jonathan is a wonderful person as well as mechanic he's very very honest was even earlier than previously scheduled. he will stay in contact with you through text. he's definitely my mechanic for mercedes benz and the price was great read more

Just because replacing the cat caused the car to pass smog does NOT mean that the cat was defective to the point of needing replacement. I've seen many a vehicle that was running terribly actually pass smog with a new cat. An expensive new cat on a poorly running engine will get it to pass smog in most cases; but you are still stuck with a poorly running engine; suffering loss of power and increased fuel consumption. Replacing the cat is sometimes used as a cure-all; an expensive venture with mucho profit for the shop. It's an easy fix-all for the unimaginative. On top of all that, if you do not address the initial problem(s), the new cat will live a short life as it will become contaminated by the extra impurities spewed by the poorly tuned engine. read more

Heard about Jonathan from a friend. Was booked couple weeks out but it was no hurry on my end. He replaced aux battery and number of light socket issues we had. Great guy and very helpful. Thanks! read more

It is very disappointing for me to write this somewhat negative review for Jonathan. I have been vacillating between: "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything" and "people should know the truth". The truth won out. One very important factor for me in utilizing tradespeople is their ability to know their limitations, and, if something is beyond them, to tell you. Unfortunately, Jonathan prefers to be "all things to all Mercedes owners". He is actually a very good mechanic, but he simply does not have enough experience to know everything. In our case we had contacted him last year regarding a thirty year old 380SL. The car had been in storage for several years, and the first step was to have it pass the Smog Test. When we contacted him, we emphasized this several times - even told him an old Chinese anecdote about focusing on the "head of the bird". We were not trying to have everything done that a thirty year old car would need to make it perfect - we just simply wanted it to pass the Smog. We also asked him (since he does not have a shop) if he had connections with smog shops that would test the car and allow him to make adjustments as needed - he assured us that he did. The long and short of it is that he had us spend hundreds of dollars buying parts that, in retrospect, may or may not have been at issue. He wound up taking us to two smog shops on three ocassions, and they were not very cooperative with him. He spent a lot of time and we spent a lot of money without passing the Smog. And, after several weeks of this, he was running out of ideas. I finally decided to call a mechanic that we used for many years, with many years of experience; but, unfortunately, too far away since we moved. He had me read off some numbers on the paperwork that the Smog People had given me, and, in couple of minutes told me to go get a new Catalytic Converter. I ordered it that day, had it installed the next day. Went to Diversified Auto and it passed on the first try. When I told him, Jonathan was surprised. But in spite of this experience, I still had a good feeling about Jonathan and, when the car wouldn't start a couple of weeks ago, sent him an email asking to set up a time to come by. He was very slow to respond, but after several emails, he finally sent a note stating that he would be available last Thursday or Friday. Even though this was taking waaay to much time, I told him that either day would work, just give me a time. He never did. I sent him several more reminders, but nothing. Finally, last Tuesday, I reached him by phone. At that time he told me that both his Thu and Fri were now booked, so it would have to be the following Monday. I scheduled it. By now I was starting to wonder why I was trying to stick with him. He had shown a lack of knowledge in correcting a situation, and then he showed complete disregard for a client's time by dragging things out and failing to communicate. By now I was also pretty sure that the problem was either a connection or the starter - both relatively simple things for most mechanics to check. So I had the car towed to Canyon Lake Auto, they diagnosed it as a bad starter, and it was replaced. Now running great. This took less than two days. So my suggestion to someone thinking about using Jonathan: make sure that you have very specific items for him to perform - his analytical skills (especially dealing with older cars) need time to develop. And my suggestion to Jonathan is: respond to clients in a timely manner. And BTW: please cancel the appointment for tomorrow. read more

talk about amazing and talented... They have works on our clk500 for about a year w odd and end things.. Brakes, oil, ... We have a small leak in transmission and was honest to point out what would work best for us... We are not disappointed and nor should you... Thanks john and crew read more

