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Top Garages for Diagnostic Check in Reading (32 found)

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LD Garage Services
36, Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX
245 Reviews
RAC Approved GarageAA Approved garage

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Diagnostic Check FROM £45

LD Garage Services has been established since 2008. We are an RAC Approved garage and AA Accredited.

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BENTEN AUTO EXPERTS LIMITED
BENTEN AUTO EXPERTS LTD (( NEXT TO READING BUSES ), 1 TUNBRIDGE JONES BUSINESS PARK, READING, RG2 0JT
112 Reviews
Monthly repayment options availableMOT £25 with a Major service

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Benten Auto Experts trading as Benten Mot & Auto Centre is an independent garage in the heart of Reading. We are based just outside the main town centre and we’re less than three miles away from Reading Railway Station, – it’s less than a minute drive away from central Reading. We provide a range of...

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SONNING COMMON GARAGE LTD
PEPPARD ROAD, SONNING COMMON, READING, RG4 9SU
383 Reviews
Established in 1960Family fun & highly professional garage

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We are a family fun and highly professional car repair, service and MOT Garage. Established in 1960, we can service and repair all makes and models including cars still under warranty. Whatever your requirements for service, MOT, repairs or diagnostics let our experienced team look after your motori...

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Cardiff Rd Tyres & Mechanical Repairs
173 Cardiff Rd, Reading, RG1 8HD
259 Reviews
one-stop shop for of your vehicle needsBODYWORK options available

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WE DO MOTs, TYRES, BRAKES, SERVICING ALL BODYWORK AND ALL KIND OF AUTOREPAIR. Cardiff Rd Tyres & Mechanical Repairs - one-stop shop for all of your vehicle needs

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Car Service Centre Reading
5, Lower Armour Road, Tilehurst, Tilehurst Reading, RG31 6HH
156 Reviews
Over 20 years’ experience

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Whether you need to book your vehicle in for its annual MOT or you are wanting to service your vehicle to guarantee that it is running to its full capacity, then contact us today. Our garage based in Tilehurst Reading and has over 25 years’ experience offering our customers an exceptional service. ...

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Servicing Master Centre
181 Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8HD
387 Reviews

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Welcome to The Servicing Master Center in Reading, Berkshire. We are a local independent garage serving Reading, Berkshire and around 10 miles surrounding area for all makes of vehicle. We offer Full Service, Major Service, Interim Service, Body Work, Engine Work, Tyre and other services. We al...

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 Reading. 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.

Driving in Reading

Located in the Thames Valley to the west of London, Reading in Berkshire is not too well-known as one of Britain’s must-visit towns. However, once you get there, you’ll discover a surprising amount of things to see and do. It is sometimes described as being on London’s commuter belt but the influx of daily traffic outweighs the outflow due to the large number of tech companies and international businesses which have made Reading their home.

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