Today's unethical mechanic comes from Jacksonville, Florida. Beware Kyle Johnson — also operating as Kye's Mobile Auto and as 24 Hour Advance Mobile Repairs. When one operator needs that many names, it is worth asking what they are trying to leave behind.
How It Happened
On July 19, 2023, at roughly 2 p.m., a customer found and contacted Kyle Johnson through the Jacksonville Mobile Mechanic & Auto Repair Facebook group — a group currently under scrutiny for facilitating scams against consumers.
The customer's vehicle appeared to have a cooling-system problem. They needed an honest mechanic to diagnose it so they could make an informed decision about the repair. Kyle Johnson presented himself as exactly that, and the customer entrusted him with the job.
After Johnson came to look at the vehicle, the customer sent $325 via Cash App as an up-front payment for parts and/or labor.
The transaction screenshot confirms the money was sent. From that point on, Kyle Johnson stopped answering the customer's calls and texts — offering no explanation, no work, and no return of the money.
The Seizure Explanation
Johnson later claimed a seizure had prevented him from making any contact. We extend genuine sympathy to anyone who suffers from seizures. But a business owner who experiences them regularly should have a system to notify customers — and, at the very least, should refund the money once the medical emergency has passed.
The message above reads as sincere. And it would be easy to verify: a hospital admission for seizures produces records, and a screenshot of discharge paperwork — paired with a refund — would settle the matter entirely. As of the customer's last update, no refund had been made.
A Trail That Follows Every Alias
As the screenshots below show, Johnson has operated under multiple names and has accumulated a substantial amount of negative feedback online. The name on the Facebook post changes; the complaints do not.
The single most reliable defense against this exact playbook: never send an up-front payment by Cash App or any irreversible method to a mobile mechanic you found in a Facebook group. Pay for parts against a receipt, and pay for labor when the work is done.
See the case file: /scammer/kyle-johnson
This article is based on accounts shared with Ethical Mechanic by the customer involved and on evidence they have retained. Readers should exercise their own judgment. If any detail here is inaccurate, email us with the correct information and we will make the adjustment — info@ethicalmechanic.org.