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Recent Mechanic reviews in South London
Claudiu is very knowledgable and gave me loads of info on my bike as I am quite clueless! Definitely recommend and will book him again in the future.
Bike brake pads need changing
£10
Excellent elite service an expert in his field
Fit my new car head unit and car reverse camera
£50
Joe is absolutely fantastic, set up brand new speakers, two new amps, a new subwoofer, new head unit and even a reverse camera all into my P38. Would recommend to anyone.
Installation of car speakers and new head unit
£50
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.
Front brake pads, discs and CV joint replacement on mercedes b170
£80
Turned up super quickly to change the battery on my car - very happy!
Car Mechanic
£100
Chirag did an absolutely amazing job with the engine oil, oil filter, and air filter change on my car. He was professional, efficient, and really knew what he was doing. His communication was fantastic very friendly, clear, and helpful every step of the way. It’s not easy to find someone this reliable and skilled, and I’m genuinely impressed with his work, Highly recommended thank you, Chirag!
Engine oil and filter change
£35
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£87
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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
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Recent Mechanic tasks in South London
Timing belt fit
£100
Norbury, Greater London
5th Oct 2026
Timing belt kit bleed breaks and any other niggly bits to get car through MOT.
Timing belt fit
£120
Norbury, Greater London
5th Oct 2026
Mk1 Converted 1.8T AGU needs Timing belt doing and help with bleeding rear breaks.
Car Timing Belt change (Help with fitting)
£100
Norbury, Greater London
3rd Oct 2026
Looking for an experienced mechanic to give me a hand changing the timing belt kit, I will be carrying out the rest of the service but may need help with bleeding the brakes on my Mk1 Golf with a 1.8T AGU engine conversion. I’ve already got the parts ready. I’m mechanically minded and do quite a bit of work on the car myself, so I’m more than happy to get stuck in and work alongside you. I’ve recently done quite a bit of the suspension and rear beam work myself. The timing belt is the one job I’m a little apprehensive about doing completely on my own. I understand the process, but as I haven’t personally done a cambelt before, I’d rather have an experienced professional there with me to make sure the timing is set correctly and everything is done properly. The car is kept in my home garage, so we’ll be working indoors and undercover. The garage has lighting and I already have most of the tools we should need, including a jack, axle stands, torque wrench and a decent selection of hand tools. If there are any specialist tools needed for the cambelt, just let me know beforehand. Ideally looking for someone who knows the VW/Audi 1.8T engines well and is happy to work alongside me. I’m actually interested in learning and understanding the job rather than simply handing the car over. All parts will be supplied by me. Please let me know your experience with VW/Audi 1.8T engines, what tools you can bring and what you'd charge for your time. Thanks!
Fix electric Window & change head unit (unit supplied)
£350
Mitcham, Greater London
3rd Aug 2026
Rear right passenger window not working broken. I recently purchased a new head unit as the old one has a bad port for USB connections and the new one can do android auto without needing the plugin, so I need this head unit installed and the old one taken out (and kept in case I ever sell the vehicle)
My car air con is not working. I do not know the cause.
£100
Carshalton On The Hill, Greater London
1st Aug 2026
I have a Nissan Qashqui. AY22RHJ. The car is 2022
Car window regulator replacement
£75
Keston, Greater London
12th Jul 2026
Have a 2008 Dodge Nitro. The rear passenger window regulator has failed. Window won’t stay up. I have the replacement part in hand but need it fitting
Rear brake pads
£150
Hooley, Surrey
16th Jun 2026
Rear brake pads oil filter and oil change parts supplied
O2 sensor replacement
£200
Mitcham, Greater London
11th Jun 2026
Need to replace O2 sensor on a e92 BMW 325i
Mobile mechanic needed for DSG oil leak
£250
Bromley Park, Greater London
31st May 2026
DSG oil is leaking. Possibly the seals haven’t been tightened properly
Mechanic needed to diagnose/fix AC blowing hot on Fiat 500
£50
Collier's Wood, Greater London, SW19
24th May 2026
My 2012 Fiat 500 (TwinAir 875cc) is blowing hot air from the vents when the AC is turned on. It was recently regassed. I have checked the 7.5A compressor fuse under the bonnet and it is fully intact. When turning the AC on/off inside the cabin, I can hear a clear mechanical click/engagement from the compressor clutch. I am not a mechanic, so I need a professional to verify this, but based on the compressor engaging and the fuse being good, I suspect the heater blend door actuator/flap might be the issue. However, I would appreciate a proper diagnostic check to confirm if this is the actual issue or if it's something else. ​Looking for a qualified mobile mechanic to inspect, diagnose, and hopefully free up the mechanism or advise on next steps. Car is parked on my street and ready to be looked at today/tomorrow.
My car window )Mercedes) won’t go up
£100
Farnborough, Greater London
14th May 2026
My car window is stuck and won’t go up .its a Mercedes
Clean engine after oil keak
£100
Wandle Park, Greater London
20th Apr 2026
Clean engine after oil leak
Renault captur 1.5dci clutch replacement
£200
Sutton, Greater London, SM1
18th Apr 2026
Clutch replacement wit fly wheel I can assist with removal of clutch compartments
Install an Apple CarPlay head unit in Peugeot 108
£50
Earlsfield, Greater London
2nd Apr 2026
Install Apple car play head unit into Peugeot 108 with original reverse camera
Mechanic car replace injector
£300
Sanderstead, Greater London
20th Mar 2026
Fuel injector needs replacingp
Motorcycle mechanic
£650
Thornton Heath, Greater London
15th Mar 2026
Qualified, ready to work in a shop
Rear car window glass removal
£80
Sundridge, Greater London
28th Feb 2026
The rear window of my beetle lunar cabriolet 2006 has been broken I need to remove the old glass.
Mechanic to check my gear box
£100
South Norwood, Greater London, SE25
21st Feb 2026
Sometimes when driving my gears are not going in properly.
I need a mechanic to replace front right drive shaft
£60
Carshalton Beeches, Greater London
15th Feb 2026
Replacement of front right drive shaft of vauxhall crossland 2018
Car mechanic
£50
Cheam, Greater London
3rd Jan 2026
Passenger side wing mirror is broken off - hit against a lamppost. It needs replacing
Yusuf was very responsive and great communication. Work was done with efficiency. Polite and great to work with. Will definitely be using again if needed.