Patson Dzingai , Scotland - East | ClickMechanic

(80 ratings)
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15 years professional experience
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198 completed bookings
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Active since July 2022
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- Practical experience
Patson Dzingai , Scotland - East | ClickMechanic
Patson D
19th March 2025
Vauxhall Astra Timing chain replacement
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Patson was very helpful and informative during the process and showed great knowledge.
13th March 2025
MINI Mini Full Service
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The mechanic was very friendly and polite and extremely helpful also after delivering car back to me.. I would highly recommend the mechanic I had and I will be asking for him when needed..
10th March 2025
Ford Mondeo Timing belt replacement
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Patson did a great job fitting new timing belt and water pump on my Mondeo.
1st March 2025
Ford Focus Clutch replacement
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I recently used ClickMechanic for a clutch replacement, and while the service ultimately got the job done, there were some issues along the way.
Communication & Scheduling:
Communication was not as frequent as I would have liked. When I did receive updates, they were insightful, but I was left uncertain at times—especially at the start, when I questioned whether the service was even legitimate. Handing over my car to a mechanic I’d never met was nerve-wracking, and more reassurance from ClickMechanic would have been helpful.
The biggest issue came with scheduling. My car was supposed to be picked up on Monday, so I left work early to accommodate this.
However, I received a call at the scheduled pickup time (18:00) asking if it could be collected the next day instead. While I agreed, earlier notice would have saved me from unnecessary lost wages.
Mechanical Work & Upselling:
The mechanic assigned to my job, Patson, was very knowledgeable. He clearly understood what he was doing and explained things well when I had questions. However, my car was checked for additional issues beyond the clutch replacement I requested. While it’s good to know the overall condition of my vehicle, the report made some findings sound critical, when in reality, all used cars have worn parts to some extent. I believe skipping these extra checks would have made the job quicker.
That said, I appreciate that Patson didn’t pressure me into additional repairs—he was happy to just replace the clutch as requested. After the repair, the car runs as expected, though the reverse gear sounds a bit off.
Overall Verdict:
ClickMechanic is a legitimate service, and if you need work done at a fair price with a reasonable turnaround, it’s worth considering. The mechanics available, like Patson, are skilled and professional. However, be mindful of upselling and additional repair recommendations that might not be urgent. Also, better communication would improve the overall experience.
⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 – Good service, skilled mechanics, but communication and scheduling need improvement.
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Reply from Patson:
Hi Oren
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it's greatly appreciated and I will endeavour to make improvements to some of the constructive criticism.
Your vehicle was scheduled to be picked up on Monday between the time of 18:00 and 20:00. I did call you on Monday with a request to collect the vehicle the next day and you granted my request on condition that the vehicle was returned to you at the agreed time, of which I did. I could have still have collected the vehicle on Monday between 18:00 and 20:00 had you not granted my request. I was not aware that this was an issue and that there was loss of wages involved, otherwise I would have just kept to the scheduled time of collection 18:00 - 20:00.
The extra checks are done as a curtsey to help you the customer make informed decisions about current or future repairs. Under no circumstances do we carry out repairs without the customer"s consent and authorisation.
In your case one of the critical faults identified during the course of my work on your vehicle was a badly worn dual mass flywheel. I did inform you of the role and importance of the dual mass flywheel to the clutch system.
However your decision was not replace this part and you requested that I fit the new clutch kit onto the defective dual mass flywheel.
The consequence is what you now refer to as reverse gear sounding off.
That is the xase because you have a dual mass flywheel imbalance.
Regards
Patson
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26th February 2025
Vauxhall Zafira Timing belt replacement
Water pump replacement
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Patson is a nest mechanic i ever seen he is a pure gem also a great human he replaced timing belt and waterpump
He delivered my car 2am after 2 to 3 hours drive
Bcoz I need car next day in emergency he described everything work which he done and other minor things which need attention
Genius hardworker punctual
And smiling soft spoken person
Highly recommended
19th February 2025
Vauxhall Insignia Steering rack gaiter replacement (passenger side)
Front driveshaft CV joint gaiter replacement - outer left
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Patson was very polite and nolegable about what he was talking about to do with the car.
17th February 2025
Volkswagen Polo MOT with collection & delivery
Full Service
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Patson was excellent, really went above and beyond! Kept in touch with me about everything that was going on.
11th January 2025
Hyundai i30 MOT with collection & delivery
Full Service
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Paxton was excellent, so polite and highly knowledgeable. Very pleased with all the work and greatly appreciated everything he did. Thank you.
8th January 2025
Skoda Citigo Clutch replacement
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Patson was very friendly, and did an excellent job with my car. He was very communicative throughout the process and I am delighted with the work.
6th January 2025
Ford Focus Timing belt replacement
Cooling system pressure test (leak detection)
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Patson has the patience of a saint working on my focus wasn't easy but he kept me informed about what was happening. Pleased with the work he carried out as well 😀
Vehicle servicing.
Carrying out road safety checks.
Mot failure repairs.
General vehicle repairs including brakes, suspension, exhaust, clutch and timing belt replacement to name a few.
I am a skilled auto technician with over 15 years of practical experience in the trade.