Straight talk from the driveway.
Short, practical posts on the questions we hear most often — what that noise actually means, when a part really needs to be replaced, and how to keep a small fleet on the road.
Welcome to the Anderson Mobile Auto blog
A quick note on what we'll be writing about — honest car advice for drivers and fleet operators across Hampton Roads and Richmond.
By Will Anderson
Pre-Purchase Inspection: What We Check Before You Buy a Used Car
A Virginia mobile mechanic walks through the pre-purchase inspection — what we actually check on a used car before you hand over a cashier's check.
By Will Anderson
Mobile Mechanic Williamsburg VA: What Happens in Your Driveway
A mobile mechanic in Williamsburg, VA walks through what actually happens in your driveway — the first twenty minutes, the tools, and how we bill.
By Will Anderson
How Much Does a Mobile Mechanic Cost vs. a Shop?
A Virginia mobile mechanic walks through the real price difference between a driveway visit and a traditional shop, with 2026 ranges for the jobs we see most.
By Will Anderson
Mobile Fleet Maintenance for Hampton Roads Small Businesses
What a monthly mobile fleet visit actually covers for small businesses in Hampton Roads — the service list, the scheduling, and which operations fit.
By Will Anderson
Fleet Preventive Maintenance Schedule: What 10 Vehicles Cost
A mobile mechanic walks through a realistic preventive maintenance schedule for a 10-vehicle small fleet and what it costs to run in 2026 Virginia.
By Will Anderson
Why Your Fleet Downtime Is Costing More Than You Think
The repair bill is the smallest part of a fleet truck being down — we walk through the driver wages, missed stops, and rescheduling costs most owners miss.
By Will Anderson
Check Engine Light On? What an OBD-II Scan Actually Tells Us
A Hampton Roads mobile mechanic on what a code scanner really tells you when your check engine light comes on, and why the code alone is almost never the fix.
By Will Anderson
Car Won't Start? 7 Driveway Checks Before You Call a Tow Truck
A Hampton Roads mobile mechanic walks through seven quick checks to try in your driveway before you pay for a tow — most no-starts are fixable on the spot.
By Will Anderson
Brake Noises Explained: When It's Urgent, When It Can Wait
A Williamsburg mobile mechanic walks through five common brake sounds — which mean you can keep driving, and which mean you should pull over now.
By Will Anderson
Battery, Alternator, or Starter? How to Tell Which One Died
A Hampton Roads mobile mechanic on how to tell a dead battery from a failing alternator or a bad starter — before you spend money on the wrong part.
By Will Anderson