Diagnostic Scanning and Dent Repair

by | Apr 30, 2019 | Educational

Diagnostic Scanning and Dent Repair

You might be asking yourself what does diagnostic scanning and dent repair have to do with each other? Isn’t that something a mechanic does?

Diagnostic scanning is nothing new to the collision industry, but it has in the recent years been brought to the attention of many shop owners as a way of checking components and confirming components are working correctly after repairs are made. The days of a shop simply turning on and off components to check if they work correctly is simply not the case any more. A simple task such as removing a tail light or headlight for even a light bulb replacement, then reinstalling the light and making sure it functions by turning the light on and off, are just not the way things are done anymore.

New Technology Advancements

Now with the advancements in the computer systems on vehicles, something like even a dead battery can also trigger and store diagnostic trouble codes, these codes will not always illuminate a check engine light in your dash. Once the system is hooked up to a computer diagnostic scan tool, the system can be scanned for hidden or stored codes and then the proper procedures can be taken to make sure that these systems are all in working order. These diagnostic scans are often REQUIRED to be performed by the vehicles manufacture as a way to make sure everything on your vehicle works properly and safely. We offer these services on top of doing dent repairs to insure the best repairs possible for our customers, keeping you yourself safe, your family, others on the roadways as well as your vehicle.

Scanning is just the first step in this system, next is recalibrating the auto driving systems in a vehicle, learn more about that here.

 

What does your vehicle manufacture say about diagnostic scanning?

Click your manufacture’s link below to see their statement on scanning.

Acura

Alfa Romeo

Audi

BMW

Buick

Cadillac

Chevy

Chrysler

Dodge

Fiat

Ford

GMC

Honda

Hummer

Hyundai

Lincoln

Infiniti

Jaguar

Jeep

Kia

Land Rover

Lexus

Mazda

Mercedes Benz

Mini

Nissan

Ram

Scion

Subaru

Tesla

Toyota

Volkswagen

Volvo

To see more information on this check out I-Car’s Website for more details: Click Here

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