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Southampton Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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James Diggens Auto Services

Physical Garage

Unit H, Mereworth Industrial Estate, Shamblehurst Lane North, Hedge End, Southampton, SO32 2BY

About Us

I always had a love for anything with a engine from a very young age, I served my apprenticeship in a main dealership gaining the best diagnostic techniques available. I knew the time was right to start my own garage with my main focus of being honest about repairs and giving an explanation of the work needed. I'm very proud of every job I do and every car is worked on as if it is owned by myself. This is also reflected in saving my customers thousands of pounds from other garage quotes as there are so many repair options on today's modern cars. Our low overheads and excellent workmanship along with continued customer care makes so many peop

Diagnostic Check£85

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4.96 (129 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise James Diggens Auto Services, awarding near-perfect scores and describing the team as honest, trustworthy and friendly. Commonly highlighted strengths are clear communication, quick turnaround, fair pricing, convenient collect-and-deliver, and thorough, high-quality workmanship from staff who go the extra mile. There are virtually no recurring complaints—only occasional minor advisories after MOTs, which reviewers say are clearly explained and promptly dealt with.

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E&J Jarvis Ltd

Physical Garage

66 Onslow Rd, Southampton, SO14 0JN

Silver Tier Garage

About Us

We have been servicing and repairing Southampton's cars since 1947 and have a wealth of experience when it comes to keeping you on the road. From MOTs to servicing and heavy duty repair work, we take on all jobs big or small. Our expert team are able to work on every make and model of vehicle including classic cars. We're relatively new to Book my garage so make sure to check our google reviews to see how good our service is.

Diagnostic Check£75

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4.95 (207 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage, with the majority of five‑star reviews citing prompt, efficient work and consistently friendly, professional staff. Common strengths are clear communication and easy booking, honest sensible pricing, speedy MOTs/repairs, helpful extras like complimentary wash/vacuum and collection/delivery, and a family‑run, trustworthy feel. A very small number of reviewers mention problems (one MOT error and occasional booking mix‑ups), but these appear rare and usually sorted quickly.

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AR Autos - Bishops Waltham

Physical Garage

Unit 1 Quarry Business Park, Lower Lane, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1AS

About Us

A. R. Autos is a local independent vehicle workshop based in Bishops Waltham, Southampton. With a combined 30 years experience in franchised dealerships and reaching various professional level’s ranging from dealer expert technician to workshop controller we witnessed first hand the advantages and the pitfalls of a main dealership. Using that experience we decided to open a vehicle workshop specialising in Alfa Romeo, Abarth and Fiat vehicles that exceeds dealer standards. Our target is to provide the customer with a top level dealership service using the same equipment and procedures but with sensible and affordable prices.

Diagnostic Check£48

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4.93 (266 reviews)

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Customers rave about AR Autos, repeatedly praising prompt, friendly and knowledgeable staff, clear communication and good value for money. Their collection/drop‑off and loan‑car options, efficient online booking, quick turnaround and specialist knowledge of Alfa/Abarth models are frequently mentioned as stand‑out strengths. Criticisms are rare and minor — occasional notes about no loan car being available or small service variations — but most reviewers say they wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Kinleys Garage

Physical Garage

Unit 1a Kemps Quay Industrial Park, Quayside Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 1BZ

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

Looking for a trusted garage with a proven track record? Kinleys Garage is your go-to destination for expert vehicle repairs in Southampton. Established in 1985, we’ve built a strong reputation for providing outstanding service and exceptional workmanship from our convenient location on Quayside Road. Our team of highly skilled mechanics is ready to handle everything from auto electrics and MOT testing to full servicing and repairs. We specialise in fixing all types of car issues, including clutches, cam belts, engines, brakes, exhausts, air conditioning, wheel alignment, and tyres. With the latest diagnostic technology and main dealer-tr

Diagnostic Check£45

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4.93 (318 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive about Kinleys, repeatedly praising friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication and honest, good‑value pricing for MOTs and servicing. Reviewers also highlight quick turnarounds, convenient online booking and collection/drop‑off options, with many long‑term customers saying they wouldn’t go anywhere else. A few isolated comments note minor issues — occasional scheduling delays (usually explained), one case where an electrician wasn’t available and a query about a blue‑light discount — but these are rare.

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Jean Pierre ltd

Physical Garage

8 Shirley Park Road, Southampton, SO16 4FP

About Us

** Prices are subject to vehicle make/model** We are a family run business offering great service and expertise. Established in 1976, we now specialise in the repair of VAG and Skoda vehicles. We also have full workshop facilities, servicing, repairs, parts and MOTs.

Diagnostic Check£75

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4.92 (132 reviews)

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Praise is dominant: reviewers frequently highlight friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication and fast, efficient MOTs and services. Customers also value fair pricing, transparency about extra work, easy online booking and the availability of courtesy cars, with many saying they’ll return or recommend the garage. Criticisms are rare but include occasional longer-than-expected turnaround times and minor admin issues (e.g. billing titles), which appear isolated compared with the largely glowing feedback.

