Diagnostics

Car diagnostics is essentially a digital checkup for your car’s various systems and components. Here’s a breakdown:

What it does:

• Analyzes your car’s computer systems using specialized software.
• Scans various components like the engine, transmission, and sensors to identify issues.
• Provides data reports that mechanics can interpret to pinpoint problems.

Benefits:

• Helps identify problems early, before they turn into major repairs.
• Can illuminate the reason behind warning lights like the “check engine” light.
• Useful for routine maintenance checks to ensure optimal performance.

When to get a car diagnostic test:

• Warning lights appear on your dashboard.
• You experience unusual driving problems (reduced fuel economy, stalling, etc.).
• Part of a scheduled maintenance check.