K Services
Southampton, Hampshire
Checkatrade member since 20205
Services
- Diagnostic Testing
- Car Servicing
- Battery / Exhaust / Tyres
- MOT
- Mobile Mechanic
- Car / Auto Electrics
- Car Alarms
- Car Audio
- Breakdown Assistance
- Clutches
- Cambelts
- Car Repair
- Mechanic
- Emergency Garage / Vehicle Service
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.31 /10
Based on 14 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.36
Reliability
9.21
Communication
10
Reviews (152)
10 Car wouldn't start.
Posted 25 February
Excellent service. Arrived promptly and got straight in to the cars problems using diagnostic equipment. A relay was faulty and there was an issue with the spark plugs. Within 90 minutes the car was up and running again. Will use him again. Great service.Verified reviewerJob location: SO1610 Electric front drivers seat repair
Posted 18 December 2024
Keith was brilliant. He took time to correctly diagnose the problem and fix it after another mobile auto electrician had failed. He went away and researched the wiring loom diagrams and came back to ensure the job was completed successfully!Verified reviewerJob location: SO5310 Air bag issue
Posted 25 October 2024
Job location: SO19Good honest mechanic would highly recommend10 Car not starting
Posted 23 October 2024
Keith came out, gave car a thorough check and got it going. Also, checked tyre pressures as I mentioned one was a bit low. Great efficient service.Verified reviewerJob location: SO5010 Washer Jets on Car
Posted 17 October 2024
Cannot thank and praise Keith enough. I contacted him on Monday, he offered to come out and have a look that Thursday afternoon and within an hour the car was fixed. Couldn’t recommend him more, excellent service and lovely guy!Verified reviewerJob location: SO3010 Broken brakes
Posted 16 October 2024
A big thanks to Keith for sorting out my brakes. A broken caliper & a stuck handbrake. Keith explained the issue in terms I could understand & did the work for the price he’d quoted. Very pleased & will be using his services again. I’m very happy to recommend him.Verified reviewerJob location: PO8
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Keith Harding
Ltd Company
5 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 214509236
Hello, I am Keith, owner of K Services,
With many happy and returning customers over the last 20 years, you can be assured of being well looked after. I aim to provide a stress-free service, delivered in a manner that I am confident will exceed your expectations.
A little about me
I started my career working for British Aerospace as an engineer within the aerospace industry, my many years of engineering experience followed by becoming a fully qualified vehicle technician and MOT examiner have given me the ability to solve problems professionally.
I have worked on a variety of vehicles as a main dealer technician including Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Vauxhall specialising in Mazdas including all import models such as the Mazda Bongo, I also worked in many independent garages. I offer a mobile garage service that puts customer satisfaction on top of the list every time!
Work is carried out by myself and I will be your single point of contact. My customers have become accustomed to the quality of my workmanship which has been achieved through many years of experience and sourcing quality parts from reputable suppliers.
My Availability
I am flexible with my working hours and out-of-hour appointments can be arranged.
Opening hours.
Monday to Friday 09.00 to 16.00
Saturday 09.00 to 12.30 by appointment only.
K Services covers Hampshire and surrounding areas.
After hours you are welcome to contact me by requesting a call back.
If for any reason you are unable to contact me please leave a message including your phone number and I will call you back at my earliest convenience.
Vehicle Electrics
Modern vehicles have several independent electrical systems. These include things such as your vehicle's lights, central locking, windows, heaters, sunroofs, stereos, alarms, engine management, and sensors - the list is almost endless! One look at the modern fuse box confirms how many separate electrical circuits are contained within your vehicle.
Finding electrical faults can be time-consuming, this is where having the latest technology and experience combined with technical know-how helps K Services provide an efficient fault-finding service. I am confident in my ability to diagnose the cause of your electrical fault and rectify it putting your vehicle back on the road as quickly as possible.
Vehicle Diagnostics
The first you may be aware of a fault is when the engine management warning light shows on your dashboard, this means a fault has been registered and stored.
Some vehicles enter what is known as a "limp home mode" - this could restrict the rev range to protect your engine from damage and will mean you have limited power so caution must be taken when driving under these conditions.
If you experience any of the above after turning off your vehicle's engine, restarting the vehicle and the engine management light remains on or you continue to be in limp mode, K Services recommends having diagnostics run on your vehicle at your earliest convenience to ensure the safety of the vehicle, yourself and passengers.
Vehicle Diagnostics - Fault finding
K Services uses the very latest electronic diagnostic equipment to safely access your vehicle's ECU. The diagnostic equipment reads information from the vehicle including fault codes, this information allows me to better understand exactly what the problems are with the vehicle from a faulty sensor to anything more serious that could potentially become a severe issue.
Modern vehicles store information on their ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
Modern fuel-injected cars all have an ECU which is like the brain of the vehicle, controlling all the parameters to keep it running smoothly. When a fault occurs it is registered on the ECU like a memory, vehicle diagnostic technicians can plug into the brain of your vehicle and read the stored memories which can alert us to any ongoing or previous faults.
It is a good idea as part of any service to run diagnostics allowing me to diagnose any previous faults that have been stored on the vehicle, this could also provide an early warning of potential future problems.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my profile.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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