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Birmingham Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
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4.84★
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Fast Fit Auto Centre (Birmingham)
Physical Garage
288 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7NH
About Us
Fast Fit Auto Centre is home to a team of expert technicians with years of invaluable experience. We offer a wide range of garage services for your vehicle, from oil changes to wheel alignment. Additionally we offer tyres for all makes and models. Diagnostic is a specialism. We can offer brakes , clutches . wet belt changes and generic vehicles repairs.
Diagnostic Check£30
4.7 (189 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers rave about the friendly, helpful team, clear communication and good value, with many noting quick, same‑day turnarounds and plenty of repeat custom. Common strengths are competitive pricing, efficient MOTs and services, and a reassuring family‑run, trustworthy feel. A minority report problems: missed appointments or unexpected closures, poor time‑management or communication, occasional inconsistent pricing and lack of paperwork or evidence of work — a few reviews describe incomplete or unsatisfactory repairs (notably diagnostics and brake work).
Vertu Ford Kings Norton
Physical Garage
Kings Norton Business Park, Birmingham, B30 3ES
About Us
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
Diagnostic Check£99
4.51 (144 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are broadly positive, with many awarding high scores for friendly, professional staff, clear communication and good value. Praise focuses on efficient, thorough main‑dealer servicing — often accompanied by video checks, prompt updates, convenient drop‑off/self‑service and complimentary cleaning — which gives people confidence in the work. Recurring criticisms relate to inconsistent or increased quotes, perceived upselling and high repair prices, plus occasional long waits, booking/notification failures and some MOT concerns.
Vertu Ford Birmingham
Physical Garage
156-182 Bristol St, Birmingham, B5 7AZ
About Us
Please note: Collection and Delivery not available on Saturdays At your local Vertu dealership, we only use the latest technology and employ the very best highly trained technicians. This ensures we have the skills and equipment to diagnose any problem quickly, making your service or repair faster and cheaper. Our friendly service receptionists and technicians can offer advice on car servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
Diagnostic Check£99
4.43 (110 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Most customers praise friendly, professional staff, competitive pricing, speedy turnarounds and useful video health checks — many highlight complimentary washes or valets and clear communication when it works well. Recurring negatives include inconsistent communication (missed callbacks and delays), promised services not being completed, and surprise or high labour and repair costs. A minority report more serious problems — vehicle damage, parts issues or billing discrepancies — so experiences can vary despite many strong recommendations.
Hastingwood Auto Services
Physical Garage
Unit 35 Hastingwood Business Park Wood Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 9QR
About Us
Based in Erdington, we offer vehicle maintenance and repair, including collection & delivery service in the the wider West Midlands area. Our aim is to make our customers feel safer on the road through our high quality standards and together we combine over 45 years’ experience as apprentice trained and fully qualified vehicle mechanics.
Diagnostic Check£60
4.95 (99 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers rave about Hastingwood Auto: staff are repeatedly described as friendly, honest and knowledgeable, work is prompt with good communication, and the collection/delivery and courtesy‑car options are much appreciated. Reviewers frequently mention competitive pricing, cars returned washed and vacuumed, reliable MOTs/services and competent specialist jobs (DPF, tyres, clutch, etc.). A few isolated negatives show up — an uncleaned boot, an unavailable replacement car and occasional booking/system hiccups — but most customers say they would happily return or recommend the garage.
Manir Autos LTD
Physical Garage
Unit 29-31 Sandy Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 5TP
About Us
A Family Business with a Passion for Quality Service – Manir Autos, Since 1995 MOTs completed On-Site.
Diagnostic Check£60
4.93 (51 reviews)
SHAH Auto Centre Ltd
Physical Garage
Unit 1 199 golden Hillock Street, Birmingham, B11 2PN
About Us
MOT's for Cars and Vans (Class 4 + 7),Repair work undertaken, Vehicle Service, Brakes, Clutch, Gearbox, Turbo, Injectors. All work Done.
