The AA Smart Care Reviews 

18,551
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Evaluating 6,457 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally friendly, polite, and knowledgeable during their interactions, ensuring that appointments run smoothly and pleasantly while delivering reliable results. Many consumers strongly appreciate the convenient mobile service and efficient work carried out directly on their driveways within the specified timeframes without causing any mess. However, some customers also noted issues with unexpected scheduling changes, delayed communication, and occasional difficulties reaching support teams promptly when needed. A few other people also felt that unexpected extra charges or confusing booking processes caused unnecessary frustration and a general lack of clear information.

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Service

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Staff

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Booking process

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Price

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The only thing that was a problem was the part availability, I had requested a morning appointment and scheduled pick ups etc around this. Was still getting texts confirming this on the morning of t... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Replacement of all four wheels brake pads and disks and done on time with no mess. The only thing that the mechanic did not do was adjust the hand brake. It was three notches/clicks for full hand... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Mechanic was really good but the appointment was changed from morning to a late afternoon by the company on the morning of the booking, which could have been a big inconvenience to me if I had other... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Recently used them for a service so booked again for second car but sadly a complete different experience. He was only here for less than a hour for a full service so I lack confidence that he did... See more

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Company details

  1. Car Inspection Station
  2. Auto Parts Store
  3. Car Service
  4. Mechanic
  5. Towing Service
  6. Vehicle Inspection

About The AA Smart Care

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MOTs, services and repairs brought to you through the convenience of our local AA approved garage network.

AA approved local garages

  • Every one of the garages in our network is audited to ensure it meets our highest quality, service and training standards
  • The garage technicians are expertly trained in petrol, diesel and electric vehicles

Fixed & transparent pricing

  • You’ll know exactly what you’re going to pay, with no hidden extras
  • We’ll chat to the garage to make sure that any additional work needed is accurate, and give you a quote to approve before it’s carried out.

Guaranteed quality of work and repairs

  • We’re so confident in the work, we guarantee all parts and labour for 12 months
  • The garages in our network always fit quality parts, made to the same standard as the original manufacturer equipment
  • All prices, including labour, are checked to make sure they’re accurate

Easy online booking

  • You can book online at a garage local to you, on a date of your choice
  • Book up to 90 days in advance
  • You have access to a UK wide network of local garages.

 


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Damaged my vehicle

the employee who took my keys to reverse my motorhome into the garage, and whilst being guided by another employee, or the employer, scraped the canopy housing along their shutters frame, whereby i had to get him out and get it into the garage myself, without so much as an apology, and now i have a devalued component arrached to my motorhome.

13 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi Paul, we're sorry to hear this. We've passed this to the relevant team and have asked them to contact you directly to discuss your concerns further.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

New customer to the AA Smart Care…

As a new customer to the AA Smart Care service, I found booking my vehicle in for its annaul MOT and Service easy and very convenient as the garage is local. The customer service team were friendly and processed the payment quickly.
I expected a good service and got a good service from an AA approved garage.
The price for the MOT and Service was good for a CORSA at under £235.00

13 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rear brake pads changed…

Booked to have rear brake pads changed on my car at home the day after returning from holiday. Everything went smoothly and in double quick time and advice was given regarding discs and tyres while the mechanic was there. Would definitely use the service again as it was very convenient not having to take the car and leave it at a garage.

6 August 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This was very poor service

This was very poor service. Unexpected! Arrived early for the appointment but the garage opened late and were unapologetic about it. I was asked to leave the car and would be contacted once the MOT process is complete. My car did not pass the MOT because of the tailgate light so, this needs sorting first. Agreed, that is good as that is the purpose of MOT. However, my car key was lost. They took forever to look for the car keys. After finding it, they acted as if they were doing me a favour in terms of me returning wi the the car to ensure the fault is fixed for them to run the MOT again. I was later told by friends that is supposed to be standard . My boot flap and seal were impacted by whatever they did. They did not tell me anything. Rather I found out when I opened my boot. Why would you lose my key and damage my boot? Neither fix it nor apologise?

10 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi, we're sorry to hear about your experience and have passed your comments on to be looked into further. The team will contact you directly to discuss your concerns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AA is not just for breakdowns!

So pleased to discover AA can do more than assist you when you breakdown. I needed my brake discs and pads changed and I turned to AA. They came to the house and completed the job in 2 hours, brilliant.

13 August 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lack of communication

Our car was booked in for a service on 11/8/2026. Booking process was very smooth but that's as good as it got. Now its three days later and we've still not heard from AA Smart care re our car being ready for collection, or any additional work required. Obviously, I picked the car up on the 11th and was advised by the garage that they had contacted AA twice for them to inform me of work required. What a let down and a reason to never use this service again. Rubbish is an understatement.

11 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi Christopher, we're sorry to hear about your experience. We'll chase this up and ask the team to contact you asap.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No Post-Service Report Received - Booking with Eco Tyre Motors via AA

When booking, I was under the impression that after the full service, I would receive recommendations from the mechanic about what needs to be fixed. My booking confirmation email also states that I should receive this feedback after the service.However, when I collected my car keys on Friday, the machanic only returned my keys and said everything was okay. I had not received any communication from either AA or Eco Tyre Motors till i reached out.I was expecting an email outlining any issues found and the associated repair costs. I am already aware that my vehicle has an oil leak, low suspension/shock absorbers, and brake issues. I booked a full service expecting these, and any other underlying issues, to be identified so we could arrange repairs.

11 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi, sorry to hear you're unhappy with the service. Please give us a call on 0330 018 3446 so we can arrange for your concerns to be looked into and help get this sorted.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awful service

Absolutely awful service. Paid a lot for them to not call to confirm arrival time. Rang to chase them at midday as booked guaranteed before midday for them to say they're not coming until 5pm then acted annoyed at me when I insisted they come a different day. Absolutely awful. The guy who came was abrupt and rude too.

13 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi, we're sorry to hear this and have fed your comments back to the relevant team to look into. They'll contact you directly if they need any further info.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unbelievable bad service from AA

Where too start? Reminded day before mot appt, told on day of appointment that you’d cancelled because you you couldn’t take payment and re-arranged for 2 days later. You had my card details and fortunately the garage agreed to perform mot. I was then notified I’d paid for 2 mots - with different prices???
Then I had a message say”extra work was required “ which was not true! After I complained I understand I was reimbursed.
Certainly will not recommend this system.

12 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi, we're sorry to hear your MOT booking didn't go smoothly.
We can appreciate how frustrating it must have been to receive conflicting messages about payment, the appointment, and additional work that wasn't actually required. We're glad the garage was still able to carry out the MOT and that the reimbursement was processed, but we're sorry for the confusion caused along the way.
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

First time using service and I can’t fault the service I have been given. I had a new started motor fitted.

13 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service and M.O.T.

Got my m.o.t at a discount with the service . Done in 4 hours - would be all day if I'd had chose to have it done at main dealership.
All work and checks were documented and parts and labour garenteed by the AA

11 August 2026

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