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Northampton Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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Vertu Vauxhall Northampton Logo

Vertu Vauxhall Northampton

Physical Garage

Riverside Retail Park, 21 Carousel Way, Northampton, NN3 9HG

About Us

Please note: Collection and delivery not available on Saturdays. Looking for servicing? Vertu can reduce any anticipated labour costs on your service significantly. We have invested a lot of money into developing our team of highly trained technicians who are equipped with the latest diagnostic technology.

Diagnostic Check£99

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4.31 (253 reviews)

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Many customers praise friendly, professional staff, efficient workmanship and the vehicle health‑check videos, with plenty noting good value and complimentary car washes. Experiences are inconsistent, though — a noticeable group report booking errors, long waits, poor or late communication and quotes not being honoured. Recurring weaknesses also include MOT handling, unexpected or high repair charges and missed promised extras, which have put some people off returning.

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DP GARAGE LTD

Physical Garage

20 Tweed Rd, Northampton, NN5 5AJ

Silver Tier Garage

About Us

Established in 2023, DP GARAGE is a newcomer automotive repair scene, bringing innovative and reliable solutions to the market. Situated at 20 Tweed Rd, Northampton NN5 5AJ, our garage is dedicated to revolutionizing the way car repairs are conducted. Visit our garage today or alternatively give us a call.

Diagnostic Check£70

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4.99 (51 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising DP Garage for friendly, professional staff, clear communication and honest, transparent repairs. Reviewers frequently highlight fast turnaround, helpful videos showing the work, competitive pricing and useful collection/delivery. Minor niggles mentioned are vague online time slots (only “am/pm”), a parking-fine risk on a nearby private road and the occasional preference for bank-transfer payments.

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Vertu Nissan Northampton

Physical Garage

Carousel Way, Northampton, NN3 9HG

About Us

Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.

Diagnostic Check£120

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4.45 (94 reviews)

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Most customers praise friendly, professional staff, clear communication (reminder calls and inspection videos), good value and prompt, tidy work — often including complimentary washes and loan cars. A minority report long waits, poor communication, unexpected or inconsistent charges, incomplete or unnecessary repairs and problems when booked via third parties or for non‑Nissan cars. Recommended for routine servicing and MOTs, but check exactly what a “full” service includes and verify the final invoice before you leave.

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Jam sport (UK) Ltd

Physical Garage

2 Lower Farm Road, Moulton Park Ind Estate, Northampton, NN3 6XF

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Jam sport (UK) Ltd

Diagnostic Check£54

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5 (1 reviews)

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D and S Autos

Physical Garage

1 William Street, Northampton, NN1 3EW

About Us

With over 40 years of trade experience, our dedicated team is committed to providing expert advice and delivering every project with care and precision.

Diagnostic Check£70

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5 (3 reviews)

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Moulton Main Garage Ltd

Physical Garage

21 Mansion Close, Moulton Park Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN3 6RU

About Us

“Moulton Main Garage - Providing Automotive Excellence 🚗 At Moulton Main Garage, we're your one-stop local garage for a whole range of services. What We Offer: 🔧 Servicing & Repairs 🛠 Suspension & Exhaust Repairs 🚦 MOT Testing 🚗 Tyres & Wheel Alignment ... and many more Keeping you on the move, contact us today to find out more

Diagnostic Check£99.9

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4.99 (35 reviews)

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Reviewers rave about a consistently friendly, helpful team (many sing out Owen by name), praising clear communication, quick appointments and trustworthy workmanship. Frequent highlights include fair, transparent pricing, thorough diagnostics, fast turnarounds, clean premises and useful extras like reminders and a comfortable waiting area. Virtually no serious complaints — a handful note they were waiting on quotes or follow-up advisory work, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

