Local Dealer told me the work I needed done on my car was going to be $3k. My Brother In Laws both recommended Dave. He had my car back up and running the next day and so far has saved me well over $700 compared to the dealer. He just did new front brakes and an Oil change today on my vehicle. My 2010 Honda Pilot with 150k miles will be in his hands anytime I need work done in the future. Not only is he a Nice and Honest person, he stands behind his work. I HIGHLY recommend him and I already have to all my co-workers. Keep up the GREAT Work Dave and look forward to doing more business with you in the future. read more

Local shop told me that I needed front brakes changed so I started shopping around for this replacement. My coworker then introduced me to Dave's Mobile Brake Service as she had her brakes serviced by Dave before. Since my coworker only deals with the best, I knew that I could trust Dave for brake service! I contacted Dave and he was very responsive, gave me a fairly priced quote that was 200 dollars less than what the local shop gave me, and he was very professional, friendly, and honest. I liked that I could still be at work when my car was getting fixed. Dave travels to your work / home for these services, so you don't have to wait in those crowded and uncomfortable waiting rooms! Dave also suggested some other services that I should be doing soon, and you know I will definitely contact him again for those services! read more

I don't know how I'm the first person to add/review this business on Yelp considering where and how I stumbled across Dave. I was coming out of one of the Cisco buildings in RTP and saw Dave waiting to return car keys to somebody in the building. I was in a bit of a hurry so I couldn't chat long but I asked for a card. The next day I hopped online and did what you're probably doing... research. I was surprised that I couldn't find any reviews since he has a comment section on his website and a majority are from tech people. Since I was already on Yelp I called around some of the local brake and auto shops to get an idea of what this was going to cost. I knew I needed new brakes and some rotor work because of the pulsing when braking. I then filled out the quote request form on Dave's site and was contacted later that night. His price was very competitive and considering the convenience factor I decided to give it a shot. Dave showed up around noon on the day we had agreed on and I met him in the parking lot to give him my key fob. I won't lie, it was a little unnerving giving a stranger my key but that's part of the deal. Fast forward a few hours and Dave called me to let me know that my car was done and to come down to get my key. I was expecting the price to be a little higher than what he quoted since that seems to be standard practice in this industry but it wasn't! After paying, I headed to my car and the first thing I noticed was that he put my "heat shield" window visor back up after doing my brakes. I know this has nothing to do with a brake job but it does say something about the man doing the job. I waited a week before writing this review to make sure everything was still functioning properly and I still have no complaints. Details: 2008 Infiniti G37 coupe | new brakes and turned the rotors. The brakes also have a lifetime warranty. Give Dave a call. You won't be disappointed. read more

Dave's Mobile Brake Service - Auto Repair Near Me

I was finally able to contact Dave, and I am sorry to report that he has moved away from the Raleigh area.

We've used Dave's Mobile Brake Service twice now. Once for brakes, and a second time for brakes and a check engine light. In both instances Dave was responsive, flexible in location, and extremely fair on price. We've had zero issues with an of his repair work, and I would recommend him again and again for anyone needing excellent, friendly, and convenient repair work! read more

Second time using Dave, have referred to many friends who are also happy with services. I had a quote from Audi to replace brakes and rotors and came out to $1700-$1800!!! Dave did it for $512!! And my rear rotors just needed resurfacing. But he has earned my trust and all of my future business! Thanks Dave!! read more

Does not respond or answer back would not recommend at all. Left concerns about quality.

Dave was recommended in a local Facebook for brake service. He was responsive and his price was very reasonable, as well as flexible in appointment times. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and I absolutely recommend his services for auto repair. We will definitely be using him in the future read more

Dave is a knowledgeable, personable gentleman who prices his work very fairly and reasonably. Having a mechanic who is mobile and able to come to you is a godsend. He performs quality work efficiently and within a very reasonable time. He has been my mechanic for two cars, and I recommend him to everyone I come across in need of service or repairs. I was referred to him by a supervisor, and I was in desperate need of a working car (Honda Accord coupe) to get to work. When I found out I'd need a whole axle replaced I was beside myself. Dave quoted and stuck to a price that was at least half of what a dealership would have charged me, and when he realized the work was going to take longer than he thought, he graciously offered the use of his vehicle for the extra day he needed to finish the work! I cannot say enough good things about Dave. A true gem in the Triangle area. read more

Dave has performed various work (brakes, CV joint) on both of my vehicles (1999 Jeep Wrangler and 2008 GMC Acadia) over the past few years and I've always been very satisfied and have had no issues with the repairs. His prices are always much better than the dealer and I trust him much more than local tire or oil-change places (where the employee turnover is high, experience is questionable, etc....). He's professional, flexible (has performed work at my office in RTP and also at my home), has fair prices, and is great to work with! Highly recommend him and will continue to use him for auto repairs in the future! read more

