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Southampton Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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Independent Car & Van Servicing Ltd Hedge End Logo

Independent Car & Van Servicing Ltd Hedge End

Physical Garage

Independent Car and Van Servicing Ltd, Unit 9C, Herald Industrial Estate, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2JW

Top Tier Garage

About Us

We are a family owned company since 2013 with a super reputation for providing an excellent customer experience. Independent Car and Van Servicing Ltd are based in Herald Industrial Estate, Hedge End, Southampton. We specialise in the servicing and vehicle maintenance and MOT's of vehicles for local people and businesses in the local areas - particularly Audi, VW, Skoda and Seat - but of course other makes are always welcome! We offer courtesy cars, small and large vans and a collection and delivery service in the local area.

Diagnostic Check£69

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4.85 (400 reviews)

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Iridium German Car Specialists

Physical Garage

Unit 8 Herald Industrial Estate, Herald Road, Hedge End, SO30 2JW

About Us

SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS & TUNING Founded in 2007 we at Iridium have been proud to work on all BMW cars from your family BMW right up to the to the awesome M-power models in our own professional workshop! We are professionally equipped, experienced & trained in what we do ! From an oil service or computerised 4-wheel alignment up to a full M3 Inspection 2, we do it all professionally & efficiently utilising official BMW service schedules & OE/OEM-quality parts. As a independent BMW specialist we guarantee all our customers a superb level of personal attention & technical expertise, at cost-effective professional value. We are als

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.84 (209 reviews)

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Drivers are overwhelmingly positive about Iridium, frequently praising friendly, knowledgeable technicians, clear communication, easy online booking, quick turnarounds and better value than BMW main dealers—many note they’re repeat customers and would recommend the garage. A small number of reviews flag issues such as occasional delays or poor communication, unclear or unexpectedly high charges, one‑off quality lapses (including a reported bonnet error and a damaged car), so customers are advised to check quotes and collection times.

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MOT's Only Southampton

Physical Garage

UNIT 3 PARK BUSINESS CENTRE, PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 3US

About Us

Along with offering honest and accurate advice for all our customers, drivers who bring their vehicle to our garage can be confident that they will receive one of the highest standards in the area. MOT's Only Southampton has been trading for over 20 years, while our experienced team members have over 80 years combined experience between them. When it comes to restoring the condition of your vehicle, our team offer a large range of services all completed to a professional standard.

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.81 (295 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, efficient MOTs, easy online booking and quick turnarounds—many say jobs are done within an hour and communication is clear and helpful. Long-standing loyalty is common, with repeat customers valuing honest, reasonably priced work and a respectful, professional team. A minority report problems such as cancelled bookings by email, delays, incomplete or missed repairs and occasional poor communication or workmanship.

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New Chapel Garage Hedge End

Physical Garage

7 Mayflower Park, Botley Road, Hedge End, SO30 2HE

About Us

New Chapel Garage Hedge End is your one-stop centre for MOT testing, servicing and repairs in Eastleigh’s Hedge End village. With more than 40 years industry experience between us, you can trust the team at New Chapel for an honest, dependable and affordable service every time.

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.79 (278 reviews)

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Customers repeatedly praise the garage’s friendly, helpful staff, quick turnaround and clear communication, often singling out the easy online booking and convenient collect‑and‑return service. Many reviewers also note fair prices and solid workmanship, with numerous five‑star accounts of efficient MOTs and prompt repairs. A minority, however, describe booking mix‑ups or last‑minute cancellations, unexpected extra charges and occasional communication or quality lapses (some blaming recent management changes), which have dented trust for a few customers.

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Ace Automotive Southern Ltd

Physical Garage

2-4 Beatrice Road, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 3GU

Top Tier Garage

About Us

Ace Automotive ltd is based in Shirley, Southampton and has been providing high quality repairs, to both individuals and businesses,for over 20 years . We specialise in all makes and models MOT’s and Car/Van Servicing to Car Exhausts and Tyres. We offer competitive prices and all of our parts and labour are guaranteed from 6 months to a year, depending on parts. If you are unable to drop your car or van off due to work commitments we offer a Pick Up & Drop Off service for your convenience.

Diagnostic Check£36

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4.79 (339 reviews)

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Most reviewers praise the garage for friendly, honest and efficient work, repeatedly citing quick MOTs, competitive pricing and staff who build long‑term trust. Customers often highlight clear communication, easy booking and helpful, accommodating technicians who go the extra mile. A minority mention problems with booking/phone communication, occasional cancellations or missed calls, cramped parking and small administrative slips (eg unsigned service book), but these criticisms are relatively uncommon.

