Mechanic Essex

Can I fix my car myself?

In some situations, yes, you can fix your car yourself. Things like regassing your car are considered to be relatively simple tasks that most people can accomplish themselves.
However, unless you happen to be a professional mechanic yourself, there are several good reasons why you shouldn’t attempt any repairs yourself, even if it seems like a simple task.
Some of these reasons are:

• Botched repairs – if you’re inexperienced working on cars, there’s always the chance that your repairs may be ineffecitve, and possible even make the problem even worse
• Warranty – if you make repairs to your own car, your warranty could become void.
• Insurance – if you get into an accident due to a mechanical failure caused by you working on your car, there’s a chance that your insurance won’t cover and damages
• Time – it will almost certainly take you longer to carry out the task than it would take the mechanic, meaning you lose out on a large chunk of time
• Cost – often, paying a mechanic to do it isn’t much more expensive than doing it yourself once you’ve bought all of the necessary parts.

FAQs

How much does a mechanic cost?

This will depend on the service you require. However, you’ll have to pay for any parts that need to be sourced, plus the mechanics rate. In general though, a typical full car service will cost you £200 on average.

What qualifications does a car mechanic need?

There are no legally required qualifications for a mechanic to set up shop, which is why it’s worth checking their experience and customer reviews. However, there are qualifications that mechanics can earn that prove they’ve undergone a certain amount of training, such as the Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance.

Reliable and experienced Essex car mechanics

At RJ Harvey, we appreciate that you want to know that whoever you trust to service your car is going to provide a great service. We’re proud of the quality of service that we’re able to consistently provide our customers. From simple tasks such as regassing your car’s air con to carrying out more complex repairs in order to get your car ready for its MOT, we have the skills needed to get your car back in shape.
And some of the things that help us do this are our:

• Wealth of experience – with almost four decades of experience, we’re well versed with any and all vehicle problems you may have
• Range of services – we put our wide array of skills to good use and provide a wide range of services, meaning that we’re always able to help you out
• Great customer service – we always prioritise our customer’s satisfaction, and will always do what is best for you.