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Basingstoke Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
£84.00
Average price for a Diagnostic Checks in Basingstoke
4.91★
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312
customer reviews for garages in Basingstoke
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Revolution Vehicles Ltd
Physical Garage
Units 2 & 3 Bell House, Bell Road, Daneshill East Industrial Estate, Basingstoke, RG24 8FB
About Us
At Bell House we have a spacious 5,400 square foot facility with 18 customer parking spaces and a brand new, state of the art Tecalemit Automated Test Lane for MOTs, backed up by full workshop capability and comprehensive diagnostic equipment. Years of wide-ranging experience involving pretty much all makes and aspects of vehicle design and maintenance place us in a uniquely advantageous position to help you maintain, MOT and service your vehicle(s) cost effectively. In this we include the possibility of heading-off looming issues by being pro-active wherever possible. New addition is our engine carbon cleaning facility, using latest techno
Diagnostic Check£90 - £108
4.91 (267 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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The vast majority of reviewers are highly positive, with many recommending the garage and returning as repeat customers. Customers commonly praise friendly, professional staff (Dawn and Richard mentioned by name), clear communication, honest advice without high‑pressure upselling, reliable workmanship, fair pricing, quick turnaround and convenient online booking/loan cars. A few isolated complaints flag unauthorised repairs and rude behaviour from a technician, occasional disputed MOT findings or poor follow‑up, and that it isn’t the cheapest option, but these are rare compared with the overwhelmingly favourable feedback.
Pit Stop Mobile
Mobile Mechanic
Sheraton Avenue, Basingstoke, RG22 4TS
About Us
Your trusted mobile mechanic in Basingstoke and surrounding counties. With over 14 years of hands-on experience in the motor trade, Pit Stop Mobile offers expert vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and servicing — right at your location. Whether it’s your personal car or your company’s fleet, we bring the garage to you. Throughout my career, I've consistently valued honesty and transparency, catering to customers with varying levels of mechanical knowledge. My commitment is to ensure clients comprehend necessary work and feel confident in entrusting their vehicles to capable hands.
Diagnostic Check£84
5 (9 reviews)
Auto Repairs Basingstoke
Physical Garage
Dartmouth Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6QY
About Us
At Auto Repairs Basingstoke, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and expert care for your vehicle. Our skilled mechanics are dedicated to ensuring your car runs smoothly and safely, providing you with peace of mind on the road. We exceed all expectations.
Diagnostic Check£60
5 (5 reviews)
Andy Shore Garage
Physical Garage
Winklebury Service Station, Winklebury Way, BASINGSTOKE, RG23 8BB
About Us
Andy Shore Garage is a vehicle service centre in Basingstoke. We provide a wide range of services for all makes of vehicle. We have been servicing and repairing vehicles since 1981. Our qualified technicians can test and service vehicles with particular attention to electronic diagnostics, brakes, batteries, exhausts, clutches and shock absorbers amongst others. We provide a full MOT service for both petrol and diesel vehicles.
Diagnostic Check£82
4.94 (4 reviews)
Mario Motors
Physical Garage
Unit d5, Brunswick Place, Basingstoke, RG21 3NB
About Us
Mario Motors specialises in providing garage services to our clients in Basingstoke and surrounding locations. Our professional and skilled mechanics work on all makes and models of cars and vans. We take pride in offering auto diagnostic, servicing, and repairs at affordable prices. We can provide our clients with exceptional car repairs and services, from clutch repairs through to car engine reconditioning. We offer our services from our garage in Basingstoke as well as offering mobile car services. To book your car in for a repair, service, or MOT, please contact our team today and we will let you know our availability.
Diagnostic Check£60
4.69 (27 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers overwhelmingly praise Mario Motors for fast, friendly and professional service, fair prices and an ability to diagnose and fix tricky faults — many say they’ll return and recommend the garage. A minority report inconsistent communication, occasional delays and administrative confusion (including being sent elsewhere for MOTs), plus unwanted extra work or charges such as new tyres or headlight cleaning.
What does a car diagnostic check do?
A diagnostic check is carried out on your vehicle by a mechanic, who will plug your vehicle into a specialised code reader. It can detect problems with your vehicle which may be difficult to spot manually.
The main components which are tested in a diagnostic check are the car’s:
- electronic control units (ECUs) - these control various element of the car and its performance including engine running
- emissions and exhaust sensors
- braking system
- electrical components such as central door locking
- transmission if electronically controlled
- ignition coils
- throttle setting
- fuel injectors
- air flow and coolant
Why is a car diagnostic check important?
A diagnostic check is very important as it can detect a potential problem with your car, even before a breakdown. The computerised equipment scans your vehicle’s system to check for any faults, no matter how minor or major. A diagnostic test is a quick, easy and accurate way to discover any faults and will give you the chance to get them fixed before they turn into bigger and more expensive issues. When your car has a fault, this may show as a warning light on the dashboard. If the light goes out the system will store the fault code so the garage will find this when they do the diagnostic check.
What are the possible signs that your car needs a diagnostic check?
There are many different signs which will indicate that your vehicle needs a diagnostic check. Essentially, if you suspect that there is an issue with your car but don’t know what, you will probably want to book a diagnostic check to find out what the problem is. Here are some of the key signs:
- Engine warning light - if the engine warning light appears on your dashboard, it’s important to take your vehicle to a garage as soon as possible as there is a wide variety of problems which the light may be flagging up.
- Strange noises – any strange noises coming from your car need to be checked out before they turn into more serious problem. Some of these sounds may include; whining from the bonnet, abnormally loud exhaust, uneven engine noise, brake squealing or gear crunching.
- Smoke - if you see smoke or steam coming from under the bonnet, your vehicle may be overheating.
- Vibrating - if you notice any vibrating or pulling under your brake, the issue may be due to work brake discs or pads. However, it could also indicate a problem with your suspension or steering.
How long do car diagnostics take?
You can expect a diagnostic check on your car to take approximately 90 minutes. You may want to allow for more time though as the mechanic who will be carrying out the check might not be available to start right away.
How much does a car diagnostic check cost?
The price of a car diagnostic test can vary, depending on the garage that you visit. Each garage has a fixed price for diagnostic checks, ranging from £30 - £100.
Enter your vehicle registration number and post code into BookMyGarage (at the top of this page) and you can instantly compare diagnostic check pricing from all of the garages in Basingstoke. As well as price, you can see the garages’ reviews, distance from your post code, extra services offered and availability. You don’t even have to register to get access to all of this information. When you have selected a suitable garage, you can choose a date, any optional extras (such as collection and delivery, loan car etc.) and book online.
What do you need from your garage?
This might sound like a question with an obvious answer: you need a garage that can service or repair your car quickly and at a good price. But think again and you may realise there are other factors that affect your choice of garage in Basingstoke. If you need to bring your son or daughter with you when you take your car in, are there toys in the waiting room? If you’re dropping the car off between school and work, can you pick up a cup of coffee while you’re there? Might the garage even collect your car and drop it back at your house after the work is done? You can find answers to all these questions on BookMyGarage.