I would like to also recommend Dave's Mobile Brakes! I was referred to Dave by one of my co-workers who mentioned that Dave does additional work besides brakes. I had a couple of conversations with Dave, found out he is a certified (ASE) auto mechanic with over 15 years experience. I told Dave of some of the jobs I wanted him to do (part-time DIYer with little part time) and he mentioned that he could done most all car repairs jobs. The very first job Dave did for me was an engine replacement in a 1997 Toyota Avalon given the very fair quote he gave me; he even help me locate a reliable used engine at a local salvage yard. It has been a year since Dave put the engine in and there has been no mechanical issues with the install. Since then, I have been a repeat customer (getting brakes replaced, rotors turned, fluids flushed). I will be using Dave for other car repairs and maintenence in the near future since my experience has be excellent. I do agree with other reviews that you need to work with Dave on schedule as he seems to have multiple jobs going on every day. However, he does quality work which is worth the wait. read more

Dave is awesome, he has done a lot of work for me, and saved me a lot of money and time. Reading through the couple negative reviews, I feel compelled to say that you need to realize that there are some cool advantages of having an automotive technician being able to come to you, and there are some disadvantages. First, he is limited by not having a shop, where needed parts are in stock or can be easily delivered to him. Where service manuals and a computer to do internet searches is ready available, etc. Second, keep in mind that he's a bit like the cable guy. Sometimes jobs take longer than he expects and he can't always come when he tells you he can come. And he gets tons of texts so he can't answer every text in a timely fashion and still get his work done. All this is just the nature of being a mobile automotive tech. So all this being said, I think if you mainly focus on preventive maintenance tasks, where Dave can be ready with all the parts he needs before he arrives at your house/work, you will be satisfied. Take the complicated problems to the dealer or the local independent shop. read more

Holiday weekend and my car went caput - all brake related. I knew I needed new ones and had contacted Dave in the morning for a quote - then tried to drive my car and it didn't want to move. He came on a Holiday weekend and fixed me up ! Awesome Service!!!. Dave was very communicative , no hidden fees and VERY reasonable pricing. Since I wasn't 100% sure of everything I needed for the rear brake job (I assumed it was rear but again wasn't 100% sure ) he came Prepared based on our communication. In the end I did need rear brakes and rear rotors but did not need calipers -(which he had brought just in case based on the communications Saturday night ) never once did he try to push any extra services on me. I will definitely call him for Any needs in the future and have already started spreading the word before he even left my house today. read more

Dave did the rear brakes on my SUV and I was 100% satisfied. No need to sit in a repair shop and wait for your car, sit in the comfort of your own home! I highly recommend Dave next time that you need a brake job. read more

wish i could echo everyone else. ironically, called him because of yelp reviews. used him for our 2 vehicles and did some major work, beyond brakes. we communicated via email extensively so after some initial work was done by him, we were ready to move forward. when he showed up, he didn't bring all the parts that we had requested so the job was half done. the price was also higher. we showed him the emails and he couldn't give an answer. it was very frustrating because we weren't relying on quotes but on the price given for parts and labor for work he had inspected beforehand and knew exactly what was needed. we then had to wait what seemed a very long time, almost 3 weeks, for the rest of the work to be completed. i called him and left VMs multiple times and got no answer. in the meantime, the car could've had serious problems because it hadn't been properly fixed. one axle had been repaired while the other was needing the repair asap. needless to say, we were down to one semi-functioning car because we avoided driving the bad axle car while driving the other which had serious issues also, and he needed to wrap up repairing. when he finally came to finish everything, lots of loose ends as well, i asked him for an oil change. it was $30 and more than i wanted to pay considering you can get coupons for $10, but the car needed it and he had already taken a few hours of my time. so the reason for this pitiful review is that i was willing to let all of the other frustrations go but i just went into another shop for a quick bulb fix and they told me the car was completely out of oil. my dip stick was completely dry, potentially ruining my car. dave changed the oil in my car about 3 months ago. i immediately called him and as i should've expected, he hasn't called me back. even though my car could have a leak, the fact remains i'll never call him for any work ever again and i'm willing to let others know so that they can make more informed decisions. read more

I would select 6, 8, 10 stars! I do not know what went wrong with the small percentage of people who have left poor reviews (makes me think "hmmm") I needed someone in the world of COVID-19 to come fix my brakes. Dave was responsive, punctual, professional, I didn't need to leave my home, he didn't try and sell me on anything else, the cost was so much less AND my brakes are FIXED! Thanks Dave. Like many, I got this on a Yelp recommendation. Great service!! read more

