The AA Smart Care Reviews 

18,494
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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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 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient

Very efficient. Car collected as arranged. Service and MOT carried out without fuss. Car delivered back to me on time. Very satisfied with this service.

10 August 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Car service and MOT

The car service and MOT were completed in a timely manner. I had accepted the option for the car to be picked up from home. This did not take place within the allocated time so I drove the car to the garage. When I arrived at the garage, a written record the car being booked for a MOT and service was not found. It could be that it was on the online system. Overall, however, the service was efficient and the staff members were polite.

11 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the confusion regarding the car pickup and the booking record. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and are glad the service was efficient and our staff were polite.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super great service

Super great service, really prompt, thorough and ultimately convenient having mobile mechanics

8 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

We're so pleased to hear such wonderful feedback about your experience with our mobile mechanics. It's great to know that the service was prompt, thorough, and convenient!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waited to give a review.And here is…

Waited to give a review.And here is why. Had a major service done on the 29th July. Could hear mechanic struggling to get it started after changing fuel filter, but he said everything was ok. Went on holiday on the 8th August all good. On the 12th August we broke down, I could only put it down to fuel as there was electrical power there. Tried to start and it sounded just like when he couldn’t start it at my house. Technician arrived about 5 hours later. Primed the fuel filter and it started. He confirmed that the fuel filter had been incorrectly fitted, not using the right tools for the job. So to continue my holiday I have to keep priming the fuel filter. Not a happy bunny as AA smart care don’t know when they can fit me in to change the filter. Shocking absolutely shocking. Now on to the second day with no car. Have an autistic son who is going mad because he wants to go out. Was due at 11am on the 13th now moved to 5pm. Their mistake and can’t be bothered to make it a priority to get a new filter fitted. Not happy at all with the service.update13:45 on the 13th Just been told we are not a priority. Keep getting fobbed off. Totally totally unprofessional, you broke my car by not fitting a part properly. 2 days of holiday ruined and 3 very very angry kids. Unbelievably shocking service

29 July 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

We are truly sorry to hear about the significant issues you've experienced following your major service, especially the breakdown during your holiday. It's concerning that the fuel filter was incorrectly fitted, leading to such inconvenience and stress. We understand your frustration with having to repeatedly prime the filter and the uncertainty regarding a repair appointment.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I am not happy with your service

I am not happy with your service
No complaint with garage
You could not be contacted by phone even thought you recommend I call you Took four weeks to get paperwork I requested
Once work was completed was to be contacted this did not happen
Do not feel like want to use you again

11 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

We're truly sorry to hear about your frustrating experience with our service. We understand your disappointment regarding the difficulty in contacting us by phone, the delay in receiving your paperwork, and the lack of follow-up after the work was completed. We appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The garage was fine good service and…

The garage was fine good service and polite staff. My problem was that as an AA member I was offered 10% discount but never received it. Trying to contact Snartcare was almost impossible constantly blocked by chat bot. The saving I got from not using my dealer was negligible

11 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

We're truly sorry to hear about the difficulty you experienced in getting your member discount applied and the frustration with our customer service. It's great to know the garage provided good service and had polite staff, but we understand your disappointment regarding the discount.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great idea! But very slow

This is a great to have when you cant afford a big lump sum to pay off in one go its been a life saver for me. But the company take ages to process and get back to you so the garage can get on a do the work, i found myself having to constantly keep ringing them to get there butt's in gear so the garage could proceed

5 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Hi Dawn, we're sorry to hear the repair took longer than usual.

We hope your car is now back on the road, and we're pleased that you were happy with our payment options. 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Car serviced & repaired at home

Really pleased, easy to book online, choice of days and am/pm slots for convenience.
Prices seem competitive.
Our mobile mechanic was Louis, did a great job, very polite and professional. No mess left behind.
Will use again.

11 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent MOT supoort by Cross Motors

Had my car MOT undertaken by Cross Motor Engineering at Bideford on Avon. The communication, support and flexibility of the team was excellent. Very happy I selected Cross Motors for the quality of the work.

