Cranks Autos

11/02/2026

Hi everyone 👋

Weekend Booking Update

Weekend bookings only – limited slots available each week.

To make sure every job gets the proper time and attention it deserves, all weekend work now operates on a minimum booking basis with allocated time slots.

Most weekend jobs typically fall within the £220–£450 range, depending on the vehicle and scope of work.

All quotes are based on standard removal conditions. If additional time is required due to corrosion, seized components or extended diagnostics, this is always discussed and agreed before proceeding.

This helps ensure:

🔧Fair and transparent pricing
🪛No rushed jobs
🔩Proper time allocated to each vehicle

If you’d like a quote, please send:

* Registration number
* Location
* Brief description of the issue

Thanks again for the continued support

weekend availability is limited 👍

02/01/2026

A huge thank you to all my customers for 2025!

This past year has been challenging for many businesses, particularly due to ongoing economic pressures and continued government mismanagement.

Like most businesses, I’ve had to adapt and evolve to continue providing a reliable, high-quality service.

This has included expanding into more advanced electrical fault-finding, moving to vehicle collection and delivery prodominetly, and—at times—making the difficult decision to turn down certain jobs.
The cost of specialist tooling and ongoing software subscriptions continues to rise, and the days of the traditional “generalist” repairer are rapidly disappearing. Meanwhile, dealerships are increasingly finding new and inventive ways to push customers back into the main dealer network.

Despite this, I’m incredibly fortunate to have a loyal customer base who return time and time again. Some have patiently waited for availability, and many continue to entrust me with their vehicles and equipment. For that, I am truly grateful.
To my new customers, thank you in advance—I look forward to working with you.
Here’s a small montage highlighting some of this year’s challenges (and yes, I know many of you enjoy seeing your vehicles become fault-famous😅).
I’m looking forward to seeing what 2026 brings!

06/09/2025

🚗💸 I’m seeing more and more people stuck in a tough spot — owing thousands on finance but unable to afford vital repairs.

Don’t let this happen to you!

✅ Always make sure you’ve got a warranty that covers the full length of your finance agreement.
⚠️ Be cautious with cars that have wet belt systems (like the 1.0L Ford EcoBoost or the 1.2L engines in the Citroën DS3 & Peugeot 2008) — repairs can be very costly.
🛢️ And above all, keep up with oil changes and levels between servicing intervals.

A little forward planning today can save your wallet (and your peace of mind) tomorrow! 🙌

20/06/2025

Hi everyone,

First off, a big thank you to all my loyal customers for your continued support

However, I do want to address an important matter.

Lately, i've had a few instances of delayed payments after work has been completed. While I understand that things can come up, please keep in mind:

💵 Payment is expected immediately upon completion of the job.

Some payments have been 5- 8 weeks delayed!

As a mobile mechanic, i rely on timely payments to cover parts, fuel, and operating costs. Delays make it harder for me stay on schedule and continue delivering the fast, reliable service you count on.

Your cooperation with my payment policy really helps me maintain that standard.

Thank you for your understanding. As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

19/06/2025

Slots still available over today/ friday and Sunday👍

31/05/2025

📅 Booking available this weekend & next week still!

28/04/2025

Important Business Update

Due to an increasing number of late payments and non-responses to payment requests, I have made the decision to update my payment policy to protect the sustainability of my business and ensure fairness to all customers.

Effective immediately:

All new customers will be required to pay a 50% deposit before any work commences.

Call-out fees must now be paid in advance before attendance is confirmed.

I sincerely regret that these changes have become necessary, but they are essential to ensure I can continue providing reliable, fair and high-quality service to all customers

Thanks so much to all my loyal customers for your understanding and continued support!

04/04/2025

Clutch clock prototype number 1.. the chimes lasted longer than the flywheel did, in the fiesta this clutch came from ! 🫢

18/01/2025

Help Mark out people 👍

http://justgiving.com/page/mark-burpeechallenge

Mobile Mechanic

£55.00 per hour

16/11/2024

BIG thanks to Diego Paulo Jacintho for his help designing a new business logo. If anyone is interested, throughly recommended his work!

14/11/2024

Check out Cranks autos’s video.

14/11/2024

A poor previous repair meant this sprinter gear linkage had lost its postion inside the gearbox and was stuck in gear .Once I worked out neutral the linkage could be refitted and gearbox topped up roadside