TLC Automotive , Bedfordshire | ClickMechanic
(12 ratings)
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10 years professional experience
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68 completed bookings
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Active since April 2024
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 Qualified
TLC Automotive , Bedfordshire | ClickMechanic
Simone D
20th January 2025
Volvo XC90 Steering angle sensor replacement
Mot retest
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Simone and the team were great. Good communication through out. They went out of their way to get the car back to me early which I really appreciated.
17th January 2025
Jeep Compass Clutch and slave cylinder replacement
Vehicle recovery
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Apologies for the long review but its a mixed bag of feedback. My Clutch went and i booked a onsite check to see what the fault was. It was confirmed by the mechanic for the next day. I waited during the time window and they did not attend. I managed to get hold of them through the site and they contacted me to inform me it was a mistake that they thought it was the next day. No major issue, so we went with the next day. The attended, took a quick look and confirmed that the clutch would need doing and took the car away to the garage to go get a quote. Chased for a quote the next day and got one and i confirmed i was happy to go ahead.
My cars clutch is difficult to get and it was on the run up to christmas so i knew i wouldnt get the car back till the new year. After new year i chased up about hte jeep and got a message to say it was ready to collect and that they just needed to do a test drive in the morning. I attended the next day and picked up the jeep from site and drove it home with no obvious problems, clutch was replaced as planned and the team were very nice. Next morning i started the car and heard a rattling from the front end and a slight clunk when turning the ignition. I messaged the garage who did in fact call me to talk about the issues and said they would come by the next day around 10am to have a listen and look. When i got home that day i opened the boot to find parts from other cars in my boot along with a tool. I messaged the garage to let them know but got no reply. The next day noone came and i messaged the mto find out what is going on bu again got no reply. I decided to then drive to the garage to see what was going on, by this point there was also a slight creaking when reversing and an occasional knocking from the engine bay when driving. I arrived at the garage and was met by one of the mechanics who straight away mentioned that i had items in the boot (he had been made aware, so they had recieved my messages but not responded). I gave the tiems back and then we went about diagnosing the issue. The mechanic was joined by another mechanic and they ascertained that the noise was a bearing issue in the gear box but that it would be fine and not cause an issue when driving but if i wanted the noise gone it would be a full gearbox re build. I thanked them and drove home. During the drive home i noticed the knocking got worse and the squeeking on the reversing was getting louder. I messaged the garage and sent video to them but again got no reponse from them. I then decided to contact my old garage where i used to live who has always worked on my vehicles. I took the car to them to look at all the issues. What they discovered was that 7 bolts that attach the mount and sub frame were loose, these were all bolts that would have had to have been removed to replace the clutch. They tightened all the bolts and all the noises including the gearbox noise has now gone.
I do believe the mechanics tightened the bolts but possibly not tight enough when doing the work so when the test drive and my first drive were being done there were no issues however as they were not done up fully it caused me an issue.
My main concern is lack of communication and actually if this had been checked by the mechanics at the time it would not have taken me two weeks to resolve the issue using another garage.
I think the mechanics did the job as specified and that did everything with the best intentions however it appeared to me that it was just three of them and they are seriously over stretching themselves. Must get better with communications and ensureing the work is 100% completed before jumping onto the next vehicle.
The mechanics and Simone are all very friendly and helpful but suffered with the resolving of the issue raised.
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13th January 2025
Jeep Renegade Premium Pre-purchase Inspection
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They did the pre-purchase inspection and called me right after to give me key information and their advice on the car.
13th January 2025
Vauxhall Corsa Full Service
MOT with collection & delivery
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I didn’t meet them, but the job was done. I have nothing more to say. I didn’t meet them, but the job was done. I have nothing more to say.
12th October 2024
Vauxhall Astra MOT with collection & delivery
Full Service
Tyre fitting, mot retest
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Simone was great. Very friendly and kept me updated with everything. Would highly recommend
6th October 2024
SEAT Tarraco Interim Service
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Excellent work. Good communication, the car was collected and returned so quickly. Thank you so much.
25th September 2024
Nissan Qashqai Major Service
MOT with collection & delivery
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Simone was very friendly and kept me updated regarding my MOT and service. Pick up and drop off was efficient.
21st September 2024
BMW 3 Series Standard Pre-purchase Inspection
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Daniel seemed to know what he was talking about. Was able to communicate his thoughts on the car clearly. As friendly as anyone. Really appreciated his help. I have no complaints
20th September 2024
Vauxhall Astra GTC Full Service
MOT with collection & delivery
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She was absolutely fab. Definitely will be booking with Simone again. Can’t get more perfect service than today. Will 100% be using this service again.
Reply from Simone:
Charlotte cannot Thankyou enough for the lovely review!
Highly valued customer look forward to seeing you in the future.
Thanks
Simone TLC
2nd September 2024
Volvo XC40 Full Service
MOT with collection & delivery
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Simone was outstanding very friendly and knowledgeable, I will always ask for her again. When my wife’s car requires a service I will recommend her. One of the best.
We both Worked in motor trade our entire working life in various roles.
Simone - Started my career at Nissan moving onto Peugoet and then Jaguar Landrover. After being fed up of working for the man… in 2019 I set up on my own in vehicle transportation and recovery which is still a big part of my working day now branched out into servicing, repairs, tuning and bodywork (including resprays). Which has always been my passion and final goal.
Tom - I’ve worked in various motor vehicle roles from the age of 15. Most of my career has been spent working on high end performance vehicles, I build tune and race my own vehicles professionally. I’ve spent some time working with HGVs and recovery vehicles. So have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to vans and trucks. We now have two workshops of our own which cover every aspect of motor vehicle repair, diagnosis and modification including body work and paint. Read more