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Car Diagnostics in Sheffield from £110

A warning light tells you where to start looking, not what’s wrong. Anyone with a £50 code reader can tell you there’s a misfire. The real job is finding out why. A coil, an injector, a vacuum leak, a sensor, and each one is a very different bill. Our equipment gives us manufacturer-level access to almost every major brand, the same systems the main dealers use, backed up with proper testing. You pay to fix the actual fault, once.

  • RAC Approved Garage
  • 5.0 from 223 Google reviews
  • Manufacturer schedule followed
  • Priced before we touch it
  • We have availability

RAC Approved Garage · 5★ rated on Google · The workshop behind every car we sell. Live within 10 minutes of us? Ask about free local drop-off and collection.

Straightforward pricing

Diagnostics start at £110 including VAT, which covers the skilled work of finding the fault. We don’t charge you twice for it. If the cure turns out to be a ten-minute job and a £10 part, we’re not adding another labour bill on top, and plenty of small faults get sorted within the diagnostic itself. You get a plain explanation of the fault, the fix and the cost before anything else is done.

What we diagnose

  • Engine management and check engine lights, including limp mode
  • ABS, traction control and airbag warning lights
  • Misfires, poor running, stalling, poor economy
  • Electrical faults. Windows, locking, lights, batteries that drain overnight
  • DPF and AdBlue warnings on diesels
  • ADAS calibration, which we can arrange where cameras and sensors need setting up again after windscreen, suspension or alignment work

Amber or red? Whether to keep driving

A steady amber engine light usually means get it checked soon. Drive gently and book in. A flashing engine light, or a red oil or temperature warning, means stop, because carrying on can wreck the catalytic converter or the engine. If you’re not sure, ring us on 0114 698 1430 and describe it. We’ll tell you straight whether to drive it in or not.

Frequently asked questions

My engine management light is on but the car drives fine. Do I need to bother?

Yes. The light often comes on for faults you can’t feel yet, and some of them quietly damage expensive parts. A misfire can finish off a catalytic converter, for example. Sooner is cheaper.

Can’t you just clear the code?

We can, but if the fault is real the light comes back, sometimes right before your MOT. An engine management light on during the test is an automatic fail, so we’d rather find the cause.

How much is a diagnostic check?

From £110 including VAT, which is the labour of finding the fault. If the fix is minor we won’t stack another labour charge on top of it.

How long does diagnosis take?

Simple faults within the hour. Intermittent electrical problems can take longer, and we’ll keep you posted rather than guess.

Related: Brakes: ABS lights · MOT: a warning light on is a fail · Timing & wet belts

Book your car in

Call 0114 698 1430, send us a message, or book online. Booking only. You can drop the vehicle off outside opening hours by arrangement. Workshop hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.

What Sheffield customers say

What Our Customers Say
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Yet again... excellent service and help from Matt and his team 👏 If you want honest and genuine work done go there ...
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Excellent service, I had been having problems with my car radio screen for nearly a year, I took it to them and they found the problem straight away and fixed it for me and claimed it on my warranty and I didn’t have to do anything. Also had a service and 2 tyres.They were so helpful, I was very pleased. It feels like I’ve got a new car!
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I recently used GT Automotive for a repair through a warranty claim. Matt was very helpful and explained the process. Unfortunately there were some delays for the repair to be done through no fault of the garage but through the warranty company. Matt kept me updated and fought my case for the claim, eventually got the repairs approved and got my car fixed as quick as they could. I've had a hard time in the past finding a garage I can trust, but these are very genuine and I will be using them for all my car needs going forward, and already have my next Service and MOT booked in.

Request a booking

Tell us what the car needs and which two days suit you. We come back the same working day to confirm a date.

For example, Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech
Give us two days that work for you and we will confirm which one we can do.
Noises, warning lights, when it started, anything already done.

GT Automotive Group, Unit 3, 1 Orgreave Way, Sheffield S13 9LS. Prices include VAT unless stated.