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S W Mechanics (formerly B A mobile vehicle services)

4.7(97 reviews)See reviews ↓·Ipswich

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

In Ipswich and the surrounding area, this mobile mechanic operation built around Scott has earned consistent praise for diagnostic work and repairs carried out at the customer's location. Customers repeatedly describe Scott as an expert who identifies faults other mechanics have missed, with one account noting that a battery buried in a locked boot of a BMW left standing for eight months was resolved within an hour.

Several reviewers highlight his willingness to explain what he is doing and why, without making the customer feel uninformed, and to point out other components nearing the end of their life. The range of work covered includes driveshaft and CV boot repairs, radiator replacement with coolant top-up, handbrake diagnosis, servicing, battery work and general fault-finding, supported by the business's focus on alternators, suspension and shock absorbers, brakes, diagnostics, oil changes and transmission work.

Punctuality and responsiveness come up often, with same-day call-outs and short-notice bookings arranged around customers' difficulties. Reviewers also value communication, particularly in one case where a repair was managed remotely while the owner was abroad, including flexible payment arrangements. Fair rates and reliability are mentioned alongside the friendly manner of Scott and his assistant, with thorough work and honest advice recurring across the feedback.

Alternator supplierShock absorbers & suspension shopBrake shopCar Battery ShopDiagnostic centreOil change service
S W Mechanics (formerly B A mobile vehicle services) — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Barry Vinyard24 August 2026

Fitted small radiator, took old one out &. Replaced with new one & topped up fluid. Nice & quick, back on the road again. Cheers Scott.

HS
Hannah Sillett4 July 2026

Used Scott a number of years now for many different problems with multiple cars over the years . He is always quick to respond and find the cause of the issue in no time and always returns back with the part at earliest opportunity to get the job done and sorted , always helpful with advice and explains what’s found and cause of it , top bloke with so much knowledge and skill , thanks again

SD
Steve Davis15 April 2026

Fantastic, Fast and Friendly Service!!! Would recommend Scott to anyone!😊 My wife and I will definitely be using Scott all the time moving forwards, and recommending him to family and friends!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

JB
June Blumsom9 March 2026

I had my car in desperate need of a good service and needed it urgently done. Scott came that same day and worked out what was wrong and then booked me in and dealt with it properly. Everything gets done throughly and he is happy to explain everything he does without making you feel stupid. I have already recommended him to my family and I would highly recommend him to others, he was lovely and I will only ever be going to him with my car from now on. Thank you.

MD
Mrs D18 February 2026

Called Scott after I had issues with my hand-break. He came the next day, identified the problem and made my car useable whilst waiting for the parts to be delivered . Friendly, reliable service, with fair rates. Would recommend and use again.

DA
Daniel Afonso14 February 2026

Oh i understand it very well as some other people that are calling you a cowboy and had the same experience, a knowledge decent mechanic wouldn't guess ,assume and propose the part without being 100% accurate that it would be that, which you guaranteed that it would be the root cause . The garage that fixed it for me said that if you would have measure it with a gauge you would know straightaway that the brake pump had enough vacuum , and the servo was the culprit . But you are so clueless on your job that you don't know and then try to outsmart people . On top of it you damaged the sub-frame, disconnected the wiper washes.. for what , to bleed the coolant throug which is not even possible, but you had no idea? Don't worry mate as i already won the case and you will be charged for it, maybe without even noticing it

DD
Darene Delafuente15 January 2026

Scott has given us a very detailed and honest info about my corsa. We were lucky to have found a car expert like him. I will definitely recommend him to my colleagues. Thank you so much. And kudos to your assistant as well! You are a good team🙂.

Contact
+447999485587The Sterling Complex, Farthing Rd, Ipswich IP1 5AP
Working hours
Monday08:00–18:00
Tuesday08:00–18:00
Wednesday08:00–18:00
Thursday08:00–18:00
Friday08:00–18:00
Saturday08:00–18:00
SundayClosed