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Fast Fit Poole

Physical Garage

70 Nuffield Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, BH17 0RS

About Us

Our highly trained technicians at Fast Fit Poole offer thorough and comprehensive car servicing for most makes and models of vehicles. We carry out all of our work in accordance to the manufacturer's specifications and use genuine / approved parts to avoid invalidating your warranty. In addition to our standard vehicle maintenance procedures, we also offer the following services: MOT testing, MOT re-testing and repairs for MOT failures, services for most makes and models of cars. The tests are carried out by DVSA approved technicians who have the necessary experience to diagnose and treat problems. We are also able to carry out Clutch rep

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.91 (393 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise Fast Fit Poole, repeatedly describing the team as friendly, honest and trustworthy with excellent communication. Reviewers frequently highlight speedy MOTs and services (often returned within a couple of hours), competitive pricing, helpful extras like courtesy cars or quick walk‑in fixes, and clear, non‑pushy advice. A few people mentioned minor drawbacks — occasional online booking hiccups, rare confusion over service types, and higher costs when a vehicle needs substantial repairs rather than any fault with the garage.

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M T S Motors Ltd

Physical Garage

28/29 KENNINGTON ROAD, NUFFIELD INDUSTRIAL EST, POOLE, BH17 0GF

Top Tier Garage

About Us

We are a family run, independent garage based in Poole, specialising in French cars. Established in 1991, we excel in providing services specifically for Citroen, Peugeot and Renault as well as being able to perform all our services on all popular passenger and light commercial vehicles. Here at MTS Motors, we are a friendly team of highly skilled motor technicians, who pride ourselves on quality, with customer service at the heart of our values. As a ‘Buy with confidence’,'WHICH' and Auto Care Trading Standards approved garage, we hope to be your number one choice for your car repairs and servicing in the Dorset Area.

Diagnostic Check£89

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4.83 (349 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, trustworthy staff, clear communication and fast, efficient MOTs and repairs. Frequent highlights are honest, fair pricing, skilled workmanship (including on French cars), easy online booking and helpful extras like collection/return or loan cars. A few reviewers reported issues — most notably an unavailable promised courtesy car and occasional unclear invoices or follow-up work — but such complaints are rare compared with the many positive experiences.

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OAKDALE GARAGE POOLE LTD

Physical Garage

347 WIMBORNE ROAD, OAKDALE BEHIND ESSO, POOLE, BH15 3ED

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

Oakdale Garage has been owned by the current management since 1997. Our friendly team have a total of over 90 combined years experience in the motor industry, and we pride ourselves on being able to offer customers a wide range of garage services, dealing with all makes and models. We provide support to all customers in Oakdale, Stanley Green, Longfleet, Sterte in the Poole areas.

Diagnostic Check£45

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4.8 (303 reviews)

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Customers repeatedly praise the garage for friendly, knowledgeable staff, quick and professional MOTs and services, good value and convenient extras like pick‑up/drop‑off, with many people returning year after year. The main recurring gripe is the booking process—several reviewers mention online bookings being cancelled or not recorded, plus occasional opening‑time or communication issues. Overall the tone is highly positive, with trustworthiness, efficiency and clear pricing singled out as key strengths despite those occasional appointment problems.

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Simply Automotive Ltd

Physical Garage

27 Balena Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EB

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

Vehicle repairs Poole- why choose us? We understand our customers can be busy in the daytime, we offer a 24-hour online booking for MOT’s. When we send you your MOT reminder, you can book in on your phone in just a few seconds. We will text you confirmation, to let you know we have your booking in our diary. Simply Automotive also offer a full servicing and vehicle repairs service at our workshop in Poole. As a family run business, customer service is an absolute priority, and we pride ourselves on keeping you on the road. With clearly costed quotes and itemised invoices for all work carried out, you are in safe hands. Spread the cost of yo

Diagnostic Check£60 - £80

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4.94 (95 reviews)

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Customers rave about the garage — reviews repeatedly praise friendly, professional staff, fast turnaround (often same‑day or last‑minute MOTs), clear communication and an easy online booking experience. Common strengths are competitive pricing, thorough workmanship (finding issues other garages missed), comfortable waiting facilities and helpful collection/delivery; only occasional negatives mention external parts delays or minor navigation/booking hiccups.

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R B Autocare Ltd

Physical Garage

Unit 8 Manor Park, 35 Willis Way, Poole, BH15 3SZ

About Us

Does your car need servicing? Is your van needing a new clutch? Is it time for your vehicle's MOT? If you answered 'Yes' to any of these questions, then you should call R B Autocare who have more than 23 years of experience in providing garage and motor services to private and business customers throughout Poole and the surrounding areas.

