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Exeter Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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Autocare Services (Exeter)

Physical Garage

Unit 5 & 6, Hennock Road North, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8NJ

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

Autocare Services is one of Exeter’s leading and largest independent car repair garages on Marsh Barton offering a full range of services for all makes and models of vehicles. -Servicing for all makes and models (up to a standard not down to a price) -Mot testing class 4 and 7 -Hybrid and EV servicing and repairs -Auto electrical and diagnostic specialist -Air conditioning specialist -Performance tuning -Rolling road facility for tuning and diagnostic fault finding -Four wheel alignment -DPF cleaning -Powerflow stainless steel exhaust fabrication Autocare Services is an RAC approved garage and gives you a 12,000 mile/12 month warranty on

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.85 (636 reviews)

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with most customers giving five stars and many returning regularly or recommending the garage. Praise centres on friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and speedy, good‑value MOTs and services — customers like the easy online booking, transparent pricing and lack of hard sell, plus extras such as car washes, NHS discounts and courtesy cars. A minority flagged problems: an unreliable booking system and long all‑day waits despite AM/PM slots, occasional issues with handover or unapproved charges, and a couple of sharper complaints about staff behaviour.

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Vertu Hyundai Exeter

Physical Garage

15 Trusham Rd, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8QQ

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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4.79 (105 reviews)

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Most reviewers are highly positive, praising friendly, professional staff, clear communication and good value-for-money MOTs and services. Frequent strengths highlighted include prompt updates (often via video health checks), complimentary valeting, transparent pricing and thorough workmanship. A minority mention weaknesses — occasional admin hiccups, long waits or missed service tasks (e.g. service-book stamping or reset alerts) and the odd billing/communication error.

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TOWN & COUNTRY GARAGE SERVICES

Physical Garage

UNIT 6, BEARE TRADING ESTATE, BEARE, BROADCLYST, EXETER, EX5 3JX

About Us

With over 30 years experience, We are a friendly independent family run garage situated in the outskirt of Exeter. With fully equipped modern workshops and Approved DVSA MOT test station we can service, repair & MOT all makes/models of car, motorcycles, vans and light commercials up to 7 .5t Including large motor homes & horse boxes. Our Vastly experienced highly capable & qualified technicians will take the very best care of you and your vehicle.

Diagnostic Check£45

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4.77 (185 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising prompt, friendly and knowledgeable service with Dean often singled out for helpfulness and clear communication. Frequent strengths mentioned are rapid, short‑notice MOTs, same‑day fixes, useful advice, good value for many and comfortable waiting facilities — several reviewers say the team goes above and beyond to get people back on the road. A small but notable minority complain about unexpected or high charges (notably headlight alignment), occasional lack of prior approval or poor follow‑up on quotes, and sporadic communication lapses.

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Milltop motors

Physical Garage

Grace Road, Exeter, EX2 8QA

About Us

Are you looking for a team of trustworthy, fully qualified, and experienced mechanics? Then Milltop Motors are the ones you can trust most. With over 10 years’ experience in the local area, we have built on our reputation of being a friendly, affordable, and trusted team of professionals. From vehicle performance upgrades to bespoke fabrication, we are certainly not limited to what we can do for you. You can book or receive a free quote with just a quick conversation. So, if your vehicle is long overdue some well-deserved upgrades and servicing, be sure to give us a call. Why Choose Us? Diverse range of services Fully qualified High-quality

Diagnostic Check£30

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4.84 (52 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise Milltop Motors for friendly, knowledgeable staff, fast and efficient MOTs and repairs, fair pricing and clear communication — many note same‑day fixes, courtesy cars and being fitted in at short notice. Common strengths are professionalism, transparency (photos/explanations) and capability with performance or specialist work; a few negatives include an isolated incident of the workshop being closed with no contact and one report of an unresolved dashboard warning. Most reviewers say they would happily recommend and return, so the garage is viewed as a reliable choice for routine servicing and more complex jobs.

