Diagnostics in South Shields

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A Car Diagnostician will uncover the cause of all sorts of mechanical and electrical issues. We work with over 84 garages nationwide or in South Shields and the surrounding areas.


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Top garages for Diagnostics in South Shields (22 found)
Duffys Motors
2298 Jobs Completed
Gateshead
4.9 / 5

Gearbox specialist for 3 years before moving onto work at a number of different dealerships including Kia, Skoda, Audi, Fiat and Alfa. In 2013 I decided to fly solo and s

SURE VEHICLE CENTRE
227 Jobs Completed
Sunderland
5.0 / 5

Wilsons Auto Service Centre
1018 Jobs Completed
Newcastle upon Tyne
4.7 / 5

Why choose Wilson's? One stop car care shop Competitive prices Quality parts only Dealership service without the dealership prices Professional

City Auto Solutions
1548 Jobs Completed
Sunderland
4.3 / 5

If you are looking for a garage that you know you can trust and rely on, look no further! We are a family run business who have been serving the Southwick area since we

Cartech North Shields
625 Jobs Completed
North Shields
4.6 / 5

If you're looking for car servicing and repairs in the north east come to the experts here at Cartech. With over 29 years of experience within the auto trade, you can cou

AF Service Centre
896 Jobs Completed
Cramlington
4.9 / 5

Established in 1998, we are an independent garage with an aim to provide a first-class service to our customers both private and business. Delivering our customers with a

Prestige German Cars - Independent German Car Specialist
202 Jobs Completed
South Shields
4.2 / 5

BMW | Mercedes Benz | MINI | Volkswagen | Audi | Skoda | SEAT | Smart Welcome to Prestige German Cars, established in 2003 and located in the North East of England. Bo

Slaters Motor Group
224 Jobs Completed
Sunderland
4.2 / 5

We are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6

Washington Auto Repair Centre
37 Jobs Completed
Washington
3.7 / 5

Finding a garage you trust can be difficult. It's easy to take your car in with a flat tyre and come out with a massive bill for brakes you never asked to be repaired. Yo

MotorFreakz
22 Jobs Completed
Sunderland
4.0 / 5

With over 14 years experience we have a vast amount of knowledge and experience in the motor trade industry. We are an independent garage that can provide you with dealer

Redgate Lodge, Bosch Car Service
18 Jobs Completed
Shiremoor
3.7 / 5

Customer service is at the forefront of everything we do, and we endeavour to deliver the most enjoyable car service and maintenance work you have ever experienced. Our a

Westmoor MOT Centre, Bosch Car Service
Member since 12 February 2025
Newcastle Upon Tyne

"Westmoor MOT is an independent authorised Bosch Car Service Centre in Killingworth. We have been offering an excellent customer service for over 15 years and offer a wid

BMR GARAGE SERVICES LTD.
Member since 12 February 2025
Estate North Shields

We are not active on this system, please do not create a booking, please see bmrgarageservices.co.uk

Mayfair Service Station
Member since 12 February 2025
Sunderland

Family run main road garage / service station est in 1977, we offer MOT, service, repair, tyre, exhaust, brakes, welding and any other vehicle repair service using ONLY t

HGV TRUCK TECH LTD
Member since 12 February 2025
SOUTH SHIELDS

HGV TRUCK-TECH is an independent garage which has been established since 2001. Serving the North East for almost 20 years. We Service, Repair and maintain fleet for a

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Diagnostics in South Shields

Frequently asked questions

Are there any Diagnostics garages that offer courtesy cars in South Shields?


There are 59 garages in South Shields that can provide you with another vehicle while yours is being repaired.

Are there any mobile mechanics in South Shields that can do a Diagnostics?


44 vehicle repair shops offer mobile services in South Shields for a Diagnostics.

How many garages are highly rated in South Shields?


There are 146 garages rated 4+ stars in South Shields that can do a Diagnostics.

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What is a diagnostic?

A diagnostic test is a service performed by a mechanic to discover problems in a car. There are a diverse range of issues which can be discovered during a diagnostic and it is a vital aspect of car repair.

A diagnostic test requires a piece of equipment which plugs directly into a car and connects with the on-board measurement tools.

For example, there are processors, sensors and microchips inside a car engine and a connected on-board computer in most modern cars.

A diagnostic kit will connect to all of the sensors when it is plugged into a car and analyse the health of key components.

Once the machinery has done its job, a detailed report will be generated which will provide information which will tell the mechanic what is wrong with the car.

Why do I need a diagnostic?

As a service, a diagnostic is vital for finding faults quickly. It is a service you will have to pay for as it takes time and skill to carry out, however, it is significantly quicker than manually checking every single part of a car which is how they used to be carried out.

A diagnostic test will be able to find problems which may be totally undetectable to a mechanic, furthermore, a diagnostic could tell a mechanic that a problem is developing before it turns into a serious issue.

Having a diagnostic carried out can save you a huge amount of money in the long term as the longer a problem goes without attention, the worse it will get.

Think about how important it is for doctors to use machines to measure the health of your body. They’ll use an X-Ray to look at bone integrity, an ECG machine to look at your heart and a CAT Scan machine to see the brain.

A diagnostic machine performs the same function for a car.

Why do I have to pay for a diagnostic?

The cost of a diagnostic is required as it takes time and mechanics charge for labour. The cost will depend on a number of factors including the type of car and garage. Dealership garages may carry a higher charge than an independent garage, however, the only way to find out how much a diagnostic will cost for you, is by using FixMyCar!

How long will a diagnostic take?

A test could be completed in a few minutes.

How much will a diagnostic cost?

The average cost of a diagnostic is shown at the top of this page, however, to get free and personal quotes for a diagnostic on your car, simply click request quote and put in your reg.

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Gary from Complete Mechanics talks through a typical diagnostics test