Need a Brake

Auto Service, Auto Inspections, Auto Radiators,

About us

Need a Brake is a professional mobile automotive repair business. We cater to everyone and all make and model vehicles. I travel all over Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Leander, Cedar Park, Bee Caves, Lakeway to help keep you on the road. I will come to your home, office, or school so you can maintain your schedule while I maintain your vehicle. If you’re tired of being told your vehicle needs a bunch of unneeded repairs and made to feel like your car is going to fall apart around you please allow me an opportunity to earn your business, one honest repair at a time! Simply put....Before you TOW give us a go!(512)200-CARS(2277)

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Need a Brake services and repairs brakes, a/c and heat, electrical, check engine lights, steering & suspension to the irritating noises or strange smells.

Services we don't offer

I don't do engine replacements or do overhauls as a mobile technician. If the repair is a heavy line repair that honestly needs a shop lift so the repair can be done correctly then obviously I’m not your guy.

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.86 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.3
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-6 of 6 reviews

Kathryn B.
08/2017
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
We set an appointment for him to come to my controlled-access apartment complex, and he arrived early! He finished quickly, and later explained that the car was simply out of Freon. Now I drive the streets of Austin in cool comfort.
Description of Work: Actually, I hired this company to fix my suddenly expired air conditioning. His company was the first listed, and it included a coupon. Plus, he would come to me, which I preferred during the summer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Courtney K.
03/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Matt Fuller has helped us out of car pinch several times. He is quick, honest, and comes to you!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Need a Brake
Thank you! Glad we can help.

Roberto G.
05/2015
5.0
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$495

Barbara J C.
06/2014
4.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
The Provider wasn't able to do the type of work that was needed on the vehicle himself, but he was very helpful in directing us toward a business who could do the work. In fact he went above and beyond service in this manner. I recommend him and his business even though he is a little hard to get a hold of. He knows his stuff and is professional.
Description of Work: The Provider came out to look at our vehicle to see if he would be able to do the work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Dottie M.
03/2013
4.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
All went well. I was disappointed in Angie's list however. I tried to pull up a service provider who had a coupon. When I got to the brake place, they said they did not have coupons.
Description of Work: Brakes replaced on Audi TT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Response from Need a Brake
I am a mobile repair business. I travel to my customers and do the work at their home or office. I think this review may be for a different company. I don't recognize the customers name or vehicle.

DARIN C.
04/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I came out to find my car totally dead. After trying to jump the battery myself to no avail, I called Chad. He had an opening the same day and arrived at my house an hour later. He was able to get my battery jumped using a higher-caliber cable than I had used. He then followed me over the auto supply store to help me get a new battery installed. Upon arriving at the auto repair store, he told me, and quot;I think I know why your battery drained,and quot; and showed me that my brake lights were staying on even when the car was off. He guessed that a connection pin on the brake pedal had broke off and he was exactly right as we found the broken pin on the floorboard. Chad installed the new battery for me and replaced the brake pedal connection pin. Had I not called Chad, I would have had to call a towing company to come out and jumpstart my battery. I then would have gone and bought a new battery but I probably would not have recognized the brake pedal connection pin. Thus, I would have come home, parked my car and come out the next morning to a completely dead battery again. Because of Chad's superior customer service (he followed me to the auto parts supply shop to get a new battery), he noticed the brake lights being on constantly and was able to diagnose the problem quickly and accurately. I give Chad and Need a Brake the highest ratings in all areas because that was my experience. It's just so rare these days to find a company or individual that holds themselves to the highest level of integrity and competence. So I'm proud to recommend Need a Brake to anyone needing auto repairs and I plan to call Chad the next time either one of my vehicles break down.
Description of Work: It's rare these days to find a trustworthy and competent mechanic. It's even rarer still to find one that will actually come to you! I won't take my vehicles to anyone else. I could not recommend Chad Dennis at Needabrake any higher. Chad helped me replace a dead battery and repair a brake pedal connection pin.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$105

Response from Need a Brake
Thanks member...I will be in touch to set up your 90K maintenance service.

    Contact information

    123 At Your Home, Cedar Park, TX 78613

    www.needabrake.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Auto Inspections,
    Auto Radiators,
    Air Duct Cleaning,
    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Auto Transmission

    FAQ

    Need a Brake is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Need a Brake accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Need a Brake does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Need a Brake does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Need a Brake does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Need a Brake does not offer emergency services.
    No, Need a Brake does not offer warranties.
    Need a Brake offers the following services: Need a Brake services and repairs brakes, a/c and heat, electrical, check engine lights, steering & suspension to the irritating noises or strange smells.
    I don't do engine replacements or do overhauls as a mobile technician. If the repair is a heavy line repair that honestly needs a shop lift so the repair can be done correctly then obviously I’m not your guy.

    Contact information

    123 At Your Home, Cedar Park, TX 78613

    www.needabrake.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM