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Mobile Auto Mechanic

Also known as: Mobile Vehicle Technician, On-Site Mechanic, Fleet Mobile Technician, Mobile Auto Service Technician

AI Impact Score

28/100

AI diagnostic tools are helping mobile mechanics identify problems faster and order parts more efficiently, but the hands-on repair work, physical diagnosis at the client's location, and adaptability to varied working conditions remain fundamentally human. The mobile format itself adds a convenience premium that AI cannot deliver.

$40k – $95k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

38,000

Total Jobs (US)

+9%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Basic OBD-II fault code interpretationStandard maintenance interval schedulingRoutine service record documentationParts pricing and availability lookups

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-powered diagnostic code analysisMobile parts ordering and availability optimizationRoute and appointment scheduling softwareCustomer communication and follow-up automation

Human-Safe Tasks (4)

Hands-on mechanical repair and diagnosisPhysical vehicle inspection at client locationComplex fault diagnosis requiring multiple testsCustomer trust and relationship building