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RUSSELL HAM LTD
Physical Garage
BRITANNIA GARAGE, 4 WOLSELEY ROAD, MILEHOUSE, PLYMOUTH, PL2 3BH
RUSSELL HAM LTD FAMILY RUN BUSINESS ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS. MOT STATION. SERVICING & REPAIRS OF ALL MAKE OF CARS AND SMALL VANS. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR CAR SHOWROOM & CONTACT DETAILS.
Diagnostic Check£80
4.91 (26 reviews)
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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff (several name-check Nigel), clear communication and fast, reliable MOTs and repairs — many mention next-day or same-day appointments, free retests after failures and staff going the extra mile (fetching cars, assisting disabled customers). Complaints are scarce; the only recurring gripe is occasional sticker shock over repair costs. Most reviewers say they would return and happily recommend the garage.

PORSHAM CLOSE BELLIVER MOT CENTRE LTD
Physical Garage
Unit 1 Porsham Close, Belliver, Plymouth, PL6 7DB
Small friendly garage with the emphasis on ensuring friendly service in an efficient manner. We are a garage at Roborough on the outskirts of Plymouth serving the North of the city. Situated within the Belliver Industrial Estate. Apologies unable to offer MOT on Mondays
Diagnostic Check£60
4.86 (37 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff and quick, professional MOTs and services, with many citing clear communication, good value and trustworthy mechanics. Reviewers frequently mention convenient extras such as collection/drop‑off, timely updates and practical, honest advice about work needed. Criticism is scarce; a few customers wanted better updates on how long jobs would take, but negative remarks are infrequent.

Mayflower Auto Services
Physical Garage
85 Cattedown Road, Cattedown, Plymouth, PL4 0PN
Looking for a reputable garage in Plymouth? Then we are who you have been looking for, our technicians are experienced when it comes to car & Light commercial vehicle repairs, we carry out class 4, 5 and 7 MOTs, we specialize in auto electrical, petrol & diesel diagnostics. Since opening in 1988 Mayflower Auto Services has developed an enviable reputation for garage services in car and commercial vehicle repairs, for our integrity and professionalism.
Diagnostic Check£48
4.81 (4 reviews)

Vertu Renault Dacia Plymouth
Physical Garage
20 Valley Road, Plymouth, Plympton, PL7 1RF
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
4.8 (28 reviews)
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Most customers praise the friendly, helpful staff, clear communication (including video vehicle‑health checks), easy online/key‑drop booking and tidy handovers, often highlighting good value for the core service. The common drawbacks are dealer‑level prices for recommended extras and occasional lapses in customer care — misnamed bookings, slow collection or staff inattention — though these problems appear infrequent.

JDF Auto Repairs & Recovery
Physical Garage
28b Estover Close, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 7PL
With 14 years of experience, our garage workshop proudly serves all makes and models of vehicles. I am also mobile and come to you. We offer special discounts on all services and brake repairs, ensuring great value for our customers. Our services include: Reliable vehicle recovery Diagnostics Brakes Select mobile repair work Convenient pick-up and drop-off for any repairs within a 10-mile radius We’re committed to providing quality workmanship and excellent customer care. Whatever your automotive needs, you can count on us for honest advice and efficient service.
Diagnostic Check£50
4.6 (21 reviews)
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Praise dominates the reviews, with many customers commending Jack’s prompt, friendly and knowledgeable service, quick turnarounds, sensible pricing and willingness to squeeze people in or provide recovery and same‑day repairs. A minority reported booking problems — including being turned away or told the garage wasn’t in use — and a few suggested clearer signage for the tucked‑away location.

UNIFIT Garage Plymouth
Physical Garage
29 Stonehouse St, Stonehouse, Plymouth, PL1 3PE
Welcome to Uni-Fit Plymouth – Dealership Quality at Great Prices! Owned by Jodie and Mike, Uni-Fit Plymouth is your go-to garage for expert vehicle care at unbeatable value. Based in Plymouth, we specialise in Class 4 MOT testing, with three dedicated bays and online booking for your convenience. Our MOTs are just £30, and when you book a major service, you’ll receive a FREE MOT – saving you even more! We cater to all Class 4 vehicles, including passenger cars, vans, motorhomes, and goods vehicles up to 3000kg. But that’s not all – Uni-Fit Plymouth offers a full range of garage services, including: Air Conditioning Servicing & Repairs Brak
Diagnostic Check£45
4.59 (17 reviews)
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The majority of reviewers rave about fast, friendly and good‑value service — especially same‑day MOTs and tyre fitting, an efficient booking system and clear communication during repairs. A few customers, however, report missed checks or unresolved service warnings and one notably poor experience, suggesting occasional inconsistency in quality control.

Vertu Volvo Plymouth
Physical Garage
56 Oreston Road, Plymouth, PL9 7JQ
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays Vertu is proud of its long established reputation for integrity, first class customer service and competitive pricing. Our company ethos is to provide a service built on trust we are dedicated to providing the best experience we can offer you. Here at Vertu Volvo we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians, which ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper.
Diagnostic Check£80
4.25 (1 reviews)

J J Motor Services - Mobile Mechanic
Mobile Mechanic
16 Kinnaird Crescent, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL6 6JF
With over 11 years of hands-on experience in the motor trade, we’re proud to launch our own independent business dedicated to keeping your vehicle in top condition. We handle almost everything related to cars — from routine servicing and MOT preparation to general repairs and maintenance. We offer flexible options to suit your needs: On-site service using our rented ramp Mobile assistance where we come to you Vehicle recovery if required Our goal is to provide honest, reliable, and convenient automotive care for all makes and models.
Diagnostic Check£49
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:
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.
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:
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.
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 Plymouth. 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.