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Bsmart Auto Centre
The Old Sorting Office, Torre Road, Leeds, LS9 7QL
626 Reviews
A 'Trust My Garage' accredited garage

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Diagnostic Check FROM £70

Over 200 Five star reviews on Google and over 450 on Book my Garage - A 'Trust My Garage' accredited garage, Bsmart Autocentre is quickly becoming one of the most trusted garages in Leeds. Just minutes from Leeds city centre, and boasting some of the best tyre, MOT and servicing deals around. O...

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J P AUTOS THE MOT TESTING STATION
unit 1 Belgravia House, Artist Street, LEEDS, LS12 2EW
280 Reviews
Servicing and repairs on LCV

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Diagnostic Check FROM £45

Working out of the Leeds area, J P Autos The MOT Testing Station has many years of experience and are always willing to go the extra mile for their customers. Our highly trained and skilled mechanics know just what your car needs to stay in best possible shape. We work on all serviceable car brand...

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Queenswood Service Centre
280 Tong Road, Wortley, Leeds, LS12 3BG
102 Reviews
Family run businessOver 30 years of experience

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Diagnostic Check FROM £42

We are a family run business on the boarder of Armley and Wortley, Leeds with over 30 years of experience in the motor trade. We have customers coming back to ourselves time and again for vehicle servicing, repairs and MOT. We at Queenswood Service Centre offer a free local pick up and delivery serv...

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Parkside Garage Leeds Ltd
Unit 11 Ashbrooke Park Parkside Lane, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 5SF
329 Reviews
Family-run business

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Diagnostic Check FROM £40

Parkside Garage Ltd is a well-respected family-run business in the local community of Leeds. We are based just two miles away from Leeds railway station and main town centre. We provide a range of services which include MOT testing, servicing and repairs which are offered at a competitive price. Our...

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Troy Autopoint (Harehills Lane)
174 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS8 5JP
353 Reviews
*We supply both old and new air-con gas*

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Diagnostic Check FROM £60

We pride ourselves on being the friendliest and most professional mechanics in the area. Our garage works to a customer charter, so you can be assured that we are trustworthy and provide quality servicing. We look forward to welcoming you to our garage soon.

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Troy Autopoint (Selby Road)
180-182 Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 0QL
298 Reviews
We supply both old and new Air-Con gas

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Diagnostic Check FROM £60

We pride ourselves on being the friendliest and most professional mechanics in the area. Our garage works to a customer charter, so you can be assured that we are trustworthy and provide quality servicing. We look forward to welcoming you to our garage soon.

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 Leeds. 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.

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