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02920 220 380
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Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm
64 Sloper Road, Cardiff,
CF11 8AB
WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT LAND ROVER AND RANGE ROVER SPECIALIST
A1 Diagnostics provides professional servicing, diagnostics and repairs for Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover vehicles from our independent garage in Cardiff.
Whether your vehicle requires routine maintenance, engine diagnostics, gearbox servicing, air-suspension repairs or investigation of an electronic fault, our technicians can identify the vehicle’s requirements and explain the work needed.
Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles combine sophisticated engines, four-wheel-drive systems, automatic transmissions, air suspension, electronic control modules and advanced driver-assistance technology. Correct diagnosis and vehicle-specific servicing procedures are therefore essential.
Our workshop is located on Sloper Road near Cardiff City Stadium, serving Land Rover, Discovery and Range Rover owners from Leckwith, Canton, Grangetown, Riverside, Ely, Fairwater and communities across Cardiff and South Wales.
Models we support include:
1. Land Rover Defender
2. Land Rover Freelander
3. Land Rover Discovery
4. Land Rover Discovery Sport
5. Range Rover
6. Range Rover Sport
7. Range Rover Evoque
8. Range Rover Velar
Land Rover, Range Rover and Land Rover Discovery Frequently Asked Questions
Land Rover, Discovery and Range Rover Servicing
The work included in a service depends on the particular Land Rover, Discovery or Range Rover model, its engine, age, mileage, previous maintenance and operating conditions.
Depending on what is due, servicing may include:
1. Engine oil and oil-filter replacement
2. Air-filter inspection or replacement
3. Cabin or pollen-filter replacement
4. Fuel-filter replacement where applicable
5. Spark-plug replacement on applicable petrol engines
6. Brake-fluid replacement
7. Coolant checks
8. Brake pad and disc inspection
9. Tyre condition and pressure checks
10. Steering and suspension inspection
11. Air-suspension checks where fitted
12. Drive-belt inspection
13. Battery and charging-system testing
14. Lighting and visibility checks
15. Diagnostic system scan
16. Inspection for fluid leaks
17. Service-indicator reset
18. Road test where appropriate
Additional maintenance services we can carry out
Depending on the vehicle, separate maintenance may be required for:
1. Automatic transmission
2. Transfer case
3. Front and rear differentials
4. Four-wheel-drive systems
5. Timing belt
6. Timing chain
7. Auxiliary drive belts
8. Diesel fuel filter
9. Brake fluid
10. Coolant
11. AdBlue system
12. Air-conditioning system
Driving conditions can also influence maintenance. Vehicles regularly used for towing, short journeys, off-road driving, deep-water wading or heavy-duty use may require additional inspection and servicing.
Land Rover Discovery servicing
Land Rover Discovery and Discovery Sport models have been produced with different engines, transmissions and four-wheel-drive systems. The correct maintenance requirements should therefore be based on the registration and precise vehicle specification.
Range Rover servicing
Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque and Velar models can include air suspension, advanced electronic systems and complex powertrains. Routine servicing should be combined with appropriate inspections of the vehicle’s mechanical and electronic systems. What ever model you own we can service it here at A1 Diagnostics.
Whatever model you own we can service it here at A1 Diagnostics.
Diagnostics, Gearboxes and Common Repairs
A1 Diagnostics combines routine servicing with advanced mechanical, electrical and electronic fault diagnosis. This allows the team to investigate problems that may involve more than one vehicle system.
Services may include:
1. Land Rover diagnostic testing
2. Discovery diagnostic testing
3. Range Rover diagnostic testing
4. Engine-management fault diagnosis
5. Electrical fault finding
6. Battery testing, replacement and registration
7. Automatic gearbox servicing and diagnostics
8. Transfer-case and differential maintenance
9. Air-suspension diagnosis and repairs
10. Brake repairs
11. Steering and suspension repairs
12. Wheel alignment
13. Cooling-system repairs
14. Timing-belt replacement
15. Timing-chain diagnosis and repairs
16. Turbocharger fault diagnosis
17. Diesel particulate filter diagnostics
18. AdBlue and emissions-system diagnosis
19. ECU and control-module programming
20. Key coding and immobiliser diagnosis
21. ADAS camera and radar calibration
22. Repairs following an MOT failure
Engine and timing-system problems
Some Land Rover, Discovery and Range Rover engines may develop timing-belt, timing-chain, lubrication, cooling or carbon-related problems. Possible symptoms can include:
1. Rattling noises
2. Engine warning lights
3. Poor starting
4. Irregular engine operation
5. Reduced power
6. Oil-pressure warnings
7. Unusual exhaust smoke
8. Coolant loss
9. Engine overheating
10. Timing-related diagnostic codes
These symptoms can have several causes and should be investigated before major engine work is recommended.
Automatic gearbox servicing
Land Rover, Discovery and Range Rover vehicles use different automatic transmissions. Servicing requirements vary according to the gearbox fitted and may include:
1. Confirming the transmission type
2. Checking for stored faults
3. Inspecting for fluid leaks
4. Draining the applicable transmission fluid
5. Replacing the filter or sump where specified
6. Refilling with the correct fluid
7. Setting the level at the required temperature
8. Completing diagnostic checks
9. Carrying out adaptations where appropriate
Get in touch if you're experiencing a gearbox issue.
Air-suspension diagnosis
Possible signs of an air-suspension problem include:
1. Vehicle sitting lower on one corner
2. Suspension dropping while parked
3. Slow vehicle-height adjustment
4. Compressor running frequently
5. Suspension warning messages
6. Harsh or uneven ride
7. Vehicle failing to reach the selected height
The fault could involve an air spring, compressor, valve block, pipework, height sensor, wiring or control system. Diagnosis should be completed before parts are replaced.
Get in touch if you need a diagnostics carried out on your vehicles air suspension.
Contact our established independent automotive repair centre
We can service your Land Rover or Range Rover engine or repair all the simple faults with your car. Get in touch if you have any queries we are happy to help.
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