Warning light on? We connect diagnostic equipment on site, read the fault codes and explain what we find.
From warning lights to unexpected running problems, we help investigate faults before you commit to unnecessary repairs.
We connect advanced diagnostic equipment and read stored fault codes from your vehicle’s control units, past and present.
Experts investigate engine management and other warning lights to find the cause and judge urgency.
We assess reported symptoms alongside diagnostic information to help determine which components or systems need further checks.
The team explains the diagnostic findings and advises whether further testing, maintenance or repairs may be required.
Share your registration, postcode and what you have noticed, such as a warning light or power loss.
Our mobile technician connects suitable diagnostic equipment and investigates available fault information alongside your reported symptoms.
We read the codes, interpret the results and walk you through what needs attention first.
Do not wait for a small fault to become a roadside breakdown or a larger repair bill.
An engine management light or any other dashboard warning light.
Loss of power, hesitation or rough running
The car entering limp mode, or poor fuel economy you cannot explain
A second-hand car you are thinking of buying and want checked first
An amber warning light usually means the fault needs checking soon, so drive carefully and book a check. A red or flashing light, or a sudden loss of power, means stop somewhere safe and call for help.
A diagnostic check reads the fault codes stored by your vehicle’s computer, which point to problems in systems such as the engine, transmission, exhaust and brakes. It shows which system is reporting a fault and whether the fault is current or historical, which narrows down the repair.
Yes. 888 provides mobile car diagnostic checks at your home or workplace by connecting diagnostic equipment to your vehicle on site. The car does not need to go to a garage.
Yes. Our mobile mechanics arrange the repair if the fault falls within services we offer, such as brakes, tyres or oil and filter work. For other faults, we explain the findings and what repair is needed, so you can choose who completes it.
A car diagnostic test in the UK typically costs between £50 and £120+, depending on the vehicle and the complexity of the fault. 888 confirms the price for your vehicle before booking.
An amber engine light usually means the fault needs checking soon, so drive carefully and book a diagnostic. If the light is red or flashing, or the car loses power, stop somewhere safe and call for help.
A diagnostic check usually takes around 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the vehicle and how many systems need testing.
A technician can reset a warning light once the fault is understood, but the light returns if the underlying problem remains. Fixing the cause first is the right order.
Searching for vehicle computer diagnostics near me? Our mobile diagnostic service reaches Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull and Wolverhampton, from Great Barr and Longbridge to Shirley, Foleshill and Tettenhall, wherever the vehicle can be parked safely. Contact us to confirm your postcode.
We also travel to further towns across the West Midlands and nearby counties. Contact us to confirm availability in your postcode.
We also attend vehicles near major routes such as the M6, M5, M42 and A45, subject to safe access and operational coverage.
Tell us about the warning light or symptom, and we will arrange a time that works for you.
PREFER TO TALK?
Call, WhatsApp or send an enquiry, and we will bring the diagnostic equipment to you.
