Garage News and Car Advice from Cardiff

We are an award-winning independent garage that can rectify mechatronic problems on your DSG gearbox. Take a look at the video below to see how we diagnose and repair DSG gearbox faults from start to finish. We have made huge investments in developing our very own diagnostics tool. Pictured below: We simply plug this tool into a vehicle, and it tells us exactly what is happening on your DSG gearbox that are causing the faults.

Here at A1 Diagnostics we keep up to date with the latest developments in car technology, and are a specialist centre for the maintenance of electric vehicles (EVs). Managing electric cars and vans demands a different approach and range of skills, not least when it comes to diagnosing issues and correcting problems. One customer recently brought in a Volkswagen ID3 for diagnostic treatment by our highly-skilled mechanics. They were experiencing a persistent anti-collision warning light

Keeping your vehicle in good health has a number of aspects. Some are up to the driver – driving style can account for more issues than you’d think! Others require the car to be maintained well by the mechanics who perform routine services and condition checks. Our team of highly-trained mechanics at A1 Diagnostics pride themselves on the top-quality care they provide to all vehicles and their owners, making sure every vehicle leaves the garage

MOTs are a legal requirement in the UK, and here at A1 Diagnostics we offer standard MOTs starting from just £35. But what do you get for this fee? This was the question of one Volkswagen car owner who recently brought their vehicle in for its routine MOT. Read on to discover what checks we performed for their household car… MOTs cover the basics of car maintenance and roadworthiness. Without these regular check-ups, people could

What is the most important feature on a car? Top speed? 0-60mph times? Or the aesthetic? Perhaps the badge on the front? Or reliability – can you get the school run finished and get to work without worrying?! All of these are important, and make a big impact on our decisions about buying cars. Once the car is purchased, though, perhaps one of the most important aspects to any vehicle are the brakes! Agreed, they’re