General Car Repair and Servicing
General car repair covers the everyday work a car needs to keep running: oil and filter changes, fluid checks, belt and hose replacement, leak repairs and engine mounts. It suits owners following a service schedule, and owners who have noticed something small, such as a drip on the driveway or a squeal on start-up, and want it looked at before it turns into a bigger repair.
General Car Repair we carry out
14 jobs in this area of the car. Each page says what it involves and where we can do it.
General Vehicle Inspection
A structured check of engine, brakes, suspension, tyres, fluids and electrics, with a written list of what is urgent and what can wait.
DoorstepWorkshopEngine Tune-Up
Spark plugs, filters, ignition check and idle correction to restore smooth running and normal fuel consumption on a petrol or CNG car.
DoorstepWorkshopOil Change
Engine oil and filter replaced with the correct grade for your car, plus a quick underbody check while it is on the ramp.
DoorstepWorkshopOil Filter Replacement
Replacement of the engine oil filter so grit and carbon are removed from the oil before it reaches the bearings.
DoorstepWorkshopAir Filter Replacement
New engine air filter to restore airflow, protect the engine from dust, and recover the power and economy a clogged filter takes away.
DoorstepWorkshopCabin Filter Replacement
New cabin filter to restore air conditioning airflow and cut the dust and smell coming through the vents.
DoorstepWorkshopFuel Filter Replacement
Fuel filter replacement to clear restricted fuel flow, protect injectors, and stop the hesitation a clogged filter causes under load.
DoorstepWorkshopOil Leak Repair
Tracing an engine oil leak to its actual source and sealing it, rather than topping up oil and cleaning the driveway.
WorkshopCoolant Leak Repair
Finding and repairing coolant leaks from hoses, radiator, water pump or housings before the engine overheats and damage follows.
DoorstepWorkshopDrive Belt Replacement
Replacement of the accessory or serpentine belt that drives the alternator, water pump, power steering and air conditioning compressor.
DoorstepWorkshopHose Replacement
Replacement of perished coolant, vacuum or fuel hoses before they split and leave you stranded with an overheating engine.
DoorstepWorkshopEngine Mount Replacement
Replacement of worn engine or gearbox mounts to stop vibration through the cabin and the thud felt when moving off or braking.
WorkshopPeriodic Maintenance Service
The scheduled service for your car: oil and filters, fluid levels, brakes, tyres, belts and a safety check, recorded in writing.
DoorstepWorkshopFluid Top-Up & Check
A check and top-up of engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, clutch, steering and washer fluid, with a note on anything losing level.
DoorstepWorkshop
How a job runs
Same four steps every time, whether we come to you or you come to us.
Describe the symptom
You do not need to know the cause. Tell us what you hear, feel or smell and when it happens.
We inspect it
At your location where the job allows, otherwise at a workshop with the right equipment.
You get a price
Parts and labour, itemised, before anything is taken apart. You decide whether to go ahead.
We fix it
Parts matched to your exact vehicle. The old ones come back to you if you want them.
At your door, or in the workshop?
Some of this work needs equipment that does not travel. Here is the split for this category.
How we work
Four things we do on every job, in every category.
Diagnosis before quote
We find the fault first. A price given over the phone for a noise nobody has heard is a guess.
The price is agreed first
You approve the work and the cost before a spanner is picked up. Extra work means another call.
Parts you can check
We tell you whether a part is genuine, OEM, aftermarket or used, and what each one costs.
Old parts returned
Ask and we will hand back whatever we replaced. It is the simplest proof that the job was done.
General Car Repair: common questions
Book a general car repair job
Pick the job if you know it, or just describe the symptom. A person reads every request and calls you back.
Tell us the car and the symptom
We will arrange a mechanic at your location, or a slot at the nearest workshop. No payment until the price is agreed.