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Peterborough Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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IBBYTEK

Physical Garage

350 PADHOLME ROAD EAST, Peterborough, PE1 5XL

Silver Tier Garage

About Us

MOTS CLASS 4 ,5 and 7 VEHICLE REPAIRS ELECTRICAL WORK CARBON CLEANS TYRES NEW AND PART WORN HONEST, RELIABLE,AFFORDABLE. MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE.

Diagnostic Check£25

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4.55 (176 reviews)

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The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many 5-star ratings praising friendly, professional staff, quick turnaround and good value for money. Customers frequently highlight clear WhatsApp/text updates, convenient drop‑off/pick‑up options, honest advice and fast, efficient MOTs and services. A minority flag serious communication problems — missed collections, unanswered calls and no‑shows — and occasional quality oversights (missed checks or incorrectly fitted parts) that the garage should address.

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Master Clutch Auto Centre

Physical Garage

Unit 2, Maskew Avenue, Peterborough, PE1 2AS

About Us

Peterborough based garage with over 12 years of quality auto services. Offers full services of Auto Repairs, Maintenance and MOT's. We realize that you lead a busy life, so we have made it easy for you to drop off your vehicle 24/7. Call branch to confirm drop off Your vehicle

Diagnostic Check£25

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4.48 (112 reviews)

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Most customers are very positive, repeatedly praising friendly, helpful staff, quick turnarounds and excellent value for money. Reviewers also frequently note honest, professional workmanship, straightforward online booking and same‑day fixes for MOTs and minor repairs. A recurring downside is poor communication—missed confirmations, long waits and inconsistent paperwork or receipts—plus occasional billing disputes and a few reports of theft.

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AJR Auto Services

Physical Garage

Unit 5/6 Harvester Way, Peterborough, PE1 5UT

About Us

Our garage is a friendly, local business run in the centre of Peterborough that has many years of experience. We put our customers first and that’s why we’re proud to offer extremely high standards of customer service. We offer different services, MOTs and repairs and want to reassure you that you will be receiving quality work. We also aim to provide realistic, affordable prices that won’t break your bank balance and that’s why we’re upfront and can give you an estimate on request.

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.96 (51 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise AJR Auto Services for friendly, trustworthy staff and fast, efficient MOTs and repairs, with nearly all reviewers awarding five stars. Common highlights are easy online booking, clear communication, helpful extras (waiting area, coffee), competitive pricing and a willingness to fit people in at short notice. Criticisms are rare — a few mention minor delays or an unresolved diagnostic issue — but most customers emphasise honesty and a reluctance to carry out unnecessary work.

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Iconic Auto Repairs

Mobile Mechanic

10 Allard Close, Yaxley, Peterborough, PE7 3DP

About Us

Iconic auto repairs, a mobile mechanic that offers a high standard of work at a competitive price. We come to your home or work place to carry out the work you require on your vehicle With 10 plus years of experience in the trade, we are well kitted out with all up to date tooling and have a fully kitted out workshop for all jobs that can't be carried out as a moblie job. We offer a trailer transport service so we are able to collect your vehicle and return your vehicle once the work has been carried out at our workshop. We are fully insured up to 100k so you can carry on with your day knowing your vehicle will be in safe hands.

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.95 (59 reviews)

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Nearly all reviewers rave about Josh and the garage’s reliable, friendly mobile service — punctual, communicative and professional work at competitive prices with clear, honest quotes. Customers frequently praise the convenience of on‑site servicing, quick turnaround and repeat business; a few noted minor timing hiccups or a missed final time confirmation but complaints are rare and there’s little sign of hard upselling.

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Ace Tyres Online

Physical Garage

Ace Branded Tyres, Unit - 6, Second Drove , Fengate Industrial Estate, Peterborough, PE1 5XA

About Us

ACE Tyres is serving customers for more than ten years now. Since then, it has always been important for us to be flexible and adapt to the needs of our customers. ACE Tyres- everything Tyres Peterborough from one source We are THE tyre service provider in the centre of Peterborough - owner-managed and independent. We at ACE Tyres are proud to have met the high standards expected by our customers. This is a challenge and motivation for us not only to maintain the level achieved on a daily basis but to improve and renew it constantly. We would be happy to convince you of the state-of-the-art service and technology used in our 4,500 sq. Fee

Diagnostic Check£50

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4.94 (65 reviews)

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Customers are consistently enthusiastic, praising friendly, knowledgeable staff, fast turnaround and good value—especially for tyres, MOTs and minor repairs. Reviewers often mention clear communication, same‑day fixes and helpful extras like drop‑off/pick‑up and straightforward explanations from named staff (Immy, Mohammed). Only a handful of slightly lower ratings and one outlier appear, with no recurring complaints evident.

