Mobile mechanic milestone hit by RAC

Growing demand from fleets for servicing and repairs to be carried out at home or work has resulted in the RAC recruiting more than 150 mobile mechanics.

The mobile servicing solution was launched in June 2023, in response to RAC research where six-in-10 drivers (62%) said they would prefer a trained mechanic to service their vehicle at home or work, rather than taking it to a garage.  

Since then, the RAC has been on a recruitment drive to boost its expert team to meet the changing maintenance and repair needs of fleet managers and drivers of their vehicles.

The service now covers 80% of national postcodes across the length and breadth of the UK, from Penzance in the south to Perth in Scotland.  

Servicing of combustion and electric vehicles can be carried out wherever is most convenient, whether at a driver’s home, place of work or fleet depot, meaning there is no downtime as work can be scheduled to suit the driver and fleet manager, says the breakdown and recovery company.

RAC mobile mechanics can also be booked outside of core operating hours, before or after a driver’s shift or on a rest day.

In terms of routine maintenance, RAC Mobile Mechanics can complete diagnostic checks, interim and full services.

RAC service, maintenance and repair chief executive, Paul Coward, said: “Our teams at the RAC know just how time-consuming and challenging managing the servicing schedule of a fleet can be.

“For this reason, it’s vital they can rely on a servicing solution that is delivered efficiently via experienced staff who are trained to extremely high industry standards.  

“We believe our nationwide RAC mobile mechanics servicing and repair offer ticks both boxes for fleets.” 

He explained: “Critical service companies like couriers, as well as those in the refrigeration and FMCG sectors, are understandably particularly sensitive to vehicle downtime.

“Our solution is well suited to them as a dealer service usually results in a vehicle being off the road for a whole day. Repairs can take even longer and incur greater costs due to additional downtime and alternative vehicle hire.”  

All RAC mobile mechanics’ servicing adheres to OEM-standard specifications to ensure vehicle manufacturer warranties remain valid.