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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 (525 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise Top Gear — most reviews are five‑star, with many regulars applauding reliable, efficient MOTs and services. Frequent strengths cited are friendly, helpful staff, clear communication, honest advice and fast turnarounds that give customers peace of mind and good value. A few isolated comments mention slightly higher prices than some rivals and rare admin hiccups (missing receipt/delayed emails or needing to call about collection).

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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 (252 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise the garage for prompt, friendly and professional service, highlighting excellent communication, fast turnarounds (often same‑day) and the convenient collection-and-delivery option. Many also cite fair, competitive pricing and trustworthy, no‑pressure advice from technicians who explain work clearly. Criticisms are rare — a few mention a missed service‑book stamp, rising MOT costs or a desire for clearer “full service” paperwork — but most say they’ll return and happily recommend the garage.

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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 (172 reviews)

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Customers repeatedly praise Aaron's Autos for friendly, honest and professional service. Reviewers commonly highlight clear communication, knowledgeable staff, transparent/fair pricing, quick turnarounds and solid workmanship; rare negatives mention limited parking, occasional waits for appointments and that they aren't always the 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 (264 reviews)

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Nearly all reviewers praise the garage for friendly, professional and honest staff, clear communication, quick turnaround and convenient collection/delivery, often mentioning good value and high-quality workmanship. The main drawback noted by a few customers is occasional unexpected or relatively costly extras (for example special oil or rear brake work), though even those reviews say staff explain options and keep you informed.

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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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4.78 (118 reviews)

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Glowing praise dominates the reviews — customers repeatedly applaud friendly, professional staff, clear communication, useful video health checks and good value (many noting cheaper prices via Book My Garage), plus extra touches like complimentary washes. Booking, drop‑off and collection are regularly described as quick and efficient, and workmanship and service stamping are generally reliable. Recurring negatives are occasional booking or communication errors (cancelled or re‑scheduled appointments, missed callbacks), inconsistencies over what’s recorded as a “full” service, and some reports of pressured upselling or occasional billing/video delivery glitches.

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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 (58 reviews)

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Customers rave about prompt, friendly and professional service, consistently highlighting excellent communication and the convenience of mobile collection/driveway repairs, often at competitive prices. Work is described as efficient, trustworthy and good quality, with many repeat bookings and recommendations. No recurring negatives surfaced — one report of post‑fit electrical complexity was promptly and patiently resolved.

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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 (89 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage, with most five‑star reviews highlighting fast, professional work, friendly staff and clear communication. Frequent strengths are easy online booking, speedy same‑day MOTs and services, competitive pricing and convenient free collection/drop‑off. A few isolated negatives mention administrative hiccups (missing service sheets or confirmations) and one report of keys left in the ignition with windows open during heavy rain.

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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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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, with many five‑star reviews praising friendly, helpful staff (often naming Michelle, Jake or Megan), clear communication and trustworthy video health checks. Common strengths are quick turnaround, competitive pricing, free valets/courtesy cars and detailed reports; recurring weaknesses include occasional booking mix‑ups or limited appointment slots, a few isolated quality issues (e.g. an over‑tightened bolt, marks left on upholstery) and the odd unexpected charge or lack of updates. Many long‑term customers say they’ll return and recommend the garage, so despite a few hiccups the service is generally reliable and customer‑focused.

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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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4.66 (89 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, with numerous five‑star reviews praising friendly, helpful staff, clear communication (texts/calls) and the useful video health checks. Reviewers frequently highlight good value through BookMyGarage/main‑dealer pricing, quick turnarounds and complimentary washes or valets. A minority, however, report significant problems — disputes over quoted prices, cancelled or unavailable courtesy cars, occasional missed valets or workmanship errors and unexpected charges — which explain the few very low ratings.

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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)

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many customers praising friendly, helpful staff, clear updates (including video health checks), good value and complimentary washes as standout touches. A minority, however, report inconsistent communication, rushed or incomplete work, occasional pressure to accept extra repairs and a few instances of rude or discriminatory behaviour.

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.