1st Gear Autos LTD , South Yorkshire | ClickMechanic

Book Ben

(152 ratings)

  • 10 years professional experience

  • 703 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 M
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.
Kevin
18th August 2025
Ford Kuga Diesel particulate filter (DPF) chemical clean and regeneration
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I was happy with the work carried out but that is not what was required.
I was looking for off car filter flush. In received a tin of liquid in the diesel tank, which I have been putting in myself for the past year. (at cost of around £10 per tank of fuel.
Even now, if I enter "Off car DPF clean" in google/Safari search you come up offering this service.
I have since been to a local garage, who did a check, prior to off car flush, which showed that the DPF is broken. Also the amount of fuel in the engine oil, caused by the "regen", has rendered the oil as useless.

Malcolm
18th August 2025
Fiat Ducato Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Absolutely invaluable information provided by Ben. Very professional , honest, direct, friendly & crystal clear in his description of areas of concern. Highly recommended. Due to his report, he may have some further work from ourselves due to location of the next Motorhome we are looking at.

Anthony
18th August 2025
Vauxhall Astra Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Good work from Ben had a call to discuss, was helpful.
Full inspection report from pre purchase inspection.

Ijaz
15th August 2025
Peugeot 2008 SUV Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Yes, the mechanic was very friendly and knowledgeable. They explained the work clearly and completed it to a high standard. I’m happy with the service provided.

Paul
15th August 2025
Volkswagen up! Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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Super work - thoroughly useful and informative prepurchase check… highlighting useful points to bring up with seller.

Christopher
8th August 2025
BMW 1 Series Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Ben was great, could not have been more helpfull. Ben simply did a great job and both before and after chat eased all our concerns. Money well spent. Will ask for this mechanic in the future.

Julie
6th August 2025
Vauxhall Astra Car Won't Start Inspection
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Very good service professional knowledgeable and friendly car diagnosed

Samantha
5th August 2025
MINI Mini Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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Used click mechanic to inspect a car I was thinking of buying. I have every limited car knowledge
I paid £154 and received a thorough report and a phone call to go through the report.
Ben kept me updated and informed.
Thanks to Ben's inspection I did not buy the car. I would definitely use click mechanic again

Jean
5th August 2025
Kia Sorento Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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I was extremely happy with the work that Ben carried out. He was able to tell me about the severe corrosion to the underside of the vehicle that I was hoping to buy and saved me thousands of pounds and a lot of trouble!
He contacted me after trhe survey and told me what he had found. I am elderly woman and know absolutely nothing about cars and he was able to explain his finding in a helpful and unpatronising way. I was also impressed with the printed report that came through on my email almost immediately after his visit.
I would use this service again and would recommend to others.

Delroy
2nd August 2025
BMW 4 Series Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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ben was great with the inspection informative & very transparent & punctual gave me a clear insight with the car as a whole before purchase peace of mind very highly recommended. .