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Milton Keynes Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
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Southlands Autocentre
Physical Garage
Southlands Farm, Stoke Road, Stoke Hammond, MK17 9BN
About Us
We invest in the latest technologies to provide a high-level of service for our customers in Stoke Hammond & surrounding areas. Our offering includes convenient hassle-free online bookings for vehicle servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, MOT's & Tyre's. Our workshop located in Stoke Hammond is equipped with the latest tools and hi-tech equipment, so vehicles are maintained to exacting manufacturer standards. We believe in providing customers with cost-effective automotive solution and complete service transparency.
Diagnostic Check£65
4.66 (83 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, quick MOTs and repairs, clear communication, honest pricing and a comfortable waiting area with CCTV viewing — many say it’s good value and that they would happily return or recommend it. A minority complain about poor scheduling, long waits or sporadic communication, and a few raise more serious concerns (one reviewer alleges damage to their car and a dispute over charges); several customers also wanted more detailed paperwork showing inspection results.
Evans Halshaw Ford Milton Keynes
Physical Garage
1 Lasborough Rd, Standing Way, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0AB
About Us
Servicing and regular maintenance is a key aspect of vehicle ownership. Regardless of the service you choose, they will always be completed by a fully qualified technician using either genuine or approved parts. With state-of-the-art workshops and skilled technicians accommodating all of your vehicle's servicing needs, there's no better place to book a service than through your nearest Evans Halshaw dealership.
Diagnostic Check£130
4.25 (95 reviews)
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Most reviewers praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, clear updates (calls, texts and videos), quick turnarounds, good value and extras like complimentary car washes. Sentiment is broadly positive but a recurring minority of customers report booking-system failures, last‑minute cancellations or staff shortages, unexpected extra charges and occasional poor workmanship or missed service items.
Mk Car & Motorcycle Centre
Physical Garage
24 Buckingham, Milton Keynes, MK3 5HH
About Us
Your local garage/shop in Milton Keynes Car & motorcycle repairs, tyres & sales
Diagnostic Check£60
5 (6 reviews)
Kwikfix mk ltd
Physical Garage
7 Sinclair Court, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1RB
About Us
Garage Services Our comprehensive garage services cover everything your vehicle needs to run smoothly. From routine maintenance to complex repairs, our team has the expertise to handle it all.
Diagnostic Check£60
5 (24 reviews)
LNR Automotive Ltd
Physical Garage
8 Wellington Place, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5NA
About Us
Our Professional Services At LNR Automotive, we specialise in providing top-notch vehicle repairs in Milton Keynes. Whether it's MOTs, Car Servicing, Repairs, or Diagnostics, our dedicated team, are here to ensure your vehicle is in perfect condition. Trust us with your car and experience the difference in quality service and expertise. Your satisfaction is our priority.
Diagnostic Check£60
4.99 (33 reviews)
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Customers rave about Luke and the team — reviews repeatedly praise honest, trustworthy advice, friendly and professional staff, quick turnarounds (often same‑day), clear communication and fair, competitive pricing. There are virtually no complaints in these comments; common strengths cited are reliability, thorough workmanship and willingness to go the extra mile.
Euro Auto Services
Physical Garage
48 Barton Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HU
About Us
We are glad to know about your interest in our car services Bletchley, Mot and tyres. Since the beginning of our operations, we have focused on offering the best car services to our clients at the most reasonable prices. This has made us the top result for all “garages near me” searches. At our garage, we have built a team of dedicated automobile enthusiasts with several years of industry experience. They treat every vehicle with care and make sure you are always safe. Further, we have advanced tools that increase the accuracy of our services. Hence, regardless of the issues in your vehicle, you can come down to us to get them resolved wit
Diagnostic Check£60
4.99 (26 reviews)
JCC Automotive
Physical Garage
Unit 5 B, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NP
About Us
JCC Automotive – Trusted Local Experts in MOT & Servicing With over 30 years of experience in the motor trade, JCC Automotive has built a strong reputation for reliability, honesty, and quality workmanship. We proudly serve our local community, offering affordable vehicle servicing and MOT's without compromising on quality. Our qualified team is dedicated to keeping your vehicle running smoothly, whether you need a routine service, an MOT test, or minor repairs. We're known for our great value for money, transparent pricing, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Diagnostic Check£60
4.98 (16 reviews)
Bridge Performance
Physical Garage
3-5 Bridgeturn Avenue, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5QL
About Us
Let us take care of all your mechanical needs. Bridge Performance offers quality vehicle maintenance services in Milton Keynes. We have a team of skilled technicians who only use the latest diagnostic tools and equipment. Our technicians receive ongoing training to deliver the highest quality of service possible.
Diagnostic Check£105
4.97 (25 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for helpful, friendly and professional staff, fast same‑day or emergency repairs, reliable diagnostics and MOTs, plus clear communication and fair pricing. Few negatives appear — only isolated notes about timing or suggested future work — with no recurring weaknesses across the reviews.
OMER AUTO REPAIR GARAGE
Physical Garage
Unit 5 Grove Ash Street, Dawson Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1BZ
About Us
Diagnostic Check£60
4.95 (16 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, honest staff and speedy, reliable work. Frequent highlights are clear communication, fair pricing and same‑day jobs like MOTs, tyre and battery changes, with multiple reviewers noting prompt, high‑quality repairs. Very few criticisms appear, so it's difficult to judge performance on more complex or disputed jobs.
RJP Mechanics
Physical Garage
Salcey Green Farm, Forest Rd, Hanslope, Milton Keynes, MK19 7DE
About Us
RJP Mechanics provides reliable vehicle servicing, MOTs, diagnostics, repairs and maintenance for all makes and models. From brakes and clutches to suspension and engine work, we deliver honest workmanship and fast turnaround times. Your local, trusted garage for quality repairs done right.
Diagnostic Check£60
4.93 (19 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 Milton Keynes. 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 Milton Keynes
Designed originally to accommodate London overspill and housing congestion, Milton Keynes or ‘MK’ as it is locally known, has shed its concrete new town image and flowered into a creative and cultural hub with a thriving music, arts and literature scene.
Milton Keynes’ excellent shopping facilities keep footfall high at thecentre:mk which boasts over 300 shops and is one of the longest indoor shopping centre malls in Europe. The town has also become an extreme sports hotspot. You can water-ski, wakeboard and enjoy other water sports on Willen Lake, or head to Xscape for the UK's longest indoor real-snow ski and boarding slope, along with some superb indoor climbing facilities.