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Southampton Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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Holbury Service Station

Physical Garage

Long Lane, Holbury,, Holbury, SO45 2NZ

About Us

We have been established since 1974, and during this time we have been gone from strength to strength due to the diligent care and hard work we put into all projects we undertake. All of our work is guaranteed for your peace of mind, and it is due to our professional and reliable work manner that we have gained an enviable reputation in the local area, of which we are extremely proud.

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.96 (13 reviews)

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Clients consistently praise the garage, reporting friendly, helpful staff, clear communication and quick, efficient MOTs and services—often completed same day with prompt repairs and useful collection/drop‑off. Few downsides are mentioned; the only recurring note was an advisory (for example rear brake pads) which staff explained clearly, and there are no recurring complaints about workmanship.

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SJP Independant Garage Specialist LTD

Physical Garage

133-145 BOTLEY ROAD, NORTH BADDESLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO52 9EB

About Us

At SJP Independent Garage Specialist we are a local, family run business based in North Baddesley, Southampton with a reputation as one of the leading independent garages in the area. We offer a wide range of mechanical services and repairs including an MOT facility for all cars and light commercial vehicles. With state of the art facilities and a reliable team of experienced, expert technicians we are fully qualified to work on all makes and model of vehicles.

Diagnostic Check£48

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4.92 (13 reviews)

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Easy Fit Limited

Physical Garage

BANQUET HOUSE, 1 STANDFORD STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 5FN

About Us

Easy Fit Ltd are located in the heart of Southampton. Your trusted one-stop shop for all your vehicle maintenance needs. We specialise in providing comprehensive MOTs, professional servicing, and quality repairs to keep your car running smoothly and safely on the road.

Diagnostic Check£40

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4.9 (29 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising the garage’s friendly, helpful staff, speedy and efficient repairs, fair prices and reliable MOT/service bookings — many say they would return or recommend it. A few reviewers reported problems with phone contact and appointment confirmation, and one brief three‑star comment contrasts with the otherwise consistent five‑star feedback.

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B's Garage

Physical Garage

Calshot Road, Calshot, Southampton, SO45 1BE

About Us

Established in 1925, having built a reputation on great customer service and quality workmanship. We carry out MOT's on Motorbikes, 3 wheelers, cars and light commercials. We handle everything from tracking, air conditioning, servicing, MOT's, brakes, exhausts, timing belts, clutches, electrics, welding, punctures, tyres, motorbike tyres, motorbikes, trikes and 3 wheeler MOT's, car diagnostics and battery replacements. We have four service ramps and one MOT lane as well as bike MOT bay too.

Diagnostic Check£72

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4.88 (10 reviews)

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Badminstons (Cadnam)

Physical Garage

Yewtree workshops Ltd, The yews, Southampton Road, Cadnam, Southampton, SO40 2NG

About Us

Welcome to Yewtree Workshops Ltd Cadnam. We can assist you with all your vehicle needs including servicing and MOT as well as general car repairs. We offer class 4,5 or 7 MOT and have over 35 years experience in the industry. We are open 5 days a week at Yewtree Workshops Ltd Cadnam and can take your online bookings, repairs and quote enquiries 24/7 via our online booking tool found on our website.

Diagnostic Check£40

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4.87 (13 reviews)

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers repeatedly praising friendly, professional staff, quick turnarounds and good value for money. Many highlight thorough diagnostics and MOTs, clear communication while they wait, and say they would recommend the garage or return—several specifically mention reliable Mercedes servicing. The main drawback was one report of an online booking confirmation not reaching the Cadnam branch (causing a missed appointment), though staff resolved it promptly.

