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DS & SON LTD

1 WHARFSIDE WAY, TRAFFORD PARK, Manchester, M17 1AW

21 Reviews

83.33% Completion Rate

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Quality workmanship at fair pricesReliable, Friendly garage

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Diagnostic Check:£60 - £80

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Tameside Service & MOT Centre

Unit 1 & 2, Building 4, Tameside Business Park, Windmill Lan, Denton, Manchester, M34 3QS

20 Reviews

75% Completion Rate

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Central location, near transport linksAll makes and Models

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Diagnostic Check:£60 - £80

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SP Mobile Mechanic

330 Brantingham Road, Manchester, M21 0BG

2 Reviews

15.38% Completion Rate

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£20 MOT with Full/Major ServicingVehicle Services at Your Doorstep!MOTs Completed at our Unit

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Diagnostic Check:£30

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KP MOT centre

Back of Esso petrol station, 355 Victoria Ave, Manchester, M9 8WQ

33 Reviews

37.5% Completion Rate

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Interest free payment plans availableSame Day MOT & Service Available200+ 5 star reviews on Google

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Diagnostic Check:£40

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M28 Service centre

Unit 22, Grecian mill, Walkden, M28 3QW

20 Reviews

50% Completion Rate

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Same Day MOT'sAll Makes & ModelsDPF Cleaning available (On Request)

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Diagnostic Check:£60 - £80

PREMIER TYRES CADISHEAD LIMITED

101 LIVERPOOL ROAD, CADISHEAD, MANCHESTER, M44 5BG

1 Reviews

75% Completion Rate

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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Diagnostic Check:£60 - £80

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Quick Fit MOT Centre

Unit 34, Phoenix Mill Industrial Estate, Failsworth, M35 9DS

14 Reviews

45.45% Completion Rate

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Same Day MOT'sTime Served Mechanics
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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Diagnostic Check:£30

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Z Cars Auto Services

Unit 3 Collingham Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8RQ

23 Reviews

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Clutches, Brakes, Shocks, Exhausts£30 MOT with a Full/Major Service

Opening Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday: Closed

Diagnostic Check:£60 - £80

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KMS

330 Brantingham Road, Manchester, M21 0BG

22 Reviews

82.5% Completion Rate

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%15 Discount For Students!Top quality service

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Diagnostic Check:£60 - £80

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Crowcroft MOT station

3 Crowcroft Road, Manchester, M12 4QZ

47 Reviews

62.86% Completion Rate

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Quality workmanship at fair pricesReliable, Friendly garageReg Plates, Spare Keys, Lost Keys
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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Diagnostic Check:£60 - £80

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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 Manchester. 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.

Driving in Manchester

The up-side for visitors is that Manchester is a fast paced, exciting, thriving city that never sleeps; the down side for drivers is that it is the 12th most congested city in Europe. Mancunians work hard and play hard. The old Industrial Revolution symbol of the worker bee, which still adorns the mosaic floors of the Town Hall, seems as appropriate now as it was during Manchester’s industrial heyday.