Mobile Mechanics in Watford | Find a Mobile Mechanic Near You

£229.92

Average price for service and repair work in Watford, in the last 30 days.^

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Why choose RAC Mobile Mechanics in Watford?

Mobile mechanics in Watford bring the garage to you, saving you the hassle of getting your car to a garage. If you need a service or repair, they’ll come to you at your home or work.

Full car service in Watford from just £220*, interim services from just £182* and a range of other repairs and diagnostics on demand. No membership needed.

Close up of an RAC Mobile Mechanic underneath a car

*Pricing is subject to change and varies depending on vehicle make and model. Example prices are based on a Fiat Punto on 11/09/24.

Top pick in Watford

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RAC Mobile Mechanic in Watford

The RAC offers complete peace of mind for 12 million drivers. We’re best known for our breakdown service. And now - our new RAC Mobile Mechanics are here to make every day motoring easier and more convenient for you. Need a full service, interim service or oil change? We’ll come to you and get it done. We offer a wide range of car maintenance, service and repair options – whether you’re at home or at work, you can relax knowing you’re getting a fully trained RAC mechanic with expertise you know you can trust.

RAC Mobile Mechanic under the wheel arch of a white car

Full service

From £220

A comprehensive set of 43 checks to make sure your car’s safe and working correctly. Depending on your vehicle, it can take up to 1hr 30 minutes. Recommended every 12 months or 12,000 miles.

Road test

Before and after the service, we’ll run a general road test to detect if anything feels or sounds unusual and to make sure there aren’t any new problems.

Under the bonnet

- Battery and charging system check – Cooling system check – Engine oil and filter change – Fuel filter check – Air filter replacement – Power steering fluid top-up

Exterior checks

– Steering and suspension – Wheels and tyres – Brakes – Front and rear lights – Exhaust – Mechanical parts – Wipers – Wiper fluid top up

Safety feature checks

– Horn – Seatbelts – Seatbelt mounts

Full diagnostic check

We’ll plug into your onboard engine management systems using our specialist diagnostic computer. We’ll then run a full engine management system check, looking for electrical issues and any problems flagged up by the electric control units on the engine, the power steering, transmission, sensors and more.

RAC Mobile Mechanic running a car battery check

Interim service

From £182

A series of 39 checks to keep your car running smoothly between full services. It should take around 1 hour.

Road test

Before and after the service, we’ll run a general road test to detect if anything feels or sounds unusual and to make sure there aren’t any new problems.

Under the bonnet

– Battery check – Cooling system check – Engine oil and filter change

Exterior checks

– Steering and suspension – Wheels and tyres – Brakes – Front and rear lights – Exhaust – Mechanical parts – Wipers – Wiper fluid top up

Safety feature checks

– Horn – Seatbelts – Seatbelt mounts

Vehicle diagnostic check

£99

We’ll spend up to 30 minutes checking your car’s onboard engine management system for faults. We'll talk you through any repairs you might need, and give you a report for your records. Any additional work after the first 30 minutes will be priced at £20 per 15 minutes. We’ll agree this with you before proceeding.

Diagnostic check

We’ll look for any electrical issues and problems with all the electric control units in your car. Depending on your car, this will usually include: – Engine – Power steering – Brakes – Transmission – Exhaust system – Fuel injection system – Cooling system and air flow – Sensors

Full error report and advice on repairs

If we detect any issues, we'll talk through what needs to be repaired. We’ll give you a no-obligation quote to fix it on the spot, if we can. Or we’ll recommend a local RAC Approved Garage, and give you your full error report to take there.

And it’s not just services and diagnostics

Repairs

Our mobile mechanics can now come to your doorstep to repair your vehicle. So whether you need your brake pads and discs being changed, or your springs – let us take the hassle out of going to a garage.

