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Why do vehicles break down? We could debate this topic all day and the truth of the matter is there are many reasons.       On this occasion, we think this customer’s problem was caused by poor servicing. Anti-freeze should be a nice translucent colour. It should not be brown. The customer had owned…

A new customer, who lives quite a long way from Worcester, was having problems with their micro camper and had taken the van to three garages in their local area.       The van drove but had a lack of power and was getting harder to start. In short, the pleasure they used to…

Some people are very unlucky when it comes to cars. Even when they do the right thing, they still end up with problems.     A new customer was driving home in the recent floods in Worcestershire. On a flooded road with a speed limit of 50mph, where the water was four to six inches…

From sliding on ice and getting stuck in the snow to clearing your windscreen, driving in the winter can pose a wide range of potentially dangerous situations. To help you stay safe and avoid any accidents, we’ve rounded up some useful tips on different areas of winter driving. Before you set off • Make use…

Worcester’s Mobile Mechanic is open during the third lockdown in England to provide our usual vehicle repair service, diagnostics, servicing, MOTs and tyre replacement. Social distancing guidelines are being adhered to at all times and, as we appreciate that this is a difficult time, our customers will be able to spread the cost of their…

A battery is a consumable item and will deteriorate through the effects of normal wear and tear.   Each time a battery is cycled i.e. discharged and charged, a small amount of the active materials within the battery plates is permanently lost. Over time, this ageing and deterioration will eventually result in the failure of…

One of our customers has a dual fuel vehicle that had been to three garages in Worcester with a cutting out problem. One garage serviced the vehicle.   The problem was that the vehicle cut out at junctions and sometimes struggled to start. The owner was told that it was a serious electrical issue beyond…

Worcester’s Mobile Mechanic will remain open during the second lockdown in England from November 5 to December 2. Social distancing guidelines are being adhered to at all times and, as we appreciate that this is a difficult time, our customers will be able to spread the cost of their bill through the Payment Assist scheme.…

Correct tyre pressure is vital to your vehicle’s safety on the road. Under-inflated tyres affect handling and grip, potentially causing irregular or unpredictable behaviour.     They are also much more likely to suffer from a dangerous sudden rapid deflation, especially on motorway journeys at high speed. By keeping your tyres at their optimum pressure,…

Many of our customers are aware that Worcester’s Mobile Mechanic are imported vehicle experts.     Mazda Bongo, Toyota Alphard, Toyota Regius and Nissan Elgrand are just a few of the models that our technicians look after on a regular basis. Recently we had a call from a customer with a Mazda Bongo V6. The…