MOBILE MECHANICS
Pricing

Our prices, next to what London actually charges.

Every figure in the London market column is a published 2026 average for London or the South East. We have put them side by side because we would rather you checked than took our word for it.

Achtar vs published London market rates, 2026
JobLondon marketOur priceWhere that figure comes from
Call-out fee£45 – £85FreeOuter London mobile mechanic averages
Labour, per hour£40 – £80£55Checkatrade / CarGarages 2026 London rates
Diagnostic scanFrom £64.95£45Published mobile mechanic rate card
Full service£150 – £300£139Checkatrade 2026, +20–30% for London
Front pads & discs£276.50 averageFrom £185Bumper 2026 London average
Air con regas (R134a)£70 – £95£69Bumper / AutoDoc 2026
Cambelt£300 – £700From £320Checkatrade / CarOkay 2026
Alternator replacement£513 averageFrom £220 + partRAC Mobile Mechanics data

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Our labour rate is £55 an hour and there is no call-out charge anywhere inside our 5 miles. Prices assume a normally accessible vehicle in reasonable condition; seized or snapped fasteners, non-standard modifications and specialist tooling can add time, and if that happens we stop and tell you the new number before carrying on.

Full price list

Every job, every starting price.

A starting price is what the job costs on a straightforward car. Your written quote is the number that counts, and it never goes up without your say-so.

A mechanic working under an open bonnet on a driveway

Servicing & Maintenance

Manufacturer-schedule servicing on your driveway, stamped in your book, with genuine or OE-equivalent parts. Your warranty stays intact.

  • Oil & Filter ChangeFresh oil to manufacturer spec plus a new oil filter. The cheapest insurance an engine ever gets.45 min on siteFrom £69
  • Interim ServiceOil, oil filter and a 30-point safety check. Right for high-mileage drivers between full services.1 hr on site£89
  • Full ServicePopularOil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, all fluids topped, a 50-point inspection and a written report.2 hrs on site£139
  • Major ServiceEverything in the full service plus spark plugs, fuel filter and brake fluid. The two-yearly reset.3 hrs on site£199
  • Spark Plug ReplacementMisfiring, rough idle, drinking fuel. Nine times out of ten it starts here.1 hr on siteFrom £65
  • Coolant Flush & RefillOld antifreeze turns acidic and eats water pumps from the inside. Flushed, refilled, pressure-tested.1 hr on site£75
A vented brake disc and caliper removed from a wheel hub

Brakes & Suspension

The two systems that decide whether you stop, and whether you stay pointed the right way. Done properly, at your address.

  • Front Brake PadsPopularSupplied and fitted, calipers cleaned and freed off, discs checked for high spots.1 hr on siteFrom £99
  • Front Pads & DiscsThe London average for this job is £276. Same quality parts, on your driveway, for less.1.5 hrs on siteFrom £185
  • Rear Brake PadsIncludes handbrake adjustment and a full caliper service.1 hr on siteFrom £95
  • Rear Pads & DiscsElectronic parking brakes retracted and reset properly with the diagnostic tool, not a screwdriver.1.5 hrs on siteFrom £175
  • Brake Fluid ChangeBrake fluid absorbs water and boils under hard braking. A two-yearly job that almost everyone skips.45 min on site£55
  • Front Shock AbsorberBouncy ride, uneven tyre wear, nose-dive under braking.1.5 hrs on siteFrom £120 each fitted
  • Coil SpringA snapped spring is an instant MOT failure and can slice a tyre open.1.5 hrs on siteFrom £110 each fitted
  • Wheel BearingThat droning hum that changes pitch when you turn the wheel.2 hrs on siteFrom £130
An OBD diagnostic reader and phone app beside a socket set

Diagnostics & Electrical

Dealer-level scan tools, not a £20 code reader. We read live data across every module, then tell you what is actually wrong.

  • Full Diagnostic ScanPopularEvery module read, live data logged, the fault traced to the component. Free when you book the repair with us.1 hr on site£45
  • Battery Supplied & FittedTested first — half the batteries people replace were never the problem. Coding included where the car needs it.30 min on siteFrom £95
  • Jump Start & Battery TestGet moving now, and find out whether it is the battery, the alternator or a drain.30 min on site£39
  • Alternator ReplacementThe RAC puts the UK average at £513. We fit it for a good deal less.2.5 hrs on siteFrom £220 + part
  • Starter Motor ReplacementClick but no crank, or a hot start that simply will not.2 hrs on siteFrom £180 + part
  • Parasitic Drain InvestigationFlat every Monday morning? We amp-clamp every circuit until we find the one that will not go to sleep.2 hrs on site£89
  • Fault Code Clear & ResetService lights, airbag lights, throttle relearns and adaptations.30 min on site£35
Close-up of an engine’s belts, pulleys and tensioner

Engine & Drivetrain

The big jobs. Done on your driveway with proper locking tools and torque specs, not guesswork and a breaker bar.

