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Expert advice on MOTs, servicing, diagnostics, vehicle repairs and maintaining your car.
Nissan Qashqai – New Engine Injectors
The Nissan Qashqai is one of the most popular family cars around. They’re well constructed by a known and respected manufacturer, and their size and affordability has made them a top choice for many.…
Vehicle Servicing
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Nissan Qashqai – New Engine Injectors
The Nissan Qashqai is one of the most popular family cars around. They’re well constructed by a known…
Ford Focus – Issues following engine replacement
Ford cars are some of the best workhorses around, and many have performed well over hundreds of thousands…
Volkswagen Tiguan DSG Gearbox Shift Fork Replacement
Perhaps one of the most fundamental parts of a car’s engine are the gears. Whether you’re driving electric,…
A1 Diagnostics Info
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Are you interested in working for an award-winning garage?
We are growing. Our garage is expanding, we have new work positions available and are looking for vehicle…
Mercedes still developing diesel and petrol engines
Over the last few days, we have been talking about how we are transitioning from combustion engines to…
Work with an honest MOT testing centre
According to motortrader.com we have just learned that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have published new…
Mercedes
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Mercedes CLS CL5350 – Knocking from front diffuser or drive shaft, oil service
Mercedes-Benz are a high quality, reliable manufacturer of top rated cars. We regularly service and maintain Mercedes vehicles…
Mercedes Viano in the garage that was experiencing suspension problems
Next up we have a Mercedes Viano in the garage that was experiencing suspension problems. Here is the…
Injector problems on a Mercedes A180
In our twenty plus year history we can confidently say we have carried out vehicle maintenance work on…
Audi
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Audi Q3 – Blindspot coding
The Audi A3 is a popular car, combining Audi’s high performance with a sleek, functional design. Here at…
Audi Q3 – In for MOT
A1 Diagnostics offers MOT services to all drivers, starting from just £35. We use state-of-the-art diagnostics tools, and…
Recent timing chain replacement work
Engine maintenance, replacement and repair is one of the backbones of garage life here at A1 Diagnostics. Over…
Recent articles
Audi A6 DSG – Valve Body Replacement
Have you ever tried to pull away in Drive or Reverse and noticed juddering or jerking from the…
Mercedes Bluetec – DPF clean with new machines
A recent Mercedes owner visited our garage here at A1 Diagnostics arriving with a common problem faced by…
Audi – Engine Replacement
Did you know that between 28% and 32% of UK drivers name their cars? Vans and cars are…
Volkswagen Polo – Brake Pads and Discs
Here at A1 Diagnostics we handle all kinds of projects, from major engine overhauls to minor tweaks and…
BMW – Turbo Repair
BMWs are a class of their own when it comes to character and appeal. For many, a ‘Bimmer’…
Volvo XC90 – Vehicle Limp Mode
Have you ever had a day when life felt a bit ‘uphill’ and your performance just wasn’t quite…
Range Rover – Infotainment System Powerless
Everyone wants their car to ‘get them from A to B’, but along the way we all like…
Why A1 Diagnostics Is the Independent Garage to Choose for DSG Gearbox Servicing
A Direct-Shift Gearbox, commonly known as a DSG gearbox, combines the convenience of an automatic transmission with the…
Volkswagen Tiguan – DSG Gearbox fault, change mechatronics
In a world where technology is increasingly sophisticated and cars are becoming more like spaceships than run-arounds, sometimes…
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