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Northampton Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
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Superior Auto Hub
Physical Garage
1 Ideal House, Rothersthorpe Avenue, Northampton, NN4 8JH
About Us
As a regional tyre specialist with over 27 years of experience, we know about the importance of honesty, hard work and the use of high-quality products and services. We work every day to ensure you are satisfied with us and our services. For professional repairs, there is more needed than just a spare part. It’s the combination of parts in original equipment quality and our experienced technician’s know-how that guarantees customer safety – and satisfaction. Over the years, we have built strong relationships with many leading motor supplies companies, which enables us to offer you a comprehensive range of spare parts.
Diagnostic Check£60
4.95 (22 reviews)
VRS Performance
Physical Garage
50 Rothersthorpe Crescent, Rothersthorpe Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN4 8JD
About Us
BUILT TO STANDARD, NOT A COST Here at VRS, an independent VW Audi Specialists in Northampton, we pride ourselves in taking complete care of your vehicle. Whether it's advice on parts or fitments, developing and tailoring your dream car or just general servicing and repairs, we have a wide range of skills and knowledge that will help you get back on the road. We use the very best parts at the most affordable prices, taking into consideration customers individual budgets and style. If you're looking for a fully spec'd out show car with all the trimmings, or for a hard hitting track monster, we can deliver. With performance upgrades from the
Diagnostic Check£60
4.91 (24 reviews)
Prime Auto Garage
Physical Garage
Unit 1B Cirrus Park, Lower Farm Rd, Northampton, NN3 6UR
About Us
At Prime Auto Garage, we’re more than just your local repair shop – we’re your trusted car care partner in Northampton. With a team of experienced mechanics and a fully equipped modern workshop, we provide reliable, high-quality service for all makes and models. We specialise in diagnostics, servicing, repairs, brakes, suspension, clutch and more – all delivered with transparency, efficiency, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Our mission is simple: to keep your car running smoothly, safely, and affordably. Whether you're visiting us for a routine check-up or an urgent repair, you can count on honest advice, fair pricing, and workmans
Diagnostic Check£60
4.75 (2 reviews)
Sixfields Autocentre Midlands Ltd
Physical Garage
18 Tweed Road, Northampton, NN5 5AJ
About Us
Welcome to Sixfields Autocentre Midlands Ltd A Family run independent Autocentre for all your vehicles needs for over 15 years. Now you can Save time, save money and book online! We are a fully qualified garage offering expert advice in Wet Belts, Timing Chain and Belts MOT, servicing and repair work tyres and all your vehicle needs. Our experienced mechanics have access to the latest industry equipment and never settle for second best. That means you get the peace of mind you deserve. We believe in getting it right the first time so you get a quote that is the total cost and we guarantee you will not pay a penny more. This guarantee only a
Diagnostic Check£36
4.67 (36 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff (Kristina and Adam are mentioned by name), speedy tyre and repair work, good value and excellent customer service. Frequently highlighted strengths include same‑day tyre fitting, clear explanations from knowledgeable technicians, collect-and-delivery options and a welcoming reception. A minority of reviews raise concerns about cancelled or unavailable bookings (notably wheel alignments), slow turnarounds when parts or external MOTs are needed, and occasional unexpected charges.
In Town Automotive
Physical Garage
6-8 Minton Business Centre, Main Road, Far Cotton, Northampton, NN4 8ES
About Us
We are an independant garage run and owned by local people. We are recognised and approved by VOSA as an MOT station and also a Bosch approved centre. We can provide day to day maintenance like servicing, MOTs, tyres, diagnostics and many other repairs. We have a range of modern courtesy cars available when you're booked in with us too.
Diagnostic Check£95
4.55 (24 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Most customers are very positive, praising friendly, helpful staff, punctual MOTs and clear communication (including reminders and paper quotes), with many saying the waiting area and service turnaround are excellent. Frequent strengths are good customer service, easy online booking and perceived value for routine MOTs; several reviews explicitly recommend the garage. Recurring negatives centre on high repair quotes and occasional delays or booking/availability errors, and one reviewer reported a serious MOT dispute over brake-pad measurements.
HiQ Tyres & Autocare Northampton (Campbell Street)
Physical Garage
11 Campbell St, Northampton, NN1 3DS
About Us
Your car. Our care. Are you sitting comfortably? Great. You can relax now. When it comes to top tyre and car care services, we’ve got your back. We’re the local friendly fitters and mechanics down the road. And we don’t just fix cars. Fixing smiles to faces comes as standard.
Diagnostic Check£40
4.3 (43 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Most reviewers praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, fast and professional MOTs and repairs, and an honest, trustworthy approach that many describe as good value. Customers frequently mention knowledgeable technicians, efficient same‑day fixes and dependable follow‑up, with some loyal clients travelling specifically to this branch. A minority, however, report inconsistent communication and booking problems (including a phone‑only approach that disadvantaged a deaf customer), occasional rudeness, cancellations and worries about tyre or repair recommendations.
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.