Garage News and Car Advice from Cardiff

A Direct-Shift Gearbox, commonly known as a DSG gearbox, combines the convenience of an automatic transmission with the fast and efficient gear changes of a manual gearbox. Although DSG technology can deliver excellent performance, it is a technically complex system that requires the correct servicing procedures, specialist diagnostic equipment and experienced technicians. At A1 Diagnostics in Cardiff, we have over 20 years of experience within the automotive repair industry. We provide professional DSG gearbox servicing,

In a world where technology is increasingly sophisticated and cars are becoming more like spaceships than run-arounds, sometimes we’re brought back to earth by the more mundane and functional aspects of our vehicles. In the case of a Volkswagen Tiguan recently brought into our Cardiff garage, it was the most fundamental of components that needed some TLC – the DSG gearbox. Here is the vehicle pictured below. A failed DSG gearbox is a serious thing,

The Audi A3 is a popular car, combining Audi’s high performance with a sleek, functional design. Here at A1 Diagnostics we regularly maintain and upgrade these vehicles, keeping them in the best condition and utilising our expert vehicle technicians to ensure their continued longevity. A recent Audi A3 visited our garage in Cardiff needing some sophisticated coding undertaken. Here is the car shown below in one of our ADAS bays. The coding undertaken was to

If you have never come across our garage before then let’s explain more about who we are. Firstly, check out the video below. We are an independent garage that has 20 plus year’s experience in the vehicle service trade. We have 11 vehicle service ramps and employ mechanics with years of vehicle maintenance experience. We invest in all the latest vehicle diagnostics equipment ensuring we offer only reliable vehicle maintenance services. We pride ourselves on

For many drivers their car becomes a friend. They know its quirks, how it handles corners, when it likes to be in 3rd rather than 2nd gear, and just how quickly you can really pull away at a roundabout! For those of us whose vehicles are also their workhorses, it’s even more personal. That’s why one of our customers recently opted to replace the engine on their Ford Transit van. Here is the vehicle pictured