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Rudgwick Garage Offers
Loxwood Road, Rudgwick, Horsham, RH12 3JN
235 Reviews
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Diagnostic Check FROM £75

Family run business offering MOT's, Servicing, Tyres and Repairs. Based at Bucks Green between Horsham and Guildford on the A281, close to Cranleigh, Billingshurst, Horsham and surrounding areas.

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Broadbridge Heath Garage Ltd
Unit 26, Lawson Hunt Industrial Park, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3JR
134 Reviews
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Diagnostic Check FROM £59.94

We are an honest, friendly and reliable family run business that specialises in Servicing, MOT's and general repairs on all vehicles. We believe that customer service and satisfaction is our number one priority. We are also a Premier BlackCircles fitting centre and have access to over 10,000 tyres d...

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Chemically refined
Barn 1, cophatch farm, Horsham, RH12 4RR
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Chemically Refined is a business that combines Mechanical Repair and Vehicle Maintenance, as well as Detailing. We bring over 10 years of experience in Motor Trade which started by restoring classic cars. This was followed by mechanical work in a main BMW dealer for 6 years where status of Senior Te...

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Elite Garages Horsham
Brighton Rd,, Mannings Heath,, Horsham, RH13 6HY
15 Reviews

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Diagnostic Check FROM £39

Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite Garages is a family-run company covering the whole of the South and South East of England. The company recently celebrated 50 years ...

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Popular Automotive
Brighton Road, Horsham, RH12 9SH
4 Reviews

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Popular Automotive Provides Fully Mobile Car Servicing, Tyre Replacement, Diagnostics and Repairs. We Come To You! No more struggling to arrange a lift after dropping off your car or waiting around stuck at the garage! We come to you! Popular Automotive prides itself on offering a Professional, T...

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Lynx Auto Centre Ltd
Unit 4 Burns Way, Holmbush Potteries Industrial Estate, Faygate, Horsham, RH12 4ST
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With a trading history spanning 30 years, Lynx Auto Centre is a long-established family run business specialising in all aspects of car servicing, repairs and MOTs. Conveniently located between Horsham and Crawley and with a spacious, well equipped garage, our expert technicians are always on hand t...

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?

We all have different needs, and choosing a garage is no different. For some of us, it’s the quality of the overall service which matters most; not just the work that’s done under the bonnet, but the human interaction that comes with it. BookMyGarage allows you to compare Horsham garages on everything from their waiting room refreshments or whether having your toddler in tow is going to be a problem, to how clearly the staff can explain the work your car requires.

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