Car Diagnostic Testing

What's Included in a Diagnostics Test

At our locally operated GreatWater-affiliated shops, we offer a thorough diagnostics test to help ensure that your vehicle is operating efficiently, effectively, and safely. Our testing system links right to your vehicle's computer processor to quickly assess any logged problems. From here, we can perform an inspection on the part or component that was triggered to identify the severity of the issue and implement the right fix.

When to Get a Diagnostics Test

When should you bring your vehicle in for an inspection and diagnostics test? Outside of the obvious (i.e., check engine light on, fuel economy problems, etc.), there are plenty of scenarios where it makes sense to be proactive with your vehicle maintenance, including:

• Before purchasing a new vehicle: If you're considering a pre-owned vehicle, it makes sense to have it inspected and run a diagnostics test on it to determine the condition and the extent of any problems that it may be experiencing. This can help influence your decision of whether or not to move forward with the purchase.
• Before selling a vehicle: Resolving any issues can help increase the resale price of the vehicle and/or validate its condition with any prospective buyers.
• Before taking a long road trip: One thing that can kill the fun of a road trip is car troubles. Proactively seeking service before any long drive can help identify and resolve any issues that could potentially dampen the experience of any road trip you have on the calendar.
• Before moving a child: Whether your kid is taking a car to college or moving away to start their career, reliable transportation is a must. A diagnostic check can ensure they'll be less likely to run into issues when they're far away from home.

Benefits of a Diagnostics Test

Beyond ensuring that your vehicle is operating safely and efficiently, there are various other benefits associated with having a diagnostics test done on your car. Any diagnostic check can verify that your car is in good working order and offer you peace of mind every time you get behind the wheel. But if such checks do identify problems, some of the benefits of fixing these issues may include:

• Better fuel economy
• Improved vehicle performance
• Reduced maintenance costs
• Less risk of an unexpected repair and unplanned downtime