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.
Single warning light or known issue. Up to 30 minutes on site.
Complete scan of all vehicle systems with written report emailed.
Before buying a used car. Full scan including cleared-codes check.
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.
Every Full Diagnostic and Pre-Purchase booking includes a written report emailed to you. Here's what one looks like.
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.
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 scanned | ✓ | ✓ | Engine only |
| We come to you | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Written report included | ✓ | Extra cost | Rarely |
| No call-out fee | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| IMI Certified | ✓ | ✓ | Varies |
| Evenings & weekends | ✓ | ✗ | Rarely |
| No upsell pressure | ✓ | ✗ | Varies |
All from £25. Operations garages charge £50–£100 for — we do them at the roadside.
Reset the service interval light after an oil change.
Register a new battery to the ECU — essential on BMW, Audi, Mercedes, VW.
Electronic parking brake retraction for rear pad changes.
Forced regeneration or counter reset after DPF service or replacement.
Required after wheel alignment or steering component replacement.
Reset idle and throttle response after cleaning or replacement.
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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