RAC rolls out mobile mechanics service nationwide

The RAC has launched a new mobile mechanics service so drivers can get their cars serviced or repaired at home or work.

The new service now covers 20 of Britain’s biggest towns and cities with plans for even wider coverage before the end of the year.

RAC service, maintenance and repair CEO, Paul Coward, said: “We decided to launch RAC Mobile Mechanics in response to members’ demands for convenience when it comes to getting their cars serviced and repaired.

“Our research with drivers shows there’s often a lot of hassle associated with getting the car to the garage and then collecting it later.

“And with so many of us now spending more time working from home, we realised bringing very competitively priced car servicing and repairs to people’s doorsteps or workplaces with expert RAC mobile mechanic would make their lives much easier.”

Last year, the RAC launched a mobile fleet servicing solution for electric vehicles (EVs) after a successful trial with British Gas.

Designed for businesses running fleets of EVs, it also allows servicing to be done wherever is most convenient – whether at a driver’s home, place of work or fleet depot – meaning vehicle downtime is kept to a minimum.

Work can be scheduled at a time to suit the driver and fleet manager, which could be outside core operating hours, before or after a driver’s shift, or on a rest day.

Government minister for roads and buses, Richard Holden (pictured), was at the RAC’s operational headquarters in Walsall yesterday (Thursday, June 15) to hear about the new initiative, where he also met with one of the RAC’s mobile mechanics Indy Singh (pictured).

Holden said: “This fantastic initiative from the RAC not only brings road users convenience but will support keeping drivers safe across the country, and it was great to meet with the team delivering this initiative.

“We continue to support and work closely with the RAC as one of the iconic organisations keeping our roads and all road users safe.”

An RAC Mobile Mechanics interim service, which costs from £155, includes 25 vehicle safety checks, an oil change, topping up of coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid and windscreen washer reservoir if required, resetting the service light and providing proof of servicing. 

A full service, priced from £185 includes all of above, along with checking the air filter and spark plugs, together with 15 more safety checks taking the total to 40.

These include checking the fuel system and tank, the condition and tension of auxiliary drive belts (not timing belt), and the condition of brake fluid. 

For those who don’t require a full or interim service, a vehicle diagnostic check along with an on-site fix or a garage recommendation is £65.