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Your Local MechanicMobile mechanic in Dudley & across the Black Country

Looking for a mobile mechanic in Dudley? Every call answered. Elliot or Keith, your actual mechanics, do the work. No call centres, no subcontractors. We come to your home, work or roadside across the Black Country, usually within the hour.

  • 55+ years combined
  • Within the hour
  • Transparent pricing

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Elliot and Keith, the father and son team behind Your Local Mechanic

Rated Excellent by our customers

4.9 average rating from 370+ reviews across Google, Trustpilot & more

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Brilliant service from Elliot at YourLocalMechanic. He is a genuinely trustworthy, friendly and reliable man. He came to my house, ran diagnostics and quickly identified and fixed the issue, making the whole process completely hassle-free. The pricing was fair and reasonable, and the service was excellent from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Elliot to anyone looking for an honest and reliable mechanic.

A Smith

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Reasonable price

Enquired online on the saturday my car broke down, didnt expect a reply. Elliot called me within the hour, diagnosed the problem and advised on a price. The car was collected on the monday as planned and fixed within 2 days. Would reccomend.

Andrew Davies

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Reasonable price

Really fast and good service. The guy was really kind and understanding and I was happy with the service.

Carlos Arango

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Great price

Second time ive used this garage for my cars over the years, both times it was a big job and both jobs it was sorted seamlessly and to a brilliant standard. So very happy. Great communication throughout and excellent service 👏

Christopher Ellis

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Reasonable price

Found Elliot after a Google search, came out and ran a diagnostics on my car as wouldn’t start and couldn’t get it off the drive, quickly found the problem and arranged to get it to the garage and fixed it for me, fair price and quickly fixed to get me back on the road, can’t recommend enough, will definitely be using again!

Brady Small

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Great price

Excellent competent service and excellent price. Diagnostic sorted. Would thoroughly recommend.

Vince Coleman

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First rate customer care and service, Elliott did a great job fixing a big problem with my car. Cannot recommend these guys enough. Will be using them from now on

Rich Powick

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Reasonable price

My car broke down was recovered from home. Then Elliot did a really great job my bonnet wouldn’t open and I needed a new battery he also arranged a mot on my car. Really pleased with the help and work carried out friendly and helpful would recommend.

Denise Allen

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Reasonable price

Thomas was very helpful, informative and very keen to help. He came out the same day to give a diagnosis and was helpful to get repair done when I’m ready there was no forcing or rushing the job 👍🏼 Definitely will be using him in future aswell as forwarding my family and friends for any work they need done

Marilyn May Campbell

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Great price

Elliot provided excellent service, sorted my vehicle out promptly and professionally. I highly recommend this company 👍👍

Lloyd Davies

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Reasonable price

Proffessional, polite and prompt service. New part and option to use another garage due to impending holiday. Wouldnt hesitate in using again.

Jane Reynolds

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Great price

The service provided was fantastic true to word on time great workmanship clean and tidy finish thanks very much Elliot vehicle running smoothly after injector changed highly recommend Mick fleet cheers

Michael Fleet

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Great price

Fantastic service , reliable came and collected my car from my home kept in contact, highly recommended

Christine Mcgovern

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Great price

One of the very few garages that actually wanted to help with fitting a new timing chain on my car. Quick turnaround times, reasonable prices and super helpful! Highly recommend 🙌🏼

Lauren Siviter

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What can I say?? Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish. That dreaded feeling you have when you need to find a new mechanic and worry about if you're getting a cowboy or going to be ripped off, well that's one thing I'm confident is not gonna happen with Elliot. So my car engine warning light come on, keeps going in limp mode practically unusable I've tried about 3 other garages prior to this one none would give me idea of prices, availability etc I found your local mechanic online and dropped them a message via WhatsApp got a response within 30 mins booked to come out to my house the next day for diagnostics. Elliot kept me updated did diagnostics, showed me faults, explained what needs to be done and how much he could do it for. No pressure to use him it was my informed decision his quote was a lot less than I expected and that included repairs, parts and a full service as that was due agreed. Elliot was flexible to my needs and availability fitted around me, kept me updated throughout and when I drove away my car felt like a new car again everything felt tight like when you get a new car, engine sounds quieter all round satisfied customer. I have found my new go to mechanic. Straight forward honest advice, flexible to my needs, good fair prices and all round genuine bloke if you want a trusted person who isn't trying to mug you off and scam you out of as much as they can then use these guys highly recommend

Rico Buenas

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What we do

Repairs on your driveway. Workshop jobs when it needs one.

