Service Work
Belts, blade sharpening, tune ups, oil changes. The steady maintenance that quietly adds years to your equipment.
Est. small engine specialist · over 10 years engine expeirence
Don’t give up on your old machine.
The more TLC it needs, the more it needs Dave Matthews Repair. Lawnmowers, tractors, trimmers, blowers, snowblowers, go karts, motorbikes, and just about anything else with a small engine.
Lawnmowers•
Lawn Tractors•
Trimmers•
Leaf Blowers•
Snowblowers•
Go Karts•
Motorbikes•
Small Engines of all kinds•
Lawnmowers•
Lawn Tractors•
Trimmers•
Leaf Blowers•
Snowblowers•
Go Karts•
Motorbikes•
Small Engines of all kinds•
Needs T.L.C.
No machine left behind
If the dealer told you to scrap it, bring it to me first.
Most of what walks through the door has been written off by somebody. A seized pull cord, a stuck carb, a wiring nightmare. Nine times out of ten it’s less hopless than it looks.
The more TLC it needs,
the more it needs Dave!
Services
From a quick tune up to a full back-from-the-dead overhaul.
If it runs on gas and fits in the shop, there’s a good chance it’s in my wheelhouse. Here’s the bread and butter.
Electrical Troubleshooting
Won’t start, won’t spark, lights acting up? I trace it from the battery to the kill switch and back. Just note you'll have to find someone else for EV motors.
Engine Diagnostics
Compression, fuel, spark, timing. A methodical read-out so you know exactly what your engine needs, not a guess.
Drivetrain Service
Belts, chains, clutches, transmissions. Power on the bench is one thing — power at the wheels is another.
System Diagnostics
Fuel, cooling, exhaust, hydraulics. If something’s off, I’ll find the root, not just the symptom.
Pickup & Delivery
Equipment too heavy or stubborn to load? I offer pickup and drop-off for an additional fee. Just ask.
About Dave
Ten years on the tools, and still chasing the satisfying click of a fix that holds.
I’m Dave. I work on the machines that make the rest of your life run: the mower that’s been in the family longer than the kids, the snowblower you can’t imagine winter without, the trimmer that finally seized up after one too many summers.
I’ve spent roughly a decade with my hands inside small engines and equipment. New stuff, vintage stuff, the kind of stuff the dealer told you to throw out. Most of the time it just needs the right diagnosis and a steady hand.
— Dave
The Honest List
What I take in — and what I don’t.
Bring it in
- Push and self-propelled lawnmowers
- Riding mowers and lawn tractors
- String trimmers and brush cutters
- Leaf blowers, backpack and handheld
- Single and two-stage snowblowers
- Go karts
- Motorbikes and dirt bikes
- Most anything else with a small engine
Not at the moment
- Cars and light trucks (mostly an insurance thing)
- Anything EV (electric drivetrains aren’t my wheelhouse)
- Possessed Vehicles (though I can put in a good word to Jesus for you)
If you’re not sure whether your machine fits, just ask. A two minute message saves a wasted trip.
Get in Touch
Tell me what’s ailing it.
Drop a line with what you’ve got, what it’s doing (or refusing to do), and whether you need pickup. I’ll get back to you with a plan and a fair number.
Replies usually within 2 days, evenings included. Pickup & delivery is available for an additional fee.