Diagnostic Check£48

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4.89 (51 reviews)

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Nearly every review is glowing—most are five-star and many customers say they’ve trusted Bob and his team for years. Reviewers repeatedly praise friendly, honest, knowledgeable staff, good value and quick, high-quality work, with a much‑liked collection-and-delivery service. Complaints are rare but include an appointment cancellation and a few reports of unexplained price changes or higher MOT fees.

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AJU

Physical Garage

11 Allens Lane, Poole, BH16 5DA

About Us

We undertake all works from vehicle servicing, suspension changes, transmission changes/upgrades, Full Engine builds and even full car builds. Whatever you need we can either do the work for you or supply the parts for you to do it yourself. We will even help with advise along the way if you are doing the build yourself. We are a Family run company which has been established since 2015. We specialise in Motorsport Preparation, Performance/upgraded part fitting and general car maintenance with servicing, General Car repairs and MOTs. We have been competing in motorsport for over 25 years in different forms from Karting to Circuit racing. We

Diagnostic Check£40

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5 (26 reviews)

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DORSET RESPONSE - MOBILE MECHANIC

Mobile Mechanic

Unit 1 Sovereign Business Park,, 48 Willis Way,, Poole, BH16 5LU

About Us

At Dorset Response we offer brake repairs, routine car servicing, alternator and starter motor replacement as well as jump starts and replacement batteries. We operate small vans alongside fully equipped response bikes to aid in avoiding heavy summer traffic. We have been serving both NHS staff and police staff for many years. Staff are uniformed and wear body cameras for the safety of our customers and staff.

Diagnostic Check£60

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5 (35 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage — especially James — for being friendly, knowledgeable and honest, with fast, efficient work and good value. Reviewers repeatedly highlight mobile/on‑drive repairs, clear communication and punctuality, often noting competitive prices and quick turnaround. No consistent negatives appear; the only minor issues reported were brief, well‑communicated delays (eg. due to weather).

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Pottery Service Station & MOT

Physical Garage

228 Ringwood Rd, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0RS

About Us

The mechanics at our workshop have over 40 years of experience between them. They are dedicated to providing high-quality repairs to keep you safe, first time, every time as well as conducting your annual MOT. Whether you're coming in for a yearly MOT, routine service or a sudden repair, we promise that you will be completely satisfied with our work. We provide 12-month /12,000 mile warranties with most of our services for your peace of mind. We do have a courtesy car available for a small fee - subject to availability.

Diagnostic Check£50

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4.99 (42 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, routinely praising the garage’s friendly, honest staff and fast, reliable MOTs and repairs. Frequent highlights include clear communication (even via WhatsApp), easy booking, competitive pricing and same‑day or very quick turnarounds. Few reviewers mention negatives — occasional parts delays or MOT failures — but say these are clearly explained and resolved promptly.

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Moto-Oil Auto Centre Poole

Physical Garage

24 Benson Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, BH17 0GB

About Us

Moto-Oil Auto Centre Poole Location: Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole Services: MOT Testing (Class 4) Car Servicing (Interim, Full, Major) Repairs & Diagnostics Tyres & Wheel Care Air Conditioning Maintenance Why Choose Us: RAC-approved standards Skilled, certified technicians Competitive pricing Courtesy cars & flexible appointments

Diagnostic Check£65

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4.98 (11 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, clear communication and high‑quality workmanship, often highlighting prompt same‑day or last‑minute appointments and good value (many mention a free MOT with a service). The team’s helpful advice, transparency about work and reliable service are frequent strengths. No recurring complaints appear in these reviews — scores are uniformly high and no specific weaknesses are reported.

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Elite Garages Poole

Physical Garage

1 Fernside road, Poole, BH15 2QT

About Us

About Elite Garages Elite Garages are one of the south’s leading independent tyre, MOT, car service and forecourt operators with over 300 employees. Click here to see our latest vacancies Elite Garages operate from 18 fast-fit locations covering the whole of the south and south east England. Recently the company celebrated 60 years in business. We have grown as a family business, with 3 generations working together. From humble beginnings at a petrol station in High Wycombe, Elite Garages can proudly claim to be one of the leading fast fit retailers in the country and through it’s membership of Group Tyre represents in excess of 15% of the

Diagnostic Check£39

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4.88 (2 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 your local area. 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 Poole 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.