Car Diagnostics | Book a Car Diagnostic for your Dacia

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Why choose the RAC for a car diagnostic?

With RAC Mobile Mechanics, you can avoid the hassle of taking your vehicle to a garage. They can do a vehicle diagnostic check on your driveway, so you don't even need to leave the house.

When it comes to diagnosing issues with your vehicle, our friendly expert mechanics are here to help. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to accurately identify any problems, ensuring your vehicle runs smoothly and safely. The price includes the diagnostic service – no hidden costs. Just friendly, honest experts.

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Our top pick for your Dacia

We’ll come to you at home or work

RAC Mobile Mechanic for your Dacia

At the RAC, we’ve got over 125 years’ experience in offering complete peace of mind to our members. We’re best known for our breakdown service. And now – our new RAC Mobile Mechanics are here to help make every day motoring easier. If you need a service or repair, they’ll come to you at your home or work.

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Book a car diagnostic

Our mobile mechanics will spend up to 30 minutes checking your car for faults and talk you through any repairs you might need and give you a report for your records. There are various ways we can check for faults, which could include plugging in to check your car’s onboard engine management system.

OEM quality parts

We use original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standard parts, which means every new part will be the same standard and same quality as the original part it replaced.

Mechanics you can trust

Our mobile mechanics are friendly, honest, and backed by the RAC.

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Book a repair

It’s easy to book a car repair online. We bring the garage to you with RAC Mobile Mechanics, or find a trusted local garage. Common repair jobs include:

Clutch Replacement

We diagnose and repair clutch issues – whether your clutch is heavy or slipping, or you’re having trouble changing gears.

Alternator repair

We check and correct alternator faults to keep your charging system running smoothly.

Oil change

Oil is vital to a healthy engine, so it’s important to change it regularly.

Brake pads & Discs

If your brakes are making noise or you’re noticing reduced stopping power, it’s likely time to replace your brake pads or discs.

And it’s not just car diagnostics that we do for your Dacia

Mobile mechanics bring the garage to you, saving you the hassle of getting your car to a garage. If you need a service or repair, they’ll come to you at your home or work.

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CENTRAL AUTO REPAIRS LTD

4.4/5

Central Auto Repair Services is a place where we repair cars with the utmost care and attention. While you can go to several other garages for the same work, we give you plenty of reasons for why should you rather visit us. Since its establishment, Central Auto Repair Services has never stopped evolving and upgrading its facilities and services. We want to make sure that we take care of your vehicles in the best possible way, as it is something that you treasure so much. Over the years, word of mouth has been our biggest advertisement method. We have made sure that we provide our customers with nothing less than satisfaction, while they let others know about our standards as well. From a small garage run by a family to being one of the best garages in the city, Central Auto Repair Services has a story of its own. While the first technicians were none other than the family members, we now take pride in our extended family of experts. Over time, we have trained our technicians extensively to make sure that they deliver nothing less than quality services. We also make sure to help them gain confidence and fluency with their work, which is helpful when someone asks for advice related to their cars. They are now some of the best technicians in the city which is all thanks to their years of hard work and dedication. While our experts have contributed so much time in making themselves better and more efficient, we considered it our duty to help them as well. We make sure that the latest pieces of equipment are available at Central Auto Repair Services. This helps them enhance their work quality even more while being able to satisfy our customers with more efficiency. Our customers have never had to complain about an issue that wasn’t dealt with properly, and neither about some issue which could be the result of our carelessness. We know that your time is precious, and so are you for us. We offer a wide range of best in class services for your car. We can efficiently deal with all the parts of your car like brakes, clutches, cambelts, wheel balancing and alignment, diagnostics, etc. We make sure that all of these services are dealt with the greatest care and no scope of error is left. As part of our efficient servicing system, all the cars undergo a complete check-up to ensure that the work done is proper and effective. Central Auto Repair Services are not only known for their diagnostic services, but also for providing our customers with quality products. In case you are looking for a new set of tyres for your car, you can get some of the best ones from us. We have a wide range of latest tyres from top manufacturers like Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Michelin, and Yokohama. We have a collection of all the types of tyres that they manufacture. From budget tyres to performance tyres, Central Auto Repair Services is a hub for all types of tyres. We work for your satisfaction and to gain your trust through our work. We promise to deliver nothing but top-notch quality services to our customers and never let them be in trouble due to our ignorance. Being a family-led business, we know what safety of your loved ones means and we make sure to never compromise it. Visit us at Central Auto Repair Services and you’ll never have to give it a second thought to visit us again. We believe that the only hard work that you should do is pay the bills, the rest is our stuff to take care of, and we do that damn well.

