We don't guess - we know exactly what's wrong with your ride. Our diagnostic gear reads deeper than most shops even know exists.
Look, we've invested seriously in the good stuff here. Not just your basic code reader from the auto parts store - we're talking manufacturer-level diagnostic systems that communicate with every module in your vehicle.
These tools let us dive into everything from your ABS controller to the parking sensors, pulling live data while you're driving. It's pretty wild what modern cars are tracking.
Yeah, we geek out over this stuff - here's what our setup can actually do
We're not just reading engine codes - though we do that too. Our scanners access every electronic control unit in your vehicle.
Sometimes fixing your car means rewriting its brain. We handle software updates, module replacements, and feature coding.
This is where things get interesting. We can record what's happening in your car while driving it, catching those intermittent issues that only show up once in a while.
Real examples from our shop - names removed for privacy obviously
Fault Codes Found:
P0300 - Random Misfire Detected
P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire
P0316 - Misfire on Startup (First 1000 Rev)
2A87 - DME: Fuel Quality Poor
Live Data Readings:
Cyl 1 Combustion: -3.2ms (Spec: +/- 1.0ms)
Fuel Trim Bank 1: +18% (High)
Ignition Coil 1 Primary: 4.2A (Spec: 6.0A)
Customer complaint: "Check engine light came on, feels sluggish when cold, rough at idle"
Work Completed:
- Replaced cylinder 1 ignition coil
- Replaced cylinder 1 spark plug (carbon fouled)
- Cleared adaptation values & fault memory
Post-Repair Scan:
No fault codes present
Cyl 1 Combustion: +0.4ms (Within spec)
Fuel Trim Bank 1: +2% (Normal)
Ignition Coil 1 Primary: 6.1A (Spec met)
All cylinders combustion balanced
Test drive confirmed: smooth idle, normal acceleration, no warning lights
Fault Codes Found:
C1234 - ABS Wheel Speed Sensor FR Circuit
C1095 - ABS Pump Motor Circuit Low
U0415 - Invalid Data from ABS Module
Component Testing:
FR Wheel Speed: No signal detected
Sensor Resistance: Open circuit
ABS Pump: Activation test - Intermittent
Customer complaint: "ABS light on, traction control disabled message"
Work Completed:
- Replaced front right wheel speed sensor
- Cleaned & sealed sensor connector
- Performed ABS bleeding procedure
- Ran system self-test & cleared faults
Post-Repair Verification:
No fault codes stored
All wheel speed sensors: Active signal
ABS self-test: Passed all functions
Road test: ABS intervention normal
Test results: All safety systems operational, no warning lights
We keep our schedule pretty tight so we can give each car the attention it deserves. Pick a time that works for you and we'll get your vehicle sorted.
Diagnostic Fee: $165 + tax
Fee waived if you proceed with repairs over $500
That's literally our favorite kind of job. Bring it by and let's see what's really going on under the hood.