Transparent Labour Pricing • Manchester

Clear mobile mechanic labour prices before the work starts.

Competitive guide rates for mobile repairs, diagnostics, servicing, fleet support and commercial vehicle work across Greater Manchester.

Core MVS rates

Professional mobile service without dealer-level labour prices.

These prices are designed to be straightforward and competitive while reflecting professional mobile attendance, tools, experience and customer support.

Diagnosticsfrom £55Initial diagnostic scan and assessment.
Advanced diagnostics£70/hrElectrical and more involved fault finding.
Local call-outNo separate feeWhen booked repair work is carried out locally.
Standard rates

Everyday mobile mechanic labour.

Simple guide pricing for the work customers ask about most often.

Standard mobile mechanical labour

Our main guide labour rate for general customer repair and maintenance work.

£55/hr

Additional 30 minutes

For labour continuing beyond the first hour in shorter increments.

£27.50

Minimum labour charge

Typical minimum charge for booked labour work.

£55

Diagnostic scan & initial assessment

Initial fault-code scan and first assessment visit.

£55

Advanced diagnostics / electrical fault finding

For more involved electrical testing and fault diagnosis.

£70/hr

Pre-MOT inspection

A practical inspection to help identify likely MOT issues before test day.

£45
Common jobs

Labour-only guide prices.

Parts, fluids and consumables are charged separately unless a quote specifically says otherwise.

Oil & filter service — labour only

Parts and oil are charged separately.

from £45

Interim service — labour only

Parts and fluids are charged separately.

from £60

Full service — labour only

Parts and fluids are charged separately.

from £90

Front brake pads — labour only

Per axle; parts charged separately.

from £55

Front discs & pads — labour only

Per axle; parts charged separately.

from £75

Rear brake pads — labour only

Per axle; parts charged separately.

from £60

Rear discs & pads — labour only

Per axle; parts charged separately.

from £80

Brake fluid change — labour only

Guide labour for bleeding and refill.

from £45

Battery replacement — labour only

For straightforward battery access and replacement.

from £30

Spark plugs — labour only

Final labour depends on engine design and access.

from £45

Drop link replacement

Guide labour price.

from £40 per side

Track rod end replacement

Guide labour price.

from £45 per side

Suspension arm replacement

Guide labour price.

from £75 per side

Driveshaft replacement

Guide labour price.

from £85 per side

Wheel bearing replacement

Guide labour price.

from £90 per side

Starter motor replacement

Guide labour price.

from £80

Alternator replacement

Guide labour price.

from £90
Business & out-of-hours

Commercial, HGV & extended-hours labour.

Guide rates for business fleets, heavier commercial work and attendance outside normal hours.

Commercial van / fleet labour

For business and fleet maintenance and repair work.

£60/hr

HGV / trailer mobile labour

Guide rate for heavier commercial and HGV work.

£70/hr

Evening / Saturday labour

Subject to availability.

£65/hr

Sunday / Bank Holiday labour

Subject to availability.

£75/hr

Emergency out-of-hours labour

For urgent attended work outside normal hours.

from £90/hr
Guide pricing: final labour can vary by vehicle design, access, corrosion or seized components, required manufacturer procedures and the exact fault. MVS will confirm the price before additional work is carried out. Parts are excluded unless stated otherwise.
Need an exact price?

Send the registration and job details.

For the most accurate quote, send your registration, vehicle make/model and a short description of the work or problem. We can then confirm the labour and parts price before booking.

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