Smithson Mobile Mechanics , Surrey | ClickMechanic

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(1184 ratings)

  • 20 years professional experience

  • 3423 completed bookings

  • Active since March 2015

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 Qualified

Smithson Mobile Mechanics , Surrey | ClickMechanic

Darren S
I have 20 years of experience in the automotive repair industry. I did my apprenticeship at a garage in London and have done mechanical work ever since. I worked at a garage for a few years after the apprenticeship. I eventually decided to branch off on my own and become an independent mobile mechanic. I now have my own company and I work on a mobile basis. I can work on all makes/models of cars.
France’s
18th August 2026
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer MOT with collection & delivery
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Adjust both front headlight beams to pass MOT
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I must say I’m highly impressed with Darren service and performance I’d highly recommend him
My mother in law was very impressed as this was her first time using click mechanic
Made her feel safe and at ease so a big thank you to Darren for this
Now she is telling all her friends about Darren and click mechanic
Service perfect
Price perfect
Communication perfect
So perfection comes as standard with Darren and click mechanic

Sandy
12th August 2026
Ford Fiesta Diagnostic inspection
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Yes friendly which is good as a 63 yr old nan need car working to see g kids summer hols .. they did not do any work but diagnosed APB pump need replace : did not want to do that work, too many trips he said, the garage I now take to and 2 other mechanic have ask why this diagnostic (2 wheel sensors) led straight to pump altho poss it’s usual to clear codes .. short drive .. see if phantom or what comes up : it’s also poss wheel sensors need replace .. problem is having paid £90 I’m still in the dark. When a man stroll up chat to mechanic I was just stood there like a spare part with no real explanation: so he didn’t actually properly explain. It’s hot. I get it. I even believed him. And it’s poss he’s right but can you explain? click mechanic say they sort start to finish and source diff mechanic if more work needed. I will now find a good mechanic prepared to do the actual job. I also found it weird hé diagnose n then said well good news it’s drives. Yes it’s got 20,000 miles on it and no actual brake problem that I can detect driving it. No noise no problem at all. So many other things you could do to assist. Read more

Reply from Darren:

Hi Sandy,

Sorry that you feel frustrated with the outcome of the service that you received. But your original booking was to replace just the front brake pads. On my arrival you mentioned that you had lots of lights on the dashboard (none of this was mentioned prior to my arrival). Now I could have just cancelled the booking at this point for booking the incorrect work. But I offered a solution and gave you those options and you said that you was happy to have a diagnostic inspection done to find the issue. The diagnostic inspection was conducted and found the ABS pump was faulty! I told you about the solution, likely fix and an estimated cost.
You paid for a diagnostic inspection to be carried out, not the fix… and as explained the logistics on this repair from a mobile point of view just wasn’t viable.

Just on a final note we conduct ourselves as professionally as possibly. Which I find that leaving us a very negative review only comes from frustration from yourself and leaving a 1/5 for communication is just incorrect. When you was contacted before arriving and a conversation of the situation was made. Also a full report of the fault was given.

We wish an all the best for your future repairs.

Kind regards

Smithson Mobile Mechanics
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Deborah
3rd August 2026
Fiat 500 Full Service
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Darren arrived on time, i was in my garden and couldn't hear him with the chaos , my two dogs barking. I felt quite embarrassed. He was friendly and professional. He had to move my car, due to only having off street parking so he could park my car next to his van. He delivered back to the spot I was parked in ( parking is very limited in my road) plus put the sun protector back on my windscreen. He waited patiently, while I went to retrieve my service book, I forgot to give him. He must wonder how I get myself to work in the mornings 😂😂
I would recommend using this service again for sure. Can't believe, I haven't come across it before.
It saves you waiting around showrooms, looking at your watch lol Read more

Andrew
3rd August 2026
Toyota Yaris Full Service
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Darren was punctual, polite and kept me informed. Will definitely be using your services again and preferably with Darren. Top bloke

William
2nd August 2026
Hyundai i10 MOT with collection & delivery
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Couldn’t be happier with Darren great service and quick pickup and drop off

Nina
30th July 2026
Toyota AYGO Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
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Once again I found the mechanic friendly, professional and I was very happy with the work done. Will be using this service again.

Dilan
19th July 2026
Audi A4 Interim Service
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Great professionalism and service. Would highly recommend. It was a seamless experience and didn't feel like I was getting ripped off.

Craig
14th July 2026
Renault Clio Full Service
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Darren came early to collect my car for m.o.t, he had phoned me night before to ask if this was ok as usual a great service by Darren

Andrew
14th July 2026
Dacia Sandero Full Service
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Excellent. Fixed a leak and changed plugs. Area left clean and tidy. Definitely will be doing this again.

Rachel
9th July 2026
Ford Focus Brake pads replacement - front (all)
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Very friendly, explained what he was doing . Very professional. Recommended and definitely be using the services again