What to check before you take your car to a workshop
A few minutes of preparation makes a workshop visit faster and helps you get a clear answer and a fair quote. Use this list before you go and when you collect the car.
General guide in plain words. It is not a diagnosis and gives no prices: only a workshop that inspects your car can say what is wrong.
Before you go
Note down the problem
Write down what you notice, when it happens and when it started. A short video of a noise or a photo of a warning light helps a lot.
Know your car
Have your car make, model, year and mileage ready, and the date of the last service.
Bring your records
Bring your service booklet or past invoices, and any warranty papers for earlier repairs.
Book ahead
WhatsApp the workshop with your car details and the problem, and ask when they can look at it and how long it may take.
Clear the car
Take out valuables and anything you need. Note the fuel level and mileage when you hand over the car.
When you drop off and collect the car
- Ask for a written quote before any work starts.
- Ask them to call you before any extra work.
- Ask for the old parts back or to see them.
- When you collect the car, check the invoice against the quote.
- Take a short test drive to check the problem is fixed.
- Keep the invoice for warranty and resale.
Workshops customers mention for this
Matched from what customers mention on Google Maps, in our own words. This is not an endorsement, and a workshop has to inspect the car to confirm any cause.
Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2
- Elite Automobiles
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
- Heng huat motor
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
- TEUTONIC AUTOHAUS
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
Bukit Batok Crescent (WCEGA Plaza)
- Absolut Budget Workshop
Customers mention: Computer diagnosis
- Garage B
Customers mention: Radar sensor diagnosis
- Li Sheng Automotive (1999)
Customers mention: Inspection failure repair
2 more in Bukit Batok Crescent (WCEGA Plaza)
Bukit Merah Lane 3
- Fu San Auto Shine
Customers mention: Noise diagnosis
- Han Car Repairs
Customers mention: Pre-purchase inspection, Fault diagnosis
- Zenith Automotive Services
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
Corporation Drive, Jurong East
- 3K AutoCare @ Taman Jurong
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
- KGC Workshop
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
Defu Industrial Estate (Defu Lane)
- Carfield Motor Services
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
- Kim Wah Seng Auto Services
Customers mention: Noise diagnosis, Fault diagnosis
- Sunrise Auto Services
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
Jalan Lam Huat and Carros Centre
- Cars N Such
Customers mention: Fault light diagnosis
- JNK WORKSHOP
Customers mention: Error code diagnosis
- Major Autolution
Customers mention: Under-car inspection
Kaki Bukit Industrial Estate
- Antz Automobile
Customers mention: Electrical fault diagnosis
- Bavworks
Customers mention: Pre-purchase inspection
- Contiwhiz Automotive
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
8 more in Kaki Bukit Industrial Estate
Loyang Way and Loyang Drive
- Conti Meister
Customers mention: Engine warning light diagnosis
MacPherson Road
- TTS Eurocars Service Centre
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
- YS GARAGE
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
Paya Ubi Industrial Park
- SG Zoom Garage
Customers mention: Quick fault diagnosis
Sin Ming Industrial Estate
- GT Continental
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
- My Car Auto Workshop
Customers mention: Pre-purchase car inspection
- Shi Fu Automobile
Customers mention: Jerking and noise diagnosis
Soon Lee Street (Pioneer Point)
- Goodfellas Auto Service Centre
Customers mention: Noise diagnosis, Fault diagnosis
- SK Garage
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
- Technic Autocare
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
Toh Guan Road East and Enterprise Hub
- Alpha Motorsports
Customers mention: Diagnostics
- Auto Wheels TG
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
- BOSZ AUTOHAUS
Customers mention: Engine warning light diagnosis
4 more in Toh Guan Road East and Enterprise Hub
Woodlands Industrial Park E9
- Zenetics Auto
Customers mention: Fault code diagnosis
Yishun Industrial Park A
- M6 Garage
Customers mention: Under-bonnet diagnostics
- TTS Performance Auto
Customers mention: Engine oil leak diagnosis, Undercarriage noise diagnosis
Yishun Industrial Street 1
- 7 Garage
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
- ONE ZONE AUTOMOTIVE
Customers mention: Fault diagnosis
Yishun Ring Road
- Caltex Havoline autoPro Workshop Yishun By Motoserv
Customers mention: Undercarriage noise diagnosis, Fault diagnosis
Workshops whose own website lists this
- 88 Auto Garage @ Woodlands Woodlands Industrial Park E9
Its website lists: Aircon diagnostics, Tyre alignment diagnostics
- Automotive Repair Centre [Jurong] Toh Guan Road East and Enterprise Hub
Its website lists: Diagnostics
- BTM Performance SG Kaki Bukit Industrial Estate
Its website lists: Electronics and diagnostics programming, Aircon diagnostics and parts replacement, Pre-purchase inspection
- GT Auto Garage Bukit Batok Crescent (WCEGA Plaza)
Its website lists: Electrical diagnostics and repairs, Pre-purchase inspection, Pre-purchase inspection with a written report
From each workshop's own website, as listed on its Google Maps profile. Ask the workshop to confirm it can help with your car.
More: Servicing
Questions
Do I need an appointment?
Many workshops take walk-ins, but booking ahead by WhatsApp saves waiting time. Check the opening hours on the workshop page.
Should I wait at the workshop?
For a quick job you may be able to wait. For diagnosis or bigger repairs, ask how long it usually takes and whether you need to leave the car.
What if the problem comes back?
Contact the workshop with your invoice. Many workshops give a warranty on their work, so ask about it when you collect the car.