The AA Smart Care Reviews 

18,438
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 4 out of 5 stars

Wasn't kept updated on arrival didn't…

Wasn't kept updated on arrival didn't get a phone call on the morning to let me now what time he would arrive had to phone smartcare for that information and didn't phone me 15mins befor arriving he phone me when he arrived at the address instead apart from that everything was fine

8 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

We appreciate your feedback and understand your frustration regarding the communication about the arrival time. We hope you're all sorted.

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 July 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

We're truly sorry to hear about the extremely poor experience you had with your recent MOT. The issues you've described, from the late opening and lack of apology to the lost key, damage to your boot, and the overall lack of communication, are completely unacceptable. We understand your frustration and disappointment, and we hope you're okay.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The communication could have been…

The communication could have been better, the mot was done on the Friday morning and I didn't hear anything till Monday morning

6 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

We appreciate your feedback and understand your frustration regarding the communication delay. We hope you're alright.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AA did a great job changing my front…

AA did a great job changing my front brake pads the gentleman was on time very polite and he did a great job the service was amazing as the job was done booking process was easy and the price was unbeatable I definitely recommend every one with a car to use AA

5 August 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My Van was dropped of after breakdown…

My Van was dropped of after breakdown excatly one week before i got a bill for checking my tire thread depth
nothing else on my 40 pound invoice
the garage was supposed to check the fault that caused my breakdown ( clutch failure )
no other comunication at all happend from the garage or AA

1 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

We're very sorry to hear about your experience with the garage and the lack of communication regarding your vehicle's breakdown and subsequent repairs. We understand your frustration.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AA we're on time

AA we're on time, no fuss, and completed the oil and filter change perfectly.
Very happy 😊

5 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

Love to hear it 💛.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied

Mechanic arrived on time
He was the same chap who serviced the car a little while ago.
Did the work. Explained things well.
So much easier than taking to a garage.

8 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great job and quickly completed

Searched for the job I needed and the AA were able to price this up for me quickly. They then located garages near to me to complete the job, this was 2 days later. They offered a finance plan if you couldn’t pay the job straight away either. The garage expected me when I turned up and the job took a few hours. Very easy to book through.

8 August 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I've to travel about 1 hrs go and 1 hrs…

I've to travel about 1 hrs go and 1 hrs come cos there is no approved AA garage near my address from ct19 5hf to ct4 3QT. Getting there was so ridiculous
The approach from the lady reception was i have to leave my car till the next day because they're not AA only working with AA they could see have already made my payment with AA and as a result if only I've come to there garage for the booking will have been the best. I booked for MOT & MAJOR SERVICE. My booking includes: Pollen filter change, brake fluid check, air filter change, oil change, oil filter change. (My mot was done, and I can only see them changing the engine oil and the oil filter).

3 August 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

We're truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you faced with the travel distance and the issues at the garage regarding your booking. It's concerning that the services you booked were not fully carried out as expected.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t be fooled thinking you’re getting something good I expected to be directed to some of…

I expected to be directed to some of the best garages to have my MOT and Major service done but found something very different. MR Motors in Bletchley doesn’t even have the ability to MOT. I had to return for a remot and he took my keys and car and returned some 40 minutes later because a garage in another street does the MOTs

31 July 2026
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Reply from The AA Smart Care

We're very sorry to hear about your experience with the garage and the issues you encountered with your MOT. We understand your frustration and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

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