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Nottingham Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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HiQ Tyres & Autocare Nottingham Logo

HiQ Tyres & Autocare Nottingham

Physical Garage

656 Nuthall Rd, Cinderhill, Nottingham, NG8 6AQ

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

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4.69 (33 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, knowledgeable staff, fast turnarounds and clear communication, with many noting same‑day MOTs and prompt tyre or roadside help. Several reviews mention specific team members by name and commend professional explanations, competitive pricing and reliable service. A minority report serious negatives — last‑minute cancellations or the tester not being available, unexpected add‑on costs — and one customer questioned an MOT pass after finding no windscreen washer fluid.

Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Nottingham Logo

Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Nottingham

Physical Garage

Redfield Rd, Clifton Blvd, Nottingham, NG7 2UJ

About Us

Affordable servicing from Evans Halshaw Accompanying our extensive range of offers on new and used vehicles are a wide selection of services that offer a cost-effective way of keeping your vehicle in its best possible condition. Ranging from routine servicing through to essential repairs, our dedicated retailers can accommodate any work your vehicle needs doing. What's more, our technicians are fully qualified and have access to the best diagnostic equipment and workshop tools. In addition to any service you have completed, our technicians will carry out a complimentary Vehicle Health Check. The technician performing the check will then pro

Diagnostic Check£78

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4.6 (47 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, with many five‑star reviews praising friendly, professional staff, clear communication and fast, well‑organised MOTs and services—often at competitive prices and sometimes including a wash/valet. Frequently noted strengths are helpful reception teams, efficient turnaround and good value service plans; common complaints focus on aggressive up‑selling or dubious repair recommendations, occasions where a paid “full” service felt partial, and variable car‑wash quality or cramped parking. The garage appears to enjoy strong repeat custom and satisfaction overall, though a minority of reviews flag booking, billing and unnecessary add‑ons that management should address.

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Fix My Car Ltd

Physical Garage

Unit 2, White City Trading Est, Little Tennis Street, Nottingham, NG2 4EL

About Us

We are your local, number one car servicing and repair centre in Nottingham. Whether you’re looking for an MOT, annual servicing, new tyres or even wheel alignment? Our friendly, approachable team at Fixmycaruk. com are more than happy to help!

Diagnostic Check£36

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4.6 (31 reviews)

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Most customers rave about friendly, knowledgeable staff, punctual collection/return and clear communication, reporting fast, efficient work and good value for MOTs, servicing and air‑con jobs. Many single out reception and specific team members for being accommodating and helpful, with positive mentions of organisation and small extras (cleaning, timely updates). A noticeable minority, however, describe serious booking and pickup failures—missed collections, no responses and incorrect opening times—alongside occasional surprise parts costs and a few post‑service breakdowns that undermine confidence.

Sandicliffe Nissan Nottingham Logo

Sandicliffe Nissan 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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4.55 (38 reviews)

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Most customers praise the garage for professional, friendly staff, clear communication and quick turnaround — many highlight video walk‑throughs, complimentary refreshments and thorough MOTs. However, a number of reviews flag higher-than-expected charges, aggressive extras/upselling (notably tyres), occasional booking or courtesy‑car mix-ups and a few service errors (eg an air‑con port cap left off). Recommended for quality and convenience overall, but sensible to confirm prices and any promised extras before booking.

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Vertu Hyundai Nottingham

Physical Garage

20 Nuthall Rd, Nottingham, NG8 5AT

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£99

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4.35 (50 reviews)

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Most customers praise friendly, helpful staff, efficient MOTs and services, clear communication and useful health‑check videos, with many noting quick turnarounds and a comfortable waiting area. Recurring criticisms centre on price and transparency — reviewers cite unexpected or high repair costs, misleading booking slots, use of non‑genuine parts that could affect warranties, lost paperwork/service books, missed calls and promised valeting not always completed. Reviews are largely positive with numerous five‑star accounts, but consistency around pricing, paperwork and booking accuracy appears variable, so check the details before you book.

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Fam Auto

Physical Garage

1 Derby Road, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 9BX

About Us

A new Garage located behind the shell petrol station in Annesley and has carwash facilities available. We aim to provide excellent service at great value and customer care is foremost. No job to Big or Small.

Diagnostic Check£50

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4.2 (5 reviews)

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Vertu Kia Nottingham

Physical Garage

199 Mansfield Road, Daybrook, Nottingham, NG5 6GZ

About Us

Vertu Kia service departments offer an honest and fair car service in partnership with Motor Industry Code of Practice. Our car service receptionists have expert knowledge and can offer advice on car servicing and repairs. We have heavily invested in the latest diagnostic technology to ensure we solve any problem with your vehicle correctly and in a timely manner. Combine this with the investment we have made in training to ensure we have the expertise to repair any problem and the best technicians carrying out any required work on your vehicle; we can confidently say that we can reduce your anticipated labour costs dramatically.

Diagnostic Check£120

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4.14 (27 reviews)

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Most customers are very positive, praising friendly, helpful staff, clear communication, quick turnarounds, good value and often a clean car on collection. However, several reviewers report significant booking and communication problems (cancelled or rescheduled appointments, disputes over using Kia parts via third‑party bookings), occasional delays and a few instances of missed faults or damage. It seems dependable for routine MOTs and services, but double‑check bookings and clarify parts/warranty and expected costs beforehand.

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Coombes Autos

Physical Garage

633 Nuthall Road, Cinderhill, Nottingham, NG8 6AF

About Us

Just like to let everyone know we now have our own garage to undertake any type of repairs . The garage is located in cinderhill nottingham we do offer a collection and delivery service aswell

Diagnostic Check£60

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3.45 (16 reviews)

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Many customers praise quick, honest and reasonably priced work, often highlighting helpful communication, knowledgeable staff and prompt turnarounds for MOTs, brakes and tyres. However, several reviewers report no‑shows, closed premises, faulty or unavailable equipment (notably DPF cleaning) and poor post‑job communication or missing invoices, making reliability and consistency the main recurring concern.

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Essex Street Garage Ltd

Physical Garage

Essex Street,, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3RH

About Us

Welcome to Essex Street Garage Ltd in Eastwood, Nottingham. We are a local, independent garage, serving Nottingham and the surrounding area. We are a Bosch Car Care Centre which means all new parts fitted come with a minimum 12000 mile or 12 month guarantee (whichever is sooner).

Diagnostic Check£60

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Evans Halshaw Bodycentre Nottingham Logo

Evans Halshaw Bodycentre Nottingham

Physical Garage

Redfield Rd, Clifton Blvd, Nottingham, NG7 2UJ

About Us

Our dedicated vehicle body shops can accommodate any job, whether it's an insurance claim or alloy wheel refurbishment. In addition, we can offer SMART repairs for minor repairs, which will save you money without compromising on the quality of the finish. All work is completed by our in-house technicians, who have access to the latest tools and equipment to get the best possible job done. So, if you're looking to enhance your vehicle's appearance, or you need a repair taking care of, our body shops will be able to help.

Diagnostic Check£60

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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 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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