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Elite Garages Southampton

Physical Garage

135 Northam Rd,, Southampton, SO14 0QG

About Us

Elite Garages are one of the South’s leading independent tyre, MOT and car service operators with a turnover in excess of £53 million and around 240 employees. Elite Garages is a family-run company covering the whole of the South and South East of England. The company recently celebrated 50 years in business. Elite are not owned in any way by any tyre manufacturer and therefore can offer the best unbiased, professional advice and bring value for money from top leading brands through to economy brands. We are able to meet all your tyre requirements including run flats, motor sport, track day, high performance, off road, 4×4, budget, winter a

Diagnostic Check£35

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4.82 (46 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage — most reviews are five stars — citing friendly, knowledgeable staff (some named individually), clear communication, quick turnaround for MOTs and services, honest pricing and easy booking. A small number of customers report issues such as cancelled appointments, missing paperwork and occasional doubts about workmanship (one reviewer mentioned increased engine vibration), so reliability and quality control appear to be occasional rather than widespread problems.

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BARRY MOTOR TRADE /AUTO TECH MOTORS

Physical Garage

STANLEY HOUSE, MANOR HOUSE AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 0LF

About Us

Barry Motor Trade Car Service and Maintenance specialise in MOTs class IV, class V and class VII for Southampton and surrounding areas. Whether you need MOT for private car, minibus or your van we are happy to help. While your MOT is in progress you are very welcome to sit and relax in our friendly designed waiting/viewing area and enjoy a complimentary tea/coffee and sweets. Sit back and relax, we do care about your car!

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.76 (36 reviews)

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Most reviewers rave about Barry Garage’s prompt, professional service—fast MOTs, accurate diagnostics and friendly, helpful staff who offer good value. Customers frequently mention same‑day turnarounds, clear communication and reliable repairs that get cars running like new. A minority, however, report poor experiences—alleging dishonest behaviour, overcharging or an incorrect MOT fail—and a few note occasional lateness, so there are sporadic trust and timing concerns.

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RPM Automotive

Mobile Mechanic

61, STANTON ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 4HU

About Us

We are a family run Mobile Mechanic business serving Southampton and the surrounding areas. Although we are a Mobile mechanic business we can accommodate for those that prefer to drop their cars off. However we do operate from our house. We offer Servicing and repairs. All makes and models of cars and vans. We have the latest diagnostic equipment. We are VAT registered, meaning if you have bought a car that has come with a non manufacturer warranty we can carry out the repairs for you that can be claimed back via the warranty company. We only use OE quality parts and offer a warranty of 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes sooner

Diagnostic Check£60

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4.7 (16 reviews)

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Most reviews praise RPM for friendly, honest and efficient technicians (many name Dan), quick mobile repairs and good value for money. Several customers note fast diagnostics, helpful follow‑ups and clear communication when parts are needed. A few complaints about missed appointments, late arrivals and cancelled bookings show that scheduling and timetable communication are the main weaknesses.

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Hurst Auto Assistance Ltd

Physical Garage

Unit 7, Brookes Hill Industrial Estate,, Totton,, Southampton, SO40 2QT

About Us

Hurst Auto Assistance Ltd Professional Care. Local Service. Total Reliability. At Hurst Auto Assistance Ltd, we believe that keeping your vehicle on the road shouldn’t be a hassle. Owned and operated by Craig Longhurst, our Totton-based garage is dedicated to providing the local community with high-quality, honest, and efficient automotive care. Whether you are driving a brand-new hatchback, a family SUV, or a classic runner, we have the expertise to handle all makes and models. From routine maintenance to complex mechanical fixes, your vehicle is in safe hands with Craig and the team. Why Choose Us? We know your time is valuable. That’s w

Diagnostic Check£49

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Richmond Cars - Southampton

Physical Garage

West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1GY

About Us

We are a family run dealership, We pride ourselves in the quality of our repairs and customer service. We repair bumper scuffs, dent removals, Alloy wheels and car accident repairs (including insurance claims) As a main dealer we offer top quality workmanship every time. Our premises are well equipped and modern. We invest in our people along with the ever changing technology.

Diagnostic Check£60

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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.

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