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Annual car check ups will keep your vehicle healthy. As driver, we can’t always see or even feel when there is something wrong with our vehicle. There are ways to know whether your engine is operating at peak performance or not. When the engine light is illuminated, that is a clear indication that your vehicle has an issue. The check engine light is programmed to turn on when it finds a problem. Using specialized software, engine diagnostic tools can quickly and accurately point to problem areas in a car’s engine or elsewhere. Our professional mechanics can carry out a thorough diagnostic procedure, using the latest tools and technology to investigate the issue.  

 

Carrying out an engine diagnostics will allow the mechanic to collect data and perform the necessary engine repair. We will be able to identify why the engine may not be functioning properly and repair the damage. Tune-ups, oil changes, and battery maintenance are routine services you could perform to keep engine issues at bay. By tapping into your vehicle's computer, the mechanics at Quantico Tire & Auto Care in Triangle, VA, can check a multitude of engine components. 

 

 

Retrieving Data

Diagnostic testing will involve using a computer scanner to get real-time information about what’s going on with your car. Computer codes will be retrieved and analyzed to give technicians an understanding of which engine or component parameters are not performing as they should. This data will help mechanics make an accurate diagnosis of the vehicle.

 

Verification Testing

A verification test will be done to determines whether the system properly meets the specification. Verification is necessary to avoid unnecessary replacement of components, which may initially just require maintenance. 

 

Pinpoint Testing

Engine components will require pinpoint testing so that technicians can make a well-informed diagnosis. This process includes wiring diagrams, electrical and mechanical tests, bi-directional control tests, and visual inspections. This will determine the exact problem that needs to be rectified. 

 

Car Repair

After the issues are found and analyzed, mechanics will start the repair process, which will include replacing parts, cleaning components, carrying out manufacturer’s technical updates, making updates to the vehicle’s software, and wiring repair or replacement.

 

Verify Repair

When all the auto repair has been completed, the vehicle will be re-tested to make sure that the check engine light is not illuminated. If your check engine light is on, or you experience other issues such as the car not turning over or starting, strange dings, clicks, and odd sounds, or your brakes respond slowly, you need to schedule an engine diagnostic. 

 

 

At Quantico Tire & Auto Care, we have all the equipment to perform trustworthy engine diagnostic service to correct any issue with your car’s engine. A car diagnostic test provides a quick and accurate assessment of your vehicle. Check out the other automotive services we offer or shop for tires with us! Bring your vehicle to Quantico Tire & Auto Care in Triangle, VA, for a diagnostic service you can trust or schedule an appointment online.