Army or navy mechanic — I refit car (anag) (9)

I believe the answer is:

artificer

(Other definitions for artificer that I've seen before include "Skilled craftsman" , "Mechanic in the armed forces" , "Mechanic in the army or navy" , "Skilled worker" , "Military mechanic" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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