Serving Bayard & Guthrie County, IA Open 24 Hours · 7 Days
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Veteran-Owned · Bayard, IA Shop + Mobile Service

Mobile mechanic in Bayard, Iowa.

A veteran-owned, Christian-owned auto repair shop in Bayard. Bring it to the shop, or we bring the shop to you with mobile service across Guthrie County. Cars, trucks and diesel.

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Veteran-OwnedGas & DieselHonest, Upfront PricingWe Come To You
Veteran-Owned & Operated Honest Christian Values We Come To You
Two ways to get it fixed

Mobile or shop, your call.

Pick whichever is easier. Most folks have us come to them. For a bigger job or a drop-off, bring it to the shop. Same number, same honest work.

Mobile Service

We come to you

Oil, brakes, batteries, diagnostics and most repairs done right at your home, farm or jobsite across Guthrie County. No drop-off, no waiting room.

Call (515) 587-5637
In-Shop Work

Bring it to the shop

Got a bigger job, need a lift or a bay, or just want to drop it off with us? We handle in-shop repairs too. Reach out and we will get you scheduled.

Real customers, real video

Don't take our word for it. Take theirs.

Actual customers, filmed right after the work was done. No scripts, no actors, no paid reviews. Tap any video to watch.

Real Customer
Alyssa
Bayard, IA · 2013 Chevy diagnosed & repaired

A Bayard customer walks through the repair and why she'd recommend the service.

Real Customer
Happy Customer
On location · Brake service

Another customer right after a brake job, filmed at the vehicle.

Real Customer
Satisfied Customer
On location · Repair completed on site

Customer and tech talking through the fix once the job was done.

Want to be the next one? Call or text and we'll come to you. Call (515) 587-5637
On the job

Real work, right in your driveway.

Mobile Service, At Your Location, Death Before Dishonor
Mobile Service, At Your LocationWe roll up with the trailer and do it in your driveway, on the farm or at the jobsite.
In-Shop Work Too, Death Before Dishonor
In-Shop Work TooBigger jobs like bed-offs, fuel pumps and heavy repair get done in the shop.
Our Code

We run on one creed: death before dishonor.

It is how we do business. Veteran discipline, Christian integrity, and a promise that the work gets done right, or it does not get done at all.

Discipline

We show up when we say we will, prepared and ready to work. A veteran-owned operation runs on accountability, and you feel it in how we treat your vehicle and your time.

Integrity

Christian-owned and run on honesty. We tell you the truth about what your vehicle needs, quote it before we start, and honor that price. No scare tactics, no padded bills. Day or night, you get the same straight answer.

Done Right

We do not cut corners, and we do not take on work we cannot do right. Quality parts, careful work, and a straight answer when a job truly belongs in a shop. Your safety is not negotiable.

What We Do

Full mobile mechanic service.

From oil changes and brakes to diagnostics, batteries and on-site repair, we bring the shop to you across Bayard and Guthrie County. Cars, trucks, diesel and farm rigs. Honest recommendations and a fair price you hear before we start.

01 Maintenance & Fluids

Mobile Oil Change

An honest oil change done in your own driveway. We bring the oil, the filter and the tools to you, no waiting room, no upsell games, just clean work at a fair price.

  • Conventional, blend or full synthetic
  • New filter and fluid top-off
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Fluid Services

Every fluid in your vehicle has a job and a lifespan. We service the ones most shops skip, at your location, before neglect turns into a breakdown.

  • Coolant, transmission, brake fluid & more
  • Correct spec fluids, no guesswork
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Filters & Tune-Up

A rough idle, weak power, or sinking gas mileage usually traces back to worn plugs and clogged filters. We put the tune-up right back where your truck sits.

  • Spark plugs, coils & wires
  • Engine, cabin & fuel filters
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Multi-Point Inspection

Buying a used truck, heading out on a road trip, or just want the truth about your vehicle? We inspect it at your location and give you a straight, written rundown.

  • Brakes, tires, belts, fluids & battery
  • Honest report, no scare tactics
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02 Repairs & Diagnostics

Mobile Auto Repair

Most repairs do not require a shop and a tow bill. We bring the tools and the parts to your driveway and fix it right where it sits.

  • Cars, trucks, diesel & farm rigs
  • Repairs done at your location
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Check-Engine Diagnostics

A check-engine light is your engine trying to tell you something. We plug in, read the whole story, and tell you what it actually means, in plain English.

  • Full computer scan, not just a code
  • Real cause found, not a guess
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Brake Service

Brakes are not the place to cut corners. When yours squeal, grind or feel soft, we replace them properly, at your location, with quality parts.

  • Pads, rotors, calipers & lines
  • Quality parts, done right
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Battery, Starter & Alternator

A dead battery on a cold Iowa morning does not care about your schedule. We test the whole charging system at your location and replace what is actually bad.

  • Battery test & replacement
  • Starters & alternators
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Roadside & No-Start

Stuck in the driveway or on a county road? We come to you, figure out why, and fix it on the spot whenever we can, instead of just towing you and walking away.

