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Top Garages for Diagnostic Check in Croydon (7 found)

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A&B Motors
Unit 29, I.O. Trade Centre, 57A Croydon Rd., Beddington, CR0 4QE
154 Reviews
MOT & Service SpecialistsEstablished over 10 years

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Diagnostic Check FROM £54

We are your local Service & Mot Centre, repairing all makes of vehicles. MOT Class 4 & 7 (Free Re-test). We are an independent garage which provides a friendly, honest and reliable workmanship at competitive prices. Standard 12 month warranty on parts & labour. Note: collection & delivery - when ...

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Croydon Vehicle Services
604 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3AA
88 Reviews
Quality MOT testingExperienced mechanics

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Diagnostic Check FROM £35

At Croydon Vehicle Services we are a team of qualified and experienced mechanics offering a complete range of garage services. We undertake all car servicing and provide quality MOT testing and repairs as well as computer Diagnostics for all make and models.

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McCarthy Cars
22 Silverwing Industrial Estate, Horatius Way, Croydon, CR0 4RU
23 Reviews
*Free MOT with any service*Established over 50 years agoFamily-run business

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Diagnostic Check FROM £150

We are an award winning, approved used car dealer located in Croydon, London Established over 50 years ago, McCarthy Cars is a family-run business and one that prides itself on looking after its customers. We’ve won numerous awards over the last few years (the Business of the Year Award 2017 and 2...

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Strand Motor Company
156-158, Handcroft Road, West Croydon, CR0 3LE
22 Reviews

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Diagnostic Check FROM £54

✅ Family run business ✅ Members of the Motor Codes scheme ✅ Collection and delivery available Our garage believes that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. We are committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. ...

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CAR-MOT Ltd t/a Carmend
Unit 2 Tait Road Ind Estate, Croydon, CR0 2DP
0 Reviews

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Diagnostic Check FROM £54

We are an independent garage established in 1989. We put customer satisfaction above all else and work on all makes of car. Our work is backed by the RMI and we carry out MOT, service, mechanical repair, body repair, A/C service, diagnostic, and everything in between in house so if you would like an...

1112 London, Norbury, SW16 4DT
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Diagnostic Check FROM £60

We also Perform oil changes,brake repairs,water pumps,hybrid batteries,radiators,and other general maintenance and other engine repairs.

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 your local area. 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?

You may live within walking distance of a garage which offers most of the services you need. However, by sticking with the nearest garage in Croydon you could be missing out on a better deal. What if a garage with a collection / drop off service or courtesy car could do the same job at a good price, without the inconvenience of losing your car for the duration of the repair? BookMyGarage allows you to search for local garages which offer this facility, and compare their prices, all in one session.

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