Lube Mobile

Lube Mobile, mobile mechanics at your home in Australia

Lube Mobile is a network of mobile mechanics operating in Australia that travels to the customer's home or workplace to carry out maintenance services and repairs. The company presents itself as the country's largest network of mobile mechanics and claims to have more vans on the road than any other operator, allowing it to offer same or next day appointments. Its activity dates back to 1982, the year from which it has performed services and repairs on a wide range of popular makes and models.

Maintenance and inspection services

The service catalogue includes logbook service, basic service, 3 year service, 6 year service, pre-purchase inspection and Ultimate Service. It also offers the Pink Slip, the roadworthiness inspection required in some Australian states. The company states that these jobs help maintain the new car warranty or give the car the tune-up it needs. The service is performed at the location indicated by the customer, with a prior appointment.

Mechanical and electrical repairs

Lube Mobile handles mechanical, electrical, engine and exhaust repairs on a wide range of makes and models. Among the jobs it details are the replacement of brake pads, battery, starter motor, drive belt, timing belt, clutch cable, engine components, ignition system, fuel system, cooling system, air conditioning, electrical system, exhaust system, suspension, head gasket and steering. The company notes that mobile mechanics can perform most routine services and repairs on site, and that for complex jobs requiring specialised equipment they provide guidance on the next steps.

Batteries and tyres at your location

Lube Mobile vans carry high-quality brand batteries and offer replacement with expert installation at the customer's location. In the tyre section, the service includes mobile fitting, repair and flat tyre service. The company works with world-leading brands or can order the customer's preferred tyre to suit different makes, models and rim sizes. Fitting can be scheduled at home or at the workplace.

Coverage and how appointments work

The company states it operates throughout Australia, with mobile mechanics six days a week in the main cities and in many regional cities and towns. It expressly mentions Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Darwin, Canberra, Hobart and Adelaide. The booking process begins by entering the postcode to locate an available mechanic, then the vehicle and required service are described, and finally the date and location are chosen. The company states it can usually attend on the same or next business day and that the mechanic notifies when they are on their way.

Quotes, payments and warranty

Before starting any work, the mechanic shows a detailed quote with the necessary operations and their costs, and the company states that it does not begin the repair without the customer's approval. If the fault is unknown, there is a repair call-out fee that includes the first 15 minutes of labour; from there, a competitive hourly rate applies in 15-minute increments. Payment is made at the completion of the job and, if it cannot be completed because parts need to be ordered, a deposit is required that day. EFTPOS, all major credit cards, including American Express and Diners, cash, Fleetcard, MotorPass and MotorCharge are accepted, as well as flexible finance and payment options such as Afterpay, Humm and Zip. The company backs its work with a 12 month / 20,000 km nationwide warranty covering the parts and fluids supplied, installed or serviced, as well as the labour performed by its mechanics.

Offers valid at the time of analysis

The site showed an air conditioning regas promotion for $249 until 31 October, along with $50 off air conditioning regas and another $50 off for a second vehicle.