What mechanics can claim
Tools first. Everything else is a bonus.
Tools and equipmentSnap-on account, toolbox, diagnostic kit, anything you bought for the job. Statements are enough.£2,000 of tools: £400 tax back
Motor mechanics' flat rateHMRC flat rate of £120 a year for work clothing and tools, instead of actual costs. No receipts.£96 tax back over 4 years
Professional feesIMI or similar professional registration on HMRC's approved list, where you pay it yourself.Full amount
Mileage in your own carBetween clients, sites or bases, not the normal commute. 55p a mile from April 2026 (45p before) less anything your employer pays.Recovery, parts runs or between branches
Jordan, vehicle technician, £1,800 a year on tools
Tool account statements show £1,800 a year, claimed at actual cost instead of the £120 flat rate. About £360 tax back per year at 20%.
Figures are illustrative at the basic rate. Your real figure comes from your HMRC record, and you approve it before anything is filed.
How it works
Answer a few questions
60 seconds. Job, income, past claims, contact details. No documents yet.
Connect HMRC and prove it's you
Link your Government Gateway and pass a 5-minute identity check in the app.
Approve your estimate
Your specialist works out what you're owed. One tap to approve and it goes to HMRC.
HMRC pays, we pay you
Fee deducted, the rest lands in your bank, usually the next working day.
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How much does it cost?
37.5% plus VAT of the refund, minimum £45 plus VAT. No refund, no fee. Nothing upfront. Full fee page.
I pay for tools on finance.
You claim the cost of the tools in the year you bought them, whether paid outright or on a tool account.
My employer gives a tool allowance.
You can claim the amount you spent above the allowance. Your specialist works out the difference.
I have no receipts.
Tool account statements, bank statements or supplier order history are all accepted.