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Motamec Ltd

Physical Garage

Unit 4, Encon court, Owl Cl,, Northampton, NN3 6HZ

About Us

We are an Rac Approved Garage situated on Moulton Park Industrial Estate in Northampton. Our team are dedicated to making sure that you the customer receive a first class service at affordable prices. We will only provide honest advice along with complete transparency as to why any work is required to be carried out on your vehicle. Our expertise lies in MOTs, vehicle maintenance, servicing and repairs and diagnostics. We aim to be the trusted choice for automotive care in the community hence our company slogan trust the Motamec difference. ​We offer a vast range of car maintenance services. Whether you need a class 4 or 7 MOT, wheel balancin

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.98 (30 reviews)

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many five‑star comments highlighting friendly, welcoming staff, quick and efficient MOTs and repairs, and clear, honest advice. Customers often praise same‑day or short‑notice appointments, good communication and updates, trustworthy workmanship and competitive pricing. Only a very small number of minor issues were raised (one reviewer mentioned a muddy car mat on collection); otherwise most reviewers strongly recommend the garage.

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Inter Car and Van

Physical Garage

1 Letts Road,, Northampton, NN4 8HQ

About Us

At Inter Car and Van, Northampton, we pride ourselves on not only our excellent customer service, but also the fact we offer high quality tyres and a range vehicle related services at the best prices. No matter what you are looking for, from MOTs to car batteries, you can always rely on Inter Car and Van Ltd to provide a friendly, honest service.

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.98 (43 reviews)

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers repeatedly praising the garage’s professionalism, technical know‑how and clear communication. Common strengths highlighted are fast, often same‑day or last‑minute turnarounds, fair/competitive pricing, thorough MOTs and servicing (tyres, alignment, suspension) and a friendly, helpful team—several reviewers name Tom and Denis and note cars are returned washed. There are virtually no recurring complaints in the feedback; even the few slightly lower scores still commend the service, so no clear weaknesses emerge.

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PB Garage Ltd

Physical Garage

8 Tenter Road, Moulton Park Ind Estate, Northampton, NN3 6PZ

About Us

Welcome to PB Garage – where automotive excellence meets unrivaled expertise! Specializing in the repair, diagnostics, and electrical servicing of prestigious vehicles, we take pride in our dedicated team of highly skilled technicians. Whether you drive a Land Rover, Range Rover, Jaguar, Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, or another German car, trust us to exceed your expectations. From routine maintenance to complex diagnostics, our team possesses the knowledge and cutting-edge tools to keep your vehicle at its best. At PB Garage, we understand the intricacies of luxury cars, offering exceptional electrical repairs to ensure flawless operation. Our pa

Diagnostic Check£36

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4.98 (16 reviews)

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with almost exclusively five‑star ratings and frequent mentions of same‑day or very fast turnaround. Customers repeatedly praise the professional, friendly and honest staff, very clean premises, reliable workmanship and fair/decent pricing. The sample contains no recurring complaints or notable weaknesses.

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A1 MOT Centre Northampton

Physical Garage

70-71, Bunting Road, Northampton, NN2 6EE

About Us

Welcome to A1 MOT Centre for a wide range of garage services in Northampton Look no further than A1 MOT Centre for MOT Testing, Repairs and Tyres in Northampton Our station is highly recommended by the inhabitants of Northampton. Using the most up-to-date technology available, we’re able to look after your vehicle like no one can. Our highly qualified technicians are the best you could get, each specialising in various areas of the motor industry. About Us If you are searching for a garage for your vehicle to have its MOT or any welding repairs, make sure you pay a visit to A1 MOT Centre. We have a team of experienced mechanics on hand to hel

Diagnostic Check£50

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4.96 (23 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 Northampton. 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?

We all have different needs, and choosing a garage is no different. For some of us, it’s the quality of the overall service which matters most; not just the work that’s done under the bonnet, but the human interaction that comes with it. BookMyGarage allows you to compare Northampton garages on everything from their waiting room refreshments or whether having your toddler in tow is going to be a problem, to how clearly the staff can explain the work your car requires.