Dealer-level diagnostic equipment brought to you — fault codes, engine lights, service resets, pre-purchase checks. No call-out fee. If we can't identify the fault, you don't pay.
We use the same equipment as independent workshops — covering every vehicle system, not just the engine light. We tell you exactly what is wrong and what it will cost to fix.
We read fault codes from every system — engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag, climate and more. Not just the engine management light. Then we explain every code in plain English.
Oil service light, brake pad reset, battery registration, DPF reset, EPB reset, steering angle calibration. Save £50–£100 vs a garage for each individual reset.
Buying a used car? We reveal every fault code — including codes the seller recently cleared — before you hand over any money. Peace of mind for £35.
For intermittent or mysterious faults, we monitor real-time sensor data while the engine runs — identifying problems that haven't yet triggered a warning light.
We identify the fault and give you a clear written report. We do not carry out mechanical repairs — but we will tell you precisely what is wrong, what to ask a garage, and roughly what it should cost. You go in informed, not guessing.
Compare that to £80–£120 just for a garage to plug in a basic reader. Fixed prices, no call-out fees within 10 miles of Pontypridd.
Single warning light or known issue. Up to 30 minutes.
All systems scanned, written report emailed. Up to 60 mins.
Before buying a used car. Includes cleared-codes check.
Pick a date and time via our online calendar. Evenings and weekends available. No deposit required to secure your slot.
We arrive at your home, workplace, or wherever the car is across Pontypridd and RCT. Free travel within 10 miles.
Professional equipment covers every system — engine, ABS, airbag, gearbox, DPF, climate and more. Not a cheap dongle.
Plain English explanation of every fault found. Written report emailed for Full Diagnostic and Pre-Purchase bookings.
We use the same diagnostic hardware as independent workshops — 56+ brands, full system access, live data, bi-directional control. Not a £30 Bluetooth dongle.
No recovery truck needed. We come to your home, workplace or wherever your car is. Covering Pontypridd, Treforest, Llantrisant, Aberdare and the wider RCT area.
We tell you what is wrong and what it will cost to fix elsewhere. No pressure, no upselling, no vague estimates. You walk into any garage fully informed.
An IMI certified technician, not a hobbyist with a Bluetooth scanner. Professional qualifications backing every diagnostic we carry out.
We come to you — no charge just for showing up. And if our equipment cannot identify any fault during your appointment, you pay nothing for the diagnostic either. Two guarantees no garage will match.
Audi, VW, BMW, Kia, Nissan, Ford, Vauxhall, Mercedes, Toyota, Hyundai, Skoda, Seat — European, Asian, American. If it has an OBD port, we can scan it.
Enter your postcode to check instantly. Free travel within 10 miles of Pontypridd. Just outside? WhatsApp us anyway.
"Engine light had been on for weeks — garage wanted £90 just to plug in. PAD came to my house, found the fault, explained everything clearly. Cost £25 and saved me a fortune."
"Used PAD before buying a second-hand Kia. Found two fault codes the seller had recently cleared. Negotiated £500 off the price. Worth every penny of the £35 pre-purchase check."
"Turned up on time, professional kit, explained everything in plain English. Battery registration on my BMW done in 20 minutes. Garage wanted £65 for the same. Highly recommended."
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Based in Pontypridd with free travel within 10 miles. We cover the whole Rhondda Cynon Taf area and surrounding valleys.
Serving Pontypridd and the wider Rhondda Cynon Taf area. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Quick response, professional service every visit.
No call-out fee — ever. And if we can't identify the fault, you pay nothing. No deposit required to book.
PAD is a small, independent local business. If we saved you money, gave you peace of mind, or just did a great job — a voluntary donation is always appreciated and never expected. A referral or a kind Google review means just as much.
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