Despite what many people believe, there isn't yet a single vehicle that can tell you which component needs changing. A fault code only tells you which component is reporting a fault — working out why is the job.
We've invested many thousands of pounds in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and training to stay at the forefront of vehicle technology, so we can offer a genuine alternative to the main dealers on modern, complex cars.
An illuminated light on your dashboard
A warning light is usually the first sign that the on-board diagnostic system has encountered an issue. Simply clearing the code (and the light) isn't advisable — the underlying issue hasn't been dealt with and it will come back. Connecting the car to our diagnostic equipment gives us a wealth of information direct from the vehicle on its health and performance, and is the first port of call when diagnosing a fault or improving how an engine runs.
Engine warning light
Often the first sign of an engine issue: the on-board diagnostics have detected a potential fault with the engine's emissions. The root cause could be almost anything — modern engines are extremely complex — and until we examine the car alongside the fault codes we won't know for sure.
Other warning lights
There are many other lights on the dash for the array of systems in today's vehicles — ABS, traction control, airbags, tyre pressure monitoring and more. We can read and diagnose all of them.
Intermittent faults
These can be tricky and time-consuming to track down. A fault that appears at random and then goes away just as quickly often points to a sensor malfunction, a wiring issue or contamination. We have the tools and the expertise to find these faults and, hopefully, resolve them both quickly and painlessly.