Mobile vs workshop: which is right for your car?

Most routine work can be done at your place. Here’s how to decide when mobile makes sense — and when a workshop is better.

When mobile wins

• Convenience: no towing, no drop‑offs, no waiting rooms.
• Speed: same‑day availability for common faults.
• Transparent pricing: fewer overheads often means keener rates.

When a workshop is better

Heavy repairs (gearboxes, engine rebuilds, wheel alignment, tyre fitting) need hoists and specialist equipment. We’ll advise and can refer you if required.

The middle ground

Plenty of jobs sit in between — diagnostics, batteries, services, brakes and many WOF repairs are ideal for mobile.