Call The Mechanic
Andover, Hampshire
Checkatrade member since 20195
Services
- Diagnostic Testing
- Car Servicing
- Vehicle Air Conditioning Servicing / Repair
- Battery / Exhaust / Tyres
- Mobile Mechanic
- Car / Auto Electrics
- Gearbox
- Scooter Services
- Car Alarms
- Breakdown Assistance
- Clutches
- Cambelts
- Car Repair
- Mechanic
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.15 /10
Based on 13 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
9.8
Communication
9.33
Reviews (77)
0 Car overheating
Posted 28 March
DO NOT USE Came to diagnose the fault, took the car apart, left it like that as he was coming back to finish the job. Took the £80 call out charge and never came back! I’ve not been able to make contact since, not returned my many calls and messages. So I’m now left with a car that isn’t even drivable to allow me to get it to a garage and £80 worse off.Verified reviewerJob location: RG2210 A few jobs now
Posted 08 March
Have used Chris a few times now, have always struggled finding honest and reliable mechanics. Its been a godsend finding Chris. Having 6 vehicles Ive used him on 3 seperate jobs and hes advised on another. We also have been booked in for another job next week. He has been extremely reliable and responsive as he understands that our company relys on our vehicles and has saved the day on a few of those ocasions. Thank you very much and I hope we can rely on you again in the future!Verified reviewerJob location: SO220 Fit new thermostat
Posted 05 March
Chris was initially helpful, diagnosing a thermostat issue when my car's engine overheated. He promised to fix it on Wednesday but arrived an hour late, without the necessary part, postponed the job to Friday. He charged £60 for the visit, then became unresponsive when asked for a detailed quote. His price was £415, significantly higher than the <£300 quoted by other mechanics. Despite multiple attempts, Chris failed to provide explanations or respond to messages. Then switched his phone off. I'm still without a working car and £60 down! Thanks Chris! AVOID this mechanic.Verified reviewerJob location: RG209.33 Diagnostic+Car brake fitting
Posted 31 January
Chris knew his job well. Friendly and reliable.Verified reviewerJob location: SP1110 Car not starting.
Posted 26 January
Chris arrived to repair the car, was friendly professional and very knowledgeable. Brilliant service, would highly recommend. Thank you Chris, you’ll be the only mechanic working on our cars as of your level of care and being trustworthy. Thankyou James AngelVerified reviewerJob location: RG200 non starting car
Posted 20 December 2024
Contacted the Mechanic who gave advice, I asked him to visit me to use his diagnostic equipment on the car which he agreed to and gave me a time. He did not arrive or contact me, I cancelled work to meet him, a total waste of my time.Verified reviewerJob location: SP10
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Chris Gulwell
Sole Trader
6 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
Hi, my name is Chris Gulwell. I own and run my company called “call The Mechanic”
we offer a full car service everything from bumper to bumper.
Im able to come out to you at your home, place of work or breakdown location and repair your vehicles problems.
I work an hour radius from Andover so thats Oxford to Southampton, Stonehenge to Fareham.
Challenge me to beat your vehicle repair quotes
It’ll be the only number your car will need.
I have been in the mechanic trade for over 16 years
I offer fantastic service at amazing rates.
Please view my Facebook page here!
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