We've used Dave's Mobile Brake Service twice now, both times for brakes. My wife's Minivan and my SUV. Dave stopped by my work today and replaced pads on the front and rear brakes. He also turned all 4 rotors. The mobile aspect of his business is extremely helpful as he can come to your home or office location. He also informed me that he does Tune-Ups and Fluid replacements. Email him and tell him the problems you have and see if he can work it. I will be reaching out to him again! read more

I cannot possibly recommend Dave enough. He was quick, courteous, and honest. Best of all, he was HALF of what the dealership was going to cost. If you have any repairs like this, make Dave your first call before spending way too much at the dealership. read more

I have been a client of Dave's for about five years now. I first ran into him when I was with Cisco, and have kept using him since leaving. Over the years he has gotten me several sets of tires, for two different cars, brakes, oil changes, AC repair, and other odds and ends to keep me going. I would highly recommend Dave! Can't beat the price and the convenience of him coming to you. One time he wasn't finished with my car when I was headed home, so he gave me his to drive. Thanks Dave, keep up the good work! read more

Dave is very professional, reliable and honest in his work. I had my car examined in Firestone and Pep boys and they told me I had to replace the break pads and rotors of the car. Dave quoted me around 200 bucks less than them and also determined rotors just needed resurfacing and not needed replacement. Best part is he travels to your work place or home and you dont have to spend time at the shop. read more

My fiancé and I needed break work done on our 2012 Acura, and were having trouble finding someone to work on our car (someone that wasn't charging an arm and a leg or requiring us to wait in a dusky repair shop for hours). Dave's Mobile Break Service was right on time. Dave was able to travel to us to repair our car. That means a lot since we share a vehicle! He was efficient and knowledgeable. A major bonus, Dave fixed another issue we were having with our car. The running board on the driver's side had detached and we were told we'd have to purchase a kit to repair it. Dave saw the issue and fixed it! He also told us of a few things that may be an issue with the type of car we have. I am very thankful Dave was able to help us. My fiancé has decided that Dave will be our mechanic from now on! Thanks Dave! read more

Dave isn't reliable. He changed my brakes and barely cleaned off my rotor, which I had to go to another shop to get replaced. He doesn't like to return calls or messages after he has been paid for his half ass service. Go to a real professional, not Dave! read more

My husband called Dave last night and he was able to come to our home this afternoon to complete the repair.We were very impressed with how prompt and professional he was. We feel confident in the service he provided and will absolutely refer friends and family, we will use him again in the future. Its so hard to find an honest, friendly and competent mechanic so I am thrilled we found Dave! read more

I contacted Dave for a brake problem on my 2006 Sonata. Not only was he prompt in returning my call, he gave me a quote for my problem. Had taken car for service at another place. Was told that I need new rotors for the brake job I was seeking. New rotors were put on previous service. When I told them to put brakes back together that the rotors were practically brand new. They put my brakes back on but they did not put them back on properly. Brake pads came off damaging the brake caliper as well as the rotor. This was my son's car ad the brakes failed in traffic. Not only did it put my sons life in danger but others. Called Dave and he came out with the parts he needed to repair the brake system and the rotors were okay. Got new rotor and caliper for the side that was damaged. Car drives perfectly. Dave was prompt in his repair to the car. He was friendly and professional. He also gave me a lifetime guarantee on lifetime brake pads/ read more

I found Dave's Mobile Brake Service on the internet and decided to try it out. Dave is a great mechanic, good to work with and very reasonable with his pricing. He did my timing belt, water pump and power steering pump. My vehicle performs like a new car now. Can't believe the difference those repairs made to the vehicle's pickup. He also did a complete brake job for 1/2 the price of a shop. I recommend his service highly. read more

