Charlottesville, VA & surrounding areas
AUTOMOTIVE
Mobile diagnostics & repairs
Professional diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting and mechanical repairs. Owner-operated care, brought directly to your location.
DIAGNOSE
Find the cause
REPAIR
Care you can trust
MAINTAIN
Keep moving forward
MOBILE
We come to you
Built around your vehicle
Expert care.
Where you are.
From finding the problem to making the repair — work directly with the technician caring for your vehicle.
Diagnostics & Electrical
Check-engine lights, no-start concerns, wiring issues and electrical troubleshooting.
Request serviceMechanical Repairs
Brakes, starters, alternators, suspension, cooling systems and routine maintenance.
Request serviceA/C & Climate Control
Diagnosis and repair for air-conditioning, heating and airflow concerns.
Request servicePre-Purchase Inspections
A professional assessment of a used vehicle before you buy.
Request serviceThe R&A difference
Honest work.
When you schedule with R&A Automotive, you work directly with the owner and automotive technician performing the service.
Owner-operated
Your vehicle is serviced directly by Royale.
Diagnosis before parts
We focus on confirming the cause before recommending repairs.
Mobile convenience
Service at your home, workplace or another safe, suitable location.
Straightforward communication
Findings, estimates and options explained before additional work.
Transparent. Fair. Reliable.
Pricing & Rates.
Rates are a general guide. Certain specialty repairs may be quoted at a flat job rate.
Regular rate for cars and standard vehicles.
Applies when service is requested the same day during normal business hours. Subject to availability.
2500 series & up. Based on vehicle size, access, equipment required, and job complexity.
6 PM – 6 AM. Up to $175/hr for large trucks and vans.
Covers up to 2 hours of testing and troubleshooting. If repairs are completed, some or all of the diagnostic fee may be credited toward the final bill. Diagnostic credits are determined on the final invoice and may not appear on the initial estimate.
Includes code scanning, interpretation, system testing, and diagnostic assessment as needed. A trouble code identifies the system reporting a fault and does not necessarily identify the failed part.
Up to $150/hr for large trucks and vans. We do not warranty customer-supplied parts. Additional labor required due to incorrect, defective, or incomplete parts will be billable.
Base rate. Pricing varies based on vehicle condition and amount of cleaning required — often necessary when diagnosing oil or fluid leaks to accurately find the source.
- Within 20 miles$25
- 21 – 40 miles$40
- Over 40 miles$2.00/mi
Mileage is calculated one way from our shop (Charlottesville area). We're a mobile service, but we also have a shop!
Prefer to avoid the travel fee? You can drop your vehicle off at our shop.
Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, Apple Pay. PayPal accepted with a 4% processing fee.
- • Estimates are based on the information and condition known at the time.
- • Additional work or charges will be discussed and authorized before proceeding.
- • Final pricing may vary based on vehicle, condition, parts, and labor required.
- • We do not warranty customer-supplied parts.
- • For a more accurate quote, send your VIN or license plate #, a description of the problem, and photos when possible.
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Meet Roy'ale
Your Neighborhood
Mechanic.
Hello, neighbors! I'm Roy'ale, a professional mechanic dedicated to keeping your vehicles running safely and smoothly. With years of experience and a commitment to transparent, reliable service, I take pride in delivering top-notch care.
Whether it's diagnostics, electrical repair, module programming, or routine maintenance — I'm here. My goal is to make the process easy, trustworthy, and convenient.
What Neighbors Say
Real Reviews from Real Neighbors
Roy'ale's neighbors trust him. Here's what they're saying.
"I can't rave enough about the level of service provided by R&A. I contacted them with a problem with my shifter cable on my Tahoe and not only did he respond while he was on vacation, but literally walked me through the repair of how to do it myself. This man was on a cruise ship vacation and not only took the time to assist with the repair, provided step by step instructions and answered all my questions. I know enough about fixing cars to make most mechanics realize that I know basically nothing, and R&A was absolutely fantastic. If he provides this level of expertise and service from the middle of the ocean, I may never take my vehicles into a shop again. R&A will be getting my future business for sure! Thanks so much!"
"Great service went above and beyond sourcing the parts needed for my car. And super honest and helpful."
"Recommend this business — Mobile Mechanic / Auto Repair."
"Roy'ale was a Godsend tonight. My son got a flat tire in Charlottesville, 3 hours from our home in Maryland. We were having trouble getting help and Roy'ale came through for us. Highly recommend!"
"Diagnosed an electrical issue three other shops couldn't figure out. Saved me hundreds. Knows his stuff."
"Showed up same day, fixed my no-start in the driveway. No tow bill, no waiting around. This is the future."
"Programmed a new module for my BMW for a fraction of dealer pricing. Professional, on time, and honest."
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