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Mobile · Pontypridd & RCT
Full vehicle diagnostics

Stop guessing.
Read the code.

Engine warning lights. Phantom electrical faults. Cars that misbehave for no obvious reason. Every fault leaves a code — we read all of them, across every module, with professional equipment. From £25.

All makes & models · All systems · Mobile across Pontypridd & RCT

What's scanned · From £25
Every system on your vehicle
Engine management✓ All codes
ABS & brakes✓ Full scan
SRS airbag✓ Safety systems
Transmission✓ Auto & DSG
Body control modules✓ Lights, locks, windows
Live data monitoring✓ Real-time
Plain-English written report · emailed same day
Certified
Aviloo Partner
Qualified
IMI Level 1
Insured
£2M Public Liability
Vetted
Enhanced DBS
Fault codes, not guesses

Every fault is
a data point.

Modern cars have 30+ electronic modules, each capable of storing fault codes. A basic code reader sees one or two. A professional diagnostic scans all of them, including cleared codes that sellers hope you won't find.

01 — WARNING LIGHT ON
Engine, ABS, airbag
"The dash shows a warning, the car runs fine, the handbook is useless. A professional diagnostic reads the exact code, explains the cause, and tells you whether it's urgent."
→ £25 · same day
02 — INTERMITTENT FAULT
Happens sometimes
"Random hesitation. Unexplained stalls. Electrical glitches. Live data monitoring while driving can catch faults that aren't happening when a garage plugs in briefly."
→ Live data scan
03 — PRE-PURCHASE
Before you buy
"The seller cleared the warning lights before your viewing. We see every code that's ever been stored — including the ones they deleted."
→ See pre-purchase page
Not all scans are equal

Why basic readers
miss things.

£20 code reader
Engine only
Plugs into OBD, reads engine fault codes. That's it. Can't see ABS, airbag, transmission, body modules, or cleared code history.
  • ✗ Engine module only
  • ✗ Stored codes only (no live data)
  • ✗ No cleared history access
  • ✗ Generic code descriptions
PAD diagnostic · £25
All systems
Every module scanned. Live sensor data. Cleared code history visible. Manufacturer-specific interpretation, not generic code descriptions.
  • ✓ Engine, ABS, SRS, transmission, BCM
  • ✓ Live data monitoring
  • ✓ Cleared code history
  • ✓ Plain-English written report
Common faults we find

What the codes
actually mean.

P0420 family

Catalytic converter efficiency

Usually an upstream lambda sensor issue long before the cat itself fails. Cheap fix if caught early. Common on high-mileage VAG petrols and Ford EcoBoost.

P0401 / P2453

EGR & DPF issues

Diesels that do short journeys build up carbon. Codes often clear themselves on a motorway run — but if they come back, the DPF is trending toward replacement.

C-codes (chassis)

ABS & traction control

Wheel speed sensor faults, ABS pump codes, ESC warnings. Often a single sensor, sometimes a module. MOT failure risk — worth scanning before the test.

B-codes (body)

Windows, locks, lights

Intermittent central locking, window glitches, random dashboard lights. Body Control Module codes — usually tracked to a specific switch or harness issue.

Professional OBD tool connected
Warning lights on dash
Module list on tablet
Common questions

Diagnostic questions.
Answered.

Usually yes, if it's steady amber — but get it checked within a couple of days. A flashing light often indicates a misfire that can damage the catalytic converter. Stop sooner. If the light appears alongside oil pressure, temperature, or battery warnings, pull over safely.
Full multi-system OBD scan, live data monitoring, stored and pending fault codes, freeze-frame data, and a written report. No VAT surprises, no call-out fee within 10 miles. If the fault requires specialist tools (advanced DPF regen, key coding, etc.), we'll quote that separately first.
Rarely. Clearing a code removes the dashboard warning but doesn't address the underlying cause — which is why the code usually returns within days. Worse, cleared codes can mask developing problems that become more expensive. We diagnose first, clear codes only once the fix is confirmed.
PAD specialises in diagnostics — we identify problems clearly and can recommend trusted local garages for the repair. Your report belongs to you and can be taken to any repairer. This independence is deliberate: we're not incentivised to find expensive work.
Yes — same £25 rate for most vans (Transit, Vivaro, Crafter, Sprinter etc.). For larger commercial diagnostics with manufacturer-specific tooling, WhatsApp us first to confirm we have coverage.
Book your diagnostic

All systems.
Real codes.
From £25.

Mobile across Pontypridd and RCT. We come to you. Written report, same day. Take it to any garage for the repair.

Book diagnostic WhatsApp first
Professional-grade scanning

Every module. Every stored code. Clear written report. Take it to any garage.