Essex Vehicle Services , Essex | ClickMechanic

Book Charlie

(78 ratings)

  • 15 years professional experience

  • 175 completed bookings

  • Active since March 2021

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 Qualified
  • IMI level 3

Essex Vehicle Services , Essex | ClickMechanic

Charlie C
10+ years working at a DAF main dealer carrying out all aspects of repairs and breakdown services.
5 years self employed repairing and maintaining cars, vans and HGV's, from engine and gearbox rebuilds to servicing and running repairs.
Previously owning and maintaining a fleet of rental vehicles and owning/operating an MOT station.
Ruth
9th October 2021
Volkswagen Transporter Vehicle Health Check
Bleed brakes and clutch system
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Charlie was very helpful on the phone before the booking, and was able to analyse the problem.
He communicated well and arrived bang on his ETA. Would recommend.

Kevin
8th October 2021
Volvo V50 Starter motor replacement
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Polite and friendly, called as he had an earlier slot become available so I was happy to take it.

Shakira
12th September 2021
Peugeot 3008 Crossover Fan belt replacement
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Charlie did a thorough job and came at short notice so really pleased.
Friendly and helpful.

James
20th August 2021
Volkswagen Golf Clutch replacement
Travel
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This is the second time I have used Click Mechanic and the first time was excellent. The second time was not a great experience. The mechanic identified an issue with the gear box and recommended the removal of the gearbox and taken to a bloke he knows to refurbish for cash.
The costs soon escalated and resulted in me asking the mechanic to reinstall the gear box as it was but still at a cost of almost £500, £400 to click mechanic and £100 cash to some bloke I’d never met.
I’ve spent £500 just for click mechanic to take the car apart and put back together.
Personally I don’t think there was enough transparency from the outset.

The issue I was experiencing and reason for calling a mechanic was actually due to a wheel bearing and nothing to do with a gear box but this not identified until the gearbox was being reinstalled.
I raised a complaint with Click Mechanic who take very little responsibility for its staff, and instead directed me to a personal resolution service which involves messaging the mechanic to try and resolve the issue.
Obviously the mechanic was unwilling to accept the failings, so I’m now £500 out of pocket and a car that still does not work.
For anyone tempted to use Click Mechanic, do so cautiously as you are essentially dealing with an independent mechanic who is purely instructed by Click Mechanic. Should anything go wrong you have little or no come back.
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Yasmin
11th August 2021
Citroen Relay Clutch replacement
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Charlie is truly exceptional. I needed a clutch fitted on my horse box urgently. 17 garages had waiting lists of two weeks on average, I had a major competition to attend and thought I was doomed until I found Charlie on Click Mechanic. He not only turned up on time, he worked so hard and found two other critical issues. He was open, honest and a subject matter expert. He ordered the additional part, returned the next day, worked for half a day without a break (for two consecutive days) and had us on our way to Grantham with minutes to spare! I am eternally grateful, Charlie has restored my faith in this industry, he is a beacon, an ambassador. He will be my go to guy from this moment. Read more

Jane
30th July 2021
Suzuki Wagon R Clutch replacement
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Charlie was polite and very easy to deal with . I am someone who has always done my own work on all my cars but this time didn’t fancy rolling around changing a clutch on my wife’s car . So to have some who clearly knew what they were doing , turn up , get on with the job and complete it and overcome the problems that arose was a delight . I would highly recommend him and use him again .

Bob
29th July 2021
Alfa Romeo MiTo Clutch replacement
Flywheel replacement
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I would recommend Charlie, an excellent mechanic. Good communication, phoned to say he was in his way.

James
29th July 2021
Hyundai i30 Clutch replacement
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Charlie was excellent and completed the job in good time. Would fully recommend.

Tony
22nd July 2021
Hyundai i10 Clutch replacement
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Charlie did an amazing job replacing my clutch, no dramas just delivered high quality. 5*.

Mark
22nd July 2021
Ford Fiesta Diagnose fault. Collect parts. Replace gear cables
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Charlie was excellent, worked hard in extreme heat to get the job finished

Very pleased client