CV Axle & Drive Axle Repair, Right in Your Driveway

It depends on your vehicle and what has failed. A worn CV axle, a leaking axle seal, a noisy wheel bearing and a vibration that turns out to be a U-joint are different repairs, and parts vary a lot by make and model. We find the cause first and give you an upfront estimate for the repair. Diagnostic testing is a separate charge from the repair itself, and no work begins until you approve the estimate. There are no hidden fees. Because we don't pay rent on a traditional shop, our overhead is lower and those savings are passed on to you. Call or text 937-609-3554 with your year, make and model to get on the schedule.

Yes. We are a mobile mechanic, so most CV axle work is done right in your driveway, apartment lot or workplace parking lot. All we need is a safe, level spot to park next to your vehicle. That means no tow and no driving on a failing axle to get to a shop. Depending on the vehicle and the job, some axle and driveline repairs are done at our offsite repair facility, and we pick up and deliver your vehicle. Pickup and delivery is also available for other major repairs or bad weather.

A clicking or popping noise that gets louder when you turn sharply, like pulling out of a parking space, is the classic sign of a worn outer CV joint. It usually starts after the CV boot tears, the grease slings out, and dirt and water get into the joint. The noise tends to get worse until the joint is replaced.

Not for long. A clicking CV joint can keep working for a while, but it is wearing out, and if a joint or axle breaks completely the wheel stops receiving power and the vehicle can't move under its own power. A broken axle can also damage nearby parts. If you hear clicking, feel a clunk or a new vibration, have it checked soon. Since we come to you, you don't have to drive it to a shop.

The CV boot is the rubber cover that holds grease in the CV joint. Once it tears, the grease slings out and dirt and water get in, and the joint starts to wear. A torn boot is an early warning, so it's worth having the axle inspected before the joint starts clicking or fails. We check the joint and tell you honestly what it needs.

Dark grease slung onto the inside of the wheel, the tire or nearby suspension parts almost always means a torn CV boot. The boot holds the grease that keeps the CV joint lubricated. Once it tears, the joint loses grease and takes in dirt and water, so it's best to have it looked at before the joint starts to click.

A clunk when you take off, let off the gas or shift between drive and reverse can come from a worn inner CV joint, excessive play in a drive axle, a worn U-joint, or a loose or worn mount. We check the drivetrain to find where the play is coming from before recommending a repair.

A vibration that comes and goes with speed or gets stronger under acceleration is often a worn inner CV joint or a bent axle. On rear-wheel and four-wheel drive vehicles it can also be a worn U-joint. Tire balance and suspension wear can feel similar, which is why we do a drivetrain check to find the real source instead of guessing.

Not necessarily. Each axle wears on its own, so we replace the one that has failed. If the other side has a torn boot or is starting to click, we'll point it out and you can decide whether to do both during the same visit.

U-joints are the flexible joints on the driveshaft of most rear-wheel drive, four-wheel drive and many all-wheel drive vehicles. Signs of a worn U-joint include a clunk when shifting into gear, a squeak that follows vehicle speed, and a vibration that gets worse as you speed up. We inspect the U-joints as part of our drivetrain check.

Almost every front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicle uses CV axles at the front wheels, and many all-wheel drive and independent rear suspension vehicles have them at the rear too. Most rear-wheel drive trucks use a driveshaft with U-joints instead. If you're not sure, give us your year, make and model and we can tell you.

Yes. We replace worn U-joints and repair or replace driveshafts on rear-wheel drive, four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. We inspect the whole driveline first so we fix the part that's actually causing the clunk or vibration.

The most common sign is a humming, growling or grinding noise that gets louder with speed and often changes when you steer left or right. You may also feel play or looseness in the wheel, or see an ABS warning light on vehicles where the sensor is built into the bearing. We confirm which bearing is worn before replacing it.

A leaking axle seal lets gear oil or transmission fluid drip near the inside of a wheel or where the axle enters the transmission or differential. You may see drips or an oily film on the axle. Left alone, the fluid level drops and can damage the transmission or differential, so we replace the seal and check the fluid.

Most CV axle replacements are done during the visit. Some vehicles take longer than others, and some parts have to be ordered for your specific make and model. Larger driveline jobs may be done at our offsite repair facility, with pickup and delivery. Either way, we tell you upfront.

Yes. All work is backed by our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty on the parts we supply and the labor we perform.

We are based in Troy, Ohio and serve communities across the Miami Valley, including Troy, Tipp City, Pleasant Hill, Covington, West Milton, New Carlisle, Huber Heights, Vandalia, Fairborn, Beavercreek, Kettering, Centerville, Springboro. Not sure if you're covered? Call or text 937-609-3554 and we will tell you right away.

We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Payment is due when the job is complete.