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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
- Bicycle Services
- Motorcycle Mechanic
- Car Repair
- Car Detailing
- Car Body Work
- Car Inspection
- Auto Electrician
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Recent Mechanic tasks in West Midlands Birmingham City
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
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Motorcycle mechanic
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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
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Oil cooler replacement
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Oil cooler replacement and cooling system flush Audi A5 2008 - Due date: Flexible
Clutch lever replacement
£30
Brandwood End, West Midlands
31st Oct 2022
Lever snapped when it dropped - Due date: Before Wednesday, 2 November 2022
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£300
Springfield, West Midlands
25th Oct 2022
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Birches Green, West Midlands
20th Oct 2022
Mechanical check of a Honda varadero 125cc - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 1 November 2022
Front brake pads
£50
Northfield, West Midlands
5th Oct 2022
Need front brake pads done and wheels moved around - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 7 October 2022
Brake pads fit only to front of BMW 528i 2016 MY I supply Pads
£100
Sheldon, West Midlands
29th Jul 2022
Fit Only Brake Pads Front of BMW 528 I - Due date: Flexible
Brake pads and disc
£250
Kingstanding, West Midlands
11th Jun 2022
Brake pads and discs need doing - Due date: Before Sunday, 12 June 2022
Head unit
£100
Kingstanding, West Midlands
23rd May 2022
Back camera and had unit on a Vauxhall Astra gtc - Due date: Flexible
Renault Kangoo 54 no fuel to Engine/Carb blockage/fuel pump
£150
Marston Green, West Midlands
25th Mar 2022
Renault Kangoo 54 plate - Car will not start had Green Flag out there is no petrol getting to the engine/carb so either the fuel pump has gone or there is a blockage somewhere, need mechanic to come out and fix ASAP - Due date: Before Tuesday, 29 March 2022
Electric bike mechanic
£50
New Town Row, West Midlands
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Lovck change and ignition - Due date: Flexible
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Digbeth, West Midlands
4th Mar 2022
Audi a4 automatic gearbox, which is gear oil leaking - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 4 March 2022
Clutch replacement
£150
King's Norton, West Midlands
13th Jan 2022
Clutch has gone everything else works just need it fixing - Due date: Flexible
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£50
Kingstanding, West Midlands
4th Oct 2021
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New Town Row, West Midlands
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New Town Row, West Midlands
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£50
New Town Row, West Midlands
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