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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:
- Mobile Mechanic
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- Motorcycle Mechanic
- Car Repair
- Car Detailing
- Car Body Work
- Car Inspection
- Auto Electrician
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Recent Mechanic tasks in South London
New stereo wired into nissan qashqai acenta head unit.
£150
Warlingham, Surrey
9th Apr 2024
Trying to install a pioneer stereo into a nissan qashqai acenta. Car has a reversing camera already with a separate screen. Trying to link these with the pioneer stereo.
Front brake pads and disks
£100
Purley, Greater London, CR8
8th Apr 2024
Citroen relay van 2017 Front disk and pads. I think it’s only the drivers side that needs doing. I have the parts.
Front brake pads, discs and CV joint replacement on mercedes b170
£80
Plaistow, Greater London
6th Apr 2024
Have new discs, pads and outer CV joints, need someone to fit
Went above and beyond. Trustworthy, hardworking, with old-fashioned values. Can't rate highly enough. Also extremely polite and easy to talk to. There's nothing negative you could say about his five star service.
Check and replace front brake pads
£150
Penge, Greater London
5th Apr 2024
Check and replace front brake pads
Fit front brake pads on Peugeot Expert van LN11 ZPP
£80
South Merstham, Surrey
22nd Mar 2024
Pads will be supplied. Price is for labour only. Could also be done Sat eve or early Mon morning
Motorbike mechanic
£50
Elmers End, Greater London
9th Mar 2024
i have bought a 2009 yamaha ybr 125 and now it starts but cuts out when throttle is applied
Installation of BMW head unit
£60
South Norwood, Greater London, SE25
8th Mar 2024
I would have purchased a BMW Android Auto headunit but I need someone to install it for me. There might be a camera too but not sure about that.
Change oil pan
£200
Caterham, Surrey, CR3
9th Feb 2024
Flat 15 silvermere court
Need a motorbike mechanic to fix and get my bike engine started
£60
Crystal Palace, Greater London, SE19
25th Jan 2024
My motorbike has been sitting in the outside court yard for a few months,not been driven.the engine wont start up unsurprisingly so need someone to help jump start it.i dont think there is a big problem with it but will need a check aĺlso. I allso need some help to get it down some stairs,i have scaffold boards for this and a little guidence on operating the bike as i plan to take it out on the road on the day - Due date: Needs to be done before 31st of jan - Due date: Before Wednesday, 31 January 2024
New fan belt
£30
Wallington Square, Greater London
16th Jan 2024
New fan belt needed on my ford fiesta 1.4 auto 2006 - Due date: Flexible
Fix my fuel pump
£300
Broad Green, Greater London
3rd Jan 2024
Fuel pump does not work sometimes - Due date: Flexible
Fuel pump does not work sometimes I think electrical fault
£300
Broad Green, Greater London
30th Dec 2023
BMW E3 ,3.3 LAi fuel pump some time works and some times don’t work - Due date: Flexible
Astra 2008 Clutch fixing
£501
Thornton Heath, Greater London
21st Dec 2023
2008 asrta 5 door Clutch to be fixed - Due date: Flexible
Need oil sump changing bad oil leak
£100
Bromley Park, Greater London
4th Dec 2023
Got a bad oil leak on my ford fusion 1.4 petrol been diagnosed as coming from oil sump - Due date: Flexible
Moped oil change and help start. Mechanic needed today.
£75
Nork, Surrey
4th Dec 2023
Oil change needed (Piaggio Moped) oil light showing. Moped won’t start. Oil looks black. I have oil ready to use. I have a jump start kit and tools. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 4 December 2023
The fuel pump is not turning on, so the engine can’t get fuel.
£100
Woldingham, Surrey
23rd Nov 2023
W113 Mercedes 250sl, 1967. The fuel pump is not turning on. It started when the car was left outside in the rain with a car-cover on. Condensation was formed under the engine. Need someone to check the power/ electrics to get the pump working again. - Due date: Flexible
Head unit instal
£150
Netherne On The Hill, Surrey
19th Nov 2023
Sound does work from radio so needs fixing, head unit installed - Due date: Before Friday, 24 November 2023
Clutch replacement for Jeep renegade
£750
South Wimbledon, Greater London
19th Nov 2023
Clutch replacement. Just had major service and mot done all fine - Due date: Before Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Mechanic needed to replace injector seals
£100
South Merstham, Surrey
14th Nov 2023
Peugeot expert reg LN11ZPP is chuffing. I have new injector seals. Job is to replace seals - Due date: Flexible
Peugeot 207 2006 clutch and throttle body replacement.
£500
Beckenham, Greater London, BR3
9th Nov 2023
Car stalling intermittent. Already spent 1k on repairs. Needs new clutch and throttle body. I need to keep cost down so happy to source and purchase clutch kit and new throttle body. - Due date: Before Monday, 20 November 2023