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Salwhippet Mon 03-Aug-15 09:46:14

Don't know if this is ok to post.
I am looking for a mobile mechanic on Boxhill, Surrey.
Want to go to my Granddaughters Christening in Yorkshire, but need brake pads doing on car or can't go!
Any help is mechanics telephone numbers much appreciated.
Thank You

Bellanonna Mon 03-Aug-15 09:51:04

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Alea Mon 03-Aug-15 09:53:58

Have you tried Yellow Pages? GN could be a bit of a long shot, but good luck anyway,

Salwhippet Mon 03-Aug-15 10:08:39

Thank you Alea.
Thought it might be a long shot.
But getting short on time and cash is a consideration, plus I can't drive it to a garage!

Ana Mon 03-Aug-15 10:11:12

Can't you Google 'mobile car mechanic Boxhill'? I'm sure there must be some, and if they have a website they should have reviews from users.

Nelliemoser Mon 03-Aug-15 10:16:12

Salwhippet I am sure as you are on the internet a local search would be more useful.

??? Watch this space is a garage services add due?
confused confused

Alea Mon 03-Aug-15 10:28:42

Come on, Surrey Gransnetters! The must be a granny who is handy with a spanner near Box Hill. No? hmm

Greyduster Mon 03-Aug-15 16:29:41

If all else fails and you have a branch of Kwikfit near you, you could try ringing them. They do brakes up here in sunny South Yorks; must be the same dahn Sahf!

Greyduster Mon 03-Aug-15 16:31:00

Sorry! Just noticed you want a mobile mechanic!! blush

vampirequeen Mon 03-Aug-15 19:46:30

Brake pads are easy. Go on the Europarts website. Enter the registration number of your car and click brake pads. The site will show you all the pads suitable for your car. Order and they will deliver the same day. Jack up the car and take off the wheel. You'll see the disc and pads. Pull the brake caliper off the disc so you can get to the pad. Fasten the caliper to the frame with a bit of bungy so it doesn't pull down on the ABS sensor cable. Now you simply undo the clip holding the old brake pad and replace it with the new one. Push the caliper back into place, replace the wheel and you're good to go.

If you don't fancy that simply google 'mobile car mechanic boxhill surrey uk' and a list appears.

Bellanonna Mon 03-Aug-15 20:31:46

[vampirequeen] grin

Greyduster Mon 03-Aug-15 21:09:37

VQ! Respect!

Ana Mon 03-Aug-15 21:10:45

Well, I did suggest googling...

Ana Mon 03-Aug-15 21:15:05

Perhaps salwhippet had a lightbulb moment and did just that, and is now sorted! Bit discourteous not to let us know, though...

tinaf1 Tue 04-Aug-15 15:39:25

There is a website called street life once you log on pretty self explanatory,you can asked some local recommend a mobile car mechanic hope this is helpful

tinaf1 Tue 04-Aug-15 15:44:57

Oops should have read ask someone local to recommend a good mobile car mechanic ��

rubylady Tue 04-Aug-15 17:40:49

tinaf1 Thank you for the street life nod. I have now joined and am looking forward to my first book club meeting. smile

midgey Tue 04-Aug-15 17:46:17

You could try your local freebie group, they often have a free2chat group alongside where you could ask.

midgey Tue 04-Aug-15 17:47:09

I am sure I typed freegle. .....