Brake Repair | Book a Brake Repair in Loughton| RAC

£173.65

Average price for this repair in Loughton in the last 30 days^

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Why choose the RAC for a brake repair?

With more than 125 years of experience, the RAC is trusted by millions of UK drivers. When you spot the early signs of brake issues such as grinding, squeaking or general wear out, RAC Mobile Mechanics can carry out your brake repair on your driveway or at your workplace; saving you time and hassle while ensuring your repairs are completed by knowledgeable, highly-trained experts.

Common brake repairs often include replacing worn brake pads, checking or topping up brake fluid, and resolving handbrake faults that affect stopping performance and safety.

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RAC Mobile Mechanic in Loughton

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At the RAC, we’ve got over 125 years’ experience in offering complete peace of mind® to our members. We’re best known for our breakdown service. And now – our new RAC Mobile Mechanics are here to help make every day motoring more convenient and easier. If you need a service or repair, they’ll come to you at your home or work.

Book a brake repair

Brakes are essential to staying safe on the road, so keeping them in top condition is crucial. In this article we’re going to run through the different parts of a brake system.

OEM quality parts

We use original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standard parts, which means every new part will be the same standard and same quality as the original part it replaced.

Mechanics you can trust

Our mobile mechanics are friendly, honest, and backed by the RAC.

Vehicle diagnostic check

£99

We’ll spend up to 30 mins checking your car’s onboard management system for faults. We’ll talk you through repairs needed and provide a full report. If any further work is needed, we’ll agree this with you before we start. Any additional work after the first 30 minutes will be priced at £20 per 15 minutes. We’ll agree this with you before proceeding.

Diagnostic check

We’ll look for any mechanical or electrical problems. If we need to, we’ll also check your car’s onboard engine management system. Depending on your car and issue, this will usually include: – Engine – Power steering – Brakes – Transmission – Exhaust system – Fuel injection system – Cooling system and air flow – Sensors

Full error report and advice on repairs

If we detect any issues, we'll talk through what needs to be repaired. We’ll give you a no-obligation quote to fix it on the spot, if we can. Or we’ll recommend a local RAC Approved Garage, and give you a full error report to take there.

Average cost of a brake repair by car make^

The cost to repair your brakes will depend on the car you drive. According to RAC data, the average cost to repair your brakes is £329. But you can check out the average price of a brake repair for your specific car make here.

Make	Average price
BMW	£267
Ford	£271
Audi	£289
Volkswagen	£281
Vauxhall	£271
Land Rover	£324
Mini	£236
Kia	£257
Nissan	£267

^Average price quoted for brake repairs by RAC Mobile Mechanics from 01/01/25 to 31/03/25.

And it’s not just brake repairs that we do in Loughton

Mobile mechanics bring the garage to you, saving you the hassle of getting your car to a garage. If you need a service or repair, they’ll come to you at your home or work.

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Buzbys Garage

Having been established by Peter in 1982, Buzby's Garage in Chingford was taken over by Usman in 2020. Since then, we have continued to seal our reputation as one of the go-to independent garages in the area for customers looking for excellent workmanship at a fair and competitive price. Within our clean, modern workshop, you’ll find four inspection ramps and a dedicated MOT bay. Usman and the team are equipped with some of the latest tools and equipment with which they carry out a huge range of vehicle services from Class 4 MOTs to clutches and brakes to vehicle diagnostics. And with the garage having been around for over 40 years, the team has a wealth of experience working on all types of vehicles including cars, vans and, commercial vehicles up to 3.5tonnes. You’ll find Buzby's Garage on Salisbury Road, just off the A112 in Chingford. We’re open six days a week and have a comfortable waiting area as well as ample parking. Give Buzby's Garage a call onor contact us online, we look forward to seeing you soon.

45 Salisbury Road, Chingford, E46TA

CSS Motors

CSS Motors offers car repairs in Waltham Abbey and further afield, such as Loughton, Waltham Cross, Theydon Bois, Buckhurst Hill and beyond. Our team has over 125 years experience in the motor trade and prides itself on customer service and retention. What you will get from us is transparent pricing, a tailored personal service, as well as vehicle collection and delivery, their is also the optional use of a courtesy car if required. Since our inception, we have grown with our customers, offering new techniques and services in response to their needs. Within our service, we cover all makes and models from classic cars to modern cars and commercial vehicles. We are a full MOT test centre supporting class 4, 5A and 7 vehicles which include 3 wheeled bikes, quads, cars, passenger vehicles, taxis, motor homes, ambulances, goods vehicles and also vehicles over 3000kg up to 3500kg gross weight. We can carry out your MOT testing up to one month before the expiry of your current MOT and we can also service your car on-site, so please do consider booking this at the same time. We quote you the cost of your servicing before it begins, so you are fully aware and there are no hidden fees. We also have the latest diagnostic testing equipment and guarantee quality parts and labour from our friendly, professional and fully trained team. We can also service and re-gas your air conditioning system, just ask! We look forward to giving you a warm welcome - and make sure to take a look at our latest.

148 Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JH

Motech Vehicle Services Ltd

If you're looking for a reliable garage in Essex, look no further than Motech Vehicle Services Ltd, specialists in a wide range of garage services including mot, car servicing, engine tuning and air conditioning in Essex.

Unit 6 Roebuck Road Trading Estate, 15-17 Roebuck Road Hainault, Essex, IG63TU

Queensway Autos

If you’re looking for repairs in Enfield that you can trust, Queensway Auto Repairs is the garage for you. We’re a local garage in the area, priding ourselves on our customer service and the amount of happy customers that leave our garage. We have built up a reputation in the area as being a garage our customers can count on and we also have worked hard and done many jobs that has got us on the fixmycar newsletter august spotlight as we are one of the best on the platform nationwide. Whilst we provide quality services, we always endeavour to keep prices affordable. All our parts are genuine quality parts, manufacturer original or equivalent so that your repairs last longer. You don’t need to pay until the day and we’ll always run additional work past you first. We employ a team of 5 fully qualified mechanics, including 3 MOT testers, who can get your vehicle road worthy ASAP. Aside from our mechanics, we also employ 2 drivers, as we offer our customers a FREE local collection and delivery service.

Unit 15D, Queensway, Enfield, EN34SA

MP Automotive Service Centre

We can undertake all manor of works for all leisure and small commercial vehicles. We specialize in bmw’s with our head technician having over 15 years experience in the brand . We are a Registered MOT station offering servicing , maintenance ,organising bodywork , diagnostics , tuning and repairs. Collection and delivery services are available pre booked or sometimes same day where possible

Mp Automotive Service Centre, Rear Of Bush Hill Parade, Bury Street West, London, N99JS