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February 2024 by Laura Deel
My husbands Prius had an error code for coolant issue. Took it to our regular place and they let it sit for two weeks before saying they couldn’t even take time to scan it. Called Outer Banks Mobile Engine who said bring it in next day. Scanned it and it was just an air bubble in a line. In and out fixed for $100. Have found our new repair shop!
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September 2023 by Marc
I was on my way from Connecticut to Corolla, NC when my air conditioning blew out its pressure switch in New Jersey. Since my stones are sometimes bigger than my brains, I pressed on anyway. I spent the first day of my vacation recovering from heat stroke and decided to find a mechanic in the area who could help me out. After spending an hour or so calling around and realizing that all the local shops were jammed, and those that weren't didn't have time for my 40 year diesel. Its really my fault for driving the thing so far away from my tools and my parts car, but I figured there must be someone in the area that could help.Robert answered on the third ring and unlike every other shop in the area, did not put me on hold, and told me he had time for me Wednesday morning, and would most likely have it done by the end of the day. I was about to tell him why that may not actually be the case, since he had no idea of make, model, or vintage, but I figured I would just show up on Wednesday and see what he said.Well, my car wasn't done on Wednesday afternoon, but by Friday, Robert and the crew at Outer Banks Mobile Engine had my ancient diesel cranking out ice cold air from the vents, and at a price that was more than fair. On my return trip to Connecticut, the air conditioning worked flawlessly for ten hours straight, and is still cranking out the cold. Thanks to the crew over there, I can spend my first few days back home doing laundry, mowing the lawn, and daydreaming about the lovely blonde guide with the killer blue eyes at the ropes course, instead recovering from heat stroke yet again.I will definitely use their services again, I just hope that I don't have to.Thanks a million!
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June 2023 by Melvin P.H.
I have had multiple interactions with Robert for years. Sadly, most of them have been bad. I've taken him 2 boats and 2 vehicles. 1 of my vehicles was for a brake change. My vehicle came out squeaking so loud you could hear it a mile away.The first boat, he looked at and supposedly fix but it was never water worthy. I spent a lot of money and time getting them ready only to sell it cuz he could not fix.Now, I bring in another boat, and the first thing he says is buy a new motor. Didn't even touch the boat. I told him to check it out and to give me a diagnosis.He calls me a couple of days later. He says motor 1 has bad compression in cylinder 4. I didn't even bother to check motor 2 because they need to be replaced.Charged me $95 for the diagnosis. I paid him $100 and left.I took my boat to Dwayne Johnson at MarinePro in Barco. He checks it and makes the boat run and tells me it never had compression issues.My advice, stay away from Outer Banks Mobile Engine. Robert clearly is not the right guy for the job.
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September 2022 by Nicole Strickler
Very wonderful and knowledgeable people!! I was out of town on vacation when my cars water pump went out and they got us in quickly where as every where else said it would be 1-2 weeks. They made all the necessary repairs within a timely manner and did not up the rate because we were from out of town. Highly recommend to anyone, they are an honest and trustworthy establishment!!!
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August 2022 by Paul Roderick
I’m in one on vacation and my brakes blew out he was the only one that could get me back up and running in a fair and timely manner I’m great full for a great job
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July 2022 by Ken S
Like many others - I had car trouble while on vacation in OBX. It was a starter and everyone told me it would be a week before they could get to me. I was only on vacation for a week so I couldn’t wait. Robert at Outter Banks Mobile Engine was incredible. Luckily I was able to drive to the shop. He prioritized my situation over other jobs that could wait. I am so grateful to him for taking care of me. I couldn’t recommend him more. I was at the shop me a couple hours and back on my way to the beach in no time. Robert cares about helping others and not taking advantage of the tourist population. Fair price for a fair days work. Sweet man.
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July 2022 by Tim Smith
While on vacation with a Saturday checkout I couldn't get my car started on Friday morning. They said they were available to look at it and open until 4:00pm. I had trouble getting a tow truck that could get me there in time due to traffic. I called to let them know I might be running late and they reassured me several times that they would be there and would take care of me. He said he'd make sure I could get home safely. I got to the shop at 3:56pm and he diagnosed and took care of my problem. I appreciate him working overtime on a Friday afternoon in the summer. He charged a price that was well below what I expected.
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March 2022 by William Horst
Very knowledgeable , good people ,fair rates
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January 2022 by Tim Emrich
Robert and his team were excellent. We were embarking from Charleston SC on a 6 week RV trip with a bad generator. I called him on a Tuesday and asked if I could bring the generator by on Thursday morning and have it back by the next day. He was thirty minutes from our campground and I barely made it back there before he called to say it was fixed! He had lots of good advice as well. Highly recommend!
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May 2021 by Sherri Mercer
This man is a total ripoff!!! Stay far far away from this place????
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November 2020 by Thomas Gregory
Knowledgeable, professional and courteous. Repairs thoroughly explained and fair pricing. My trusted source for marine and automobile repairs.
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December 2019 by Ralph Link
Best in OBX. Team closes issues efficiently, quick and low cost. Wish I found them years ago. Will be using them for anything future.
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June 2019 by Casey Carlton
Great work and great positive people that have time for you as a person as well as your car!
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April 2019 by Sarah Silverthorne
As long as I'm living in the Outer Banks this will be my go to. I live in Avon and travel and hour and a half just to get to get to these guys. Robert, went above and beyond to help me when my car blew two tires in a matter of two weeks. He also quoted me well under what other places were charging me for all new tires and oil change. I wish I could give more than five stars For the service these guys provided.
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February 2019 by John Salisbury
awesome class very knowledgeable staff would recommend to anyone
