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Of all the technological advances within the automotive industry over the years, one of the most beneficial to consumers and to auto technicians as well has been the computerization of the complete auto components. Using specialized software, car diagnostic tools quickly and accurately alert us to any problem areas in a car’s engine or elsewhere, mainly because of more modern technological advances such as microchips and sensors within the vehicle. 

Diagnostic tests can put us onto the right specific part and reveal problems within a vehicle engine, transmission, exhaust system, even your brakes, and other operating components, as well as any issues with the fuel injector, air flow system and coolant, ignition coils, and even the throttle.
​​One common misconception about car diagnostic tests is that mechanics or technicians can use code-reading tools to figure out the exact problem that caused the check engine light to flash up. In reality, the code tells technicians and mechanics which engine or operating component measurements are out of standard range, but it does not detail the exact cause of the problems. That’s where the good hands-on experience comes in, as the technician uses his knowhow, experience and expertise to diagnose the underlying problem and solve it.

Before we had car diagnostic tests, identifying problems was took valuable time and could become expensive, especially considering car owners only typically bring their cars to mechanics after a breakdown, or the car won’t run at all. Now, computerized car components can find problems long before they cause a breakdown or other impairing issue. Our diagnostic tools can also check your vehicles computer system for manufacturer notifications and stored information about the car’s history, giving technicians a full picture over the life of the car, so we can carefully consider its history, in order to perform the best repair possible

So don’t wait for the check engine light to show up on your dash board to go in to get a car diagnostic test. If you hear or feel something is not quite right with your car, our mechanics and technicians can use diagnostic testing to find the problem. Most mechanics and technicians recommend taking your car in for a diagnostic check at least one time per year, which will uncover underlying minor problems that can’t be seen or heard before you encounter issues that could cause long term (expensive) damage. 
Diagnostic testing is also really useful when you’re considering to buy a used car. Both private sellers and professional car dealers should agree to a diagnostic test before you commit to buying, and if they won’t do that, that could be sign you should consider looking for a used car elsewhere.

At Total Alignment Service, in addition to our expert diagnostic testing, we can handle a variety of services and repairs, which the diagnostic testing could reveal. We will always walk you through WHY anything needs attention or a repair, because your time and money are valuable. Give us a call today to schedule a diagnostic test on your car today, just search "car diagnostics near me" and look for Spartanburg Auto Repair Pros!

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• Tune Ups
• Wiper Replacements
• Headlight/Tail Light Replacement
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