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HiQ Tyre & Autocare Peterborough (Maskew Ave)

Physical Garage

2 Maskew Avenue, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2AS

About Us

HiQ Peterborough is situated on Maskew Avenue opposite B&Q, Matalan and Curry's, this centre is apart of the HiQ network that has over 110 centres across the UK.

Diagnostic Check£40

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4.42 (55 reviews)

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Most customers praise friendly, helpful staff, quick turnarounds and fair prices, with numerous reports of honest, efficient repairs and good customer care. A recurring weakness is communication and scheduling — several reviews mention missed calls, cancelled or delayed appointments and slow or absent emailed invoices/paperwork — and a few customers reported workmanship or reliability concerns (e.g. unresolved brakes, incorrect coolant, copied advisories).

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AA Mobile Mechanics (Peterborough)

Mobile Mechanic

Peterborough & Surrounding Areas, Peterborough, PE2 5TD

About Us

The UK’s number 1 breakdown provider are now providing vehicle servicing and repairs. Fully trained AA mechanics, bringing vehicle servicing to your doorstep! The vehicle we are servicing must be off the road on private property, and parked on a flat surface (to ensure all fluid levels we check are reading correctly) with full access around the car for us to be able to get to all 4 sides. If you keep your vehicle in a car park please ensure that you have the landowners permission for us to carry out your service. We cannot work on a public highway.

Diagnostic Check£60

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5 (6 reviews)

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Customers give uniformly high ratings and express strong satisfaction with the garage’s service. They repeatedly praise punctual, polite and informative mechanics who explain work clearly, often go the extra mile, provide transparent cost breakdowns, and offer good value with easy online booking and quick availability. No recurring complaints are mentioned.

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Autoworkz - Peterborough

Physical Garage

1 Willow Rd, Yaxley, Peterborough, peterborough, PE7 3HT

About Us

Fast, Professional and Reliable Service. All types of engine repair work and servicing, are all done in house, giving us the knowledge that all repairs are done to highest quality. At Autoworkz, we pride ourselves on completing all repair work in house. We have experienced technicians who are highly skilled when it comes to fixing all sorts of vehicle problems, from brakes to exhausts, from suspension to engine. Quality is our top priority, and we always ensure that all work is completed to the highest standards. Visit us for all your car repair needs.

Diagnostic Check£60

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5 (18 reviews)

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Peterborough motor repairs ltd

Physical Garage

111 Fengate, Unit 2A, Peterborough, PE1 5BA

About Us

Welcome to Peterborough Motor Repairs Ltd, your trusted local garage for reliable and professional automotive services. At just 23 years old, I’m proud to run a business that’s already setting high standards in the industry. Backed by a skilled team of technicians with over 15 years of experience, we combine expertise with the latest diagnostic software to deliver precise and efficient vehicle care. Our services include: MOT Testing Station: Fully certified for thorough and efficient MOT testing. Advanced Diagnostics: Equipped with cutting-edge technology to pinpoint and resolve issues quickly. Fast Turnaround Times: We understand the impo

Diagnostic Check£60

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5 (29 reviews)

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Velocity Tech - Bosch Car Service

Physical Garage

Unit A, Peartree Business Centre Enterprise Way, Peterborough, PE3 8YQ

About Us

Bosch Car Services is the only Bosch garage in Peterborough offering main dealer-level quality service. With fully qualified and trained staff and the best equipment and machinery, all your needs and wants are met with Bosch Standard-level care. We are proud to offer NHS and teaching staff a discount of 20% across all services we provide. Our site offers a heated/cooled waiting area, refreshments, and clean toilets. Bosch Car Services can also meet main dealer service requirements so you don't lose your warranty by servicing with us!

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.99 (46 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 Peterborough. 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.

 

How to be a better driver

Whether you’re driving in Peterborough or further afield, think about road user etiquette. Showing respect for other road users makes driving more pleasant for you and safer for everyone. For example, if you have to make a last minute change of lane, make your request to change clear to the driver who will need to let you in - and signal your thanks if they do. Be ready to abandon the change of lane if they won’t play ball - your safety (and that of other drivers and pedestrians) is more important than getting to your destination in the shortest time possible. When the position is reversed and a driver asks your permission to change lanes, allow them to as long as it is safe. If you get frustrated, avoid using your horn - it won’t improve matters and might make them considerably worse.