Unfortunately, my experience was similar to the extremely poor review written below by M.H. I tried Dave's Mobile Brakes but unfortunately I've had a very poor experience with him. I needed two things done. One was a fluid change (simple) and one was a part change (he told my via text that difficulty was TBD until he looked at it). For the fluid change, his quote was about $10 more than a full-service shop a mile from my house. For the part change, he gave me a non-firm estimate due to needing to see my car first. I decided to go with him for both needs since he would come to my house vs me needing to work out dropping my car off at a shop and getting a lift to/from. I set up a time with him to come to my house -- 9am on a Monday. At 8:45a he texted and said his child woke up sick and would run late because of needing to see the doc. No problem, i have kids myself and have been in the same situation -- however, I should have taken the short 15 minute advance warning as a red flag as he resides more than 15 minutes from my house -- hence the timing wasn't matching on when he should've left to drive to my house vs texting me that his kid was sick. That being said, I could roll with it. 3.5 hours go by since his text and I hadn't heard any update from him so I pinged him. He said he thought he could come by at 2:30p. At 2:30p he comes. He has the replacement part with him, but justifiably needs to look under my vehicle's hood to gauge the amount of work needed. After looking, he still can't really tell, so he cashes in a lifeline (eh-hem, he calls a friend). He still doesn't have a good idea after talking with his friend, so he says he needs to go to a shop that has a part that my replacement part would connect to in order to better understand the amount of time/work. Before leaving, he tells me he'll call me in 1.5 to 2 hours after he has a better idea. I ask him if he'll come back that day, he says no, it'll have to be the next day. I ask him if he can at least swap my fluid today and he says no that he would prefer to do everything at once. He then leaves after spending about 15 minutes at my house -- most of the time on the phone with his "lifeline" contact. An hour and a half go by. 2 hours go by. I didn't hear from him. Then a full 2 days go by with no communication from him, and I need my vehicle fixed. TERRIBLE. It's now been a full month since he left my house telling me he'd call me in 1.5 to 2 hours and I still haven't heard a peep out of him. Of course, I didn't wait on him this long and my car is now fully serviced (fluid change and part swapped) by a full-service shop not too far from my house. My experience has been that he has extremely poor customer service, atrocious communication (or lack of communication altogether), and is unbelievably unprofessional. I strongly do not recommend Dave's Mobile Brake Service. read more

Dave Mobile Brake Service is great! Not only is Dave professional, he is easy to deal with, responsible, and trustworthy! The best thing I like the work is done while you are at work - so no wasting time sitting around waiting at the mechanic or car dealership. The cost is less than what you would pay a repair shop too!!! read more

Took my pickup to get inspected and they said the brakes were shot and quoted me $400 to replace the rotors and pads. I wanted another option, and saw the good reviews and called Dave. He quoted me $218 for new front brake rotors and pads. We set up the date and time, he arrived on time, and repaired my brakes as quoted. He also walked me through a few other items that were going to need replacement in the near future. It was nice having someone come to you and perform the work without fear of being taken advantage of where I couldn't see what was going on. I would definitely recommend him to others without hesitation. read more

Dave came out to our home and replaced our brakes and rear rotors. We thought we needed front rotors as that's what NTB had told us and he said they were good. I appreciated the honesty! Quality repairs at an affordable price. I will definitely recommend Dave to friends and family. He does all fluids too which is an added plus! Thanks Dave for the peace of mind and quality repair. read more

i learned about Dave from a forum at work. Everyone said he was a nice guy who did honestly great work for a phenomenally lower price than could be had at the brick and mortars. I have since learned that to be true. He has added a lot of different services since I first met him and last night he was able to turn my rotors in my driveway with his portable lathe! Complete two axle brake job in about two hours for about half what I would pay downtown! Give Dave a call. You won't be sorry. read more

I've used Dave about 5-6 times for brake repair, and more recently for other work (tune-up and timing belt for Honda Pilot). I have found the quality of work excellent, prices way better than any fixed shop, and convenience can't be beat. He's a one man show, so sometimes you need a little patience in terms of scheduling and communication, but I usually can get work scheduled in a day or two. read more

Dave came out to the house very quickly and did an excellent job with brakes, rotors & new brake lines. He was very reasonably priced, professional, honest and very nice to talk to. After talking with him, I found out he does other vehicle repairs. We are already having him to do some repairs to another vehicle. I highly recommend Dave's Mobile Brakes. read more

Highly recommend Dave's Brakes! I found him here on yelp after searching for Raleigh area brake repair. What a find! My brakes were shaking badly and I thought it might be the rotors. I called Dave, he asked a few questions, and then came to my house the very next day. No shop drop off and try to figure out how to get home or waiting for hours. He figured out I didn't need rotors and only needed to turn the ones I had. Price was great and much less than I had been quoted by other shops...and they wouldn't do the work on my driveway! I can't say enough good things...my husband is going to have his truck done next. read more

One of the work business I have ever communicated with. I filled out the quote listed on Dave's Mobile break website, the next day I received a quote, but on the wrong service. I advised what we needed done (break line), and it took over a week for another response, that communication consisted of Dave stating that break lines are his least favorite thing to do and that he is very busy right now, but could probably come check them out. If you don't want a job, or want to do something, then say that don't waste peoples time. Then, his texts today for an address, two weeks after the start of all of this, my husband sends the address, and then nothing again.....are you coming?? Are we too far away?? Is this really how to run a business? Then when I called him on it after my poor husband patiently waited for two weeks he said "wow" I just texted this morning.....Really? B.S. we have been trying to get a hold of you for two weeks, can't believe this guys is in business. Only call if you want your time wasted. read more