| ENGINEMOUNT | Framework of steel tubing used by mechanics |
| GANTRIES | Framework of steel bars on side supports, for film cameras perhaps (8) |
| OIL | Substance used by mechanics, fry cooks, and massage therapists |
| CREEPER | Low frame on wheels used by mechanics when working under a car |
| SERPENT | Bass wind instrument with sinuous tubing, used in village bands around 200 years ago |
| VANUATU | Vehicle starts to unload aquatic tubing used for South Pacific island (7) |
| NAPA | Store frequented by mechanics |
| SERVICED | Maintained by mechanics |
| ARTISANS | ... as trains served by mechanics (8) |
| TUNEUPS | Adjustments made by mechanics at the garage |
| ADULTEDUCATION | The service that was provided by Mechanics' Institutes |
| HOODS | They're raised by mechanics |
| CAMSHAFT | Computer switch for staff can be replaced by mechanic (8) |
| OUTFITTER | One supplies gear rejected by mechanic |
| AUTOTUNED | Song changed using computer, as car is being adjusted by mechanic |
| MACHINE | An engine endlessly repaired by mechanic (7) |
| SHUTTLESERVICE | Runs to and fro in spacecraft, maybe, as it's being given once-over by mechanic |
| PIPING | Lines, strings, swirls etc of cream or icing ornamenting cakes/puddings; fabric-covered cord as a trimming; a cutting of a carnation or a pink; or, a collective system of tubing (6) |
| PIPELINE | A system of tubing for conveyance of gas, oil or water; or, any continuous channel by which information is transmitted or goods supplied (8) |
| BELL | The large end of a 1A's tubing |
