FAQs About Lawn Mower Repair

How often should I have my lawn mower serviced?

Most manufacturers recommend changing your oil and filters every 50 hours of use or once a year, whichever comes first.

What if my equipment isn’t worth fixing?

Honest answer: we’ll tell you. After the diagnostic, if the repair cost doesn’t make sense for the value of the equipment, we’ll say so clearly — no pressure to proceed. You only pay the diagnosis fee.

We also offer eco-friendly equipment recycling, so your old machine doesn’t just end up in a landfill.

My mower sat all winter and won’t start. Is that fixable?

Almost always, yes. This is actually our most common call at the start of spring. Fuel goes stale, carburetors corrode and gum up, and batteries die over winter. In most cases we can get it running again with a carburetor replacement, fresh fuel, and a tune-up. Bring it in (or we’ll pick it up) and we’ll diagnose it fast.

How does pickup and delivery work?

Simple. We come to you, grab your equipment, fix it, and bring it back.

Cost: $105 flat for anywhere within 10 miles of our shop in Simpson, NC
Extra miles: $5.25 per mile beyond 10
No appointment needed — give us a call at (252) 818-RUDE (7833)

We handle about 10–15 pickups and deliveries every week, so this is a well-oiled process.

What does a full service/tune-up cost, and what’s included?

Here’s our full-service pricing:

Equipment Type	Starting Price
Zero-Turn Mower	$245+
Ride-On Mower	$215+
Walk-Behind Mower	$80+
2-Stroke Equipment (weed eaters, blowers)	$65+

What’s included for mowers: oil change, oil/air/fuel filters, spark plug, grease fittings, tire pressure check, deck leveling, charging system check, battery load test, and a pressure wash.

For 2-stroke equipment: air/fuel filters, spark plug, and a full blow-off.

Do you offer discounts?

Yes — and we mean it.

Veterans & active military: 10% off labor + 5% off full-service packages
First responders (firefighters, EMTs, law enforcement): same deal
Seniors (65+): same deal

Just let us know when you call or drop off. No hoops to jump through.

Other than lawn mowers, what types of equipment do you repair?

Rude Boy Small Engine Repair offers a wide range of equipment repair services. We repair and service everything from line trimmers (weed eaters) and chainsaws to commercial zero turns. If it has a small combustion engine on it, we can fix it.

What brands and equipment do you work on?

Pretty much everything with a small engine. That includes:

Mowers: John Deere, Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, TORO, Craftsman, Honda, Ariens, eXmark, SCAG, Gravely, Ferris, and many more

Go-karts & mini bikes: Coleman (we’re a Coleman Preferred Vendor), plus most other brands
Generators: Generac
Pressure Washers: Briggs & Stratton
Chainsaws: STIHL, Echo
Blowers, line trimmers and more...

If you’re not sure whether we can help, call — chances are we can.

Is there a guarantee on repairs?

Yes — 30-day satisfaction guarantee on all repairs. If something we fixed isn’t right, we take full responsibility and make it right. No arguments, no runaround.

Do you sharpen lawnmower blades?

We are more than happy to change your lawnmower blades for you. However, we do not offer blade sharpening for liability reasons.

Will you bypass safety switches on my mower?

NO! If a machine comes in with bypassed switches, we won't work on it until all safety equipment is in working order.

Do you offer rental lawn mowers?

No, we do not currently offer rental lawn mowers.

What is the best type of lawn mower for hills?

A self-propelled lawn mower is the best type of lawn mower for hills. It is easier to push up and down hills and reduces the risk of injury.

Where is Rude Boy Small Engine Repair located?

Rude Boy is located approximately two miles from Ivy Rd when you turn on Tucker Rd. We are on the same road as the Simpson USPS office. Our address is 2838B Edwards Drive, Simpson, North Carolina 27879.