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Privacy & Terms.

Last updated: April 2026

1. Who We Are

PAD Pontypridd Auto Diagnostics is a sole trader mobile car diagnostic service operating in Pontypridd and the Rhondda Cynon Taf area of South Wales, United Kingdom.

For all data and privacy matters: contact@pontypridddiagnostics.co.uk or +44 7896 657792.

2. Data We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our service:

  • Your name and contact details (email address, phone number)
  • Your vehicle details (make, model, year, registration number)
  • A description of the fault or issue you have reported
  • Booking date, time and location
  • Diagnostic report data relating to your vehicle
  • Payment records (we do not store card details — payments processed via Square or direct bank transfer)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data solely to confirm and manage your booking, carry out the diagnostic service, send your written report, respond to queries, and comply with legal obligations. We do not use your data for marketing or profiling.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent or share your personal data with third parties for marketing. Your data may pass through the following tools as part of delivering our service:

  • Calendly — online booking management
  • Square — payment processing where applicable
  • WhatsApp / Meta — if you contact us via WhatsApp

Each of these services has its own privacy policy and data handling practices.

5. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, object to or restrict how we process it, and lodge a complaint with the ICO at ico.org.uk. Contact us at contact@pontypridddiagnostics.co.uk and we will respond within 30 days. We retain booking and diagnostic records for up to 2 years for legitimate business purposes.

6. Cookies

Our website does not use any tracking or analytics cookies of its own. We do not use Google Analytics or advertising pixels. Third-party services embedded on the site (Calendly booking widget, Square payment widget) may set their own cookies governed by their respective privacy policies.

7. Terms of Service

Our Service

PAD provides mobile vehicle diagnostic services. We identify and report on faults using professional diagnostic equipment. We do not carry out mechanical repairs.

No Fix, No Fee

If our diagnostic equipment is unable to identify any fault during the appointment, no charge will be made. This applies to the diagnostic process itself and does not apply where vehicle access is restricted, the vehicle is in an unsafe condition, or the appointment is cancelled by the customer.

Accuracy of Diagnosis

Our diagnostic reports reflect the fault codes and data present in the vehicle at the time of the appointment. Fault codes can occasionally relate to multiple potential causes — our report identifies the most likely cause based on available data. We cannot guarantee that acting on our report will resolve every fault in every case.

Bookings and Cancellations

No deposit is required and we do not charge cancellation fees for bookings cancelled with at least 2 hours notice before the appointment time.

Travel Charges

Travel is free within 10 miles of Pontypridd. Any travel charge for locations outside this radius is agreed in advance and will not be applied without your explicit agreement.

Liability

PAD's liability is limited to the cost of the diagnostic appointment. We are not liable for the cost of repairs, consequential losses, or any issues arising from third-party garage work carried out following our report.

8. Contact

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