Transparent Pricing — Pontypridd & RCT

No Surprises.
Ever.

Fixed prices, no hidden fees, no call-out charges within 10 miles of Pontypridd. Compare that to £80–£120 just for a garage to plug in a basic reader.

Quick Scan
£25

Single warning light or known issue. Up to 30 minutes on site.

  • Fault code read & clear
  • Engine & emissions check
  • Verbal explanation
  • Up to 30 minutes
Pre-Purchase
£35

Before buying a used car. Full scan including cleared-codes check.

  • Full system scan
  • Cleared codes check
  • Mileage verification
  • Written report emailed
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No Call-Out Fee

If we can't identify a fault during your appointment, you pay nothing. No minimum charge, no call-out fee. A guarantee that no main dealer or local garage will match.

What You Get

Example Report.

Every Full Diagnostic and Pre-Purchase booking includes a written report emailed to you. Here's what one looks like.

Vehicle Diagnostic Report PAD-2026-0001
Make / Model
Volkswagen Golf
Registration
LK21 ABC
Year
2021
Mileage
41,250 miles
System Health Overview
Engine (ECM)Fault — 2 codes
Transmission (TCM)Pass
ABS / Stability ControlPass
Airbag / SRSPass
Body Control ModuleWarning — 1 code
TPMS / Air ConPass
Urgency — Attention Required Soon Two active engine codes detected. P0171 lean condition + P0300 random misfire. Recommend investigation within 1–2 weeks.

Professional.
Plain English.

You get a real document — not a printout of raw codes. Every fault is explained, prioritised, and given a recommended next step so you can walk into any garage fully informed.

  • System-by-system health overview
  • DTC codes with plain-English descriptions
  • Freeze frame data for active faults
  • Urgency rating and priority recommendations
  • Specific guidance on likely causes and repair costs
  • Emailed as a PDF within 24 hours of the scan
View Sample Report (PDF)
How We Compare

PAD vs Main Dealer
vs Local Garage.

What a diagnostic typically costs elsewhere — and what you actually get for your money.

What you get PAD Main Dealer Local Garage
Starting price£25£80–£150£50–£120
All systems scannedEngine only
We come to you
Written report includedExtra costRarely
No call-out fee
IMI CertifiedVaries
Evenings & weekendsRarely
No upsell pressureVaries
Additional Services

Service Resets & Extras.

All from £25. Operations garages charge £50–£100 for — we do them at the roadside.

From £25

Oil Service Reset

Reset the service interval light after an oil change.

From £25

Battery Registration

Register a new battery to the ECU — essential on BMW, Audi, Mercedes, VW.

From £25

Brake Pad Reset (EPB)

Electronic parking brake retraction for rear pad changes.

From £25

DPF Reset

Forced regeneration or counter reset after DPF service or replacement.

From £25

Steering Angle Calibration

Required after wheel alignment or steering component replacement.

From £25

Throttle Body Adaptation

Reset idle and throttle response after cleaning or replacement.

Common Questions

Pricing FAQ.

No. Travel is completely free within 10 miles of Pontypridd. For locations outside that radius, any travel charge is agreed upfront before you book — you will never be surprised by an unexpected fee.

The diagnostic price covers the appointment, not the number of faults found. Whether we find one issue or ten, the price stays the same. We document and explain every fault found.

No — that is our no call-out fee. If we cannot identify the fault, you pay nothing. If our equipment cannot identify any fault during the appointment, you pay nothing. No exceptions.

Payment is taken on the day of the appointment. We accept cash, credit card, debit card, and bank transfer. No deposit is required to book.

Clearing fault codes is included in every appointment. If you have had a repair done elsewhere and just need the light cleared, a Quick Scan at £25 covers that.

We serve Pontypridd and the wider Rhondda Cynon Taf area, with free travel within 10 miles. Use the postcode checker on our homepage to confirm your location, or WhatsApp us to ask.

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Fixed prices, no surprises, no fix no fee. Evenings and weekends across Pontypridd and RCT.

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