Mobile Mechanic near you in Ireland
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Typical price: €60–€800
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What mobile mechanic costs in Ireland
| Job size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile diagnostic visit Scan and assessment at your home | €60 | €90 | €130 |
| Front brake pads Pads on one axle, parts included | €130 | €220 | €350 |
| Alternator or starter replacement Part plus labour on a common car | €300 | €500 | €800 |
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How to hire a mobile mechanic pro in Ireland
- Check qualifications and reviews (no licensing exists, so reputation matters)
- Confirm insurance to road-test your car
- Get labour rate and estimate in writing
- Remember NCT tests happen only at NCTS centres — mobile mechanics do pre-NCT checks and repairs
- Confirm parts warranty
- Ask for a VAT invoice
Frequently asked questions
Is a mobile mechanic cheaper than a garage?
Often slightly cheaper on labour because there's no premises overhead, but the real saving is towing avoidance and time. For big jobs a workshop with a hoist is usually more economical.
What does a car diagnostic cost?
A mobile diagnostic visit typically costs about an hour of labour and includes plugging in a scan tool, reading fault codes, and a verbal or written report. Many mechanics credit part of it against subsequent repair work.
How much does a brake pad replacement cost?
Front pads on a common car are one of the most standardised jobs going — typically 1-1.5 hours of labour plus parts. Adding discs/rotors roughly doubles the parts bill.
Can a mobile mechanic replace my car battery?
Yes — it's the single most common mobile job. Expect to pay the battery's retail price plus a modest fitting fee, with registration/coding needed on many newer cars (stop-start systems).
Do mobile mechanics guarantee their work?
Reputable ones warranty both parts and labour — commonly 6-12 months. Get the warranty in writing on the invoice, and check whether parts carry the manufacturer's warranty separately.
Can they do a pre-purchase inspection on a used car?
Yes — mobile pre-purchase inspections are popular. Expect a structured report covering engine, brakes, suspension, tyres, electronics and a road test, usually priced like 1-2 hours of labour.
What can a mobile mechanic actually fix at my home?
Batteries, brakes, servicing (oil, filters, plugs), alternators, starters, sensors, and diagnostics are all routine driveway jobs. Work needing a lift, press, or alignment rig — clutches, timing chains on some engines, exhausts — still goes to a workshop.
Can a mobile mechanic help with my NCT in Ireland?
They can't run the test — that's NCTS centres only — but pre-NCT inspections and fixing common failure points (lights, brakes, suspension, emissions) at your driveway is bread-and-butter mobile work.
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