  • Cambelt / Timing BeltMiss the interval and the belt takes the engine with it. Correct locking tools, correct tension, every time.4 hrs on siteFrom £320
  • Cambelt + Water PumpPopularAlways do them together. The labour is already paid for — the pump is the cheap part.5 hrs on siteFrom £449
  • Clutch ReplacementSlipping, juddering, or a biting point somewhere near your knee. Kit and labour, most front-wheel-drive cars.6 hrs on siteFrom £480
  • Water PumpCoolant on the drive, or a whine that rises with the revs.3 hrs on siteFrom £210
  • Thermostat ReplacementNever warms up, or runs hot. Wrecks your fuel economy either way.2 hrs on siteFrom £120
  • Exhaust & Emissions RepairBlowing joints, failed sensors, and the boxes in between.1.5 hrs on siteFrom £95
A mechanic in navy overalls leaning into an open engine bay outdoors

Climate & Comfort

Air conditioning loses roughly a tenth of its gas every year. Most cars on the road have never had it touched.

  • Air Con Regas — R134aMost cars built before 2014. Vacuum test, leak check, regas, and an anti-bacterial clean.1 hr on site£69
  • Air Con Regas — R1234yfNewer cars use the expensive gas. Still well under main-dealer money, and we come to you.1 hr on site£139
  • Air Con Leak DetectionUV dye and an electronic sniffer. No point filling a system that empties itself.1 hr on site£59
  • Cabin / Pollen FilterThe reason your car smells damp. A two-minute job people pay dealers £70 for.20 min on site£35
  • Wiper Blades Supplied & FittedSmearing wipers are an MOT failure and a genuine safety problem in a wet January.10 min on siteFrom £25
A full socket and spanner set laid out in its case

MOT & Inspections

We are not an MOT station — no mobile mechanic is. What we do is make sure you pass, and fix it on your driveway when you do not.

  • Pre-MOT CheckPopularThe full MOT checklist run before you book the test. Free when you book a service alongside it.1 hr on site£39
  • MOT Failure RepairsSend us a photo of the failure sheet on WhatsApp and you get a fixed quote back, usually the same day.Varies on siteQuoted per job
  • Pre-Purchase InspectionBuying privately? We meet you at the seller, inspect it properly, and tell you to walk away if you should.1.5 hrs on site£89
  • Vehicle Health CheckA free 20-point visual check any time we are already with you for another job.20 min on siteFree
What is in the price

Included as standard. And what genuinely is not.

Most disputes with garages come from this list being unwritten. So here it is, written.

Always included

  • Travel to your address anywhere inside our 5 miles
  • All consumables — cleaner, grease, threadlock, cable ties
  • Old parts disposed of correctly and legally
  • A free 20-point health check while we are with you
  • Digital invoice and warranty certificate, emailed the same day
  • Fault codes cleared and adaptations reset where the job needs it

Not included

  • Parts, unless the price says “fitted” or “supplied & fitted”
  • MOT test itself — no mobile mechanic can issue one
  • Wheel alignment, which needs fixed workshop equipment
  • Anything needing a four-post ramp or an engine crane
Packages

Bundled jobs at one fixed number.

Before the first frost

Winter Ready Check

£49

The five things that strand people in December, all checked in under an hour.

  • Battery load and charge-rate test
  • Antifreeze strength tested to °C
  • All tyres: tread, pressure, sidewalls
  • Wiper blades and screenwash
  • Every bulb, inside and out
Book Winter Ready Check
For new drivers and their parents

First Car Pack

£119

Bought a cheap first car? Find out what you actually bought, before it finds out for you.

  • Oil and filter change
  • Full 50-point inspection
  • Written report in plain English
  • Brakes, tyres and suspension assessed
  • A priority list of what to fix and when
Book First Car Pack
Spread the cost

Service Plan

£15/month

One full service a year plus two health checks, paid monthly instead of all in one hit.

  • Annual full service included
  • Two vehicle health checks a year
  • Priority booking slots
  • 10% off any additional repairs
  • Cancel any time, no tie-in
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Vans, taxis and small fleets

Trade & Fleet

Let’s talk

Keeping a fleet on the road is a different job. Priced like one.

  • 15% off all labour
  • Priority same-day slots
  • We come to your yard or depot
  • Monthly invoicing, 30-day terms
  • Servicing scheduled around your shifts
Book Trade & Fleet

Want your number, not a range?

Send the reg and what it is doing. You will get a fixed price back, in writing, with the parts we would use listed.