Diagnostics & Electrical

Advanced Diagnostics

We invest heavily in genuine and dealer-level diagnostic tooling — including manufacturer-specific software for BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Land Rover and the VAG group. That means we can read every module on the car, not just the engine ECU.

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What's included

  • Live data and module-level fault reading
  • ADAS calibration on supported vehicles
  • Written diagnostic report shared to portal
  • Fault confirmed before any parts are quoted

The Southern VSR promise

  • Written, itemised quote before any work begins
  • Digital approval by SMS if extra work is needed
  • Timestamped photos of every worn part
  • 12-month parts and labour warranty as standard

Why this matters

Our diagnostic fee is always credited against the repair if you go ahead with us — you never pay twice to find the fault and fix it.

How we do it

Our process, step by step

  1. 1Full vehicle interview — when, where and how the fault appears
  2. 2All modules scanned with dealer-level tooling, not a generic OBD reader
  3. 3Live-data logging on a road test to reproduce intermittent faults
  4. 4Written report with root cause, recommended repair and cost
  5. 5Repair carried out only after you approve — never a 'parts cannon' approach

Parts we fit

OEM and OEM-equivalent parts

  • Genuine BMW ISTA, Mercedes XENTRY, Ford IDS and JLR Pathfinder tooling
  • Autologic, Snap-on and Autel platform coverage for all other makes

We never fit unbranded pattern parts to safety-critical systems. Every part is traceable and covered by our warranty.

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Warranty

Backed for peace of mind

12 months / 12,000 miles parts and labour warranty as standard, covering both the parts we supply and the work we carry out.

Ready to book advanced diagnostics?

Instant online booking and transparent pricing — trusted by drivers across Petersfield, Chichester, Midhurst and the surrounding villages, with courtesy cars available on request.