  • We come to a dead vehicle
  • Diagnose & fix on the spot
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03 Diesel, Fleet & Farm

Fleet & Farm Service

Downtime costs you money and daylight. We keep your trucks, vans and farm rigs running with on-site maintenance and repair, on your schedule, at your yard.

  • On-site at your yard or field
  • Scheduled maintenance & repair
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Diesel Repair

Diesels are a different animal, and we know them. We service and repair diesel pickups, farm trucks and equipment at your location, from routine maintenance to hard-start and power problems.

  • Powerstroke, Cummins & Duramax
  • Pickups, farm trucks & equipment
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Not sure what you need?Call or text and describe what is going on, we will tell you honestly what it takes.
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Simple Process

How it works.

Three steps. No pressure, no surprise add-ons.

1

Call or Text

Tell us your vehicle, where it is, and what is going on. We will set up a time that works for you.

2

We Come To You

We show up to your home, farm or jobsite, diagnose it properly, and quote an honest price before any work starts.

3

Done Right

Quality parts, careful work, and the truth about what your vehicle needs. Done right the first time.

Death Before Dishonor mobile mechanic at work in Bayard, IA
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About Death Before Dishonor

A mechanic Guthrie County can trust.

Death Before Dishonor is a veteran-owned, Christian-owned mobile mechanic based right here in Bayard, Iowa. Most of what we do is mobile: we bring oil changes, brakes, batteries, diagnostics and repair to your home, farm or jobsite, so you skip the drop-off and the waiting room. For bigger jobs or when you would rather leave it with us, we run a shop too.

The name comes from a code we take seriously. It means the work gets done with honesty and effort, or it does not get done at all. You get a straight diagnosis, an upfront price before we start, and quality work, whether it is a quick oil change or a bigger repair. No upsell games, no scare tactics, just respect for you, your vehicle and your money.

We serve our neighbors across Guthrie County, from daily drivers to diesel pickups and farm trucks. Faith and discipline guide how we work, and we are available 24 hours a day.

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Mobile · we come to you
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Cars, trucks & diesel
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Owned & faith-driven
Free Quote

Tell us what you need.

We come to you across Bayard and Guthrie County. Call, text, or send the form and we will get right back to you with an honest, upfront price.

Death Before Dishonor

Mobile mechanic, we come to your home, farm or jobsite
Based in Bayard, IA 50029 · Serving Guthrie County
(515) 587-5637 (call or text, mobile or shop)
Open 24 Hours · 7 Days
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Where we serve

Serving Bayard & Guthrie County.

Based in Bayard and covering the surrounding towns, Guthrie Center, Panora, Coon Rapids, Yale, Jamaica, Bagley, Jefferson, Carroll, Perry, Audubon and Stuart. Tap your town for details.

Service Area

Mobile · cars, trucks & diesel
BayardGuthrie CenterPanoraCoon RapidsYaleJamaicaBagleyJeffersonCarrollPerryAudubonStuart

Not listed? If you are nearby, give us a call or text at (515) 587-5637, we cover the wider Guthrie County area.

Mobile mechanic · Bayard, IA

An honest mobile mechanic for Bayard & Guthrie County.

If you have searched "mobile mechanic near me" or "mechanic in Bayard, Iowa," Death Before Dishonor is built for exactly that. We come to you for mobile oil changes, fluid services, tune-ups, multi-point inspections, brake repair, check-engine diagnostics, batteries, starters and alternators, general auto repair, fleet and farm service, and roadside and no-start help.

We work on cars, trucks, SUVs, diesel pickups and farm rigs, and we diagnose problems properly instead of guessing. That is why drivers, farms and businesses across Bayard, Guthrie Center, Panora, Coon Rapids, Jefferson and the rest of the county call us.

Call or text (515) 587-5637, or send the form for a free, upfront estimate. Veteran-owned, Christian-owned, and a straight answer every time.

FAQ

Common questions.

Yes. We are fully mobile. We come to your home, farm or jobsite anywhere in Bayard and Guthrie County and do the work right where your vehicle is parked. No drop-off, no waiting room.

Most maintenance and many repairs: oil changes, fluids, brakes, batteries, starters, alternators, tune-ups, diagnostics and general repair. Some jobs need a shop or a lift, and we will always tell you honestly when that is the case.

It means the work is done on a code: show up, tell the truth, do it right, and honor the price we quoted. You get integrity and respect, not upsell games. And we are open 24 hours, so you are never stuck waiting on us.

Yes. Diesel pickups, farm trucks and fleet vehicles are a core part of what we do, along with everyday cars and SUVs.

You get an honest, upfront price before any work begins. We show you the problem, explain what is urgent versus what can wait, and never pressure you into extras.

Bayard, Guthrie Center, Panora, Coon Rapids, Yale, Jamaica, Bagley, Jefferson, Carroll, Perry, Audubon, Stuart and the surrounding area. If you are nearby and not listed, just ask.

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Honest work, done right.

Mobile oil changes, brakes, diagnostics and repair across Bayard and Guthrie County. Veteran-owned, faith-driven, and a straight price every time.

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