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Derby Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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Topgear MOT & Service

Physical Garage

258 - 268 ABBEY STREET, DERBY, Derby, DE22 3SX

About Us

Top Gear MOT and Service Centre Derby Limited is your local Derby garage with the best prices in the area! Our team provide repairs on all tyres, brakes, exhausts, clutches and steering and suspension and will complete all servicing and MOT testing in-house as well as any repairs that might need doing. We’ll complete any work, whether it’s a simple oil changed or dashboard diagnostic to full on engine replacements. We’ll conduct any windscreen repairs or glass replacements and service any air conditioning systems. Whatever you need, we’ll do it! We’re situated just on the outskirts of Derby and work serving areas such as Allenton, Sunny Hill,

Diagnostic Check£39.99

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4.93 (513 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, clear communication and fast, reliable MOTs and services. Many reviewers highlight fair pricing, honesty, good value and convenient extras like collection/drop‑off, with numerous long‑term, repeat customers. A handful of isolated complaints — missed calls/appointments, a tyre valve fault, a loose wheel nut and one missing receipt — surface, but these appear rare compared with the consistently positive feedback.

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Tech-Tonic Vehicle Repairs

Physical Garage

109 Woods Lane, Derby, DE22 3UE

Top Tier Garage

About Us

Here at Tech-Tonic we aim to provide you with a quick easy service for all your motoring needs. With collection and delivery, customer drop off and MOTS carried out at evenings and Sundays if required, booking must be made We specialise in all things German and also DPF cleaning, we are manufacturer trained technicians and aim to provide you with an alternative to the dealerships. We can repair and service all makes and models. Please check our reviews for the outstanding service that we do offer, we hope to see you soon

Diagnostic Check£90

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4.92 (249 reviews)

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Customers rave about the garage’s friendly, trustworthy team, speedy turnaround and clear communication, with many praising the convenient collection-and-return service. Only occasional negatives appear — a few mentions of rising prices, a missed logbook stamp and requests for clearer full‑service paperwork — but these are rare compared with the many five‑star recommendations.

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Aarons Autos

Physical Garage

Unit 3 Boyer Street, Derby, DE22 3SH

About Us

Aarons Autos was established in 2004 by Aaron Harding from Derby and due to customer satisfaction and word of mouth it has grown successfully enabling us to provide a fully equipped drive-in garage. Here at Aarons Autos we pride ourselves in the quality of our work and we will endeavour to offer solutions for all your car's or van's requirements, whether it be annual servicing and general maintenance or full mechanical rebuilds.

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.92 (170 reviews)

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Customers rave about Aaron's Autos — staff are repeatedly described as friendly, trustworthy and helpful, with clear communication and prompt, high-quality MOTs, repairs and servicing. Commonly praised strengths are honest, no‑pressure advice, good value and transparent pricing, useful online booking and occasional collection service; minor negatives mentioned are limited parking, occasional waits for appointments and that it isn’t always the absolute cheapest option.

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Midland Automotive Group

Physical Garage

200 Nottingham Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7NP

Top Tier Garage

About Us

Conveniently located in Spondon, Derby. The A52, A38 & A50 all are within easy reach as is East Midlands Airport & Derby's rail & bus links. Midland Automotive Group Ltd offers: MOT, Service and Repairs for all makes/models. With viewings on our used car stock available 7 day's a week [by appointment] to provide excellent service with flexible viewing times. If you require any further information or advice, we are available via e-mail or phone.

Diagnostic Check£50

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4.9 (263 reviews)

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Reviews repeatedly praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, clear communication and convenient services like collection and delivery, with many customers citing quick turnarounds and competitive pricing. Common strengths highlighted are honest, thorough diagnostics and good value, while a small number of reviewers mention unexpected extra charges (e.g. special oil or brake costs) or occasional perception of being a bit pricey. Most people say they would return or recommend the garage, giving it a strong local reputation.

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Vertu Nissan Derby

Physical Garage

Sir Frank Whittle Rd, Derby, DE21 4RX

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£120

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4.79 (117 reviews)

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Praise centres on friendly, professional staff, clear communication, good value and handy extras such as video health checks, dealership service‑book stamping and complimentary car washes. A minority flag problems with booking-system glitches, cancelled or moved appointments, incorrect service‑book entries, occasional late videos and pressure to buy pricey add‑ons. Despite these issues most customers say they would return and readily recommend the garage.

