During this Covid19 pandemic we have stood by all our customers supporting them on price and service reliability. Even before this pandemic hit, we have always been a Cardiff based garage that looks after it’s customers and are known for it.

We are here to support every motorist in Cardiff delivering reliable vehicle servicing at the best prices from our garage workshop pictured below.

Over the last 6 weeks, or even over the last 6 years, we have given advice to motorists on how to save money on vehicle servicing. From one, advising not to go to main dealers, and two, advising motorists not to go to backstreet garages. Why? Because it could cost you an arm and a leg.

Ok, it literally will not cost you your arms and legs, but it will dent your wallet and bank account balance. Main dealers can charge an hourly labour rate of £120 per hour plus, and that is before you even order any vehicle parts if parts are needed to repair your car.

Why are main dealers so expensive? Well it is purely because they are the main dealers representing well known car manufacturers like Audi, BMW and Mercedes, when you go to the main dealers you are paying for the privilege of car brands. If you have the money then fair enough, but if you’re looking to save money it is better to seek out an independent garage specialist such as A1 Diagnostics.

Backstreet garages are known to be unreliable and guess what the problems are with your vehicle. Guess work can lead to unreliable vehicle servicing leading to more bills to pay to sort the original problems out.

What do you need to consider when seeking out a reliable independent vehicle service garage?

When you go to a retail store on the high street, let’s say, Marks and Spencer’s. Well one, you are likely going to Marks and Spencer’s because they have been around for a long time, and two, you want some quality clothing at reasonable prices, these are all great reasons to shop at Marks and Spencer’s.

Well these reasons are exactly the same reasons you should look for when seeking out an independent garage. How much experience has the garage got? Are their prices reasonable compared with backstreet garages and main dealers? Other points you will want to ask is, do the garage that you have approached invest in all the latest vehicle service equipment needed to reliably diagnose faults on vehicles?

These are all good questions to ask. The answers to these questions will help you make a good decision on which garage to choose from, which can potentially save you a lot of money.

Contact us

If you need any advice on any vehicle service requirements get in touch, we are happy to help. We have over 15 years’ experience in vehicle servicing and invest in all the most advanced vehicle diagnostic technology ensuring reliable vehicle servicing. Our contact details are below.

A1-Diagnostics and ECU Repairs
64 Sloper Road
Leckwith,
Cardiff
CF11 8AB

Tel: (029 20) 220380
Fax: (029 20) 223172

Opening Times

Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Email: info@a1-diagnostics.com