Diagnostic Check£30
4.92 (72 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, fast turnaround and good value. Reviewers frequently highlight reliable MOTs and servicing, helpful communication, and convenient pick‑up/drop‑off and online booking. Minor complaints mention tight parking, a cold waiting area, occasional missed recommendations on wear items (eg brake pads) and limited initial time‑slot options when booking.
G S Autos Ltd
Physical Garage
UNIT 7 PORTWAY MOTOR CENTRE PORTWAY BIRMINGHAM, Birmingham, B48 7JA
About Us
We are your local independant garage and carry out class 4, 5, and 7 mot tests and all aspects or motor vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair. We offer maintenance and car servicing packages to the general motoring public as well as contract customers whose fleets we maintain at given service intervals.
Diagnostic Check£35
4.89 (99 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising friendly, honest staff and consistently quick, efficient MOTs and services. Reviewers often mention easy online booking, clear communication, good value for money and technicians who diagnose faults accurately. A few isolated complaints refer to a missed appointment and occasional unexpected add‑ons or higher bills, but negative comments are rare.
PRIORY SERVICE STATION
Physical Garage
164 PRIORY ROAD, HALL GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B28 0TB
About Us
Priory Service Station is a local family run garage offering a wide range of vehicle repair services at great prices. We provide excellent garage services including MOT testing, car servicing and much more. Our professional mechanics can repair cars, vans and minibuses. We have over 40 years of experience in providing car services. Get in touch with us for more information on our services. Our reputation matters.
Diagnostic Check£50
4.89 (87 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Nearly every review awards five stars, with customers praising the garage’s friendly, knowledgeable team and consistently efficient MOTs and services. Frequent positives are clear communication, quick turnaround, fair pricing and a trustworthy, family-run feel — reception staff are regularly singled out as welcoming and helpful. A few isolated complaints mention booking/communication errors (including one missed booking and a broken MOT bay) and slow follow-up, but these are uncommon.
Valley Autos (Midlands) Limited
Physical Garage
2 Hollywood Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5PX
About Us
Welcome to Valley Autos. Your local Car servicing and diagnostic specialist. As a friendly, family-run business, our passion for vehicles ensures we’re always prepared to go above and beyond for our customers. With over 30 years of experience, you can be rest assured your cars are in safe hands. We understand that running a vehicle is a necessary expense that customers want to have some control over. We respect our customers and make it straightforward when outlining the work required on their cars and reasonably priced parts. You can either drop your car off at our workshop OR we come to you at your home, work address, or any address you d
Diagnostic Check£72
4.87 (51 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, with most reviews giving five stars for friendly, professional staff and fast, efficient MOTs and repairs. Praise frequently cites excellent communication (Sarah and Felix named repeatedly), convenient collection/delivery and mobile services, clear honest advice, good value and strong diagnostic skills. Only one notable negative recounts a pressured tyre replacement after a pre‑MOT that cost the customer a warranty and led to frustration; otherwise complaints are rare.
FG Auto Solutions Ltd t/a ATD
Physical Garage
1 Bickford Road, Witton, Birmingham, B6 7EE
About Us
WE ARE OPEN TO HELP AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME We are an independent garage situated within 2 miles of the city center and 5 mins from J6 M6. As well as carrying out servicing, MOT's and all mechanical repairs to cars and light commercial vehicles we specialize in diagnostic and rectification work to all vehicle systems including Engine management (petrol and diesel), ABS, Airbag, T/C and Air conditioning. We also specialize in electrical fault finding and repairs. We have a collection/delivery service within 5 Miles please ask for details.
Diagnostic Check£45
4.8 (88 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers repeatedly praising friendly, professional staff (many naming Allan/Alan), clear communication and fast, reliable work. Frequent strengths highlighted are free door‑to‑door collection and drop‑off, honest advice, good value and efficient MOTs/repairs. A few minor gripes mention occasional lateness, small price discrepancies or missed extras (e.g. car wash), and there is one isolated, very negative report of poor communication and a missed collection.
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