1st Gear Autos LTD , South Yorkshire | ClickMechanic

Book Ben

(192 ratings)

  • 10 years professional experience

  • 886 completed bookings

  • Active since March 2023

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 2 Qualified
  • NVQ Level 3 Qualified
  • City & Guilds Level 2 Qualified
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Qualified
  • Irtec

1st Gear Autos LTD , South Yorkshire | ClickMechanic

Ben B
Hi we are 1st Gear Autos Ltd, we have over 20 years combined experience working on a variety of light vehicles and hgvs. No job is ever too big or too small. We are fully mobile or you can come to our workplace in Doncaster.
Robert
5th November 2025
Peugeot 3008 Crossover Diagnostic Inspection
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Ben turned up on time, and was most helpfull. despite the fact that the issue did not appear, and the car started without him having ot do anything! 2 hrs later same issue there. NOT BEN'S FAULT.

Sharon
27th October 2025
Ford Transit Custom Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Ben did a thorough inspection of a van I was buying. He picked up on several minor things that I hadn’t even thought about (eg lack of a spare wheel) and which would have been a pain to deal with maybe months after the purchase. Following the report the dealer sorted the issues before I picked up the van. I was initially expecting a phone call from Ben after the inspection (I think the Clickmechanic website mentioned it?). However, Ben emailed the report immediately afterwards (and reassuringly there were no major issues) so all good

Louise
27th October 2025
Peugeot 207 Car Overheating Inspection
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Mechanic was friendly and extremely helpful. He came out looked at the car and found the problem straight away.

Dawn
24th October 2025
Vauxhall Astra Car Won't Start Inspection
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Ben arrived on time he was able to diagnose the problem quickly and advise.

Dominic
22nd October 2025
Volkswagen Golf Brake discs and pads replacement - rear (both)
Washer System Inspection
Cooling system pressure test (leak detection)
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Brilliant service from start to finish. The staff were friendly, explained everything really well, and got everything sorted for me in no time. I’ll definitely be coming back in the future.

Charlie
21st October 2025
Fiat Ducato Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Ben was thorough and responsive to queries about issues raised. Prompt and knowledgeable responses.

Joanne
20th October 2025
Vauxhall Mokka X Diagnostic Inspection
Coolant drain and flush
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Both guys who attended were polite and courteous

they ensured that I was aware of what they were testing and why and explained fully what was required and likely costs

very helpful and a pleasure to deal with

Derrick
18th October 2025
Nissan Juke Car Won't Start Inspection
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Ben was very methodical but couldn’t help me in the end as it’s seems it’s an electrical fault . Which I knew that . Thought I was getting an auto electrician to look at the car

Robert
18th October 2025
Peugeot 3008 Crossover Plug-in Diagnostic Inspection
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Ben was late, but it was not his fault, he kept me updated on the issues. The origional appointment for thursday did not happen due to other jobs over going the time.
When he arrived he managed to get the car started, and diagnosed a faulty battery, this was disapointing because the battery was only 3 months old!

Sarah
15th October 2025
Volkswagen Transporter Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Excellent quality in terms of the feedback given and the level of detail when we spoke on the phone. There report and inspection were crearly throrough. I requested the inspection on Saturday and it wasll all booked in and sorted, for a few days later within hours. It was really reassuring to have the pre-purchase inspection. Only slight negative was that I arranged the appointment for 10-12 but they didn't make it to the garage until 1. As it happened the garage were flexible but it wasn't ideal.