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Lincoln Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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Andrews Car Centre

Physical Garage

Dixon Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7UB

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

Andrews Car Centre, a trusted family-run business since 1929, is dedicated to providing top-quality automotive care. We service all makes and models in our state-of-the-art MOT centre, ensuring your vehicle stays roadworthy and reliable. Our comprehensive services include expert repairs and replacements for exhausts, tyres, suspension, cam belts, wet belts, brakes, and clutches. With decades of experience and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Andrews Car Centre is your go-to destination for professional, dependable car care. Experience excellence with a personal touch! With the additional capacity in our Service Centre, we’ll not only b

Diagnostic Check£48

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4.87 (267 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage, with the vast majority of high scores and repeated mentions of friendly, knowledgeable staff and quick, good-value MOTs and services. Reviewers often cite an easy online booking system, clear communication about work, useful pick‑up/drop‑off or courtesy cars and the occasional complimentary car wash. A few recurring negatives are intermittent communication or booking‑sync issues and occasional longer waits or isolated poor experiences, but these complaints are in the minority.

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Vertu Honda Lincoln

Physical Garage

Outer Circle Rd, Lincoln, LN2 4JA

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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4.77 (125 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, helpful staff, easy booking/self check‑in and clear communication — especially the video updates that show work completed. Many reviewers also highlight good value, professional and thorough workmanship, plus the complimentary car wash/valet. A minority, however, mention problems with follow‑up and price transparency (late replies, cancellations, long waits and some upselling), which temper an otherwise strong set of reviews.

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Bosch Service Centre

Physical Garage

Unit 1, Dixon Close, Lincoln, LN6 7UB

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

Dixon Autos Have been servicing cars for a number of years and have built up an excellent reputation within the area for providing quality, value and service from our fully qualified and trusted technicians so you can be totally confident that when using us you will receive an outstanding service at a price that suits your budget. When it comes to receiving a first-class professional service which includes MOT testing, car servicing, batteries, brakes, alignments, diagnostics to name but a few. We are experts, therefore, allowing you total peace of mind. We use the very latest equipment at all of our workshops , and our technicians offer fa

Diagnostic Check£50

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4.72 (424 reviews)

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many five‑star ratings praising friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and speedy turnarounds. Common strengths cited are good value, reliable MOTs and servicing, and convenient collection/drop‑off. A minority of customers note poor communication, delays, unexpectedly high or inconsistent repair quotes and a few disputed MOT failures.

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In n Out Auto Centres - Lincoln

Physical Garage

Morrisons Car Park, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QL

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

IN'n'OUT Autocentres are experts in vehicle servicing, MOT's & repairs. We were established in 2008 and have over 29 autocentres nationwide. All our workshop technicians are trained to the highest standards. Many of whom have joined us from big brand main dealers. They are car enthusiasts and put as much love, care and attention into your car as they do their own.

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.72 (121 reviews)

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Most reviewers praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, quick and efficient MOTs, competitive prices and a convenient Morrisons location that lets customers shop while they wait. However, a noticeable minority report problems with the booking/admin process (missed or cancelled appointments, poor online contact and difficulty booking retests), plus occasional delays from parts/suppliers, understaffing and limited covered waiting facilities.

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Vulcan Motor Engineering

Physical Garage

Unit 8, The Quarry, Grantham Road, Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9NT

About Us

Vulcan Motor Engineering in Waddington, Lincoln, is passionate about cars and this is evident in all the work we do. As a family-run business, we know how important trust is between a garage and its customers, and as such, all the work we do is agreed upon and costed upfront. We never spring nasty surprises on our customers. Our technicians are experienced and their training is always up-to-date, so as a team, we are able to find and fix any fault or problem on all makes and models, including electric and hybrid models. We service cars and vans of all ages, including those still under their manufacturer warranties, keeping any remaining warra

Diagnostic Check£85

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5 (12 reviews)

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The Spray Works (Lincoln) Ltd

Physical Garage

Unit 31, Riverside Enterprise Park,, Saxilby,, Lincoln, LN1 2FU

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The Spray Works (Lincoln) Ltd We take pride in all our work and always go the extra mile to make sure the whole process, in what can be a stressful situation, is as least stressful as possible. We are a one stop shop for anything vehicle related, from servicing, tyres and MOT'S too accident repairs and bodywork damage.

Diagnostic Check£50

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5 (1 reviews)

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HiQ Tyres and Autocare Lincoln

Physical Garage

Unit 3.1 Pioneer Business Park, Pioneer Way, Lincoln, LN6 3DH

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Synergy Autocentres are proud to be your local approved HiQ centre in Lincoln. HiQ have a network of trusted independent garages across the UK which have been selected because they are known to be reliable and honest, and are audited every year to ensure they keep up their high standards. We are delighted to be part of this network as it fits with our core values of delivering excellent service and building customer trust

Diagnostic Check£45

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5 (26 reviews)

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Customers are uniformly positive, repeatedly praising Lukas and the team for being friendly, professional, knowledgeable and for keeping customers well informed. Common highlights are quick turnarounds, honest advice, competitive pricing, efficient MOTs/repairs, a clean workshop and thoughtful extras like courtesy cars and sweets. No consistent weaknesses emerge — isolated issues (such as a failed MOT) were reported to be dealt with promptly and transparently.

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T C Motors Lincoln Ltd

Physical Garage

2-4 Cheitain Way, Tritton Road, LINCOLN, LN6 7RY

About Us

Welcome to TC Motors Lincoln in Lincoln TC Motors (Lincoln) Ltd are one of the leading providers of tyre fitting, exhaust systems, MOT testing, car repairs & car servicing Simon & the team at TC Motors in Lincoln pride themselves on their commitment to quality and service. From modest beginnings, the business is proud of the many years of experience in the highly competitive car servicing industry. Quality Car Servicing

Diagnostic Check£103

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4.96 (27 reviews)

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Customers rave about TC Motors’ friendly, honest team and consistently quick, good‑value repairs and MOTs. Commenters commonly praise clear communication and helpful staff (Simon is named several times), reliability, and competitive pricing, with many long‑term customers recommending the garage. Negative remarks are rare — one reviewer mentioned disappointment that an air‑con repair couldn’t be done — otherwise feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

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Bathurst Motors Ltd

Physical Garage

399 Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5PY

About Us

Family run business offering sales, services & discounted MOT tests in Lincoln. Courtesy cars & collection/delivery available. Our aim is to provide you with the complete motoring package. We are a long established family business and are equipped with all the latest diagnostic tools. If you need anything doing to your car simply book online with us for FREE!

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.96 (14 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, frequently praising friendly, professional staff, swift MOT bookings and clear communication. Reviewers also highlight good value compared with main dealers, convenient collection/delivery, reliable servicing (including DPF cleaning) and long‑term trustworthiness. There are no recurring complaints in these reviews.

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CTR UK Ltd

Physical Garage

30, Moorlands Trading Estate, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3HX

About Us

CTR UK Ltd offers a wide range of repairs, services and inspections for all cars, vans and trucks. We are very experienced in clutches and timing chains.

Diagnostic Check£50

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4.94 (22 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 Lincoln. 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.