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Bishop Auckland Diagnostic Checks: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights
£41.25
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Bishop Auckland Tyres N Tests Ltd
Physical Garage
9 Chester Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LP
About Us
Signed up to Motor Industry Code of Practice. Listed on Approvedgarage. co . uk Autocare Garage approved.
Diagnostic Check£20
4.92 (327 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, professional and honest service, with clear communication, punctual MOTs and servicing, fair prices and fast turnarounds — many mention convenient booking, loan cars or collection/drop-off as extras. Trustworthiness and no unnecessary repairs are recurring themes, and numerous reviewers say they wouldn’t use anywhere else. Minor criticisms are rare but include one unexpected diagnostic charge and occasional notes about busy periods rather than any concerns about workmanship.
Binchester ARC Limited
Physical Garage
Binchester Lane Ends, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8AW
About Us
Welcome to ARC Binchester, your car repair workshop in Bishop Auckland & Newton Aycliffe Are you looking for a reliable partner you can entrust your vehicle to for maintenance or repair? Then you have come to the right place. Our car repair shop offers you instant full service and certified quality at affordable prices for all makes and models. Here are some insights into our daily work and our range of services. Our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have any time.
Diagnostic Check£20
4.89 (127 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise Binchester ARC, describing friendly, helpful staff and excellent value that makes many say they've found a new go‑to garage. Regularly mentioned strengths are quick, no‑fuss bookings, clear communication, fast MOTs and services, free collection/drop‑off or courtesy cars, and knowledgeable, reasonably priced mechanics. A small number of reviewers report issues—missed or incomplete work, booking or paperwork errors (for example an unstamped service book) and occasional poor communication—suggesting occasional inconsistency.
Marshall and Spanners Automotive
Physical Garage
The old foundry, Wolsingham Road, Bishops Aukland, DL13 4JS
About Us
Friendly and open environment never too busy for you
Diagnostic Check£60
5 (1 reviews)
Autoworks - DL14 7TB
Physical Garage
Unit 1 Union St, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7TB
About Us
We are Autoworks BA, a full-service garage dedicated to keeping your vehicle running at its best. Our certified technicians combine expert skills with top-quality parts and tools. We pride ourselves on honest advice, transparent pricing, and exceptional customer care. Trust us to handle all your maintenance and repair needs with professionalism and care
Diagnostic Check£50
5 (2 reviews)
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 Bishop Auckland 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.