Car and van mechanic in South Ockendon.
A family-run garage at Mollands Farm, South Ockendon, for servicing, diagnostic testing, brakes, clutches and timing belts on all makes of car and light commercial vehicle. Close to Grays, Lakeside, Chafford Hundred and Aveley.
- All makes
- Cars and light commercials
- Family run
- Open 6 days a week
From a Fiesta to a Sprinter: if it's a car or a light commercial, D&R works on it.
The work that keeps cars and vans on the road.
Routine servicing through to the jobs that keep a vehicle off the road. Pick a service to see the usual signs and what the work involves.
The workshop, Mollands Farm
A family‑run workshop, not a chain.
D&R Mechanical Services works out of a unit at Mollands Farm, on Mollands Lane in South Ockendon. It's family run, and it looks after cars and light commercial vehicles of every make: routine servicing, diagnostics and the bigger repairs.
- Servicing and maintenance on all vehicles
- Diagnostic testing
- Clutches, brakes and timing belts
- Light commercial vehicle repairs
- Contract fleet maintenance
- Open 6 days a week
Something lit up on the dash?
Tap the symbol you can see for what it usually means and whether it's safe to keep driving.
Instrument cluster
Red means stop when it's safe. Amber means book it in soon. Your handbook has the final word for your vehicle.
Which one can you see?
Tap the symbol you can see. You'll get what it usually means, whether it's safe to keep driving, and a one-tap WhatsApp to D&R.
Keeping working vans working.
It's written on the back of D&R's own van:
- Light commercial vehicle repairs
- Contract fleet maintenance
- Servicing and maintenance carried out to all vehicles
Transits, Transporters, Vivaros, Sprinters, Trafics and the rest, plus contract maintenance for businesses that run a fleet.
Three steps to book in.
- Step 1
Send the reg
Tap any WhatsApp button. The message is written for you: add the reg and what's going on. Photos and videos of the problem help.
- Step 2
Agree a time
Sort out a day that suits you, on WhatsApp or by phone.
- Step 3
Drop it at Mollands Farm
Bring the vehicle to the workshop at Mollands Farm, on Mollands Lane in South Ockendon. The map further down shows where it is.
On Mollands Lane, South Ockendon.
A local mechanic for South Ockendon and the rest of Thurrock: Grays, Lakeside, Chafford Hundred and Aveley are all under 3 miles away.
D&R Mechanical ServicesMollands Farm, Mollands Lane
South Ockendon, Essex RM16 6RX
Nearby, as the crow flies
- South Ockendon1.1 mi
- North Stifford1.2 mi
- Chafford Hundred1.9 mi
- Lakeside2.2 mi
- Aveley2.6 mi
- Grays2.7 mi
Good to know.
Which cars and vans do you work on?
All makes of car and light commercial vehicle, from small hatchbacks to Transits and Sprinters. If you're not sure, send the reg on WhatsApp and ask.
Will servicing at an independent garage affect my warranty?
No, as long as the work follows the manufacturer's schedule and uses parts of matching quality. UK competition law (the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order) stops makers insisting on main dealer servicing for routine maintenance.
How do I book in?
Send a WhatsApp to 07710 515529 with the reg and what's wrong (every button on this site writes the message for you), or ring the workshop on 01708 857890.
Where is the garage?
At Mollands Farm on Mollands Lane, South Ockendon, in Thurrock, Essex. The map and the directions links on this site point to Mollands Lane.
Do you cover Grays, Lakeside and the rest of Thurrock?
Yes. The workshop is in South Ockendon, about 2.7 miles from Grays, 2.2 miles from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 1.9 miles from Chafford Hundred as the crow flies. That puts it a short drive from most of Thurrock, and from Upminster and Rainham in Havering.
How do I find a reliable mechanic near me?
Ask people you know, read a garage's reviews, and pick one that explains the problem in plain words and gives you a price before any work starts. With D&R you message the workshop directly on WhatsApp, send photos or a video of the problem, and can ask for a price before you book.
When are you open?
Six days a week. Message or call to find a time that suits you.
Can you give me a price?
Every vehicle and job is different, so prices aren't listed here. Send the reg and the problem on WhatsApp and D&R will come back to you.
Book your vehicle in with D&R
The WhatsApp message is already written for you. Add the reg and what's going on, then send it.