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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£90

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4.96 (134 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise the garage, leaving overwhelmingly positive reviews that highlight honest, reliable and high-quality workmanship. Reviewers frequently commend clear, speedy communication, punctual collection/drop‑off, fair pricing and friendly staff who explain repairs and offer sensible options. There are virtually no recurring complaints — only occasional minor advisories after MOTs, which customers say are handled promptly.

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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 (209 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise the friendly, professional team, quick turnarounds and transparent, reasonably priced workmanship, with many noting extras like complimentary car washes and convenient collection/delivery. Booking and communication are described as straightforward, and numerous reviewers report long‑term loyalty or say they’ll return. Only a few isolated negatives appear — an MOT error and occasional mix‑ups or minor advisories — but these are vastly outnumbered by positive feedback.

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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 (273 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, with the vast majority of reviews at four or five stars and many describing AR Autos as their go-to local garage. Praise repeatedly focuses on friendly, knowledgeable staff (notably Alfa/Abarth expertise), clear communication, quick turnaround, fair pricing and handy collection/drop‑off or loan‑car options. A few isolated comments mention a brusque receptionist and one instance where an extra fault was initially dismissed, but such criticisms are rare compared with the consistently high marks for workmanship and service.

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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 (320 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, approachable staff, clear communication and honest, trustworthy workmanship. Frequent strengths mentioned are prompt, efficient MOTs and services, good value for money (including convenient collection/drop‑off), transparent pricing and no heavy upselling. Only occasional minor negatives appear — rare scheduling delays (usually communicated), one blue‑light discount confusion and limited on‑site electrical work — but these are uncommon in the reviews.

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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 (136 reviews)

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Customers rave about the garage: friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and consistently efficient, good-value MOTs and services. Common positives are easy online booking, timely updates, courtesy cars when required, honest no‑pressure advice and strong technical knowledge (several reviewers note Skoda expertise and tricky repairs resolved). Negatives are rare but include the occasional longer-than-expected turnaround and an isolated administrative slip (for example, incorrect billing title).

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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 (418 reviews)

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Nearly every reviewer praises Hammerton Garage for clear communication, friendly, trustworthy staff and speedy, reliable MOTs and services — many say they’d only use or recommend this garage. Customers frequently mention easy online booking, fair pricing, helpful explanations and quick turnaround as standout strengths. Negatives are rare but include one serious complaint about a missed collection for a disabled customer and occasional delays when parts are needed.

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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 (198 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, honest staff, clear communication and quick, efficient work — many say they’ve used the garage for years and trust its advice. Frequent strengths mentioned are easy online booking, convenient collection/delivery, same-day turnarounds, fair pricing and thorough, transparent explanations of repairs. Minor criticisms include occasional costly findings on older cars, requests for more detailed service paperwork (eg tyre depths/checklists) and the odd scheduling hiccup.

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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 (430 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise BCL for friendly, honest staff, clear communication, quick MOTs and services, and straightforward online booking — many note fair prices and that the team are patient with less car‑savvy customers. A few isolated complaints mention a missed fault, a delayed refund or occasional follow‑up lapses, but these are rare compared with the large number of positive reviews.

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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 (336 reviews)

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Reviewers consistently praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, clear communication (calls/texts), quick turnaround and easy online booking, often highlighting fair pricing, same‑day repairs and handy extras like collection/delivery. A minority reported issues — occasional mistakes (for example an oil cap left off), unexpected extra charges, limited diagnostic equipment (and no Amex acceptance), plus a few comments about booking hiccups or a perceived dip in service after the HiQ takeover. On balance most customers say they would return or recommend the garage.

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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 (354 reviews)

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Customers consistently praise the garage’s friendly, knowledgeable team, straightforward online booking, clear communication and good value — many highlight quick turnarounds, helpful advice and convenient collection/drop‑off. Only minor criticisms appear: a handful of reviewers mention occasional delays or missed promised calls to say when vehicles were ready.

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.