Viking Autos , East Riding of Yorkshire | ClickMechanic

Book Mark

(80 ratings)

  • 40 years professional experience

  • 240 completed bookings

  • Active since November 2024

Qualifications

  • City & Guilds Level 1 Qualified
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Qualified
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Qualified
  • HND Motor Vehicle Management

Viking Autos , East Riding of Yorkshire | ClickMechanic

Mark S
1984 to 1986 worked as an apprentice at Firth Construction in Doncaster servicing cars and repairing building site machines.
1986 to 1989 worked for F Cross & Sons, a Toyota main dealer in Doncaster .
1989 to 1992 worked for Carnell Motor Group, a Peugeot dealership in Doncaster.
1992 to 1994 went to Loughborough Technical college to study HND in Motor Vehicle Management. Whilst there worked part time at the Charnwood Motor Company, a Citroen main dealership.
1994 to 1996 worked for Brown & Whites in Leeds, a Vauxhall main dealership.
1996 to 2002 worked for Tickford Engineering in Milton Keynes a car engine test and development company.

2002 to 2004 worked af Jaguar LandRover in Gaydon, Warwickshire.
2004 to 2007 moved to Ford Motor Company in Brentwood.
2007 to 2010 Perkins Engines in Peterborough
2010 to 2019 back to Jaguar LandRover in Whitley, Coventry
2019 left to start Self Employment as independent car repairer
In 2023 moved to Bridlington and set up Viking Autos.
I offer mechanical and electrical repairs to customers for very reasonable prices. I specialise in complex problems and provide repair solutions for any issue. My workshop is based in Hunmanby near Filey directly next door to the railway station where there is excellent service between Sheffield and Scarborough.
I offer a car collection and return service for all customers and hold comprehensive insurance for vehicles up to £15000 for any vehicle in my care including the duration of time spent in the workshop.
Public liability cover is also in place.
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Richard
13th June 2026
Jeep Renegade Timing belt replacement
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Great service, car picked up and dropped off. Had timing belt and water pump replaced at a very reasonable price, very happy with everything

Ruth
11th June 2026
Toyota Yaris Diagnostic Inspection
Vehicle Health Check
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I was really impressed. Mark was confident and knowledgeable and gave me some great advice. He was really friendly and came across as very genuine.

Michael
9th June 2026
Ford Transit Custom Diagnostic Inspection
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Mark telephoned to advise he was running a little late , because he had to take a long detour due to country Road roadworks.
He was polite, knowledgeable and found the problem in the time allocated .
Thank you .

Kevin
30th May 2026
Renault Trafic Brake pads replacement - rear (all)
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Mark did a great job - Went above and beyond to make the job perfect. Quality of work was superb.

Simon
29th May 2026
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Thermostat replacement
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Mark was very knowledgeable and dealt with a very tricky job very well, nice guy to talk to aswell, would recommend and would use his service again

James
24th May 2026
Ford C-MAX Brake pads replacement - front (all)
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Mark arrived and got straight on with the job. Advised that the brakes hadn't been done in quite some time and showed the worn parts. All done and the car is back in great condition. Great service👌👌

Karen
23rd May 2026
Vauxhall Corsa Diagnostic Inspection
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Mike was friendly and very knowledgeable. He knew straight away what was wrong with my car and fixed it very quickly.

Raymond
21st May 2026
Chevrolet Aveo Timing belt replacement
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Mark was polite and friendly, he was on time and got on with job straight away, he was very professional and it was obvious he was an experienced and qualified mechanical engineer with lots of experience, would recommend him any time and definitely use him again, 10 out of 10

Lynne
18th May 2026
MINI Mini Countryman ABS Warning Light Inspection
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I was kept informed of arrival time, which was accurate and then clear information given on work to be done.

Lucy
2nd May 2026
Vauxhall Mokka Cooling system pressure test (leak detection)
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Fantastic - knowledgeable, quick work, would happily book everytime our car needed something.