Whites Autocentre LTD , Devon | ClickMechanic

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  • 25 years professional experience

  • 482 completed bookings

  • Active since June 2020

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  • City & Guilds Level 3 Qualified

Whites Autocentre LTD , Devon | ClickMechanic

John K
Whites Autocentre was started by Mr Bill White who started the company in 1975. We are a local Car garage based in Plymouth. On Bills retirement in October 2010 the business was purchased by Mr John Kiely, the current owner of Whites Autocentre.

When you handover your vehicle for servicing and repair work to be undertaken, it’s always reassuring that you are aware the technician who will be carrying out the work is skilled, trained and above all, fully qualified and experienced. We offer MOTs at our local garage in Plymouth. We also carry out Car Servicing and Car body repair.
Paul
20th November 2024
Suzuki Vitara Full Service
MOT with collection & delivery
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It was a really poor experience and first time using click mechanic. I am afraid it is likely to be my last. The initial promise of coming to work on the car at my home (or taking it away to service) was not upheld and I had to take it to the mechanics 40 minute drive away.
Once there I left the keys and was told it would be a couple of hours.
After a couple of hours I returned to be told it was just going in for the checks and it would be an hour.
I sat in the waiting room for 1 hour 40 minutes without any updates at all and no receptionist to ask. When finally I did see someone in reception they told me 10 minutes, which finally was about half an hour.

The checks were all fine, so I am happy with the service and MOT.
However a freshly cleaned car was left with crumbs in the dashboard and floor and I had to reverse the car through a very difficult driveway. I almost couldn't do it. No one offered help in getting the car to the road.
Without doubt the worst experience in a mechanics I have had, for what was a service and MOT.
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Reply from Whites Autocentre LTD:

Paul, I am sincerely disappointed with the service you received at our Plymouth garage. I have today investigated your concerns. Unfortunately we do not collect vehicles that are not within our geographical area. Your place of pick up fell out of this area. However, we always give our customers the opportunity to drop the vehicle to us, I understand you agreed. I have been unable to conclude on the crumbs found in your vehicle. However, as a goodwill gesture I would like to offer you a valet at no cost to you. Please contact our reception to arrange. John - Owner Whites Autocentre.

Christel
29th October 2024
Toyota AYGO Clutch replacement
MOT with collection & delivery
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The car collection was perfect. I expect the work was done properly as it went from failed MOT to passed. Could have done better with the communication.
Very friendly people and prices in accordance with the booking.

Peter
16th October 2024
Nissan Note MOT with collection & delivery
Interim Service
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John was brilliant. He had problems with staff sickness but kept me informed & ensured MOT was done beforehand it ran out. Thank you & thanks to White’s Autocentre.

Reply from Whites Autocentre LTD:

Thank you Peter I very much appreciate your review. John

Phillip
7th October 2024
Ford Transit Custom Brake pads replacement - rear (all)
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Work was fine. Communication is terrible. Was told van would be ready in an hour after i dropped off. Went back afrer 2 hrs and sat ther e for another 2.5 hrs while the did it.

Reply from Whites Autocentre LTD:

Thank you for your review - As I explained to you this morning the 8.00 to 10.00 slot on Click Mechanics order is for collection / drop off purposes only. Unfortunately our receptionist gave you an undertaking the job would take 1.5 hours from the time you drop the vehicle to us. This was a mistake and we apologise. I find it difficult to agree with you with regards to communication, I kept you informed at all times. John

Gareth
19th September 2024
Hyundai i10 Brake pads replacement - front (all)
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Excellent. Very friendly, knowledgeable, & prompt with the service, & communicates at every stage. Will definitely recommend & will use again

Reply from Whites Autocentre LTD:

Thank you very much for leaving your review. I will forward your comments onto my staff. John

Ben
14th September 2024
Vauxhall Astra Diagnostic Inspection
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The work was carried out very quickly and staff were very nice. My only complaint is that they charged me for new spark plugs even though I'd put new ones in the day before

Reply from Whites Autocentre LTD:

thank you for your review Ben, very much appreciated. With regards to your comment - spark plugs. During our investigation our computer diagnostics stored error codes pertaining to an ignition fault which directs us to two possibilities, 1. spark plugs, 2 ignition coil. The Technician was not aware you had changed the plugs the day previous. As a goodwill gesture I agree (at no cost to you) to put your old plugs back in and reimburse you the cost of the spark plugs. If you wish to take up my offer please ring 01752 255448 and ask to speak to John. Again many thanks for your feedback. John

Mary
14th September 2024
Nissan Qashqai Clutch replacement
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The job was given to a garage not an individual mobile mechanic. When I posted the job on ClickMechanic I'd assumed a mobile mechanic would come to my house and carry out the repair on the day.
I was very pleased to have my job accepted for the following day but it turned out the garage was 15 miles away and I had to arrange for a recovery service to take my car to them because it was not driveable.
Unfortunately the completing day and time slipped several times and I went from expecting the car to be repaired at my home on the day to collecting it from the garage 2 days later to actually picking it up 4 days later.

Having said that the garage appears to have done a good job and the car is running nicely so as along as that doesn't change I would use ClickMechanic and Plymouth Autocentre again.
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Reply from Whites Autocentre LTD:

Mary thank you for your review. Your comments have been noted with regards to Punctuality. John, Owner.

Michael
3rd September 2024
Ford Focus Diagnostic Inspection
Recovery
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The work that was carried out in the car was absolutely perfect, but I was very disappointed with how long it took. I paid for priority service through click mechanic and they didn’t come into the right at the end of the day to pick the car up and then it took over a week For the work to be done most of the days just waiting for part didn’t get much communication. A few messages on click mechanic asking for an update. Didn’t get a reply. Had to ring the company myself to get answers. I think it’s because the communication between the company and the click mechanic is very poor , I wouldn’t ever use it ever again I would go directly to the garage myself.

Reply from Whites Autocentre LTD:

Thank you very much for your constructive feedback - John, Whites Autocentre. Please note - the repair we carried out today carries a 12 months warranty- John.

Karen
22nd August 2024
Ford Focus Brake pads replacement - front (all)
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Fantastic job! Thankyou so much guys and girls , very friendly, great value and easy to find.

Reply from Whites Autocentre LTD:

Thank you so much for your review Karen. John

Rachael
21st August 2024
Citroen DS3 Cabrio MOT with collection & delivery
Full Service
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MOT and service carried out without a hitch.
Small mix up where they attempted to arrange to pick the car up a week early but easily resolved within a few minutes!

Reply from Whites Autocentre LTD:

Thank you Rachael, your comments are much appreciated. John