I contacted Capital Mobile Mechanic to assist me on a classic Mercedes Benz 300SL restoration project I recently completed. The project was a ground-up restoration that required Jonathan to repair/replace wheel bearings, axles, control arms, differential, axles, driveline, shocks, struts, calipers, brakes, radiator, water pump, fuel injectors, fuel pump, belts, hoses, cylinder head, timing chain, cruise control, convertible top hydraulic cylinders and various electrical issues. Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable with Mercedes Benz, his rates are much better than any shop I've found and his workmanship is superb. He's reliable and very responsive to your needs. Having the convenience of someone coming directly to me with a fully-equipped service vehicle is greatly appreciated. read more

Fair, honest, and persistent. Thankful he was able to fix the issue with my Mercedes!

I have a GL550 that Jonathan has worked twice on now. I was so over the hassle that I go through at the dealerships. Sure I get a loaner with the dealer but this guy comes to my house when it's convenient for me so I don't need a loaner. He's never tried to sell me on something that I didn't need; something the dealerships ALWAYS do. Jonathan is very knowledgeable and helpful. His way of doing business works for me! read more

I have been overpaying at the Mercedes dealerships for many years for basic repairs. I found out about Capital Mobile Mechanic and decided to give Jonathan a shot. The reality is the prices were significantly lower and he comes to my house instead of me going in and getting a loaner car. I will never pay dealership repair rates again. Jonathan is fair and gives an honest opinion on what repairs are urgent and what repairs can wait. This helps me decide when to schedule the different services and also helps with budgeting. Glad I found Capital Mobile since I am new to the Temecula/Murrieta area. read more

Jonathan was awesome! I needed my trunk actuator replaced on my GL450, he came to my home, replaced it, and answered all my questions about future maintenance service later. I will definitely be calling him again for the rest of my regular maintenance! read more

Jonathan is a champion! We called him in a pinch to do a pre-purchase inspection of a rare imported Mercedes. He was on time, thorough, friendly and accurate in his assessment. After cataloguing minor issues and finding no major problems with the vehicle, we successfully drove the vehicle 2000 miles with no mechanical issues. THANK YOU for the great service! read more

I've worked with Capital Mobile for the past 18 months and Jonathan has done an excellent job with our Mercedes service. He is honest, fairly priced, and makes getting your car serviced convenient. read more

If you are looking for an excellent, reliable mechanic with amazing rates, look no further than Capital Mobile Mechanic. The radiator cracked on my 1996 Toyota Camry and it is my only mode of transportation. I am in Canyon Lake so I needed to find someone close because I couldn't drive the car very far. I called Canyon Lake Auto. Dave answered the phone, took down my number, said he would check and see if he could find me a radiator and call back. He never did. After waiting a couple of hours, I decided to find a mobile mechanic and was lucky enough to call Jonathan at Capital Mobile Mechanic. Within 20 minutes, he had found a radiator, gave me a quote which I couldn't even believe was true, and gave me a time when he would be at my house....that day! In addition, I had plans that afternoon so I wasn't sure if I could be home when he had planned on being there. I left him my key and a check. He came, fixed my car AND refilled the coolant, and my car was ready for me when I got home. I mean...really. It is almost too good to be true! Jonathan is a lifesaver and there are no words to explain how much I appreciate what he did for me. Leaving this review is one way I can thank him. If you need a mobile mechanic, call Jonathan. You will be glad you did :) Donna read more

I have nothing but praise for the level of service received from the owner and his associate as well as the professionalism demonstrated by both. I commend both on their integrity when evaluating our problem, what would have been thousands elsewhere was diagnosed as a leak, that was resolved with a $9.00 part plus labor. Integrity is rare these days and all aspects of the diagnosis and repair were presented to us. There is confidence that when something else goes wrong, we can be assured that we won't be taken for a financial ride. It was a pleasure to deal with two people who truly enjoy their work with so much passion. The attentiveness to customer needs an obvious priority for this company. Will and have recommended them to others. Thank you very much and especially thank you for the follow-up to ensure all was well. SB read more