R.f Auto Diagnostics & Repairs , West Wales and the Valleys | ClickMechanic

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(200 ratings)

  • 27 years professional experience

  • 384 completed bookings

  • Active since January 2015

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 Qualified
  • City & Guilds level 2 Electric and hybrid vehicle systems
  • ATA Level 3 Accredited
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Qualified

R.f Auto Diagnostics & Repairs , West Wales and the Valleys | ClickMechanic

Rob F
My apprenticeship started in 1996 for 4 years and I worked there for a further 2 years. I left to work for a multi franchise main dealer where I gained lots of knowledge & experience. I then moved to a large second hand car dealership in South Wales where i remained for 2 years. I was then approached to run a local garage where I also qualified as a class 4 & 7 mot tester. I've been a self employed mobile mechanic since 2014 and i have workshop facilities. I also have some experience working with a bodywork repair company. I am also level 2 qualified with the IMI in Electric/hybrid vehicle systems and high voltage systems.
Kevin
7th November 2023
Peugeot 308 Full Service
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Rob was super friendly and got the job done in good time. He went above and beyond what was required out of a service. Would definitely recommend, and will definitely use for any future work

Reply from Rob:

Many thanks for your review

Abigail
31st October 2023
Mazda Mazda2 Battery replacement (vehicles with stop/start system)
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Came to my work to change my car battery. Very professional. Same day service. Came on time. 10/10

Reply from Rob:

Many thanks for your review

Dave
29th October 2023
Volvo V90 Brake pads replacement - front (all)
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Rob was friendly and professional and did a great job and did the job in around 1 hour which was great.

Reply from Rob:

Many thanks for your review

Rachael
14th October 2023
Citroen C3 Clutch slave cylinder replacement
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Rob was great - quick and efficient and very knowledgeable. Arrived within stated time, checked the issue and got straight onto fixing the problem. Had the correct part needed and got car running and working again within half an hour. All on a Saturday morning. Very impressed.

Reply from Rob:

Many thanks for your review

Ashley
7th October 2023
Ford Focus Engine oil & filter replacement
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Couldn’t be happier, quick service, friendly and another great job done. Second time I’ve used this mechanic he’s always professional and gets the job done.

Reply from Rob:

Many thanks for your review

Penny
5th October 2023
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Lower ball joint replacement - front (passenger side)
Lower ball joint replacement - front (driver side)
Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - front (passenger side)
Anti-roll bar drop link replacement - front (driver side)
Sidelight bulb replacement
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Rob let me know in plenty of days that he was going to be a bit late. He completed the work even though it was really dark and so far I have no complaints.

Reply from Rob:

Many thanks for your review

Richard
1st October 2023
Mazda Mazda2 MOT with collection & delivery
Fit Battery and safety inspection
Interim Service
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Rob was helpful, efficient and friendly. I'm more than satisfied with his work.

Reply from Rob:

Many thanks for your review

Andrew
9th September 2023
Fiat Punto Evo Alternator replacement
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Rob (RF Auto Diagnostics & Repairs) came to my home & replaced defective Alternator. Arrived as promised bang on time, took an hour as he told me it would & job sorted & a really good price.Great bloke, fantastic service really professional & knowledgeable. 100% reliable & I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Rob, will definitely be calling him from now on if needed.

Reply from Rob:

Many thanks for your review

Paul
19th August 2023
Skoda Octavia Brake shoes replacement - rear (all)
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Rob is a Top Man. He knows his stuff and went out of his way to make sure everything was right. Highly recommended.

Reply from Rob:

Many thanks for your review

James
10th August 2023
Vauxhall Astra Timing belt replacement
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Awful experience overall. Rob replaced the timing belt and started the car out of timing so that car ran rough and stalled hard. Rob said that this would not cause any damage as the car is non interference when in fact it is an interference engine and damage could have been caused .Following this Rob corrected this and once started the car made a horrible whining noise which he tried to play off as the auxiliary belt. Once the aux belt was removed the noise was still there so he said he would return the following day to replace with a new timing kit. The following day came and went with an excuse given for why he couldn't make it. Rob did turn up the day after this and replaced the kit and the noise went away. Rob promised to run a compression test on the car to prove that the miss timed belt hadn't cause any long turn damage. Rob plugged in a computer to the car and said that he would send me the results by email which would also show compression results . Since then Rob has ignored all my attempts to contact him and has not sent the results he promised. My car now emits black smoke when accelerating which wasn't the case before he got his hands in my car and have been told that this may be due to the timing not being correct following it's replacement. All in all a horrible stressful experience from a mechanic who clearly doesn't care about his customer. Read more