Step 1 of 5

Let's start with the basics

Tell us who you are. Free to apply, takes about 10 minutes.

First name*

Please enter your first name.

Last name*

Please enter your last name.

Email*

Please enter a valid email.

Mobile*

Please enter a valid UK mobile.

Date of birth*

You must be 21 or older to apply.

Please enter a valid date of birth (21+).

Are you applying as…?*

Home / business postcode*

Please enter a valid UK postcode.

City*

Please enter your city.

Business name*

Companies House registered name.

Trading name*

Shown on customer invoices, Stripe receipts, and listings.

Please enter your trading name.

Legal business name*

Used for VAT records, statements and payouts.

Please enter your legal business name.

Business address*

Used on repair invoices — will only appear when a job is completed.

Please enter your business address.

Are you VAT registered?*

VAT number*

9 digits, with or without "GB" prefix.

Please enter a valid UK VAT number.

Company number (Companies House — optional)

8-digit registration number from the Companies House register. Leave blank if you trade as a sole trader.

Choose a password (optional — sets up your login now)

Leave blank to register without a login account; an admin will email you to set one up later.

Password must be at least 8 characters.

Step 2 of 5

Your experience

We need at least 5 years of qualified experience and proper insurance.

Years of experience*

Mechanics with under 5 years' experience are not currently accepted.

Please select a range.

Qualifications

Highest qualification*

Qualification notes (optional)

Insurance

Insurance provider*

Please enter your insurance provider.

Public liability cover*

Pick a cover level.

Policy expires*

Policy must be in date.

Step 3 of 5

What do you do, and where?

Pick the services you offer and your travel range. You can change these any time.

Travel radius

How far will you travel from your postcode?*

Service types you offer

Pick all that apply. You'll only be matched with jobs in these categories.

Fulfilment types

Step 4 of 5

Upload your documents

We need to verify these before approving you. Stored securely, never shared.

Photo ID (passport or driving licence)*

Drop file or tap to upload JPG, PNG, PDF up to 10MB

file.pdf

Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement, last 3 months)*

Drop file or tap to upload JPG, PNG, PDF up to 10MB

file.pdf

Qualification certificate(s)*

Drop file or tap to upload JPG, PNG, PDF up to 10MB

file.pdf

Insurance certificate(s)*

Drop file or tap to upload Public liability + tools cover · PDF preferred

file.pdf

Step 5 of 5

Review & submit

Check everything's right, agree to the terms, and we'll review within 2 business days.

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Next: connect your bank with Stripe After you submit, you'll set up payouts via Stripe Connect — secure, regulated, takes 2 minutes. You can do it now or later.

Agreements

I agree to the Mechanic Terms of Service and Code of Conduct. Any repairs, MOT repairs, follow-up work, or extra work for customers introduced through Hon Car Service must remain on the platform. Taking work outside the platform results in permanent account removal. The information and documents I've provided are true, accurate and current. Optional: I’d like to receive tips, training and product updates from Hon Car Service. Send me SMS for booking offers, schedule changes, and one-time verification codes. (Required to receive jobs.) Optional: occasional SMS tips, training, and platform announcements. Unsubscribe any time by replying STOP.

Mechanic Apply

Let's start with the basics

Your experience

What do you do, and where?

Upload your documents

Review & submit

About you

Experience

Services & coverage

Documents

Application received!