Viking Autos , East Riding of Yorkshire | ClickMechanic

Book Mark

(19 ratings)

  • 40 years professional experience

  • 63 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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Stephen
20th April 2025
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Engine Warning Light Inspection
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Great diagnostics. Mercedes main dealer had recommended replacing a back pressure sensor at £900 as readings wrong. Mark suggested readings may be caused by a leak in air intake to exhaust system and to get a smoke test done. He was right. Smoke test and pipe tightened up for £50 elsewhere to clear warning light and pass MOT.

Reply from Mark:

Brilliant Steve
Just proves you need to look at live data and understand it. Well done Mate.

Paul
19th April 2025
Peugeot 108 Plug-in Diagnostic Inspection
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4th time I've used click mechanic now and as always the service was impeccable...mark from viking autos took time to come long distance to put a diagnostics test on my daughters car as the engine management light had come on so she didn't want to drive it..Mark plugged the car in which showed 3 faults each of which he explained what the fault meant,why the fault was showing and how to fix the fault...he assured me none of the faults were serious and the car was perfectly fine to drive so he reset the system which turned off the warning light...I wasnt sure if the car had a coolant leak so mark was more than happy to pop the bonnet and check that for me. ..no leak found..he also noticed a rusty connection to one of the battery terminals and explained how I should clean that and keep an eye on it...fantastic guy with fantastic knowledge and very friendly...thanks again click mechanic and obviously massive thanks to Mark.....10/10.👌👌 Read more

Jessica
17th April 2025
Peugeot 108 Noise At Slow Speeds Inspection
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They were able to diagnose the problem, allowing me to get it fixed appropriately in the future and putting my mind at ease about the problem. Explained it really well, considering I know nothing about cars.

Heather
15th April 2025
Toyota AYGO Car Won't Start Inspection
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Mark was very friendly and did his best to find the problem although he couldn’t fix the vehicle he provided information for the garage to see overview

Andrew
12th April 2025
Ford Mondeo Car Is Smoking Inspection
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Mark was brilliant he let me know exactly what was wrong and what to do about it it wasn't something anyone would be able to fix instantly without a ford parts dept at hand but I got the feeling if he could have he would have instead he left me optimistic about my car

Jac
31st March 2025
Vauxhall Astra Diagnostic Inspection
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Very knowledgeable and able to quickly diagnose the issue with my car, also explained well what the issue was and how it would need to be fixed. Great service and would happily recommend.

Steve
17th March 2025
SEAT Ibiza Cooling system pressure test (leak detection)
Coolant/antifreeze drain & refill
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Mark was brilliant , found the fault and fixed it very quickly , tested all out to ensure everything was ok and working as it should be 10/10

Darren
14th March 2025
Vauxhall Astra GTC Battery Drain Investigation
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Mark was great from viking mechanics and sorted what I needed was ontime and very knowledgeable really good mechanic and person would highly recommend Mark.. I will recommend to my friends aswell.. thanks again

Reply from Mark:

You're welcome Darren.

Garry
12th March 2025
MINI Mini Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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I had initially enquired of RAC to arrange an pre-purchase inspection but they couldn't give a time or even a day so contacted ClickMechanic who would provide an inspection the next day at a time to suit me and at a much lower cost. Mark completed the Inspection for me on a 2014 Mini I intended to buy as I lived 200 miles away from the vehicle. He communicated with me prior to the inspection which was completed as requested at the time arranged. I received a complete detailed report by email within minutes and Mark followed it up with a phone message and replied to a question that I had. First class service. Thank you. Read more

Reply from Mark:

Thanks Garry
Enjoy the Mini, its a very tidy little car.

Lisa
17th February 2025
Fiat 500X Timing belt replacement
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Mark was great, arrived when he said he would even though he had to travel a long distance to get to me. He even let me drive the car around to make sure I was happy with how it ran, and he checked everything over again after I’d driven it to make sure it was all up to scratch. Very simple to use service. Thank you very much