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Birmingham Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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Valley Autos (Midlands) Limited Logo

Valley Autos (Midlands) Limited

Physical Garage

2 Hollywood Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5PX

About Us

Welcome to Valley Autos. Your local Car servicing and diagnostic specialist. As a friendly, family-run business, our passion for vehicles ensures we’re always prepared to go above and beyond for our customers. With over 30 years of experience, you can be rest assured your cars are in safe hands. We understand that running a vehicle is a necessary expense that customers want to have some control over. We respect our customers and make it straightforward when outlining the work required on their cars and reasonably priced parts. You can either drop your car off at our workshop OR we come to you at your home, work address, or any address you d

Diagnostic Check£72

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4.85 (52 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise Valley Autos for friendly, helpful staff (frequent mentions of Sarah and Felix), fast, efficient work and clear communication, with many reviewers noting convenient collection/delivery and mobile or same‑day repairs. Reviewers also highlight honest diagnostics, good value for money and transparent pricing. Negative feedback is rare but includes one detailed complaint about pressure to replace a tyre during a pre‑MOT that may have voided a warranty and a frustrating MOT sequence.

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FG Auto Solutions Ltd t/a ATD

Physical Garage

1 Bickford Road, Witton, Birmingham, B6 7EE

About Us

WE ARE OPEN TO HELP AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME We are an independent garage situated within 2 miles of the city center and 5 mins from J6 M6. As well as carrying out servicing, MOT's and all mechanical repairs to cars and light commercial vehicles we specialize in diagnostic and rectification work to all vehicle systems including Engine management (petrol and diesel), ABS, Airbag, T/C and Air conditioning. We also specialize in electrical fault finding and repairs. We have a collection/delivery service within 5 Miles please ask for details.

Diagnostic Check£45

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4.8 (88 reviews)

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Reviews praise the garage heavily, with the vast majority describing friendly, professional and trustworthy service delivered promptly. Customers commonly highlight clear communication, convenient collection/drop‑off, good value and high‑quality workmanship — Allan and his team are repeatedly singled out as polite and reliable. A few minor complaints appear (occasional lateness, small unexpected charges, and one serious no‑communication/missed‑collection case), but negatives are isolated compared with the many five‑star accounts.

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Vertu Ford Garretts Green Transit Service

Physical Garage

40 Granby Ave, Garrett's Green, Birmingham, B33 0TJ

About Us

Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.

Diagnostic Check£99

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4.67 (79 reviews)

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Customers mostly praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and good value, with many noting video updates, quick drop‑off/pick‑up and useful key‑drop or collection options. Frequently highlighted strengths are speedy turnaround, transparent explanations of work and a tidy finish (often including a courtesy wash), plus prices that undercut main dealers. Less common but recurring complaints concern missed electronic service stamps/digital registration, omitted promised valets, unclear appointment timing or waits, some extra charges for minor inspections and occasional issues with cleanliness or unresolved repairs.

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The Workshop

Physical Garage

Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5HW

About Us

Your trusted garage for expert car care. Specializing in repairs, servicing, and diagnostics. Our skilled technicians ensure top-notch solutions for all vehicle makes and models. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship and excellent customer service. Your car's wellbeing is our priority at The Workshop

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.55 (86 reviews)

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Mostly glowing five‑star feedback applauds the garage for being fast, friendly and knowledgeable, with strong communication, same‑day repairs and convenient collection/drop‑off services — customers often mention quick MOTs, accurate diagnostics and savings compared with main dealers. A minority of reviews, however, allege unexpected extra charges, misleading advertised prices, missing paperwork or check reports and occasional delays (including a few serious accusations about honesty), so it’s wise to request written estimates and invoices up front.

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Xclusive Motor Services

Physical Garage

72-75 Moseley Street,, Digbeth, Birmingham, B12 0RT

About Us

MOT Birmingham, Tyres, Servicing and Repairs from Xclusive Motor Services with an online booking system. Make Xclusive Motor Services your first choice for MOT testing and car repairs. Your local, friendly and reliable mechanics & body repairers in Central Birmingham. Xclusive Motor Services has over 14 years of experience as a workshop. We like to be sure that every customer leaves here 100% happy with whatever work we’ve carried out on their vehicles, they should be able to recommend us to friends, family & colleagues, confident in the knowledge that we offer a garage repair service that is worthy of their recommendation. We guarantee

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.46 (92 reviews)

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Customers regularly praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, convenient pick‑up and drop‑off, fast turnaround and generally good value workmanship. Recurring complaints centre on inconsistent communication (hard-to-reach phones, poor paperwork), unexpected extra charges or cash/bank‑transfer‑only payment practices, and a few reports of faulty or incomplete repairs and MOT disagreements. Overall experiences lean positive, but quality and billing can be uneven so it’s wise to get clear written estimates and a second opinion for major work.

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Johnsons Volkswagen Birmingham

Physical Garage

Lawley Middleway, Birmingham, B4 7XT

About Us

Access to our Aftersales business is outside of the Birmingham Clean Air Zone. Volkswagen Johnsons ensures your Volkswagen will always leave our garage looking as good as new. Our Volkswagen-trained technicians are prepared to maintain and repair any of our models like the Polo, Golf, and Tiguan. Plus.

Diagnostic Check£150

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4.25 (87 reviews)

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Most reviewers praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, quick turnaround and clear communication, often noting complimentary washes, a clean waiting area and good value when booked via BookMyGarage. However, recurring complaints cite booking mix-ups or cancelled appointments, unexpected extra charges or incomplete jobs (missing filters/fluids) and occasional paperwork or vehicle-detail errors. In short, the dealer delivers strong customer-facing service and solid workmanship when bookings run smoothly, but needs to tighten booking reliability, pricing transparency and job accuracy to address the main weaknesses.

