ClickMechanic has encouraged garage owners and mobile mechanics to maximise on the UK’s busiest MOT period, by using its platform to secure additional work during the annual autumn testing surge.
With the September registration plate change and post-pandemic shifts in testing patterns, autumn remains one of the busiest trading periods of the year for workshops.
While demand has traditionally favoured garages with dedicated MOT bays, ClickMechanic says its services also present opportunities for mobile technicians and non-testing workshops through accessing seasonal repair opportunities.
Andrew Jervis, Co-founder and CEO of ClickMechanic, said: “September and October represent the single largest commercial window of the year, but navigating that demand is a balancing act. Brick-and-mortar garages quickly reach maximum bay capacity, while mobile technicians can often feel locked out of the revenue opportunity because they do not operate their own testing bay.”
ClickMechanic enables mobile technicians without an MOT bay to unlock new revenue by offering customer vehicle collection and delivery, using local partner testing stations, and capturing lucrative follow-on repair work.
Andrew continued: “It’s about helping independent repairers turn seasonal demand into profitable work without adding administrative complexity. Mobile technicians can take on MOT failure repairs at the customer’s home or workplace, while workshops can fill last-minute gaps and cancellations without spending on additional advertising.”
ClickMechanic has also streamlined the process of converting MOT failures into completed repairs. Its quoting engine enables technicians to generate fixed-price repair estimates using industry-standard repair times and regional labour rates, reducing delays between diagnosis and customer approval.
Integrated motor factor pricing is also available, helping repairers protect margins on common MOT failure items.
To help address administrative and cash-flow challenges, customer payments are pre-authorised 24 hours before work begins, allowing technicians to order parts and carry out repairs without waiting for invoice approval or risking unpaid bills. Completed job earnings are paid directly within three working days via a payment processor.
Andrew concluded: “ClickMechanic eliminates the risk, friction, and unpaid admin that repairers face every day. For mobile technicians, it provides access to MOT repair opportunities without the overhead of a traditional workshop. For garage owners, it provides a flexible way to manage demand, fill quieter periods and reduce the impact of customer cancellations.”
