TheCarDudeOBD

Co. Clare, Ireland

Car Diagnostics & OBD Services

Professional OBD diagnostics, hidden feature unlocking, and EV battery health checks in Co. Clare. All makes and models. Same-day turnaround. Plain-English reports.

OBD DiagnosticsHidden Feature UnlockingDashcam HardwiringBasic Car ServiceApple CarPlay & Android AutoEV Battery Health Check

Full vehicle health scan

OBD Diagnostics

A comprehensive scan of every module in your vehicle — engine, transmission, ABS, airbags, TPMS, and more. We use professional-grade equipment to read live data and stored fault codes across all systems, giving you a complete picture of your car's health in plain English.

All module scan
Live data analysis
Fault code report
Plain-English explanation
Stored & pending codes
Repair recommendations

Starting from

€40

Prices may vary by vehicle make & model

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Unlock what's already there

Hidden Feature Unlocking

Your car likely has features already built in by the manufacturer but disabled from the factory. We unlock them via OBD coding — no hardware changes, no risk. Popular on BMW, Audi, VW, Mercedes, Toyota, and many more.

Auto-fold mirrors
Ambient lighting tweaks
Video in motion
Sport displays & gauges
Comfort window closing
40+ features available

Starting from

€20

Prices may vary by vehicle make & model

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Clean, permanent install

Dashcam Hardwiring

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A professionally hardwired dashcam runs off your car's fuse box with no cables on show and no drain on your battery. We support parking mode wiring so your camera keeps recording even when the engine is off.

Fuse box hardwire
Hidden cable routing
Parking mode support
Front & rear installs
All dashcam brands
Tidy, OEM-style finish

Starting from

€75

Prices may vary by vehicle make & model

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Keep it running right

Basic Car Service

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A thorough basic service covering the essentials to keep your car reliable and roadworthy. We check and replace what needs replacing, and give you an honest report on anything that needs attention soon.

Engine oil & filter change
Air filter inspection
Bulbs replacement
Tyre pressure & condition
Lights & wipers check
OBD health scan included

Starting from

€140

Prices may vary by vehicle make & model

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Upgrade your infotainment

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

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Bring your car's infotainment into the modern era with a professional Apple CarPlay and Android Auto installation. We retrofit factory-style or aftermarket head units with seamless smartphone integration — maps, music, calls, and messages on your dashboard screen.

Factory & aftermarket units
Wired & wireless CarPlay
Android Auto compatible
Clean OEM-style install
Steering wheel controls
Reversing camera retention

Starting from

€250

Prices may vary by vehicle make & model

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Know your battery's true health

EV Battery Health Check

For electric and hybrid owners, our battery health check gives you a full state-of-health (SOH) report — showing real-world range capacity, cell balance, and degradation compared to factory spec. Essential before buying or selling an EV.

State of health (SOH) report
Cell balance analysis
Range capacity estimate
Degradation vs factory spec
Charging system check
Written report

Starting from

€50

Prices may vary by vehicle make & model

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9 makes 249 models

Petrol, diesel & EV

Co. Clare

Mobile & fixed location

Same Day

Most jobs completed

No Jargon

Plain-English explanation

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