Car Diagnostics Inspection

If the dreaded engine warning light has come on your dash you'll need diagnostics. Book your car diagnostics online in St Helens or Merseyside 24 hours a day for a convenient appointment to suit you. Getting your vehicle to us as soon as possible when the engine management light comes on is vital. This is because leaving your vehicle with the engine management light on can cause even more issues and create a knock on affect for something that could be a quick fix. The FastFit Centre offers a full range of computer aided engine diagnostics in St Helens and the Merseyside area. We can also assist with getting to the bottom of Airbag issues, ECU crash data removal, Diesel particulate filter issues, Land Rover air suspension reset as well any other issue your vehicle may be having. From Fords to Vauxhalls and even Bentley and Mercedes, our team of diagnostics specialists in St Helens can get to the bottom of your vehicles issues now. As well as offering all these services we hold specific car diagnostics software for vehicles such as Ford, Vauxhall, BMW, Mercedes and many other vehicles such as Land Rover, Range Rover, Renault, Citroen, Fiat, Toyota, Dodge, Chrysler, LDV, Iveco and Jaguar. We can diagnose any vehicle in our garage in St Helens, Merseyside. Vehicle diagnostics doesn't get much faster than with our dedicated team at The FastFit Centre in St Helens.

Got 3 minutes? Why not book your cars diagnostic check in St Helens, Merseyside online

Booking in with us is quick and easily! With our online booking tool you can book your car diagnostics in St Helens in online in under 3 minutes. Getting your car diagnosed in St Helens, Merseyside couldn't be easier! and if you're really stuck, we even offer a collection, diagnostics and repair service across the North West! If you need that sort of service give the team a call and leave the rest to us.

Why is a car diagnostic check important?

A diagnostic check is very important as it can detect a potential problem with your car, even before a breakdown. The computerised equipment scans your vehicle’s system to check for any faults, no matter how minor or major. A diagnostic test is a quick, easy and accurate way to discover any faults and will give you the chance to get them fixed before they turn into bigger and more expensive issues. When your car has a fault, this may show as a warning light on the dashboard - anything from tyre problems to engine carbon cleaning issues. If the light goes out the system will store the fault code so the garage will find this when they do the diagnostic check.

What does a car diagnostic check do?

A diagnostic check is carried out on your vehicle by a mechanic, who will plug your vehicle into a specialised code reader. It can detect problems with your vehicle which may be difficult to spot manually. The main components which are tested in a diagnostic check are.

electronic control units (ECUs) - these control various element of the car and its performance including engine running
emissions and exhaust sensors
braking system
electrical components such as central door locking
transmission if electronically controlled
ignition coils
throttle setting
fuel injectors
air flow and coolant

What are the possible signs that your car needs a diagnostic check?

There are many different signs which will indicate that your vehicle needs a diagnostic check. Essentially, if you suspect that there is an issue with your car but don’t know what, you will probably want to book a diagnostic check to find out what the problem is. Here are some of the key signs

Engine warning light - if the engine warning light appears on your dashboard, it’s important to take your vehicle to a garage as soon as possible as there is a wide variety of problems which the light may be flagging up.
Strange noises – any strange noises coming from your car need to be checked out before they turn into more serious problem. Some of these sounds may include; whining from the bonnet, abnormally loud exhaust, uneven engine noise, brake squealing or gear crunching.
Smoke - if you see smoke or steam coming from under the bonnet, your vehicle may be overheating.
Vibrating - if you notice any vibrating or pulling under your brake, the issue may be due to work brake discs or pads. However, it could also indicate a problem with your suspension or steering.

How long do car diagnostics take?

You can expect a car diagnostic check at our St Helens garage to take approximately 35-90 minutes. You may want to allow for more time though as the mechanic who will be carrying out the check might not be available to start right away.

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