Won't start / no crank
Battery testing and replacement, jump starts, starter and alternator checks, ignition and immobiliser faults, loose or corroded terminals, dead keys.
Serrekunda · Banjul · The Kombos
We come to your car.
A workshop that fits in a van. ANCESTORS MOBILE l is a mobile mechanic working out of Serrekunda, covering Banjul and the whole Kombos corridor — day, night, weekends and public holidays. If your car won't start, won't move, or is making a noise you don't like, you don't need a tow. You need a phone call.
On call now
We answer the phone at two in the morning the same way we answer it at noon.
— The rule we work by
One number, one mechanic, one van with the tools already loaded. Tell us where you are and what the car is doing — we'll tell you straight whether it's a roadside fix or something that needs to come in.
24/7Open every day
7Days a week, no exception
SerrekundaBase & home turf
320 8357One number, always
What we do
Roadside and driveway repairs
Everything below is done at your location — home, office, roadside, car park, or wherever the car gave up. If a job genuinely needs a lift and a workshop bay, we'll say so on the phone before you spend anything.
Flat tyre & wheel work
Roadside tyre changes, spare fitting, puncture assessment, wheel nut torque, slow-leak hunting and valve replacement. We carry a jack and a proper brace.
Battery supply & fitting
New batteries brought to you and fitted on the spot, with the old one taken away. We check the charging system first so a new battery isn't wasted on a bad alternator.
Overheating & cooling
Coolant loss, split hoses, radiator and cap faults, thermostat problems, fan and belt issues. Overheating is the fastest way to destroy an engine — call before you keep driving.
Diagnostics & warning lights
Fault-code reading and a plain-English explanation of what the light actually means, plus sensor faults, misfires, rough idling and poor starting when hot or cold.
Brakes & suspension
Pads, discs, brake fluid, seized calipers, handbrake adjustment, worn bushes, knocking over bumps and steering that pulls to one side.
Servicing at your address
Oil and filter changes, air and fuel filters, spark plugs, belts, fluid top-ups and a general once-over — done in your compound or office car park while you get on with your day.
Lockouts & lost keys
Keys locked inside, a snapped key in the door, or a car that won't unlock at all. We'll get you in without wrecking the door — and tell you honestly when a locksmith is the better call.
How a callout works
One phone call, then we're moving
You ring 320 8357 and describe what the car is doing — the sound, the light on the dash, whether it turns over at all. From that we can usually tell whether it's a fifteen-minute fix or a job that needs parts. We quote the callout before we set off, so there's no surprise when the van pulls up.
If it's a battery, a tyre, a belt or a hose, the van is stocked for it and the job is finished on the spot. If it needs a part we don't carry, we tell you the price and the wait before we start, and you decide. No work happens on your car without you knowing what it costs.
We'd rather lose a job on the phone than take your money for something the car doesn't need.
The van carries jacks, a battery tester, jump leads, a code reader, belts, hoses, coolant, oil, bulbs, fuses and a full socket set. Most jobs close on the first visit.
Where we go
Coverage across the Kombos
We're based in Serrekunda and work the whole built-up corridor from Banjul out to the coast. If you're outside these areas, ring anyway — we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth the drive or whether a nearer mechanic makes more sense.
Serrekunda
Our base. Sayerr Jobe Avenue, Westfield, Kanifing, Latrikunda, Bundung and the market-side streets — usually the quickest response of anywhere we cover.
Banjul
The island, Banjulinding approach roads, the ferry terminal area and the port side. Half-hour run from base outside peak traffic.
Bakau & Fajara
Bakau New Town, Fajara, Cape Point, the hotel strip and the Atlantic Road corridor. Common for hotel and guesthouse vehicles.
Kololi, Senegambia & Kotu
The tourist strip, Kairaba Avenue, Palma Rima Road and the Senegambia hotel belt — including hire cars and taxis working the area.
Brikama & the South Bank road
Brikama, Lamin, Yundum and the airport road. Longer runs, so ring ahead and we'll give you a realistic arrival window.
Kairaba Avenue & Kanifing
The commercial stretch — offices, banks and shops. We do fleet and staff-vehicle servicing on site so nobody loses a working day.
Opening hours
Open 24 hours, every day
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
There is no answering machine and no booking portal. The phone rings through to the mechanic on duty, including overnight and on public holidays.
Get in touch
Call the van
320 8357The fastest way to get help is to ring. Have the car's location and a one-line description of the problem ready and we can usually tell you what it is before we arrive.
- Phone
- 320 8357
- Base
- Serrekunda, Banjul, The Gambia
- Find us on the map
- Open in Google Maps
- Availability
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
We don't take bookings by form or email — messages sit unread while a car sits broken. Ring the number and you'll speak to someone who can actually come out.
Before you call
Questions we get most
Do you really come out at night?
Yes. The business is open 24 hours, every day of the week. Night callouts are a normal part of the work, not a favour — ring the same number and you'll get the same response.
How much is a callout?
It depends on where you are and what the job turns out to be. We quote on the phone before setting off, and if the job needs parts we give you the price before any work starts. You'll never get a bill you didn't agree to.
Can you fix it at my house?
Usually, yes. Most breakdowns — batteries, tyres, belts, hoses, starting faults, servicing — are done on site. If a job genuinely needs a workshop lift we'll tell you on the phone rather than waste your time.
Do you work on all makes?
We work on the cars people actually drive here — Japanese saloons and estates, older European models, pickups, vans, taxis and the usual hire-car fleet. Tell us the make, model and year when you ring and we'll confirm straight away.
My car is overheating. Can I drive it to you?
No — stop. Driving an overheating engine is how a cheap hose turns into a new head gasket. Pull over somewhere safe, let it cool, and ring us. We'll come to the car.
Do you service taxis and company vehicles?
Yes, and it's a large part of what we do. We can come to a depot, office or car park and service several vehicles in one visit so nobody loses a working day. Ring to arrange a slot.
One last thing
Save the number now
Nobody plans a breakdown. The people who get moving fastest are the ones who already have the number in their phone when the car dies at the wrong end of Kairaba Avenue at eleven at night. Put it in your contacts today — it costs nothing and it's there when you need it.
Flat battery on a Sunday morning, Serrekunda — tested, replaced and running again inside the hour.