For vans, trades & self-employed drivers
Van making a noise?
Get a fast idea of what it is — and how urgent.
Two minutes in the yard instead of half a day at the garage. Mechd suggests the likely cause, an urgency indication, and a typical UK cost range — so you can plan the repair around your work.
Works on any van or car · Any age · No OBD reader needed
Downtime is the real cost
A garage slot just to find out what a noise is can cost you a morning's work before a single part is fitted. A Mechd sound check takes about two minutes and gives you enough to book the right job at a time that suits you.
An urgency indication,
not a guessing game
Every result comes with a severity rating — Drive Now, Drive with Caution, or Don't Drive — so you can triage quickly instead of guessing.
Mechd gives you an indication of urgency — it does not confirm your vehicle is safe or roadworthy. For anything safety-critical, get it inspected by a qualified mechanic before carrying on.
Arrive at the garage with
half the job already done
Shortlist the likely cause and see the typical cost range for your exact vehicle before you ring anyone — so the call is "sounds like a drop link, can you fit me in Thursday" instead of "it's making a noise."
Built for how often
you're on the road
Pro
cancel any time
- Unlimited results
- Full result reports
- Unlimited saved vehicles
- Result history
Unlimited sound checks and unlimited saved vehicles — the van, the pickup, and the family car on one account.
Credit pack
3 results · credits never expire
- 3 full results
- Primary cause & confidence
- Severity rating
- Cost estimate
Single result
one-off, never expires
- 1 full result
- Primary cause & confidence
- Severity rating
- Cost estimate
Van-relevant guides
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep working until the weekend?
Mechd gives an urgency indication for the likely cause, but it can't inspect the vehicle or confirm it's safe. For anything affecting brakes, steering or wheels, get it checked before carrying on.
Does it work on vans?
Yes — any make, model or age. Cost estimates are calibrated to the vehicle, so a panel van and a pickup return appropriately different figures.
Can I use one account for multiple vehicles?
Pro accounts support unlimited saved vehicles — the van, the pickup, and the family car all on one account.
Do I need an OBD reader?
No — just your phone and the noise. Mechd doesn't require any specialist equipment or a diagnostic port connection.
Not sure what you're hearing?
Record your noise, get a plain-English idea
Mechd listens to your van's noise, asks two quick questions, and suggests the likely cause and how urgent it is. £1.99 for a full result.
Try MechdAI-generated suggestions only. Mechd is not a qualified mechanical service. Always consult a qualified mechanic before making decisions about your vehicle's safety or roadworthiness.