Oil and filter change

It’s important to get your oil changed regularly, to make sure your engine is running efficiently and prevent damage. On the day, our trained mechanics will look for any leaks, drain your engine oil and refill it with the grade and type of oil recommended by the manufacturer (or higher). We’ll also change your oil filter

Alternatively why not try one of our RAC Approved Garages

Brookdene Service Centre

4.8/5

Brookdene Motors has been established for over 25 years, offering general repairs and servicing to Watford and the surrounding areas. We are specialist in VW, Audi, Seat, and Skoda. Reputation and trust are key business tools for any independent garage and at Brookdene motors in New Road, Watford, its part of the firm's philosophy. Reputation is a very important word for the team - which explains why Brookdene Motors is celebrating over 25 years in the industry. We are also now proudly part of Elite Remaps. If you need further endorsement, many of our huge database of loyal customers have been using the garage since its very early days when it was situated in Carpenders Park. Now our location is ideal, situated at the edge of Waterfields Retail Park just behind Tesco and only three minutes walk to The Harlequin and Lower High Street Station. Brookdene Motors offers a full range of services and our busy and highly competent staff are all long-serving, With the senior technician being with the garage for over 24 years. We have invested heavily in the latest diagnostics equipment and the facilities also include an automatic tyre charger and a computerized wheel balancer. All our parts come with a standard manufacturer warranty and our labour is guaranteed for 1 year.

10-12 New Road, Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2EX

Johnson Motors

4.3/5

We are the approved dealer for the community-áKeep Spending Local Scheme for Watford. We have been providing a first class service for the Watford and surrounding areas for a many years offering service and repair to all makes of cars and light vans, to corporate, fleet and the private sector. Over the years we have built an excellent reputation for our quality workmanship and friendly service. All our fitters and technicians are fully trained and are constantly updated with changes or enhancements made by car manufacturers of all makes. Our team pride themselves in the ability of diagnostics and fault finding, saving you expensive exploratory time that may be incurred at some other garages." We are the only RAC Approved garage in Watford (we service the RAC patrol vans ) we are also AA approved Warranty repairer so the standard of our work is very high.

Unit 5 Moor Park Industrial Centre, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 9SP

Junction Motors

3.7/5

Welcome to Junction Motors - Watford’s leading Vehicle Repair Specialists. We provide MOT testing, servicing, wheel alignment, diagnostics and many more services for cars, LGV’s, Mini-buses and larger vans. Our state-of-the-art workshop in Watford stocks the latest in modern technology and diagnostic equipment to ensure your vehicle gets the correct service it needs and that it is performed to an impeccable standard. Our highly skilled technicians are able to provide servicing, fault troubleshooting and repairs to all makes of vehicles. Between them they have fixed thousands of vehicles so your one will be in safe hands. Did you know our staff are fully qualified to service and repair all hybrid and electric cars? Unlike petrol & diesel models, hybrid & electric cars require a different type of care and service due to the difference in the way these cars are built and function. Not only are our staff fully qualified to look after these cars, but we also have all of the latest equipment to ensure these cars are looked after to the best conditions possible.

1A Garnett Close, Watford, WD247GL

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find trustworthy local mechanics in Watford

Whether you’re getting a service or a repair, it’s important to find a mechanic you can trust in Watford. Your best option is to find a mechanic or garage who are trained or endorsed by a respected brand.

RAC Mobile Mechanics are fully trained by the RAC, one of the most trusted motoring brands in the UK. Or for garage work, look for RAC Approved Garages – they’re regularly inspected by the RAC, and they work to a code of conduct developed and approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

Can a mobile mechanic come to my place of work in Watford?

Yes, our mobile mechanics can come to your workplace in Watford, as long as your car’s parked on a flat, even surface, isn’t on the road, and your mechanic can access all sides.

We can also come to your home if it’s more convenient.

Do car mechanics come to your house in Watford?

Most mechanics work out of a garage, but you can get special mobile mechanics who’ll come to your house to look at your car.

If you need a service or repair, RAC mobile mechanics will come to you, whether it’s your home or workplace. Next day bookings are available, so you could be sorted sooner than you think.

Do I need to be at home during the repair or service?

Your mobile mechanic needs to get your car keys from yourself or someone acting on your behalf.

But once they have your keys, you can carry on with your day. On the day, they’ll call when they’re on the way to make arrangements.

What can a mobile mechanic do in Watford?

Most mobile mechanics can do standard servicing checks and repairs like changing your oil or replacing your brake pads.

RAC Mobile Mechanics can carry out full services, interim services, full diagnostic checks and oil changes, all from the comfort of your own home, in Watford. They can also make some repairs, including replacing your brakes, springs and filters.