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A heritage German brand that has been a favourite for decades, it’s hard to throw a stone without hitting someone who owns or has owned a Golf at some point in their life! It’s essentially a rite of passage for anyone searching for a safe, reliable, and family-friendly car.
Interestingly, Volkswagen has three cars in the top 10 list of best-selling cars of all time - the Volkswagen Golf, the Beetle, and the Passat. Not bad, right?
Known for their reliability and value for money, VWs have long served as a reasonably priced little sibling to the more luxurious Audi, receiving excellent reviews across the board when it comes to the motoring press. You’d be hard pressed to find a range of cars as practical, safety-conscious, attractive and just generally good to drive as Volkswagen's.
There are many different signs which will indicate that your Volkswagen needs a diagnostic check. If you suspect that there is an issue with your car but don’t know what, you should book a diagnostic appointment to find out what the problem is.
Some of the problems car diagnostics can solve include:
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After you book your VW's diagnostic check, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the garage and they may also be in touch to confirm the appointment or to ask for extra details.
You never pay for your booking until after all the work has been completed and deal with the garage directly after the initial booking process. You also have the ability to change or cancel your booking for free until the day of your appointment.
A diagnostic check can detect a potential problem with your VW, even before a breakdown. It is also a quick, easy and accurate way to understand any issue with your car. This can include a dashboard warning light or strange noise.
Identifying the problem early will give you the chance to get it fixed before it can become a more expensive repair.
A diagnostic check can detect problems with your Volkswagen which may be difficult to spot manually. It includes a full health check of your car's engine and electrical systems. A technician will plug your vehicle into a specialised code reader and scan the ECU (Engine Control Unit) for fault codes. They will then interpret these fault codes and find the exact cause of your issue.
When you book an appointment, you get:
The test itself will let you know if your VW has any issues in the following areas:
Car diagnostics take around 90 minutes to complete. Depending on the cause of your problem, the repair time may take longer. A technician will contact you once they have an accurate idea of the problem to provide a repair quote.
The price of your VW's diagnostics can vary, depending on which UK garage that you visit. Each garage offers car diagnostics for a fixed price, ranging from £30 to £100.
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