11 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

We are so pleased to hear that you had such a positive experience with us! It's wonderful to know that our team's communication, support, and flexibility were excellent.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Engineer gave good communication

Engineer gave good communication , arrived on schedule and carried out service professionally.

i was very happy with the service undertaken , full check list and recommendations received by email within 112 hours .

11 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was amazed at the convenience and the…

I was amazed at the convenience and the cost of the repair and replacement of the front and rear discs and pads.Scot the mechanic was 1st class and kept me informed of his whereabouts, arrived on time and was quick friendly and very efficient. Would and already recommend to anyone who needs a job done 👍 5 star ⭐

7 August 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I HAVE STILL RECEIVED NO RESPONSE TO MY…

I HAVE STILL RECEIVED NO RESPONSE TO MY COMPLAINT NEARLY 2 MONTHS LATER.

I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE SERVICE I PAID FOR.

I am extremely disturbed by an email I have received from AA following my service on my car 17th June which I have forwarded to them.

I went on your website last week to book mobile service and paid for MAJOR SERVICE. The email I received today mentions "my breakdown" and says I haven't been given a full service And not the same equivalent????????

I HAVENT HAD A BREAKDOWN?? AT NO POINT DID THE WEBSITE MENTION ABOUT BREAK DOWNS WHEN I BOOKED THE SERVICE. IT WAS ADVERTISED AS A NORMAL SERVICE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. AT NO POINT WAS THIS ADVERTISED AS SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO A NORMAL SERVICE.

ADDITIONALLY THE EMAIL SAID I HAVE SIGNED DOCUMENTS TODAY WHICH I HAVEN'T AND STATES I HAVE AGREED TO THESE TERMS?? WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON. I CAN'T ACTUALLY BELIEVE THIS.

The email says: Your declaration
By signing below, I acknowledge that the information in this Breakdown Report is an accurate account of the work carried out by the AA with my consent.
Signed
Original signed

IN ADDITION TO THIS , AT THE TIME OF BOOKING I RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING I WOULD HAVE A MORNING APPOINTMENT BEFORE MIDDAY AND THAT I WOULD BE CALLED ..AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MORNING TO LET ME KNOW TIME SLOT AND AGAIN 15 MINS BEFORE/ WHEN ON THEIR WAY.

I NEVER RECEIVED ANY PHONE CALLS. WHEN I CALLED TO CHASETHEY TOLD ME THAT THEYD CHANGED TO LATE PM 1500.BUT NO ONE BOTHERED TO INFORM ME .

AS I HAVEN'T HAD THE WORK DONE THAT I PAID FOR I WANT MY MONEY BACK!!!

THEY CHANGED MY APPOINTMENT FROM A MAJOR SERVICE TO A"BREAKDOWN" WHICH I NEVER HAD AND MECHANIC WAS THERE FOR ABOUT 45 MINS. NOT 2 HOURS LIKE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO.

I received response yesterday from someone with the pathetic unprofessional response :

"Hello,

The breakdown email below is not from ourselves.

Through ourselves you have had a major service.

Thank You

Kind Regards
Rob
Senior Customer Advisor"

AA think this response to a complaint is acceptable by denying they sent the email even though I already checked the email address and it ended in: theaa.com . I can't put full address due to trustpilot block posts with email addresses. They didn't even apologise for changing my appointment to the end and not informing me and not calling as they were meant to to.

I will be taking this further.

19 June 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

We are very sorry to hear about the distressing experience you've had, and we sincerely apologise for the significant delays and miscommunications. We understand your frustration regarding the service you received not matching what you paid for, the confusing email about a "breakdown," and the issues with your appointment and lack of communication. We hope you're okay.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Garage was good appoinment in however…

Garage was good appoinment in however no communication of additional works carried out till i left and they told me of the extra charge and additional work has already been done. Had to call customer service to get them to verify workwas carried outand extra charge was eligible

8 August 2026

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