What Is a Call-Out Fee?

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A call-out fee covers the engineer's travel and time to diagnose the fault. It does not usually include parts or the repair itself, although some engineers will include a minor repair within the call-out charge.

Typical Call-Out Fees

TypeTypical fee
Standard diagnosis£50–£80
Diagnosis + minor repair£65–£100
Same-day or evening£80–£130

Questions to Ask Before Booking

  • Is the call-out fee deducted from the repair cost if I proceed?
  • Will you give a fixed price before starting work?
  • Do you carry common parts for my brand on the van?

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