Central Auto Repair Services, Bridge Road Garage, Worthing, BN147BU

Kissane and Jeffries (Recovery Services) Ltd

5.0/5

Kissane and Jeffries are a well established rescue and recovery company operating in the West Midlands and have been in the trade for over 30 years with proven ability to carry out a professional and competent service. We are constantly upgrading our fleet of breakdown and recovery vehicles and equipment to keep up with today's demands for the best in the business to ensure we can serve you as quickly as possible when needed. We also have comprehensive vehicle repair facilities available for most makes and models with very competitive pricing structures and a quality of service that will make you want to use us again and again, our technicians are ATA accredited and our workshops are registered to the BSi PAS 80 Standard. Customer satisfaction is our priority and we are focused on delivering a quality service whether it be as a one off job for an individual customer or one of the many jobs we carry out some of our blue chip clients, each and every customer is treated with the same high level of care, this is demonstrated with our commitment to the standards of ISO 9001 and PAS43.

Station Road, Rowley Regis, Warley, B65 0JY

Londesborough Motor Services

4.6/5

Londesborough Motor Services is a locally owned family run business which has been established for over 30 years. We offer everything for the motorist whether you are a private car owner or operate light to medium commercial vehicles. We also MOT Minibuses and Motor homes. As a member of the Retail Motor Industry Federation we offer all of our customers a guarantee they will receive the highest standards of service. Our team are all fully qualified and our modern workshop is equipped with the latest state of the art equipment. We are proud to have been inspected and certified by the RAC and the AA. We are also part of Trust My Garage. Customer care and satisfaction is our priority, we have a child friendly customer waiting area, a reception area, ample parking and we are also just a short walk to town. While you wait service with 1000's of parts in stock and ready to fit. Great prices on Tyres, exhausts and batteries. Free vehicle health checks.

66 Londesborough Road, Scarborough, YO125AF

BPS Garage Services

5.0/5

BPS Garage Services was established over 20 years ago in Uttoxeter, we're a family-run business, specialising in all makes and models. Whatever the issue, we'll be able to help - including cars, motorbikes and vans. We also collect and deliver across the WHOLE of the UK! -TYRES -SERVICING -EXHAUSTS -BRAKES -TRACKING -RECOVERY -COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS -ECU REMAPPING -TERRACLEAN

Unit 25, Bramshall Industrial Estate, Uttoxeter, ST14 8TD

Heath Mill Garage

5.0/5

A real alternative to the Main Dealers offering Servicing, Tyres, Exhausts, 4 Wheel Alignment, Air Con and much more. Conveniently located on Heath Mill Road, Wombourne, close to Sainsbury's we offer a full range of facilities with a reception and waiting room, we also have courtesy cars available. We use top quality parts such as Brembo Braking and Shell Oils to ensure your vehicle is running at it's best. We also update Electronic Service Records for modern vehicles without a service book.

Heath Mill Road, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV58AP

Frequently asked questions on car diagnostics

How much does it cost to diagnose a car problem?

The cost you pay can vary depending on the type of car and how complicated the diagnostic test. Check with your mechanic for a quote.

Is a car diagnostic test worth it?

Yes, a diagnostic test may save you a lot of money. It finds issues early before they become costly repairs. It can also keep your vehicle running efficiently and safely

Can I do a car diagnostic myself?

While you can buy a diagnostic tool, interpreting the results needs expertise. It’s best if you to have a professional mechanic perform the test.

How long does a car diagnostic test take?

Diagnostic tests take from 30 minutes to a few hours. This depends on what issues are being looked at.

What are common car diagnostic codes?

Common diagnostic trouble codes include:

P0300: Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0420: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold
P0171: System Too Lean (Bank 1)

These are general examples, so your car may have different codes. Always check with a mechanic so you get an accurate diagnosis.

Is a car diagnostic test necessary for a service?

Yes, they are. Regular diagnostics can help keep your car in good health. It makes sure that underlying issues are addressed quickly, so you can drive with peace of mind on the road.

Again, keep in mind that mechanics might have their own checklists. Chat with your mechanic to be sure that they address any specific issues you have.