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Auto-Tek Mobile Mechanic

Mobile Mechanic

26 southwood street, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8TY

About Us

Fully insured mobile mechanics at a time & place convenient to you! We pride ourselves on quality, honest workmanship! 🔧Clutch Quotes on Request 🔧family run business 🔧fully trained technicians

Diagnostic Check£60

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5 (56 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise Auto‑Tek for friendly, professional service — clear communication, punctual collection/return or on‑driveway mobile repairs, quick turnarounds and competitive prices are mentioned repeatedly. Many reviewers name Luke and commend thorough diagnostics, honest advice and high‑quality workmanship across MOTs, brakes, clutches and more. There are virtually no complaints; a handful noted tricky electronic issues after work but said these were resolved patiently, and most say they’ll use and recommend the garage again.

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SinFin Test Centre Ltd

Physical Garage

SinFin Lane, SinFin, Derby, DE24 9GL

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

Welcome to Sin Fin Tech Centre Ltd. We are a friendly, professional garage in Derby, ready to put your needs first! The Only Garage In Derby You’ll Ever Need! We pride ourselves in our unbeatable quality of workmanship and professionalism – we’re happy to help in any way we can. Our passionate mechanics are happy to explain anything you might need clarifying. We offer a variety of services, including MOT's, car servicing, diagnostics, laser four-wheel alignments, and every kind of repair you can think of! That’s why we’re such a popular garage near you.

Diagnostic Check£50

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4.89 (85 reviews)

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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for speedy, efficient MOTs and services, friendly and professional staff, clear communication and easy online booking — many mention same‑day turnaround, free collect/drop‑off and good value. A few customers report administrative slips (missing service sheets or booking mix‑ups) and there are isolated, more serious complaints — one about a car left in the rain with keys inside and another alleging fake MOTs — but these appear rare compared with the overwhelmingly positive reviews.

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Vertu Honda Derby

Physical Garage

Sir Frank Whittle Rd, Derby, DE21 4RX

About Us

Vertu Honda service departments offer an honest and fair car service in partnership with Motor Industry Code of Practice. Our car service receptionists have expert knowledge and can offer advice on car servicing and repairs. We have heavily invested in the latest diagnostic technology to ensure we solve any problem with your vehicle correctly and in a timely manner. Combine this with the investment we have made in training to ensure we have the expertise to repair any problem and the best technicians carrying out any required work on your vehicle; we can confidently say that we can reduce your anticipated labour costs dramatically.

Diagnostic Check£90

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4.83 (75 reviews)

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers repeatedly praising friendly, knowledgeable staff (notably Michelle and Jake), clear communication, useful video health checks and good value alongside extras like courtesy cars, drop‑boxes and valeting. Occasional negatives crop up: booking/date mix‑ups, limited appointment availability, a few service errors (one report of an over‑tightened sump bolt) and sporadic complaints about specific charges. Overall the garage is widely trusted and frequently recommended.

Vertu Renault Derby Logo

Vertu Renault Derby

Physical Garage

Sir Frank Whittle Rd, Derby, DE21 4RX

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£120

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4.69 (88 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising friendly, helpful staff, clear communication (frequently via video health checks), quick turnaround, good value through BookMyGarage and complimentary washes—many comment that the service feels like main-dealer quality with local, personable care. Recurring strengths are polite reception, informative updates and competitive pricing; recurring weaknesses, though less common, include unavailable courtesy cars, unexpected or poorly explained charges, missed promised valets and a few reports of workmanship or delay issues. Overall the feedback is strongly favourable but punctuated by a handful of serious complaints the garage should address.

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Vertu Seat Derby

Physical Garage

Locomotive Way, Derby, DE24 8PU

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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4.59 (51 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Most customers praise friendly, professional staff, clear updates (often via inspection videos), good value and quick turnaround, with complimentary cleans and a lack of hard-sell frequently noted. A smaller but vocal group report problems with day‑of communication, booking mix‑ups, delays or incomplete work, and a few serious incidents describing rudeness or pressure to accept extra repairs. Taken together, reviews are strongly positive overall, though tightening communication and dispute handling would address the main recurring weaknesses.

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 Derby. 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.

How to be a better driver

Whether you’re driving in Derby or further afield, think about road user etiquette. Showing respect for other road users makes driving more pleasant for you and safer for everyone. For example, if you have to make a last minute change of lane, make your request to change clear to the driver who will need to let you in - and signal your thanks if they do. Be ready to abandon the change of lane if they won’t play ball - your safety (and that of other drivers and pedestrians) is more important than getting to your destination in the shortest time possible. When the position is reversed and a driver asks your permission to change lanes, allow them to as long as it is safe. If you get frustrated, avoid using your horn - it won’t improve matters and might make them considerably worse.