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Br Car Care Centre

Physical Garage

383 - 387 Moseley Road, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 9DD

About Us

We are a well established garage in the Birmingham area. Br Car Care Centre is a dependable,methodical garage with friendly well experienced staff. Mot Testing 4 on site. Qualified technicians. We are a 6 ramp garage and can take same day work. We work efficient and only use quality parts that all come with warranty. We have a proven track record for providing an exceptionally high level of service backed by years of experience. We service and maintain all makes and models of cars and offer a wide range of services inc mots,servicing,brakes,clutches,suspension,wheel alignment . Collection and delivery local - Up to 12 miles will be FREE. We

Diagnostic Check£60

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5 (7 reviews)

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GH Autos

Physical Garage

12 15 Alfred Rd, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 4PB

About Us

Our garage is a family run garage . This has been running in the area for over 10 years purely built on referrals and customers coming back to us . We look after our customers not just their car and this is why we have an excellent start rating showcased on Google My Business. New customer will be welcomed to our garage and this is a female friendly supportive garage. Latest equipment, Trained Tester and Technicians and renowned for offering value for money without comprising service and professionalism.

Diagnostic Check£60

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5 (23 reviews)

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Duddeston MOT Centre LTD

Physical Garage

Vauxhall Trading Estate, unit 5, Inkerman st, Birmingham, B7 4RA

About Us

MOT Testing centre OPEN ON WEEKEND. OPEN until 7 PM weekdays offering same day service and mot testing for local people . 5 IMI Qualified Testers under one roof. We are competitive without comprising the level of service we offer. Collection and delivery is available. Waiting room where customers can sit and wait. Air conditioning re gassing available ( Cheapest New Style Gas ) All general car repairs under one roof. All qualified technicians. Female Friendly garage.

Diagnostic Check£50

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5 (10 reviews)

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K B Services

Physical Garage

Unit 1F,4 eckersall road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8SS

About Us

K B Services

Diagnostic Check£50

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5 (6 reviews)

Why Use BookMyGarage to Book Your Car Diagnostic Check in Birmingham?

We have helped over 24.1 million drivers compare and save on their MOT, servicing and repair costs at local garages. In fact, when you compare garages through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!

As the UK’s leading MOT and service comparison site, we’re dedicated to helping drivers save money on their car maintenance. Here are just some of the ways we keep you in control of your diagnostic check in Birmingham:

 

24/7 Online Booking. When you need a diagnostic check in Birmingham, you want to book it as soon as possible. You don’t want to wait around for the garage to open so you can call up and get it sorted - and with BookMyGarage, you don’t have to. We allow you to make your appointment day or night, even when the garage is closed.

Clear Communication Throughout. After you make your booking, we’ll never leave you in the dark. Not only do we provide a confirmation email ourselves, but we also pass your contact details on to your chosen garage. This means they can keep in touch throughout the process. They may send you a confirmation email themselves and will contact you whenever there is a development with your diagnostic check in Birmingham. That way, you get the peace of mind you deserve.

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Transparent Prices. Garages on our comparison site always set and update their own prices, so there are no nasty surprises at the end of your appointment. This price won’t change unless you agree to extra repairs directly with them.

 

Compare deals and save up to 70% on your car maintenance when you choose one of the lower-cost options through BookMyGarage. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices on your car diagnostic check and book the best deal today.

 

How to Book Car Diagnostics in Birmingham

  1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
  2. Compare deals. You can sort garages in Birmingham by whatever best suits your needs: price, distance, reviews and ratings or availability.
  3. Pick a date and time for your appointment.

 

After you book your 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.

 

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Mobile Car Diagnostics Near You

A mobile mechanic comes to you, rather than the other way around. This means you can easily fit a service or repair into your schedule, so you don't have to put your day on hold. What could be more convenient than getting your car serviced from your driveway? For a flexible, transparent service with a personal touch, you can trust a mobile mechanic to make your life easier. 

 

How Much Does a Diagnostic Check Cost?

The price of a car diagnostic test can vary, depending on the garage that you visit. Each garage offers its car diagnostics for a fixed price, ranging from £30 - £100.

Enter your vehicle registration number and postcode into BookMyGarage to instantly compare prices on diagnostic checks from garages near you. This will help you book the best deal on your appointment.

If you see an illuminated warning light on the dashboard, book a diagnostic check so a mechanic can help find the source of the problem.

 

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

When Do You Need to Book a Car Diagnostics Appointment?

There are many different signs which will indicate that your vehicle needs a diagnostic check. 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.

Some of the problems a diagnostic check can solve include:
• 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 problems. 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 worn brake discs or pads. However, it could also indicate a problem with your suspension or steering.

What Does a Diagnostic Check Include?

A diagnostic check can detect problems with your vehicle 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:
• A full report of your vehicle's health
• State-of-the-art diagnostic tools
• Knowledge and advice from an expert mechanic
• Print-out results to show any issues or areas of concern

The test itself will let you know if you have any issues in the following areas:
• Engine Management
• Transmission
• Ignition Coils
• Throttle
• Exhaust
• Brakes
• Oil Tank
• And other major components

How Long Do Car Diagnostics Take?

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.

Why Is a Car Diagnostic Check Important?

A diagnostic check can detect a potential problem with your car, 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.