Booking and quotes
Getting a price, choosing a time and changing your booking.
How are your prices worked out?
Each job has a standard labour time – how long a trained mechanic normally needs. We multiply that by a fair hourly rate for your area and add the cost of good-quality parts for your size of car.
The result is one fixed price that includes parts, labour, travel to you and disposal of old parts. Because mechanics only pay us £5 per completed job, there's no large commission built into what you pay.
What if I don't know what's wrong?
Book a diagnostic inspection. A mechanic will read the fault codes, test the car and explain what's needed. You'll then get a fixed price for the repair, and you can choose whether to go ahead.
How much notice do you need?
Most jobs can be booked from the next day. This gives your mechanic time to order the right parts for your car. Mechanics work 7 days a week between 8am and 8pm, and you choose a two-hour arrival window.
How do I change or cancel my booking?
Sign in, go to My bookings and open the booking. You can move it to a new date or cancel it.
Changes and cancellations are free up to 24 hours before your slot. After that, a small fee may apply to cover the mechanic's lost time. See our cancellation policy for the details.
Can I supply my own parts?
Not through MyLocalMechanic. Your mechanic supplies the parts so they can guarantee the whole job for 12 months. If we can't stand behind the parts, we can't stand behind the work.