Advice

At Worcester’s Mobile Mechanic, we have been looking for an apprentice for a long time.     Young men or women who want to work with vehicles often do not realise they need to understand computers. For some unknown reason, they think that if they can lift an engine up and do not mind getting…

Sometimes people worry about the cost of a repair, especially in these unprecedented times.     This customer knew his starter motor was on the way out and after looking at starter motors on the internet he expected the cost to be in the region of £250. Fearing the motor would eventually let him down…

The number of drivers over the age of 70 will double over the next 20 years and there are now more than one million licence holders over the age of 80.     Road safety charity IAM Roadsmart, formerly known as the Institute of Advanced Motorists, has called for practical actions to help older people…

Worcester’s Mobile Mechanic reopened on Monday, May 11. Social distancing guidelines are being adhered to and we’ve given the workshop a thorough clean during the lockdown to prepare for the reopening. Customers will be able to spread the cost of their bill through the Payment Assist scheme. Dave, Sue, Jason and the team would like…

If you do need to use your car for work or the occasional shopping trip during the Coronavirus crisis, follow our simple guidelines. Get your teenagers involved too while they’re off school as it will give them good habits for life. 1. Tyres Damaged tyres and wheels are one of the leading causes of breakdowns.…

We spend a lot of time on the road and are still baffled as to why drivers continue to text while driving despite the risk of fines, points and prosecution – and losing their lives.   Texting affect driving in three ways: Distraction – driving and using your phone requires you to concentrate on two ‘thinking’…

When this car was serviced and MOT’d at Worcester’s Mobile Mechanic, we pointed out to its owner that it would need rear tyres in approximately six months’ time. The customer did not think we fitted tyres and three months later she took the car to a “professional tyre company”.   Fast forward three months and…

Flooding has become a common occurrence in recent years – especially in our home county of Worcestershire – which can leave drivers with a difficult clean up job, a hefty repair bill or even an insurance write off. If your car has been affected, here are some tips on what to do next. Assess the…

The cost of car insurance could reach record highs in 2020 as insurers push up prices to reflect larger claims costs. An increase in car crime and changes to the way personal injury compensation is calculated are two of the reasons why bills are rising, according to comparison website Go Compare. We’ve rounded up five…

From the way you drive to the way you maintain your vehicle could all be affected by new motoring legislation. Worcester’s Mobile Mechanic has rounded up the key points to help you stay on the right side of the law. Car tax Drivers could be charged up to an additional £15 with a new law…