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Hares Servicing and Repairs
3 North Lane, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1BN
958 Reviews
COLLECTIONS UP TO 2.5 MILES FREECOLLECTIONS 2.5 TO 7 MILES £5.00COLLECTIONS 7 TO 10 MILES 8.00

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Diagnostic Check FROM £65

Only Hares offers a free check for everybody, this is because we are responsible and caring. The roads are the worst they can be, please make sure the transport for your family stay reliable. Book in your free check asap. Hares of Sussex have fully qualified and experienced staff that can supply an...

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CHARNOCKS AUTOMOTIVE - BN17 5DF
UNIT N2 RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BRIDGE ROAD, LITTLEHAMPTON, BN17 5DF
213 Reviews
We offer Class 4 & 7 MOT'sWe are specialists in Land Rover carsWe can take in motor homes & camper vans

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Diagnostic Check FROM £42

Charnock's Automotive offers a full range of services and MOT's. We offer Class 4 & 7 MOT's. We are specialists in Land Rover cars and we can take in motor homes and camper vans. Both Dan & Peter offer fantastic services at great prices.

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D&A MOTORS
UNIT 3 ROUNDSTONE AUTOMOTIVE PARK, MAYFLOWER WAY, ANGMERING, BN16 4AY
266 Reviews
With over 35 years’ experienceFamily-run garage

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Diagnostic Check FROM £47.5

"TO BOOK DIRECT WITH US" just check out our website With over 35 years’ experience, D & A Motors is your local family-run garage serving customers in Angmering, Worthing. We’ve worked hard promoting our garage through word of mouth so that our customers get the best services in the area at prices t...

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Yeomans Vauxhall Littlehampton
Horsham Road, Littlehampton, Worthing, BN17 6DN
163 Reviews
0% interest free payments available

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Diagnostic Check FROM £90

We’re an authorised Vauxhall Retailer, which means the Manufacturer trusts us to deliver excellent aftercare service to all our clients. With us you’re a customer for life, so it’s our job to ensure you're happy and that your vehicle is performing at its very best.

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Roundstone Van Centre
Roundstone Lane, Angmering, Littlehampton, BN16 4AT
18 Reviews

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Diagnostic Check FROM £40

We are a garage with friendly staff, fully trained to fit or replace quality parts. Our garage has more technical equipment than many franchise dealerships. We ensure that our technicians are up to date with new technologies, and they attend trainings regularly, so you can be assured your car is in...

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?

You may live within walking distance of a garage which offers most of the services you need. However, by sticking with the nearest garage in Littlehampton you could be missing out on a better deal. What if a garage with a collection / drop off service or courtesy car could do the same job at a good price, without the inconvenience of losing your car for the duration of the repair? BookMyGarage allows you to search for local garages which offer this facility, and compare their prices, all in one session.

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