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Top Garages for Diagnostic Check in Gosport (9 found)

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AMG The Garage Ltd
Unit 2 Wingate Road, Gosport, PO12 4DP
574 Reviews
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Diagnostic Check FROM £48

We are an independent garage serving Gosport with quality vehicle servicing and repairs at very competitive prices. We are a DVSA registered MOT station and we take pride in our work with many loyal customers who trust us with their vehicle care. We are one stop shop with our fully equipped wor...

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HiQ Tyres & Autocare - Gosport
104 Fareham Road, Gosport, Portsmouth, PO13 0BB
121 Reviews

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Diagnostic Check FROM £48

HiQ Tyres & Autocare Gosport, is a DVSA approved vehicle testing station, We offer a Host of Services ranging from Class 1,2 & 4 MOTs, Servicing, Repairs, Diagnostics, Tyres, Clutch Replacement, Timing Belts, EV & Hybrid Servicing, Brakes, Suspension,and more. With qualified technicians, we aim to...

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Gosport MOT Centre
03, Rowner rd, Gosport, PO13 9UD
61 Reviews

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Diagnostic Check FROM £60

Our team of skilled professionals here at Gosport MOT Centre are committed to giving our customers 100 per cent customer satisfaction. We are based in the Gosport and whatever the job you can trust that we operate with trust and professionalism. We take pride in offering competitive rates and a serv...

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Cawte & Elms
3 - 7 Cambridge Road, Gosport, PO12 3ED
59 Reviews

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Diagnostic Check FROM £44

Cawte and Elms are the longest established independent gagage in Gosport and along with Gosport Tyre and Exhaust Centre we have been trading in Gosport for over 50 years. Cawte and Elms employs and retains skilled technicians and knowledgable customer advisory staff. We believe therefore that we ha...

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Swallows Garage
8A Alphage Rd, Gosport, PO12 4DU
75 Reviews
Only VOLVO Specialist Garage in Area

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Diagnostic Check FROM £72

We are an independent garage serving Gosport with quality vehicle servicing and repairs at very competitive prices. we are also the only VOLVO specialist garage in the local area. We have recently been signed off as a Class 4 and Class 7 MOT Station. We take pride in our work with many loyal custo...

36 Moreland Road, Gosport, PO12 4UU
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Diagnostic Check FROM £30

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?

This might sound like a question with an obvious answer: you need a garage that can service or repair your car quickly and at a good price. But think again and you may realise there are other factors that affect your choice of garage in Gosport. If you need to bring your son or daughter with you when you take your car in, are there toys in the waiting room? If you’re dropping the car off between school and work, can you pick up a cup of coffee while you’re there? Might the garage even collect your car and drop it back at your house after the work is done? You can find answers to all these questions on BookMyGarage.

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