Diagnostics you can trust
Our garage and mechanics are trusted and reliable people for our customers in the local Bromley area. We do our best to ensure we supply quality work and check every component in detail to ensure all is checked properly and all is safe for use.
Should your vehicle require it, we will offer the most affordable and suitable repair method, and the work will only be done if the car requires it.
If you require any advice about your vehicle, give us a call, and we will do our best to ensure we provide the best support possible at the time.
Need Car Diagnostics Tested? Get In Touch
We would be happy to provide you with a free quotation for your car's next service. You can also contact us for information on what we offer, as well as to schedule an appointment.
We encourage all our customers to get their car serviced at least once every year.
Frequently asked questions about Car Diagnostics
If you have a warning light on your dashboard, it could be that you have a problem with one of the components in your car. Many error codes can occur.
A diagnostics check will be carried out on your car by one of our mechanics. They will plug your vehicle into our specialised diagnostics code reader.
This code reader will detect any problems with your car. These problems can be difficult to detect manually.
The diagnostic checks are important as they can detect potential problems within your car (sometimes before they break down).
In addition, the diagnostic test is easy and accurate when discovering any faults within your car. This means you can get them fixed before they turn into bigger and more expensive faults if they are left alone.
Many vehicles store the fault codes that might have gone off before scanning the system, finding the code, and understanding the issue.
Scanning your vehicle with a diagnostic tool is important to ensure the system is working correctly and any safety features that are there are for instances when they will be required. Once the diagnostic tool has found the faults, car repairs can be done to remove the fault and fix anything if needed.
There are a few signs that show the vehicle may need a diagnostic check. If you believe there might be an issue with your vehicle systems but are not sure what, you should bring it in to make sure any problems are sorted immediately.
There can be many reasons why your engine warning light appears, but it is usually best to take it to a garage that you trust. Although it could be a simple issue that needs sorting, it is usually best to have it fixed before the problem worsens and causes more damage.
If any strange noises coming from your vehicle, you should try and have it fixed by your garage to make sure nothing bad is happening. Some of the sounds can include gears crunching, brake squealing, uneven engine noises or the exhaust being abnormally loud to some extent.
If smoke or steam is coming from the front of your bonnet, then you may be overheating.
The cost for a diagnostic check on your car can vary from garage to garage and type of vehicle. At Bromley Vehicle Test Centre Ltd our prices are highly competitive, and we will happily give you a free quote for the cost of a diagnostic check on your car.
A car diagnostic test will determine if your vehicle has issues with the following:
• Exhaust sensors and emissions.
• ECU (Electronic Control Unit). These will control several aspects of the vehicle, its performance including the running of the engine
• Fuel Injectors
• Airflow and coolant
• Throttle settings transmission if electronically controlled
• Electrical components like central door locking ignition coils
• Transmission (if controlled electronically)
• Braking system
• Ignition coils.
The diagnostics test will take approximately 1-2 hours; however, this depends on the model of your car and its year.
A lot of older cars are not well equipped for modern diagnostic tools, so even though the diagnostic check might not take too long, you might need to leave your car at the garage for a couple of days.
A diagnostic check will detect potential problems with your vehicle, even before you have a breakdown. Our computerised equipment will scan the system of your car to check for any faults, no matter how minor or significant.
A diagnostic test is an accurate way to discover any errors; it will allow you to get them fixed before they turn into more significant and more costly issues.
There are several different signs which indicate that your car needs a diagnostic check. Unless you are a mechanic, it can be quite tricky to know what exactly is wrong with your vehicle.
If a warning light comes on, it is best to have a diagnostics check on your car before the problem gets worse.
In some cases, you are fine to drive your car; however, this would depend on the warning light that has come on. See our guide below:
Red warning lights - These mean you should stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe.
Yellow warning lights - These mean that action is required.
Green warning lights - These are for information only. However, if a warning light comes on, it is for a reason, and it is always better to have a diagnostics check to determine the fault.
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