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Re: Mobile Mechanic

Posted By: ping
Date: 8 Dec 2009 at 17:22

> I have used quite a few mobile mechanics in my time living in Didcot.
> Yes i have used Tony Smith and Steve Bates as well as Andy in
> Blewbury and some others that are not worth talking about; however my view
> is that mobile mechanics CAN NOT give you the full service that your car
> may require, i.e. ramps safety equipment, and protection that the work is
> being done with the correct tools.
> A mobile mechanic will cut corners and will lie to you to get more
> money out of you for work that is not really needed, they will also use
> the cheapest parts, which will not last as long, and if the weather is bad
> (like it has been) your car will just sit there until the mobile mechanic
> feels like coming back out to it.
> Where as a proper garage will and can give your car the full
> treatment it deserves, also having the backup of the other staff at the
> garage. And knowing that your car is in safe hands as well as being
> covered by the Garage's own insurance whilst they have it, now that’s a
> plus and a mobile mechanic wont offer you that.
> You have to remember that if you book a mobile mechanic to come to
> your house to do work on your car then it HAS to be done on your drive and
> NOT on the road side as this is an offence (I’ve checked this out with the
> council and the boys in blue). Lets say that the mechanic spills a gallon
> of oil in the gutter and it makes a nasty mess YOU are responsible for the
> cost to clear it up not the mobile mechanic (as its from your car)same
> applies if it gets into the drains and contaminates a local stream or
> river.
> Also you will have to make sure that your House Insurance will cover
> you to allow your premises to be used as a workshop, Just imagine if the
> Mobile Mechanic was under the car and the jack slipped due to your drive
> way being uneven, or he fell over injuring himself rendering him unable to
> work for a few months due to your drive way being uneven YOU will be
> responsible for his loss of earnings. And being a mobile mechanic he will
> say that he could earn 2k per week, you home insurance will not cover this
> and will not payout it will have to come direct from you.
> NOW DO YOU SEE THE LIGHT, Don’t use a mobile mechanic use a qualified
> garage there are quite a few in Didcot, the best one is on Southmead
> industrial estate can't miss it nice people
>
http://www.didcotautocentre.co.uk/

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