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A mobile mechanic offers vehicle owners a convenient option for those who don’t have the time to take their car to a repair shop. What is a Mobile Mechanic? A mobile mechanic is a mechanic who travels to the customer’s location to provide service. This can include repairs, maintenance, and installation. Mobile mechanics are often […]

Over the years we have observed that people who have the time to spend, will price parts online, and buy the cheapest auto parts they can find. That is fine, if you are a DIYer. However problems arise when they cannot install the parts themselves and need to locate a repair facility or mobile mechanic. […]

Help us raise toys for local kids. For every toy donated to Kraken Automotive we will give you a $100 credit towards any repair. Can be used now or a later date. We will give you a voucher. We want a full sleigh AND SOME!

In this article, we go over tips on how you can save money on auto repair and help you learn how to find the best auto repair shop near you. Finding cheap ways to fix your car can be difficult. Most people follow one of these paths if they want to save on auto repair. […]

This article will explain why this optional, but extremely important insurance is a must for ANY auto repair shop including mobile mechanics. Although Florida does not require any auto repair shop to have this insurance, you should insist they do, after all, it’s your property that is at risk. What is Garage Keepers Insurance and […]

September is an ideal time to catch up on car care essentials to keep your vehicle safe on the road. Whether you’re studying at a local Central Florida college, hop on I4 to go to a job in Orlando, and everywhere in between, we’ve got four essential car care tips to help keep your car in tip-top […]

Many manufacturers recommend you change the coolant every 30,000 miles. For others it may not even be listed on your maintenance schedule. For example many Hyundai models suggest it changed after the first 60,000 miles, then every 30,000 miles thereafter. Mercedes with some engines may be 30,000 miles and others it can be as high […]

We are proud to be on this list at #25 of the Top 100 Auto Repair Blogs of 2021. Be sure to check the list out, as it contains tips and ideas for your vehicle maintenance needs. Visit them at Top 100 Auto Repair Blogs. We are honored to be on the list!

It wasn’t that long ago that hitting the 100,000-mile mark on the odometer was a major milestone. Today, vehicles are traveling longer than ever and with the proper maintenance there’s no reason you shouldn’t expect your 40,000-mile reading on the odometer one day roll right past 200,000 and keep on trucking. If your vehicle has […]

If you’ve never heard of a catalytic converter before, you hopefully know at least it is a part of your vehicle. You might not know what its role is or what to do if it is ever stolen or broken, and because of the recent increase of catalytic converter theft, we want to take a […]