The AA Smart Care Reviews 

18,392
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Review summary

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Looking at 6,384 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their politeness, professionalism, and helpfulness. Many appreciate the convenience and efficiency of mobile mechanics performing services at home or work. The booking process is generally described as easy and well-communicated. However, some people were dissatisfied with communication, noting a lack of updates on arrival times or delays. Others encountered booking problems, such as engineers not arriving or services not matching expectations, alongside concerns about incomplete work or unexpected additional costs.

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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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Customer communications

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

No fault of AA specifically, the service was actually really well managed. However, there are difficulties in having a middle party as a I found out when my MOT failed and I had to go back and fourth... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Work was fast and efficient with plenty of follow up advice once completed. No prior contact however as to estimated and actual arrival time to help with day planning. This was promised in the pre app... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Having had issues fixed on my car, pointed out to me by my mechanic, the car still failed the MOT. I truly feel that this system is set up to ensure the AA get further income. Apart from this, I fou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The mobile mechanic was very polite, informative and helpful in explaining what else I needed to get done she’s did an MOT. He checked all my engine bay topped up fluids and sorted a loose panel under... See more


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 5 out of 5 stars

The warm reception

The warm reception,
The professionalism,
The clear communication,
The quality of work delivered,
Am so impressed and will come back again, and will recommend it for anyone 👌.

5 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

We're over the moon to hear this and that your brake repairs went well 🥰🔧.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I booked a Major Service and MOT…

I booked a Major Service and MOT through the AA online with their authorised garage, VSG Hounslow, and had a very disappointing experience.

I was charged for a Major Service, but when I later took my car to another garage, they found that the engine oil had not been changed, and the service had not been carried out properly. My car also failed the MOT at VSG Hounslow, even though it was in good condition.

I reported my concerns to the AA, but my complaint was sent back to the same garage. Instead of properly investigating, the garage told me that because I had booked through the AA online, they would not provide the same level of service as if I had booked directly with them. I found this unacceptable.

A few days later, I took my car to another independent garage. They carried out a proper major service, completed the MOT, and my vehicle passed with no issues.

I expected the AA to protect its customers and investigate my complaint independently. Instead, I feel my concerns were not taken seriously. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend using VSG Hounslow through the AA.

5 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi Faiza, we're sorry to hear about your experience. We've shared your feedback with our team so that it can be looked into.

We hope the repairs went smoothly and that your car is now back on the road and running well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Full service at home

Engineer arrived on time. Very personable young man. Did a thorough inspection and explained his report to me thoroughly. Very pleased with service, reasonably priced and the added bonus of not having to drop car off was great. Will use again.

5 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service done right at home.

Excellent service done right at home.
The technician was thorough and professional.
Since this was a mobile service didnt have MOT done at the same time but it passed MOT next day at a different garage so all good.

5 August 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Smart Care failed to relay message from the garage

Five stars for the garage, whose service was excellent. However, AA Smart Care failed to relay the message to me that I had to wait a day for the delivery of an essential part for my car to pass the MOT. Smart Care then told me the car was ready for collection the day after I had already got it back.

5 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi Lynn, we're sorry to hear there were issues with the updates. We always do our best to keep our Members informed throughout the service.

We hope your repairs went well and that your MOT went smoothly.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Told all was ok, broke down 3 days later

Major service seemed fine, mechanic friendly. I was told and given a report that all was okay with the vehicle. A few days later I had broken down, and had to pay an AA mobile mechanic to fit a new alternator and also a new battery. I've spent over £500 and had to take a day off work for a car I was told had nothing wrong with it.

27 July 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi Martin, we're sorry to hear this and hope you've fed this back to our team directly so that this can be looked into. We hope you were okay and that your repairs went well.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Mixed feelings - price good, comms poor

Great price/discount. But very confusing comms as I needed a MOT retest and received various automated emails, i.e. too many and some of which were completely inaccurate re the test date and time. Also my account was debited, credited, debited again - and the money was first taken before the test date!

5 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hey Stephen, we're sorry to hear there was some confusion around your appointment or the payment being taken. Sometimes a charge can appear as pending before it's processed.

We hope you've been able to raise this with us directly, and we're pleased to hear that you were happy with the price.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It is wasting a time and money after I…

It is wasting a time and money after I spend 450 went home I see on dashboard Visible warning lights include an illuminated red oil pressure light which is I have never seen on dashboard since I bought my car almost 4years I had to Email to the smart care department but no body responded to me

5 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi, we're sorry to hear this and please give us a ring so we can get this looked into.

📞 0330 018 3446

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Service by garage was great and very…

Service by garage was great and very happy with them but the AA app kept telling me to pay again and then kept sending me text for an appointment which had already been done!! Will think now before using that service again as the app seems useless.

5 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi Phil, we're sorry to hear you were having trouble with our app and hope you've been able to get in touch with us directly about this.

It's great to hear that the service went well though, and we're pleased you're happy with the help you received.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Recently used them for a service so…

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 it all as previous mechanic was thorough
Sadly this has tarred my opinion and views on what I paid for

5 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi Lynne, we're sorry to hear this and hope you've fed this back directly with our team if you believe any part of the service was missed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was so convenient

It was so convenient. Saved me a lot of time waiting and service was carried out in a very professional manner. I would highly recommend this service. I looked a costings and compared before I booked and the price was very reasonable.

5 August 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Different times for Service and MOT. Not informed.

We booked on line for 8am, and booked a day off work.
We arrived at 8:30 (when the garage opened).
We came back at 11am to collect to collect the car to be told the Service was booked in 8am but the MoT was booked in at 1:30pm. The car was not ready to 2:30pm.

This should be clear on the booking.

5 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi Jon, we're sorry about the delay. We hope your service and MOT went well and that your car is now running smoothly.

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