Warning light on?
A dashboard warning can have several causes. Diagnostics help narrow down the fault before parts are replaced.

Diagnostics & mechanical repairs
Strange noise, warning light or something not driving as it should? Tell us what you have noticed and we’ll help investigate the problem.
Sutton Mandeville, Salisbury · diagnostics · brakes · mechanical repairs
Start with what you can hear, feel or see. The symptom is usually more useful to us than your best guess at the part.
A dashboard warning can have several causes. Diagnostics help narrow down the fault before parts are replaced.
Knocks, rattles, squeals and grinding noises are worth checking before a small issue becomes a larger repair.
Pulling, vibration, poor braking, rough running or a change in steering can all be signs that something needs attention.
That is fine. Tell us roughly what you can hear, feel or see, and when it tends to happen. That gives us somewhere useful to start.
Focused repair support for the faults and symptoms drivers most commonly bring to the workshop.
Inspection and repair of brake pads, discs, calipers and related braking components where required.
Investigation of rough running, loss of power, unusual engine noises and related mechanical faults.
Diagnostic checks for warning lights, starting issues and electrical faults affecting everyday vehicle operation.
Checks and repairs where knocks, vibration, steering changes or worn suspension components need attention.
Inspection of exhaust components and investigation of faults affecting noise, leaks or emissions-related warnings.
Practical diagnosis and repair for everyday faults that do not fit neatly into one system or component.

Find the cause, explain the options and only then decide what the car needs.
Start with the symptom and investigate before replacing parts
Explain what has been found and what needs attention
Discuss repair options and likely costs before additional work
Check the completed repair before the vehicle is handed back
What happens once the car is in the workshop?
We start with the symptom, reproduce it where possible and work through the likely causes. That may involve a road test, visual checks, diagnostic data or mechanical testing depending on the problem.
A rough description is enough. Tell us about the noise, warning light or change you have noticed and we’ll contact you about workshop availability.
Useful answers about warning signs, diagnostics, repair times and arranging workshop time.
From the workshop
Practical guidance on warning lights, unusual noises, brakes, diagnostics and deciding when a fault needs attention.
Noise, warning light or driving differently?
Tell us what the car is doing and we’ll help you work out the sensible next step.
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