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Compare cost, journey and timing.

Explore the major services, then compare quotes received from garages. Find your next candidate using the conditions that matter to you.

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Eight services: features, benefits and booking

The order is not a ranking. Brand names identify the services reviewed. This comparison is not presented as an official or authorized agency service of these providers.

8 services shown. These are editorial categories, not availability or price rankings.

Comparison platformOfficial-source summary

Rakuten Car Shaken

Postal and area search, published prices and customer reviews.

Benefits & pricing
Rakuten points and store benefits; check entry, booking-channel and completion requirements.
Booking & timing
Request a free estimate, then confirm the visit with the garage.
What to check

The same garage may appear elsewhere. Keep points separate from the payable total.

Comparison platformOfficial-source summary

EPARK Shaken

Search by postal area, price, distance and service preferences.

Benefits & pricing
Online-only discounts on the basic inspection fee, subject to timing, quota and vehicle conditions.
Booking & timing
The garage contacts you to arrange the pre-check and inspection dates.
What to check

A basic-fee discount is not a discount on the whole bill. Check statutory and repair costs.

Garage directoryOfficial-source summary

Goo-net Pit

Find inspection and repair workshops, with job records and customer reviews.

Benefits & pricing
Check each workshop’s quote and work scope; no universal discount is assumed.
Booking & timing
Discuss vehicle compatibility, work, parts and completion time with the workshop.
What to check

Request a quote including inspection, testing, administration and repair charges.

Inspection chainOfficial-source summary

Kobac

Compare a short-format Super Techno service with the preventive-maintenance Super Safety menu.

Benefits & pricing
Menu discounts and a conditional price guarantee; check exclusions.
Booking & timing
Published estimates: Super Techno from 45 minutes; Super Safety from one day. Store and vehicle conditions apply.
What to check

Confirm short-service slots and the cost and timing of any additional repairs.

Auto-service retailerOfficial-source summary

Autobacs

Advance estimates, web/app booking and ongoing maintenance.

Benefits & pricing
Two-year maintenance option covering basic labor for four eligible tasks, plus store-specific offers.
Booking & timing
Confirm estimate and inspection appointments. Prices and benefits vary by store.
What to check

Free labor does not mean free parts or fluids. Check eligible tasks and extra charges.

Auto-service retailerOfficial-source summary

Yellow Hat

Pre-checks, free estimates, reservable loan cars and maintenance guarantees.

Benefits & pricing
Early-booking offers vary. The site describes a six-month or 10,000-km guarantee on serviced areas.
Booking & timing
Published inspection time starts at 60 minutes, depending on workload, store and repairs.
What to check

Check loan-car availability and fees; distinguish included coverage from paid extended warranties.

Inspection chainOfficial-source summary

Holiday Shaken

Discuss the inspected vehicle and required work directly with a mechanic.

Benefits & pricing
Official-site, national and regional campaigns. Prize draws are not cash discounts.
Booking & timing
Online provisional bookings start three business days ahead; urgent requests go directly to the store.
What to check

Confirm provisional bookings, import acceptance and available menus with the store.

Inspection chainOfficial-source summary

Hayataro

Appointment-based inspection with two mechanics and an explanation of the work.

Benefits & pricing
A stated inspection fee independent of age/mileage; check statutory and additional maintenance costs.
Booking & timing
Advertised from 45 minutes; check slots, repairs and document requirements.
What to check

Compare the vehicle-specific total and how additional work is approved.

YOUR QUOTES. YOUR PRIORITIES.

Compare three real garage quotes.

Enter quotes you received from garages. Sort suitable candidates by payable total, travel time or completion date. These entries stay in this page; they are not submitted or saved automatically.

01Your garage quote
If your total already includes the discount, enter 0 for discount. Points are not deducted.

Add a garage name / Check total and discount / Add travel time / Add a completion date from today / Confirm with the garage

02Your garage quote
If your total already includes the discount, enter 0 for discount. Points are not deducted.

Add a garage name / Check total and discount / Add travel time / Add a completion date from today / Confirm with the garage

03Your garage quote
If your total already includes the discount, enter 0 for discount. Points are not deducted.

Add a garage name / Check total and discount / Add travel time / Add a completion date from today / Confirm with the garage

YOUR SHORTLIST

Your shortlist appears after you confirm a quote.

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Enter actual garage names, totals, travel times and completion dates, then confirm the details. If none fit, review your travel/deadline preferences or contact another garage.

Sorting uses your entries, not an independent verification, reservation or lowest-price guarantee. Ties are ordered by payable total, travel time, then completion date.

Compare the cost breakdown in more detail
BEFORE YOU BOOK

The same garage can have different booking-channel terms.

Rakuten Car and EPARK are booking platforms. A Kobac or Autobacs branch may also appear there. Match the branch name and address before treating listings as different garages or making duplicate bookings.

  1. 1

    Use the full payable amount

    Check statutory, basic-service, repair, OBD-related and loan-car charges. Separate optional work.

  2. 2

    Check benefit eligibility

    Check channel, entry, vehicle, dates, quota and points timing. Do not count prize draws as discounts.

  3. 3

    Confirm acceptance and completion

    Mention imports, EVs, warning lights and known repairs. Ask the garage directly whether same-day return is possible.

  4. 4

    Keep the quote and confirmations

    Keep cancellation terms, the extra-work approval process and warranty details.

Questions about prices, discounts and same-day service

Which provider is cheapest?

Vehicle, tax category, required repairs, store and booking channel all matter. Get two or three quotes for the same car and work scope, including statutory charges.

Does “from 45 minutes” mean I can book today?

No. Service duration and appointment availability are different. Confirm acceptance, arrival, completion and repair contingencies with the garage. This page has no live appointment feed.

Can I combine points and discounts?

Keep the amount you pay separate from points awarded later. Offers from different booking channels may not stack. Check dates, entry, channel requirements and limits.

How does the quote tool select a candidate?

It filters only quotes you enter and mark as confirmed by completion date, travel time and loan-car needs, then sorts by your chosen priority. It does not establish the nearest or cheapest garage nationwide.

Can I complete a booking or payment here?

Currently we provide comparison tools and test request intake. Confirm appointments, payments and discounts with official providers. Listing a service does not imply a partnership.

Summaries reflect official pages on the date shown. Offers, prices and acceptance can change; recheck official terms and the branch before booking. This is not a review based on visiting or using these garages.

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