ProperMech
Car Market Are you a mechanic? → Get early access
Coming to Tampa Bay, FL

The Jaguar owner
wants the Jaguar tech.

Out of warranty? Get the same brand-trained specialist who knows your car — without the dealership markup. Same tech, less money.

Find your specialist How it works ↓
Real specialists. Transparent quotes. You pay your mechanic directly.
How it works
The right specialist, in three taps.
1

Pick your make

Tell us your car — and filter mechanics who actually specialize in it: BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Mini.

2

Get a clear quote

See the pro's background and a transparent, up-front estimate. No surprise bills, no dealer runaround.

3

Track it live

Send the request and follow it from Requested → Accepted → In progress → Done.

ProperMech — finding a local brand specialist for your car
Why drivers switch
The dealer's expertise. Not the dealer's prices.

Same expertise, less money

  • Often the same techs. Many ProperMech pros are former dealer-trained technicians for your exact make.
  • No dealership overhead. The expertise comes without the markup — you pay your mechanic directly.
  • Built for out-of-warranty cars. Once the warranty's gone, the dealer's last advantage is too.

Trust, built in

  • See who you're getting. The pro's specialty and background are right on their profile.
  • A quote before anyone touches it. Transparent estimate up front — no surprises.
  • Watch the whole job. A live tracker the dealer doesn't even give you.

Mechanic

Repairs, diagnostics & maintenance — from brand specialists who know your car.

Window Tint

Film, UV & heat rejection by installers who do it every day.

Detailing

Wash, polish & interior care that makes it feel new again.

Wraps & PPF

Vinyl wraps, paint protection film & ceramic coating.

Paint & Body

Dent repair, paint & collision work, done right.

Questions
Leaving the dealer — answered
Will an independent mechanic void my warranty?
No. Under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer can't void your warranty just because an independent shop did routine service — keep your receipts. And if your car is already out of warranty, it doesn't apply at all.
How do I find a specialist who actually knows my car?
Filter by your make and you'll see local brand specialists — often former dealer-trained technicians — with their background, reviews, and an up-front quote. You choose the pro before anyone touches your car.
Is it really cheaper than the dealer?
Usually, yes. An independent specialist doesn't carry a dealership's overhead, so the same brand-trained expertise costs less per hour — with a clear quote up front and a live job tracker.
What can I book, and where?
Mechanic repairs & diagnostics, window tint, detailing, wraps/PPF, and paint & body — from local specialists in Tampa Bay, FL.