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Stedmans Garage
r.o. Esso Petrol Station, Arundel Road, Worthing, BN13 3ES
236 Reviews
Family run business since 1923

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Stedmans Garage is the longest established garage in Worthing. It has been a family run business since 1923. We can guarantee that you’ll receive a friendly welcome and helpful advice that you can rely on. We MOT, service and repair any make of car and light commercial vehicle in our well equipped w...

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MOTORSENSE
UNIT 5, HAZELWOOD TRD. EST., Dominion Way, WORTHING, BN14 8LU
245 Reviews
Established in 1988

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We are a Worthing-based car garage established in 1988, who offer specialist car repairs and maintenance services to customers across West Sussex. From small city cars to light commercial vehicles, Offering a wide range of services. From head light restoration to cambelts and clutches to in-depth di...

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Central Auto Repair LTD
Central Auto Repair Services, Bridge Road Garage, Worthing, BN14 7BU
148 Reviews
We supply and fit tyres

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Central Auto Repair Services is a place where we repair cars with the utmost care and attention. While you can go to several other garages for the same work, we give you plenty of reasons for why should you rather visit us. Since its establishment, Central Auto Repair Services has never stopped evol...

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Auto Empire Garages Ltd
161 South farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7BB
71 Reviews

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We are a privately run garage with community in mind. We strive ourselves in providing excellent customer service and speed and efficient at not only an excellent price but within an excellent time frame! We at Auto Empire push to always ‘out do’ ourselves and this is why we always prompt for custom...

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Rectory Garage
Unit 3 St Lawrence Lane, Worthing, BN14 7JH
71 Reviews
Friendly, family run garage

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Friendly, family run garage. We offer many services including Diagnostics, General repairs, Servicing, Clutch & Cambelt Replacement. Please note our Mot's are arranged and not carried out on site. MOT BOOKINGS AM APPOINTMENTS ONLY

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BRIGHTON ROAD MOTORS
102-108 BRIGHTON ROAD, WORTHING, BN11 2EN
7 Reviews

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Brighton Road Motors offer a range of motor services from MOTs to servicing and repairs. We wish to deliver an impressive service with an even more impressive price!

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 your local area. 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.

How to be a better driver

Whether you’re driving in Worthing or further afield, think about road user etiquette. Showing respect for other road users makes driving more pleasant for you and safer for everyone. For example, if you have to make a last minute change of lane, make your request to change clear to the driver who will need to let you in - and signal your thanks if they do. Be ready to abandon the change of lane if they won’t play ball - your safety (and that of other drivers and pedestrians) is more important than getting to your destination in the shortest time possible. When the position is reversed and a driver asks your permission to change lanes, allow them to as long as it is safe. If you get frustrated, avoid using your horn - it won’t improve matters and might make them considerably worse.

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