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Nottingham Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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Vertu Renault/Dacia Nottingham Logo

Vertu Renault/Dacia Nottingham

Physical Garage

Haydn Rd, Nottingham, NG5 1EA

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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4.64 (57 reviews)

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Most reviewers praise friendly, professional staff, clear communication (often via diagnostic videos), punctual, efficient work and handy extras such as loan cars and complimentary washes, with many describing good value and a trustworthy service. Criticisms are relatively few but recurring — main‑dealer prices for parts and labour can be significantly higher than smaller garages, some customers reported unexpected bill increases or booking/cancellation problems, and a handful said promised complimentary touches (like a wash) were missed.

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Sandicliffe Stapleford

Physical Garage

127 Nottingham Road, Stapleford, NG9 8AU

About Us

Regular servicing of your car or van is the best way to make sure it remains dependable and continues to run without issues. Sandicliffe has over 70 years of expertise in servicing cars and commercial vehicles which is why you can trust us to take great care of your vehicle. We use genuine manufacturer parts.

Diagnostic Check£99

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4.29 (68 reviews)

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Customers mostly praise Sandicliffe Stapleford for friendly, professional staff, efficient servicing and MOTs, competitive pricing and useful extras like pick‑up/drop‑off, complimentary washes and video health checks. Frequent strengths highlighted are helpful reception, quick turnarounds and main‑dealer standards, while recurring weaknesses include booking mix‑ups, poor telephone responsiveness, unclear receipts and sometimes high charges for additional work. The garage receives generally favourable feedback for value and workmanship but would benefit from greater consistency in communication and clearer pricing transparency.

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Sandicliffe Ford Nottingham

Physical Garage

Abbeyfield Road, Nottingham, NG7 2SZ

About Us

Regular servicing of your car or van is the best way to make sure it remains dependable and continues to run without issues. Sandicliffe has over 70 years of expertise in servicing cars and commercial vehicles which is why you can trust us to take great care of your vehicle. We use genuine manufacturer parts.

Diagnostic Check£99

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4.17 (93 reviews)

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Most reviewers praise friendly, professional staff, competitive pricing (often via BookMyGarage), and the clear video health checks alongside generally efficient MOTs. However a sizeable minority report poor communication, long waits or last-minute booking cancellations, missing promised checks or parts, and several complaints about inadequate or even damaging valeting. Put simply, people value the workmanship and transparency when the garage delivers, but recurring reliability and follow-up problems — no callbacks, app updates not appearing and service omissions — are frequent weaknesses.

Tyre King Autocentres - Long Eaton Logo

Tyre King Autocentres - Long Eaton

Physical Garage

Nottingham Rd, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 2AA

About Us

We are a trusted, authorised retailer of car tyres in Long Eaton, offering top-quality products from leading brands that are highly popular across the UK market. Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do — our customer-centric approach has made us a one-stop destination for anyone searching for “tyres near me” or “car services and MOT near me.” At our facility, we stock a wide range of tyre brands and variants to suit every vehicle type and budget. In addition to tyres, we provide comprehensive car services, including MOT testing, general repairs, and advanced vehicle diagnostics. Our highly skilled technicians use the latest

Diagnostic Check£72

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5 (18 reviews)

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Notts Nutz

Physical Garage

7 Hemscott Close, Nottingham, NG6 7FP

About Us

Taking care of your vehicle safety and maintenance. Call us for a great price on any work you may need. The leading specialists in removing and supplying locking wheel nuts from all makes and models. We deal with seized, rounded and damaged wheel bolts and nuts as well as lost wheel nut removal keys.

Diagnostic Check£60

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5 (1 reviews)

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Monza 2000 Ltd

Physical Garage

Wright Street, Netherfield, Nottingham, NG4 2PG

About Us

A family-run garage with over 30 years of experience. From Fords to Fiats, Vauxhalls to Volkwagens, if you’re looking for a friendly, professional service for your motor, you’ve come to the right place. We offer an efficient service and competitive prices on everything from car repairs and MOT, to full vehicle servicing. Our expertise in the area is second-to-none, and our workshop is fully equipped to work on whatever you need. All of our highly qualified mechanics pride themselves on their exceptional workmanship. After all, for the team at Monza, this is a craft; a passion.

Diagnostic Check£60

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5 (18 reviews)

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers repeatedly praising friendly, helpful and honest staff, fast and efficient MOTs/repairs, easy online booking and good value for money. A single recurring downside is occasional poor communication or rudeness reported by one customer, but almost all feedback highlights prompt, professional service and clear explanations.

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Wheldon's Garage

Physical Garage

301 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1GP

About Us

Wheldon's Garage was established in 1947 and has seen many changes over the years, we offer a friendly environment, with an honest and reliable trustworthy service.

Diagnostic Check£60

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5 (1 reviews)

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Bar Lane Motors

Physical Garage

Unit 11 Palm Street, Palm Street, New Basford, NG7 7HS

About Us

Car Servicing & MOT in Basford, Nottingham Conveniently located between Basford and Radford in Nottingham, Bar Lane Motors is only 5 minutes walk to the nearest tram stop ensures that when you leave your car with us for repairs, MOT testing or servicing you can get to the city centre for work, shopping or further transport. With years in the industry, we have developed the experience required to work on just about any vehicle manufacturer and model available. We only allow qualified and experienced technicians here in Basford to work on your vehicle meaning you can be assured of quality and consistency in all the work we conduct. We offer a

Diagnostic Check£60

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5 (35 reviews)

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HBR - Hybrid Battery Reconditioning

Physical Garage

Unit 6 - Wigman Buildings, 29 Wigman Rd, Nottingham, NG8 3HY

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Hybrid & EV Specialist...General Repair Work Petrol & Diesel Vehicles...With All Electrical & Mechanical work carried out including Engine Change, EGR System Clean & Engine Hydro Clean.

Diagnostic Check£125

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5 (12 reviews)

SHERWOOD TYRES & SERVICING LTD Logo

SHERWOOD TYRES & SERVICING LTD

Physical Garage

3 Newstead St, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 2GY, Nottingham, NG5 2GY

About Us

We are a new local garage which supply and fit new tyres as well as any servicing and repairs. Our work is done to a high standard at affordable prices.

Diagnostic Check£50

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5 (30 reviews)

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Customers rave about the garage’s friendly, professional and honest staff, citing transparent pricing, quick same‑day tyre repairs and servicing (including MOTs), competitive rates and useful conveniences like Sunday opening. Virtually no criticisms appear — reviewers repeatedly highlight helpful diagnostics, attention to detail and great value, with no consistent weaknesses reported.

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 Nottingham. 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.

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