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Badminstons (Yew Tree Workshops Ltd)

Physical Garage

Badminston lane, Fawley, southampton, SO45 1BX

About Us

Welcome to Yewtree Workshops Ltd at Fawley. Stuart and his team will be happy to assist with all your vehicle needs including servicing,Tyres and tracking as well as diagnostic and general car repairs. We offer class 4,5 or 7 Mot testing. We can mot and service motorhomes upto 30' in length. We can now offer DPF cleaning as well as injector, Turbo and inlet manifold cleaning at competitive prices. All our technicians are fully qualified to work on electric vehicles With 35 years of practical, time-served experience, our expert mechanics have the skills and the dedication to take on any job and we are proud to be members of the good garage sc

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.76 (214 reviews)

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Customers repeatedly praise friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff, speedy turnaround (many same‑day MOTs), honest advice and good value for money. A minority report problems with the website/booking (wrong opening days), poor communication or loan‑car availability, and occasional cleanliness or record‑keeping lapses. Most reviewers say they would happily return or recommend the garage, though those few negative experiences suggest some operational improvements are needed.

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HiQ Tyres & Autocare Hedge End

Physical Garage

Unit 8a Herald Industrial Estate, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2JW

About Us

HiQ Tyre & Autocare Hedge End is a local tyre supply and fitting centre for cars, vans, minibuses and light commercial vehicles. We also offer MOT's by appointment as well as Servicing and General repairs including Brakes, Suspension, Clutches and Timing belts (cambelts) for cars and small vans. As well as MOT's & Tyres we offer Wheel Balancing, Wheel Alignment (tracking), Puncture Repairs and Replacement Exhausts.

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.75 (267 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly commending friendly, knowledgeable staff, quick turnaround for MOTs and repairs, clear communication (calls/texts), easy online booking and handy collection/delivery, with many praising fair pricing and long‑term reliability. Frequently mentioned strengths are efficiency, good customer service and trustworthiness; weaknesses raised by a minority include last‑minute cancellations, occasional delays from overbooking, a few unsuccessful air‑con regas jobs and rare unexpected extra charges. Overall the praise far outweighs the complaints, which appear infrequent compared with the numerous five‑star reviews.

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Elite Mobile Servicing Ltd

Mobile Mechanic

245 Oakwood Drive, Southampton, SO16 8DG

About Us

Elite Mobile Servicing Ltd – Mobile Car Servicing in Southampton At Elite Mobile Servicing Ltd, we bring expert vehicle care directly to your doorstep across Southampton and the surrounding areas. Our fully mobile service is designed to save you time and hassle without compromising on quality or reliability. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including: Oil & Filter Changes Interim & Full Servicing Brake Replacement Battery Replacement Mobile Tyre Fitting TPMS Service & Replacement Puncture Repairs And much more! Whether you’re at home, work, or on the roadside, our experienced technicians come to you, fully equipped to get the jo

Diagnostic Check£54

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4.95 (52 reviews)

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M L J Auto Center

Physical Garage

Unit 5, Floating Bridge Road, Southampton, SO14 3FL

About Us

We are a family owned company since 2013 with a super reputation for providing an excellent customer experience. Independent Car and Van Servicing Ltd are based in ocean village Southampton. We specialise in the servicing and vehicle maintenance and MOT's!!

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.91 (52 reviews)

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Nearly every review is glowing, with customers repeatedly praising friendly, knowledgeable staff, fast and efficient work, and clear communication. Many note fair, transparent pricing, same‑day MOT/repairs, helpful extras (free small fixes, NHS discount) and honest advice. Criticisms are rare — a single middling rating and occasional comments about the team being very busy or less chatty — but no consistent faults are reported.

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Southcoast Automotive Services

Physical Garage

Unit C, Mereworth Industrial Estate, Shamblehurst Lane North, SOUTHAMPTON, SO32 2BY

About Us

Friendly, Local Family Run Garage We are your friendly, local family run car garage in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire - dedicated to providing you with a comprehensive range of automotive services tailored to your specific requirements. From car servicing and maintenance, DPF cleaning to engine diagnostics and car repairs in Botley, Hedge End and the surrounding areas - we are the company to call. All work undertaken is completed to the highest of standards by trained and experienced auto specialists. We are committed to providing a superb range of garage services to meet all your private vehicle and business vehicle needs. This i

Diagnostic Check£102

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4.86 (83 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many repeat customers praising friendly, knowledgeable staff and consistently good MOTs and servicing. Frequent strengths cited include clear communication, easy online booking, prompt turnaround, a helpful collect-and-deliver service, honest advice and good value for money. A minority of customers reported reliability issues around missed collections/no contact and occasional concerns about pricing or delayed follow‑up on quotes.

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.