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Hammerton Garage Hedge End

Physical Garage

Marls Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2EY

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

Hammerton Garage in Hedge End is a family run garage and has been operating since 1978 at it's site in Marls Road Hedge End. Hammerton Garage offers a comprehensive range of garage services including MOT testing from £35, routine servicing, electrical repairs, diagnostics, tyres, brakes, clutches, air conditioning, exhausts. We offer free MOT retests and offer free impartial advice where necessary. Serving Southampton, Hedge End, Botley, Bishops Waltham, Swanmore, Curdridge, Buridge, Wickham, Sedgensworth, Curbridge, Borley Green, Bursledon, Durley, Horton heath, Fair Oak, Waltham Chase and all surrounding areas.

Diagnostic Check£45

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4.91 (403 reviews)

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Customers repeatedly praise Hammerton Garage for friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication and fast, efficient MOTs and services — many also mention honest advice, good value and simple online booking. Only a handful of reviewers report minor issues such as parts-related delays or follow-up work, and there is one strong complaint about a missed appointment. Overall the tone is highly positive, with long-term customers regularly recommending the garage and saying they’ll return.

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BCL MOT Centre

Physical Garage

Unit 1,, Crosshouse Road, Southampton, SO14 5GZ

Silver Tier Garage

About Us

B C L, is a long standing local Business, we pride ourselves on delivering a reliable and efficient service, from the moment you turn up, to the moment you collect your car. We specialise in servicing vehicles for local people and businesses at our site in Southampton and have built a reputation for delivering quality service and customer care. Technology is great, but we are a people business too, and our reputation stands on our personal service.

Diagnostic Check£50

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4.89 (426 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and fast, hassle-free MOTs and servicing. Frequent strengths are honesty, fair pricing, reliable workmanship, quick turnaround and strong repeat custom; a few reviewers reported problems such as a missed fault, a delayed refund and occasional follow‑up/communication lapses. The high volume of 5‑star comments and long‑standing customers point to a strong local reputation.

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Europa Car Company

Physical Garage

School Road, Lowford, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8BU

About Us

Europa car company is a traditional garage with all the new expertise. We have been established for 25 years from a family run business to now a friendship run business with a massive wealth of expertise and experience. We have a very large customer base and always happy to welcome new customers. We always have offers available to both new and old customers so please call us for all your vehicle needs from servicing to mots. No job is to little or to large and we look forward to welcoming you. For more help or information please do not hesitate to contact us

Diagnostic Check£59

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4.89 (194 reviews)

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Customers rave about Europa — staff are consistently described as friendly, honest and professional, with clear communication, quick turnarounds and thorough workmanship. Many praise practical extras such as free collection/drop‑off, fair pricing and trustworthy advice, resulting in strong customer loyalty and frequent recommendations. Minor gripes mostly concern basic paperwork (service checklists/tyre depth details), occasional booking or opening hiccups and the odd delay, but these comments are rare.

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HiQ Tyres & Autocare West End

Physical Garage

34 High Street, West End, Southampton, SO30 3DR

About Us

New Chapel Garage is a traditional servicing garage and MOT testing station based in the heart of Southampton's West End. As the village’s local go-to garage for over 30 years, you can trust our team to deliver an honest, reputable service every time

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.88 (328 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, polite staff and clear communication — from easy online booking to timely updates and quick turnarounds for MOTs and servicing. Reviewers also highlight good value, trustworthy advice, quality workmanship and convenience as frequent strengths. A few isolated issues were reported (an oil cap left off, occasional extra charges for specialist parts, limited diagnostic capability at times and one negative experience after a change of ownership), so some customers recommend double‑checking final costs or equipment availability.

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Badminstons (Hythe)

Physical Garage

Unit 5 Shore Road, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6GJ

Gold Tier Garage

About Us

Welcome to Badminstons Hythe. We can assist you with all your vehicle needs including servicing and MOT as well as general car repairs. We offer class 1,2,4,5 and 7 MOT's . We are open 5 days a week at Badminstons, Hythe and can take your online bookings, repairs and quote enquiries 24/7. We're a local garage with expertise in fixing vehicles of all make and models.

Diagnostic Check£96

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4.86 (348 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, knowledgeable and trustworthy staff, clear communication and good value, with many commending fast, competent MOTs and repairs. Frequent strengths cited include helpful last‑minute accommodation, easy online booking, pick‑up/drop‑off options and strong diagnostic skills; occasional negatives mention having to call for updates, the odd delay and that prices can be a little higher than some competitors.

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 Southampton. 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 Southampton

Southampton has been a settlement since Roman and Saxon times, and Roman ruins still remain in a suburb called Bitterne Manor. Some remnants of the medieval wall still exist throughout the city, most notably the Bargate in the centre. Southampton has grown rapidly in the past 30 years, becoming one of the twenty largest cities in England. The two universities (Solent University and University of Southampton) give it a large student population in term time and the city boasts a variety of things to do and see.