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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£59

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4.85 (387 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising friendly, knowledgeable staff, clear communication and reliable, good-value workmanship that often undercuts main dealers. Booking (especially online), quick MOT/service turnaround and helpful extras like courtesy cars or collect-and-deliver are frequently mentioned, and many reviewers say they’ll return. A few customers note occasional delays, limited loan-car availability and rare unexpected cost increases, but these issues appear uncommon compared with the strong pattern of trust and repeat business.

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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 (203 reviews)

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Praise is near-universal, with most reviewers giving five stars and many saying they prefer Iridium to BMW main dealers. Customers repeatedly highlight clear communication, fast turnarounds, easy online booking, knowledgeable and friendly technicians, and competitive pricing. A minority note problems: occasional communication or scheduling lapses, unexpected or poorly explained charges and admin errors, and a few incidents of vehicle damage or lack of accountability.

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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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4.82 (285 reviews)

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Customers rave about the garage’s friendly, polite staff, speedy MOTs and repairs, easy online booking and clear communication, with many citing repeat custom and good value for money. A small number of reviewers, however, reported cancelled bookings by email, missed or incomplete work, occasional delays and lapses in communication about collection times.

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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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4.8 (336 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, fast turnarounds and competitive pricing, frequently noting trustworthy, no‑pressure repairs and easy short‑notice or same‑day bookings. Common strengths are efficient MOTs/services, clear communication when provided and good attention to detail; weaknesses mentioned by a minority include missed calls or confirmations, an unsigned service book, occasional cancellations or repair delays and awkward local parking. Many reviewers say they’ll return or recommend the garage, calling it a reliable local find.

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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 (270 reviews)

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Customers mostly praise the garage for friendly, helpful staff, quick and efficient MOTs and services, competitive pricing and reliable communication — many highlight easy online booking, same‑day repairs and useful collect/return options. A minority, however, report booking mix‑ups, delays, unclear or unexpected charges, inconsistent workmanship (some blame recent management changes) and occasional problems with loan cars or safety‑critical oversights. On balance the tone is positive, but booking accuracy, invoice clarity and consistency of service are recurring areas that need attention.

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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£50

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4.76 (211 reviews)

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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising friendly, knowledgeable staff, quick turnaround for MOTs and repairs, fair prices and honest, reliable workmanship. A small number flag recurring issues — mainly poor communication or missed updates, booking/website errors (including being closed on a booked day) and occasional problems with courtesy cars or cleanliness.

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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 (266 reviews)

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The reviews praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, fast turnaround on MOTs and repairs, clear communication and fair pricing, with useful conveniences like online booking, waiting‑area facilities and collection/delivery. A minority of customers mention occasional communication hiccups (missed calls or confusing arrival times), delays or over‑booking for air‑con re‑gas jobs and a few isolated billing or quality complaints. Long‑standing customers repeatedly call the garage trustworthy and say they would happily return or recommend it.

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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 (80 reviews)

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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, knowledgeable staff, quick and efficient work, transparent pricing and excellent communication — many reviewers single out the convenient collect-and-deliver service and name-check Mike and Kirsty. Common strengths are professionalism, trustworthiness, easy online booking and good value for money. Weaknesses are uncommon but include a few reports of missed pick‑ups or no contact and occasional slow follow‑up or slightly higher-than-expected quotes.

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Dan Auto Centre Ltd

Physical Garage

9 Park Road, Southampton, SO15 3AS

About Us

Dan Auto Centre Ltd, located in Southampton, provides comprehensive automotive services, including repairs, maintenance, and MOT testing. Our skilled technicians ensure top-quality service for all vehicle makes and models. Trust Dan Auto Centre Ltd for reliable, professional care, keeping your car in peak condition. Customer satisfaction is our priority.

Diagnostic Check£30

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4.75 (51 reviews)

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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive: customers repeatedly praise friendly, helpful staff, fast turnaround (often same‑day collection/return), clear communication and good value for money. Frequent strengths noted are efficient MOTs, thorough servicing (system scans and sensible advice) and willingness to collect or deliver vehicles. A few isolated negatives mention booking/collection failures, occasional mistakes or damage and rude interactions, plus rare billing or confirmation hiccups.

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MGA Garage Services

Physical Garage

Unit 1 Guildford Street, Southampton, SO14 0QL

About Us

MGA Garage Services is a Family run business focused on customer satisfaction to help out in every occasion regardless if its just about advice or serious vehicle repair, we are happy to help. Our team of technicians have combined mechanical experience of over 40 years. So whether its’s for an MOT, Car service, Tyres, Brakes, Exhausts, Air conditioning, or diagnostics here at MGA we are always happy to help even if you want to check vehicle before buying it!

Diagnostic Check£50

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4.66 (53 reviews)

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Customers largely praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, clear communication, quick turnarounds and good value, with many saying they would recommend it. A minority complain about unexpected or high charges, perceived upselling and occasional lapses in attention to small details (for example not refilling washers or unplugging dashcams), so clearer cost transparency and a bit more care would address most negatives.

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.