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Recent Mechanic tasks in Birmingham
Fix oil leak on engine
£120
Rotton Park, West Midlands
9th Sep 2024
Repair oil leak on Vauxhall Astral 1.8. Prior to MOT
Diagnostic mechanic
£500
Griffin's Hill, West Midlands
28th Aug 2024
PEUGEOT 208 2021 REG HAS CANBUS COMUNICATION PROBLEM CAR WONT GO TO GEAR
Front brake pads
£80
Yardley Fields, West Midlands
22nd Aug 2024
I hear screeching when braking, I can feel and hear it from the front brake pads
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What does a mechanic service usually include?
Mechanics are skilled in nearly all aspects of keeping your car maintained, serviced, and repaired, so it’s roadworthy and efficient to run. The exact process during your service will depend on how your mechanic prefers to work and the type of tasks they’re doing, like:
Minor service
This is the most basic engine service a mechanic provides, but it can make a huge difference in whether or not your car can operate efficiently. A minor service usually alternates with a major service, at around the 6-month mark. A mechanic near you can do minor services because your mechanic only needs a flat service to get the job done. They’ll unscrew the sump plug, allowing old oil to drain from your car. Then they’ll remove the old oil filter and replace with a new one that’s the right size for your vehicle. Your mechanic will dispose of your old filter and oil. They’ll also inspect other key components, like your battery, lights, air filters, and other fluids.
Log book servicing / major service
A major service or log book service involves a series of steps in line with your vehicle manufacturer’s service manual. It’ll include a combination of major and minor services, depending on the age of your car, or how many kilometres it’s travelled. Your service may include testing your lights, brakes, and battery. Then checking fluid levels, windscreen wipers, windows, mirrors, steering, suspension, radiator, fan belts, and tyre pressure. Finally, it may also include maintaining/replacing oil filters, hoses, belts, tyres, and wheel alignment. Your mechanic will finish off by stamping your logbook to record the services completed, which can help maintain your car’s resale value.
Roadworthy certificate or pink slip
A roadworthy certificate is a specific vehicle check that’s conducted to ensure your car is in a roadworthy condition and can be operated safely. In some states, it’s required when selling a car or may be required each year to confirm your vehicle is safe for registration purposes. A mechanic will check off a list of predetermined items to verify that your car meets a minimum safety standard set out by your state government. They’ll focus on safety, checking things like tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, rust or damage, seatbelts, windows, lights, and your windscreen.
Major and minor repairs
Sometimes your car might need a little extra attention if you’ve had an accident, broken down, or your drive feels a bit different to normal. A car mechanic can perform minor and major repairs on most vehicles. They’ll use diagnostic equipment to locate the issue and decide on a course of action to get your car back on the road. If they don’t have the necessary spare parts, they may need to order them to finish off your repair and replace any faulty parts. Note that a mechanic service is usually limited to your car’s engine and electrics. It’s best to speak to a panel beater if you also have external body damage.Â
To meet your other auto-related needs, check out the following:
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Recent Mechanic tasks in Birmingham
Car engine mechanic needed to change the full engine in my VW Passat
£300
Sheldon, West Midlands
19th Aug 2024
My car is not starting up so need someone to come and have a look please.
My volve seems to have an oil leak
£8
Tile Cross, West Midlands
12th Aug 2024
There appesrs to be oil on te road where ever i park my park
Clutch replacement
£400
California, West Midlands
11th Aug 2024
I have my own new clutch ready to fit. The cars front has been stripped down driveshafts socks wishbones exhaust etc have been removed’ I just need someone to remove the gearbox and fit the new clutch including the dual mass flywheel and the put the gearbox back on and that’s it really’ I am refurbing the car so it won’t be put back together for a while. The car is on axle stands on block paved drive.
Car Mechanic
£80
Ridgacre, West Midlands
5th Aug 2024
I need the car battery in my Ford fiest 2011 changing. I have already purchased the battery
Oil leak bottom of the car
£50
Cofton Common, West Midlands
4th Aug 2024
Find oil at the bottom of the car around the middle of the car
Fit brake pads & brake shoes I have them just fitting
£40
Bordesley Green, West Midlands
3rd Aug 2024
Brake pads & brake shoes fitting only I have parts on Vauxhall corsa se 2013
The wet belt is causing oil problems
£700
Lea Hall, West Midlands
31st Jul 2024
Oil warning to stop vehicle oil problem
Clutch pedal dropped, no pressure
£200
Hall Green, West Midlands
16th Jul 2024
the clutch pedal dropped, no pressure, cannot change gearbox
Clutch replacement
£300
Shard End, West Midlands
14th Jul 2024
Noise coming from clutch when engaged the noise goes further inspection maybe needed
Mechanic for car
£70
Woodgate Valley, West Midlands
13th Jul 2024
My car started yesterday but got in it today and it wont start everything is dead and not lighting up l have been told its my battery
Motorcycle mechanic
£500
Acocks Green, West Midlands
24th Jun 2024
Bike is sputtering and cutting out when trying to accelerate, high revving at idle also needs a service
Android auto head unit and reverse camera installing
£200
Small Heath, West Midlands
4th Jun 2024
I have android head unit and reverse camera that i need fitted to my 2017 audi a6 avant
Need Cambelt replaced on Citroen berlingo
£250
Bateman's Green, Worcestershire
2nd Jun 2024
Citron berlingo van the cam belt has broken needs replacing, van will not start.
Front Brake pad and discs
£60
Gilbertstone, West Midlands
30th Jan 2024
Replace front discs and pads. I already have parts - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Service motorcycle oil change spark plugs
£100
New Town Row, West Midlands
8th Aug 2023
I need an oil change spark plugs changed and gear shifter replaced - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 10 August 2023
Motorcycle mechanic
£250
Brookfields, West Midlands
27th Jul 2023
I have a CBR1000F that I bought in Feb, did not have a chance to ride at all. I'd need to do some checks and make sure it's road worthy and safe. That would probably mean: • oil - it's been leaking since stood, so it needs fixing and adding oil and change filter (I can change oil, but since it leaks I'd rather you do the checking and fixing and everything else). I have the oil and oil filter • Steering head bearing (I'd like to change this if possible, I'd bet it wasn't ever changed) • Check regulator rectifier, stator • Checking brake pads and discs (change if needed) • Change spark plugs. I have the iridium NGK • Brake fluid, flush brakes • Clutch cable check? • Air filter (ordered) Also I need a luggage rack fitted. I have it, not sure I can fit it myself, may need bits and bobs I don't have. - Due date: Flexible
Timing belt and water pump
£350
Beech Lanes, West Midlands
9th Mar 2023
timing belt and water pump for vw tiguan 2010 auto - Due date: Flexible