Mobile mechanic service
Starter & Alternator Replacement in Houston, TX
A click and nothing else usually means the starter. A battery light and a car that dies while driving usually means the alternator. Either way the car is not going anywhere, which is exactly when mobile starter repair makes sense.
Free quote in one call. Price agreed before work starts. Pay when it is fixed.
4.9 on Google· 501 reviews
What we do
Starter & Alternator Replacement, at your door
Frank tests the battery, starter and charging system first, so you only pay for the part that has failed. Starter replacement and alternator replacement are then done on the spot, in a driveway, a work car park or a parking garage too low for a tow truck.
Signs you need it
- One click or rapid clicking when you turn the key
- The battery light comes on while driving
- A new battery keeps going flat
- Headlights dim and brighten with engine speed
- A whining or grinding noise from the engine bay
What is included
- Testing of battery, starter and alternator
- The correct starter or alternator, picked up for you
- Replacement on site
- A charging and start-up test before we leave
Price agreed before work starts. Pay when the job is done.
How it works
Three steps, no shop visit
- 01
Call or text
Tell us the car and the problem. You get a straight answer and an upfront price.
- 02
We drive to you
Home, work or parking lot. Tools and parts come with us.
- 03
Fixed on the spot
You watch the work get done. Pay when the job is done.
“I needed a new starter in my truck, and it was in a parking garage too small for towing. Aquaman brought out a starter and installed it, all for a fair price, and incredibly quickly. A huge help! Would absolutely call again.”
Questions
Starter & Alternator Replacement FAQ
Something else? Call (832) 774-7884 and ask Frank directly.
How do I know if it is the starter or the battery?
They can look the same from the driver’s seat. A quick test tells them apart, and that test is done before anything is replaced.
Can a starter be replaced without towing the car?
In most vehicles, yes. It is one of the most common jobs done where the car is parked.
How long does alternator replacement take?
It varies a lot by vehicle. You get a time estimate with your quote.
What you get
The No-Surprise Repair Promise
The worst part of car trouble is not knowing what it will cost or how long you will be stuck. So here is the deal, in writing, before you pick up the phone.
One mechanic, one van. Same-day slots go to whoever calls first.
Free quote before anyone drives out
Call or text the car and the problem. You know the price before you commit to anything.
“Responded quickly with a quote via text” Wendalyn Tehle, Google review
The price you agree is the price you pay
No shop overhead, no add-ons at the end, no upselling.
“His pricing is way more reasonable than an auto shop, zero up charging.” Lissa Morris, Google review
Tested first, so you only buy the part that failed
The fault is confirmed before anything is replaced.
“Thought I had a bad alternator and a lot of technicians would have replaced it and the battery.” Dusty Nagel, Google review
Parts receipts on request
If Frank picks up the parts, you see what they cost.
“Sent me pictures of the receipts and everything.” Juana Gonzalez, Google review
Your driveway left clean
Old parts and mess go with him, not on your concrete.
“Not only was the job done at my house but left it clean.” V R, Google review
You pay when the job is done
Nothing up front for the repair. You pay once the car is fixed.
“Fair pricing. No upselling. Highly recommended” Quang Vu, Google review
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Pre-Purchase Inspection
Buying used? Get an honest look, with photos, before you pay.
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Need starter & alternator replacement?
One callgets you moving.
Free quote, price agreed before work starts, and you pay when the car is fixed.