Vauxhall diagnostic support for independent garages and bodyshops
A Vauxhall on the ramp that has beaten you, or a body repair that came back with lights on the dash. Eddie is a consultant to independent garages and bodyshops around south Hampshire. Call first and talk it through.
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What he can take on
Jobs Eddie can help with
Part of Eddie's work is supporting the wider vehicle community, helping when a workshop is stuck on a car.
Bodyshops
Faults that turn up after the paint is dry
A car can leave a body repair looking right and still light up the dash. Wiring and modules live in the same panels you've had apart, so it doesn't mean anyone did a bad job.
Where these faults often start
- A connector left unplugged or not fully home after a door, bumper or tailgate was stripped.
- An earth point painted over, or left loose when a panel was replaced.
- A loom pinched under trim, or stretched where the repair moved it.
- Water getting in once glass or seals have been off. Water in a module or connector can throw faults that look unrelated to where it got in.
- An airbag warning after seats or trim came out. A disturbed seat connector can be enough to set one.
- A wheel speed or parking sensor knocked during bumper or suspension work.
- Settings lost when the battery was disconnected. Some cars then need windows or steering angle relearned.
Before you ring
What makes the call useful
Five minutes of notes can save a lot of going back over ground you've already covered. Have these to hand if you can.
- The reg, and what the customer first complained of.
- The codes as read, with freeze frame data if you have it.
- Everything replaced so far, and whether the part was new or used.
- When the fault shows: cold, hot, over bumps, or only after standing overnight.
- The state of the battery. Low voltage can set faults that have nothing to do with the real problem.
If you can, before Eddie sees it
Leave the codes stored, or write them down before clearing. Tell him about any used modules that have gone on.
Newer Vauxhalls can catch a workshop out. They share platforms and systems with Peugeot, Citroen and DS, so a car with a Griffin on the bonnet may want different kit and procedures from one a few years older. In 2021 Eddie trained on the new generation of Vauxhalls, covering diagnostic equipment, diagnosis procedures and information access. There is more on the about page.
Trade enquiries
Got one that won't give up? Call first.
The short version
Coverage at a glance
- Vauxhall
- 2010 onwards. Key programming from 2007.
- Peugeot, Citroen, DS
- 2018 onwards
- Chevrolet
- 2010 to 2015
- Parts
- Genuine or OE Quality
- Trade area
- South Hampshire. See areas covered.
- Not covered
- Aftermarket fitting, such as dash cams or infotainment
Prefer it in writing? Use the contact page and pick "Garage or bodyshop support".
Trade questions
What workshops ask
Do you publish trade rates?
No. There's no trade price list on this site. Ring Eddie and talk the car through first.
Will Eddie come to the workshop?
The service is mobile, so ring with the car's details and ask.
Can Eddie help with anything other than a Vauxhall?
Eddie's specialism is Vauxhalls from 2010 onwards. Peugeot, Citroen and DS from 2018 onwards and Chevrolet from 2010 to 2015 are covered too.
Can Eddie do ADAS calibration?
Check with him first. Ask about the car in question before you plan the job around it.
How soon can he look at a car?
It depends on the week. Call Eddie during working hours, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30.
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 17:30