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Call The Mechanic

9.15/10

Andover, Hampshire

Checkatrade member since 2019
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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

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9.15 /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 reviewer
    Job location: RG22
  • 10

    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 reviewer
    Job location: SO22
  • 0

    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 reviewer
    Job location: RG20
  • 9.33

    Diagnostic+Car brake fitting

    Posted 31 January

    Chris knew his job well. Friendly and reliable.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SP11
  • 10

    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 Angel
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG20
  • 0

    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 reviewer
    Job location: SP10

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Chris Gulwell

Sole Trader

6 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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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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Member since 2019

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