Honest, fixed prices quoted before any work starts, whichever of these you need. Everything is done by Elliot or Keith, never passed on.

Most requested

Mobile Mechanic

From £65

Most repairs and diagnostics happen right where you are — your driveway, your workplace, or the roadside. Elliot or Keith come to you across Dudley and the Black Country, usually within the hour, carrying common parts and professional tools. There’s no call-out fee, you get a clear quote before any work starts, and many jobs are finished on the spot.

Most requested

Car Diagnostics

From £45

Warning light on, or a fault nobody can pin down? Diagnostics is Elliot’s specialism. Using professional scan tools and live data, he finds the real root cause instead of guessing — engine management, ABS, airbags, hybrids and modern electronics. You get a plain-English explanation and a written report, so you know exactly what’s wrong before you spend a penny on parts.

Most requested

Car Servicing

From £99

Keep your car reliable and protect its value with a proper service to the manufacturer’s schedule. Basic from £99, Full from £149, with free collection and return so you don’t lose your day. We use quality branded oils, top up every fluid, carry out a full safety check, and leave you with a digital service record — at honest, fixed prices.

Brake Repair

From £80

Grinding, squealing or a soft pedal? Brakes are your most important safety system, so we never cut corners. We replace pads and discs, flush tired brake fluid, and check calipers, hoses and the handbrake — often right at your home. Every job uses quality parts, is proven on a test drive, and is covered by our 12-month guarantee. Free brake check before we quote.

Clutch & Transmission

From £350

Clutch slipping, biting high, or struggling to select gears? We fit complete clutch kits for all makes and models, and our Vauxhall-trained team also handle DSG and automatic gearbox work. Collection and return is included for workshop jobs, every clutch is road-tested afterwards, and the work carries a 12-month parts warranty. We’ll always confirm it’s really the clutch before committing you to the cost.

MOT Testing

From £40

Need an MOT, or want to dodge a nasty fail? Keith is a fully qualified MOT assessor with 40 years’ main-dealer experience. We test to DVSA standards, explain advisories in plain English, and can often fix minor faults the same day. A pre-MOT check beforehand catches problems early, and collection and return means there’s no waiting around.

Also: batteries, timing and wet belts, pre-purchase inspections, DSG gearboxes and breakdowns. See every service

Why people call us

Two mechanics you'll actually get to know

  • Elliot Wheeler

    Elliot Wheeler

    Lead mechanic & founder

    City & Guilds Level 3. Fifteen years on modern diagnostics, electronics and hybrids.

  • Keith Wheeler

    Keith Wheeler

    Senior mechanic & MOT assessor

    Forty years at a Vauxhall main dealer, since 1985. The traditional mechanics and MOT side.

Meet Elliot & Keith

Same mechanics every time. Every call is answered, and it is Elliot or Keith who come back to you and the same two who turn up at your car. No dispatch desk, no subcontractors, no agency workers. The mechanic who quotes the job is the one who does it, and he will show you the worn part before it goes in the bin.

On your driveway, usually within the hour. Most jobs are done where the car is: your drive, your work car park, the roadside. If it needs a ramp we collect the car, do the work at our Dudley workshop, and bring it back the same day where we can.

Dealer expertise without dealer prices. You get a written quote before anything starts, and the price you are quoted is the price you pay. Between them Elliot and Keith have 55 years in the trade, most of it at main dealers, and it is our family name on every job.

When you're not happy, we're not happy. We can't hide behind a company policy, so we don't try.

  • 12-month parts warranty

    On every part we supply and fit.

  • £5m public liability

    Fully insured to work on your drive.

  • Written quote first

    Price agreed before any work starts.

  • Workshop backup

    Ramp jobs done at Unit 6, Turner Street, Dudley.

Real work, this week

Straight from the workshop

The jobs Elliot and Keith are actually doing, filmed as they happen. Follow @your_localmechanic for the rest.

Before you call

Common questions

1

Who will work on my car - Elliot or Keith?