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RF Services

Physical Garage

Unit D2 Mercury Business Park, Cullompton, EX5 4BL

About Us

RF Services is an independent garage. Our aim is to provide you with an easy unforgettable experience. We provide excellent quality Servicing, Repairs, Maintenance services for all types of vehicles at affordable prices. We can supply, fit and balance tyres for your vehicle along with carry out air conditioning services. From MOT Failures & general maintenance to Cambelt’s and clutch’s we have got you covered. With our highly equipped workshop there is no job to big or too small! We can help with with all problems while making your life easier we aim to make all experiences stress free and pleasant experience! Unable to take your vehicle to

Diagnostic Check£45

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4.66 (66 reviews)

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many customers praising Ross’s friendly, honest manner, good value and quality workmanship, plus the convenient pick‑up/drop‑off mobile service and quick turnarounds. A minority, however, report inconsistent communication, late cancellations or no‑shows and a few disputed repairs/estimates — these problems are the main recurring weaknesses cited.

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Vertu Renault/Dacia Exeter

Physical Garage

14a Marsh Barton Rd, Exeter, EX2 8NT

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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4.61 (88 reviews)

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Customers mostly praise the friendly, professional staff, clear communication and the useful video health‑checks, with many highlighting a free wash/valet, good value and honest, non‑pushy advice. However, several reviewers mention inconsistent admin — long waits, cancelled or late collections, missing promised valets, unexpected or incorrect charges and occasional rude reception staff — plus a few complaints about being advised unnecessary work or costly diagnostics. The garage enjoys strong repeat custom and positive feedback overall, but it’s sensible to confirm prices, promised extras and any diagnostic fees before work starts.

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Eden Vauxhall Exeter

Physical Garage

8 Marsh Barton Road, Marsh Barton, EX2 8LW

About Us

Established in 2008, we strive to create a better world of motoring and provide our customers with an unparalleled level of customer service. Each Eden dealership is well recognised and a reputed business in the communities in which we operate, in part due to having developed a culture which is demonstrably different from every other motor retailer. Our colleagues are empowered to be genuinely customer focused and reflect the company's values of openness, absolute integrity and flexibility.

Diagnostic Check£99

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4.46 (66 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive about Eden Vauxhall Exeter, repeatedly praising friendly, helpful staff, fast and professional MOTs/services, clear vehicle health videos and the complimentary wash/valet. A smaller but recurring set of complaints flag booking and communication failures (missed updates, cancelled/rescheduled slots and limited weekend cover), occasional rudeness, unexpected charges and a few workmanship mistakes. Most reviewers find it good value and trustworthy, though inconsistent admin and isolated service/billing issues are worth being aware of.

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A Star Auto Mechanics Ltd

Physical Garage

39 Buller Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1DA

About Us

All your Car and Van needs, we got you covered. Servicing, Repairs and Inspection. Women and LGBTQ+ friendly. Budget friendly prices. We also sell car products on our website at great wholesale prices

Diagnostic Check£60

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5 (26 reviews)

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DEVON TYRES ( RAC APPROVED)

Physical Garage

SHELL HOUSE, SANNERVILLE WAY, EXMINSTER , DEVON, EX6 8AA

About Us

For tyre fitting in Devon, get in touch with our tyre fitters for an instant response. We are both a local tyre garage and a fully mobile tyre fitting service that operates throughout Devon. We help customers who are either stuck on the side of the road or who aren’t able to get to our garage. We have a dedicated tyre fitting garage in Exeter with a range of tyres in stock. If you need new tyres fast, pop in and see us today. Other services include batteries, exhausts, air conditioning, brakes and all other garage services. As well as that, our mobile tyre fitting team can come to you wherever you are, no matter if you need a tyre fitted at

Diagnostic Check£80

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4.98 (21 reviews)

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Vertu Volvo Exeter

Physical Garage

Waterbridge Court, Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton, EX2 8ED

About Us

Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu Volvo Exeter 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£80

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4.95 (10 reviews)

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 Exeter. 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 Exeter 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.