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Book a car diagnostic check in Manchester

Fault finding at home or work

Our expert Mobile Mechanics come to you in Manchester for just £99. Enter your number plate and postcode to get started

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Why book Fault Finder in Manchester with The AA?

Our AA Mobile Mechanics can diagnose your car at your home or work in Manchester, or we’ll find an AA Approved Garage near you

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We can come to you

Monday to Saturday, morning and afternoon arrival slots, as long as you have a suitable location

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Transparent, up front pricing

Upfront pricing, and flexible payment options available, including a 0% interest option*

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Guaranteed parts

We use manufacturer‑level parts and guarantee all work for 12 months/12,000 miles, whichever comes first

*We’ll help diagnose the fault for £99, but repairs are quoted separately, with no obligation

What is a car diagnostic?

We can come to your home or work and spend up to 30 minutes diagnosing the fault or problem.

We’ll provide expert advice, along with a written report you can trust, including our recommendation on the best next steps.

  • The fee does not include the cost of the repair/labour to fix the problem, but if it is a small fix, with no parts needed, we will try to fix it right there and then.
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How to book in Manchester

Step 1

Share your details

Enter your number plate and tell us what you need. Depending on your location and what you need, we'll show you options from AA Mobile Mechanics and AA Approved Garages.

Step 2

Say when and where

Select a day that works for you. If you choose an AA Mobile Mechanic, you can book a morning or afternoon arrival window.

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We handle the rest

A trusted AA-employed Mobile Mechanic or AA Approved Garage will complete the work, backed by our parts and labour guarantee**

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We can do more than you think. Much more.

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Expert car servicing, diagnostics & repairs, engineered around your day.

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Car servicing

Interim, Full or Major servicing to keep your car running smoothly.
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Oil and filter change

Keep your car performing reliably with fresh oil and a new filter.

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Brake disc and pad replacement

Safe, dependable braking with replacement pads and discs.

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MOT

An annual test to ensure your car meets safety and environmental standards.

Because of the equipment required, some repairs and all MOTs do need to take place at our AA Approved Garages

Find your nearest AA Approved garage in Manchester

We've got AA approved garages across the UK, all checked and approved before they can join our network.

A & G Garage

A & G Garages, Unit 4, Britannia House, Edwin Road, MANCHESTER, 07788428633 Karen, M11 3ER / Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am–6pm. Saturday, 12pm–12pm

F DUNN & SONS

Bradford Road, Miles Platting, MANCHESTER, Lancashire, M40 7BT / Open Monday to Friday, 9:15am–5:15pm. Saturday, 12am–12am

Mobile tyres 247

Unit 2, Sovereign Enterprise Park King William Street, SALFORD, M50 3UP / Open Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm. Saturday, 10:30am–5pm

Media City Service Centre Ltd

Unit 4 & 5, Lord Byron Square, SALFORD, Manchester, M50 2XH / Open Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm. Saturday, 10am–5am

Euro Testing Station

Euro Testing, 78-80, Greville Street, Longsight, MANCHESTER, M13 0YG / Open Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm. Saturday, 9am–4pm

MPS Autos Manchester

287C1 Talbot Road, STRETFORD, Manchester, M32 0YA / Open Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm. Saturday, 8am–5pm

Renovo Autocentre Ltd

Hemmons Rd, Unit 9A Longden Ind EST, MANCHESTER, M12 5ST / Open Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm. Saturday, 9am–12pm

Contact Tyre And Services Limited

53 Middleton old road, Blackley, MANCHESTER, M9 8DS / Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm. Saturday, 9am–4pm

TS GARAGE STOCKPORT LTD T/A TYRE STATION STOCKPORT

Tyre Station Stockport, 1 Heaton Road, STOCKPORT, SK4 2PH / Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am–6pm. Saturday, 9am–5pm

LOCKWOOD AND GREENWOOD

Lockwood & Greenwood Ltd, 4-6, Ryecroft Business Park Ryecroft Street, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, LACASHIRE, OL7 0BU / Open Monday to Friday, 8am–5:30pm. Saturday, 12am–12am

Hallmark Servicing Ltd

Unit 3 & 4 Canal Wharf, Wharf Street (off Lancashire Hill),, STOCKPORT, SK4 1UD / Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm. Saturday, 12am–12am

Volksmaster Oldham

387 Ashton Road, OLDHAM, Greater Manchester, OL8 2NA / Open Monday to Friday, 8am–5:30pm. Saturday, 12am–12am

AA Mobile Mechanics is only available for vehicle diagnostics, servicing and associated repairs in specific locations, and is subject to availability.

The service location must be a private driveway or private land, and the vehicle should be on a flat surface with good access all around. A service can’t be done on a public road (including street parking and other public spaces). You need to obtain all necessary permissions from any occupier of the premises where the car is located before our Mobile Mechanic arrives.

Once a Mobile Mechanic is sent to your location, if the service can’t be done because the vehicle isn’t available or the location isn’t suitable we may charge you the full cost of the appointment.

The AA Mobile Mechanics service is not included as part of AA breakdown cover membership. If you are a member in a breakdown or accident please use the AA app, or you can get help online.

*0% interest installment option details: Payment will be split into 4 equal installments, with the first 25% payable on a debit card. Using this service will mean taking out a credit agreement with Payment Assist. Payment Assist can refuse credit, but the application process is immediate online, with no footprint left on the customers credit record. If the subsequent payments aren’t made on time, Payment Assist do reserve the right to charge a late payment fee.

AA Mobile Mechanics and Approved Garaging Network services are subject to terms and conditions and this privacy policy.

Key drop option: Subject to this option being available in your location, you can opt for the Mobile Mechanic to drop off your car keys at the end of the booking to a secure place if you provide us with permission to do this and confirm your chosen secure place. A secure place must be a secure, private/non-communal external lock box or internal letter box at the location of your booking. If you opt for this option, you acknowledge that we will not be responsible for any losses you suffer as a result, except to the extent we cannot exclude liability under law and/or our full terms. Mobile Mechanics full T&Cs apply.

Our Mobile Mechanics Fault Finding service is just £99.

Our vetted, uniformed, AA-employed experts use the latest diagnostic equipment and are trained mechanics backed by the 120 year history of the AA, who understand the technology, and can recommend what to do to get your car repaired.

For £99, we will come to you and figure out what's wrong. If we find the fault, and have the ability and the parts to do so, then we will fix it right then and there. The two main reasons we can’t fix faults right there and then, is (1) if we require a part that we don't have with us, in this scenario we can book a follow-up visit to complete when convenient for you or (2) if the fix requires a garage or original equipment manufacturer visit, and we’re not best placed to fix it.

We carry some parts in our vans, however if you know that you need something specific, you can always let us know and we will bring it along. You will get a full quote for repairs before do any extra work, and will always be offered a suitable time for us to complete that. You can even take your diagnostic report to another garage to get the work done, if you would like. And if the fault turns out to be something you don't fix (like bodywork), we will give you advice on how to get repaired and AA approved repairers.

Yes, we can check for any issue you have with your car on your driveway, or private land as long as you have permission to use it. For the safety of our mechanics and the public, we cannot work on vehicles parked on a public road.

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