You will get either Elliot or Keith, depending on availability and the type of work. Elliot specialises in modern diagnostics and computer systems, while Keith excels at traditional mechanics and MOT preparation with 40 years main dealer experience. Both are equally qualified and committed to excellent service.

2

What qualifications do Elliot and Keith have?

Elliot is City & Guilds Level 3 qualified with 15+ years experience specialising in modern diagnostics. Keith has 40+ years main dealer experience at Vauxhall and is a fully qualified MOT Assessor. Together they bring 55+ years combined experience covering both modern and traditional automotive repair.

3

How quickly can you respond to a callout?

We're typically with you within the hour across our 15-mile service area covering Stourbridge, Dudley, Halesowen, Brierley Hill, and Kingswinford. For emergencies, we prioritise getting to you as quickly as possible. Your call is answered any time of day, and it's Elliot or Keith who come back to you - no call centres.

4

Who answers when I ring?

Ben does, any time of day or night, even when Elliot is under a car. Ben is our phone assistant, a system we built ourselves rather than a call centre. He'll take your details, talk through what the car is doing, give you the diagnostic price if that's what you need, and can book you straight into the workshop diary. Everything you tell him goes to Elliot the moment the call ends, so when he calls you back he already knows the car and the problem. Elliot or Keith are the ones who quote the work and turn up to do it.

5

Do you charge for callouts or diagnostics?

We charge no call-out fee and do not charge for looking at the car and providing a quote. Mobile repair labour starts from £65. A full diagnostic work-up starts from £45, including a multi-module scan, live data, component testing and a written report. You'll receive a quote before any repair work begins.

6

Can you fix my car on my driveway or do you need a workshop?

Most repairs can be completed on your driveway - that's the beauty of our mobile service. For complex jobs requiring specialist equipment or lifts, we have a fully equipped workshop in Dudley. We'll collect your car, complete the work, and return it to you.

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What areas do you cover?

We cover a 15-mile radius from our Dudley base, including Stourbridge, Halesowen, Brierley Hill, Kingswinford, Wordsley, Amblecote, Hagley, and surrounding West Midlands areas. Keith has lived in Hagley since 1980 - we're truly local to the community we serve.

8

Is this a family business or do you use subcontractors?

We're a genuine father and son team - no subcontractors, no agency workers. The mechanic who quotes your job is the mechanic who'll work on your car, and you deal with him from first callback to finished job. Our family reputation is on the line with every job.

9

What makes you different from the AA, RAC, or other mobile mechanics?

Unlike the AA or RAC, you get local mechanics who know the area, the same two mechanics on every job (no dispatch agents, no rota), and workshop backup for complex repairs. Unlike other mobile mechanics, we're a qualified father-son team with complementary expertise covering 55+ years combined experience. Plus we have over 370 verified reviews.

10

Do you work on all makes and models?

Yes. Elliot is qualified to work on all makes and models with expertise in modern diagnostics. Keith has particular expertise with Vauxhall/Opel vehicles from his 40 years at Vauxhall main dealer, but works on all manufacturers. Between us, we've got you covered whether you drive a new hybrid or a classic car.

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What guarantees do you offer on your work?

Parts we supply are covered by a 12-month parts warranty. We use genuine or OEM-quality parts and carry £5 million public liability cover. If there's a problem with a part we supplied, call us and we'll put it right.

Still not sure? Ask the people who'll be doing the job.

Worth knowing

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Split your bill into easy payments on any job, subject to eligibility. A big repair doesn't have to wait for payday. The details and terms are on our payments page.

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Hit a pothole? We fix the car. Fixtyer helps you claim it back.

Buckled alloys, split tyres, knocked-out tracking, broken springs: we patch up pothole damage all the time. Our partner Fixtyer is a self-service tool for claiming the cost back from whoever looks after that road. No solicitors, no commission.

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Where we cover

Dudley & the Black Country, usually within the hour

Based at Unit 6, Turner Street, Dudley, we cover roughly 15 miles in every direction, seven days a week, 7am-5pm. Tap your town for local details:

Postcodes DY1 to DY9 and B62 to B65, plus Wordsley, Amblecote and Hagley.

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Ready when you are.

Call, message or book online and Elliot or Keith will come back to you with straight advice and a price before anything happens. Open seven days, 7am-5pm, and with you typically within the hour.

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