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Peterborough Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
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Express Autocare
Physical Garage
7 Wareley Rd,, Peterborough, PE2 9PF
About Us
Located in Woodston, near Peterborough city centre, Express Autocare is a family-run garage with an enviable reputation for quality workmanship and excellent customer service. We provide a wide selection of garage services such as MOTs for cars, vans, minibuses and LCVs, vehicle servicing, fleet maintenance, diagnostics and pretty much every other service that you’d expect from a quality independent garage. Get in touch today to find out how we can help you.
Diagnostic Check£64.8
4.94 (13 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers rave about the garage, with almost exclusively five‑star feedback praising friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and fast, professional work. Common strengths are easy online booking, quick appointments or same‑day fitting, comfortable waiting facilities and transparent advice; there are no recurring complaints noted.
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
4.93 (48 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, transparent service, clear communication and rapid, skilled repairs — many highlight Bosch‑certified diagnostics, spotless facilities and a family- and fleet‑friendly approach. One reviewer accused the garage of overcharging for parts and poor follow‑up, so price perception is occasionally mixed, but most feedback emphasises fair value, honesty and reliability.
Total Car Care services ltd
Physical Garage
184 Padholme Rd,, peterbourgh, PE1 5JB
About Us
Family run business for over 25 years who are focused on great customer service and quality repairs.
Diagnostic Check£60
4.93 (34 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage for quick, efficient MOTs, friendly and professional staff, clear communication and fair, competitive pricing. Many highlight same‑day bookings, rapid turnaround, collection/delivery and transparent checks (including videos and clear explanations), leading to frequent recommendations. There are virtually no recurring complaints — only isolated, minor remarks — so the overall picture is reliably positive and trustworthy.
TM CARS LIMITED
Physical Garage
363 Gladstone street, Peterborough, PE1 2DA
About Us
Every day when we open our doors at TM Cars in Peterborough our goal is to provide great customer service, by offering affordable cars and vans repair service performed by highly trained technicians at the highest industry standard. By implementing the latest diagnostic equipment and computerized repair manuals, you can rest assured that your vehicle will be repaired to factory specifications for your specific car or van. We believe in honest repairs and we demonstrate that by fully explaining the repair or service you are receiving. We also give you an estimate or quote before work is performed. When you choose TM Cars in Peterborough, you
Diagnostic Check£60
4.92 (31 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising friendly, knowledgeable staff, quick and efficient MOTs/repairs, and fair pricing with honest, no‑pressure advice. Customers repeatedly mention same‑day or next‑day service, willingness to accommodate last‑minute jobs, clear explanations and high‑quality workmanship that leaves cars running well. There are virtually no recurring complaints — only an isolated lower score — so no consistent weakness emerges.
AMG Motor Vehicles Limited
Physical Garage
Unit 5 Botolph Bridge Industrial Estate, Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 9QP
About Us
If you are looking for great savings on your MOT's, servicing and repairs in the Peterborough area, then you have reached the right place. We are proud to offer you a first class customer service and very competitive pricing. We offer advice on vehicles and vehicle maintenance and our friendly staff will go the extra mile to guarantee that you receive the advice and support you need.
Diagnostic Check£25
4.84 (43 reviews)
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Most reviewers give the garage top marks, repeatedly praising friendly, honest staff who provide fast, efficient work, good value and clear communication — many mention helpful explanations, collection/delivery and staff who go above and beyond. Criticisms are rare but include the odd no‑reply to online bookings, slower email responses and sometimes unclear handwritten paperwork.
Welbeck service and mot
Physical Garage
unit 4, welbeck court, peterborough, PE2 7FE
About Us
New garage just opened and aiming to offer top service at affordable prices , any work considered , new fresh workshop with latest equipment open on Sundays!
Diagnostic Check£40
4.55 (38 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Most reviewers give five stars and praise the garage for being good value, friendly and efficient, with only a small number of negative experiences. Frequent positives include helpful staff (Ali is mentioned by name), clear communication, fast turnarounds, easy booking, competitive prices, same‑day fixes and a tidy waiting area. Recurring criticisms centre on inconsistent punctuality or cancellations, occasional paperwork or parts delays (unstamped service books, no service sheet) and the limitations of a small, largely single‑operator setup.
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.