Car & Auto Services
Book an independent local Pro for car washing and detailing, routine maintenance, minor repairs and basic roadside help.
Subcategories
Car Washing & Detailing
Wash and detail your car inside and out, from a basic wash to a full detail. Book an independent local Pro and compare profiles online.
Auto Maintenance
Oil and filter service, fluid checks, battery help and other routine car maintenance. Book an independent local Pro online.
Minor Auto Repair & Assistance
Simple car repairs and roadside help: jump starts, tire help and other non-major fixes. Book an independent local Pro online.
What car and auto services cover
This work usually happens where your car is already parked: a driveway, a garage or an office lot.
- Dog hair in the back seat, salt stains on the carpets after winter, or a car you're getting ready to sell: car washing and detailing
- Wiper blades, a cabin air filter, a headlight bulb, or the service your dashboard keeps reminding you about: car maintenance
- A dead battery on a cold morning, a flat that needs the spare put on, or a loose trim piece: minor car repair and roadside help
What these services don't cover
Jobs that need a lift, a tow, bodywork, or major engine or transmission work belong at a repair shop. If a Pro finds something bigger than expected, ask them to describe it so you can take it to a shop.
How to prepare
- Have the year, make, model and mileage ready. For maintenance, check the owner's manual for the oil type and the parts your car takes.
- Park where the Pro can reach all sides of the car, with room to open the doors fully.
- Ask whether the Pro needs water or a power outlet, and where the nearest outdoor faucet or outlet is.
- For detailing, take out car seats, personal items and anything valuable, and point out stains or spots that matter to you.
- For roadside help, share the exact location, which tire or problem it is, and whether you have a spare, a jack and the wheel-lock key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Only if the property allows it. Some apartment complexes, condos and HOAs limit car washing or repairs in their lots and garages, so check with your property manager first and tell the Pro where the car will be.
Not necessarily, but the Pro needs to get into the car. Agree on how you'll hand over the keys and where the car will be parked, and take out valuables first.
Often, but not always. Clicking when you turn the key, dim dashboard lights and a car that has sat unused for weeks all point to the battery, and a jump start or a battery test will tell. If it isn't the battery, the car may need a repair shop.
Ask before the visit whether the Pro takes them away. Used oil, filters and old batteries shouldn't go in the trash or down a storm drain, so if they stay with you, take them to a recycling drop-off.