Diagnostics · Fault finding
Car diagnostics in Bognor Regis. Find the fault first.
Warning lights, running problems and faults that keep coming back. We find what’s actually wrong before quoting for the repair.
01When to book
Signs it’s worth a look
Open a symptom for what it can mean and what to do next.
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What it can meanSteady: the engine management system has logged a fault. Flashing: often a misfire, which can damage the catalytic converter.
What to doSteady: book a check soon. Flashing: avoid driving if you can and call us.
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What it can meanA red warning light means stop when it’s safe and call us. Temperature and oil pressure warnings can lead to engine damage if you keep driving.
What to doAmber warnings are less urgent, but still worth booking in.
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What it can meanLimp mode is the car protecting itself by cutting power.
What to doDrive gently and book a diagnostic check rather than clearing the light and carrying on.
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What it can meanCan come from ignition, fuel or air supply faults.
What to doBook a check before a small fault affects other parts.
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What it can meanSlow cranking often points to the battery or starter. No start at all can be electrical or fuel related.
What to doCall us to talk it through. We can tell you whether it’s safe to bring the car in.
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What it can meanThese are the hardest to find, so details help.
What to doNote when it happens: speed, engine temperature, weather. Tell us when you book.
Seen one of these? Book a diagnostic check
02How we find the fault
Fault codes are a starting point
Start with what you’ve noticed
When it happens, how often, and what the car was doing at the time. Those details often point straight at the cause.
Plug in and read the fault codes
Diagnostic equipment reads the codes stored by the car’s systems. A code tells us which system has seen a problem. It doesn’t always tell us which part has failed.
Test before replacing anything
We check the wiring, sensors and components behind the code, so you don’t pay to replace parts that weren’t the problem.
Explain it, then quote
We tell you what we found in plain terms and give you the price before any repair starts.
03Second opinions
Another garage couldn’t find it?
Bring it to us. Some customers come to us when a fault hasn’t been tracked down elsewhere. We start from the beginning and test until we know.
“he is genuine, reasonable and informative about your car”