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Yes, diagnostic equipments are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £2,000 to £30,000, and most deals are written over 12–60 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£2k – £30k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £15k
Rates From
5.3% APR
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Check EligibilityOn a purchase price of £8,000: a 10% deposit of £800, then 48 monthly payments of £169 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £8,912, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Snap-on Diagnostic Scan Tool | £3,000 – £6,000 | Handheld Diagnostic Scanner |
| Multi-Brand Diagnostic Platform | £6,000 – £12,000 | Multi-Manufacturer Diagnostics |
| ADAS Calibration Rig | £8,000 – £18,000 | ADAS Calibration |
| Full Diagnostic Bay Package | £18,000 – £28,000 | Complete Diagnostic Bay |
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Check EligibilityDiagnostic equipment is moveable plant and machinery and generally qualifies for Annual Investment Allowance, letting the cost be deducted from taxable profits in the year of purchase. HP agreements let you claim capital allowances directly; lease payments are deducted as a running cost instead. Because diagnostic software typically needs an ongoing subscription to stay current with new vehicle models, some garages prefer to finance the hardware on a lease and budget for software subscriptions as a separate running cost.
Diagnostic equipment ranges from a single handheld scan tool through to a full diagnostic bay with a multi-manufacturer platform and ADAS calibration rig, with the right specification driven by the range of vehicle makes a garage services and how much of that work it wants to bring in-house rather than refer to a dealership. ADAS calibration equipment, used to recalibrate cameras and sensors after windscreen replacement or suspension work, has become an increasingly common addition as advanced driver assistance systems have become standard on newer vehicles, and is often financed as an add-on to existing diagnostic capability rather than as a first purchase. Because diagnostic software requires regular updates to stay current with new vehicle models, garages generally treat the hardware and the ongoing software subscription as two separate costs, financing the hardware over a term while budgeting for subscription fees as a running expense.
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