Sep 23, 2024

A service technician performing an inspection on a car's engine near Anderson, IndianaYour Chevy is a well-built piece of machinery that’ll serve you well for a long time. But even the finest machines can sometimes throw a tantrum. When your engine starts acting up, and that ‘pesky’ check engine light starts glowing, it’s your car’s way of letting you know that something’s off somewhere. Thankfully, this can be sorted out by your Chevy dealer when they run thorough engine diagnostics.

1. Early Detection of Problems

Car issues, especially those involving the engine, can be expensive to repair if left unchecked. Diagnostics can catch these problems early enough, helping you avoid turning a small hiccup into a massive repair job that forces you to fork over a hefty chunk of change.

2. Accurate Fixes

Ever had those car problems that seemed to get patched up, only for them to resurface days later? Frustrating, isn’t it? With accurate diagnostics, however, you get to the bottom of the issue the first time around. This means lower risk of repeat issues.

3. Enhanced Fuel Efficiency

When your engine and related parts are running as intended, your car uses fuel more effectively. You really don’t want anything to get in the way of that efficiency because it could mean spending more on fuel. A diagnostic test lets you fix any issue affecting your fuel economy, such as a clogged air filter, a faulty oxygen sensor, or a misfiring spark plug.

4. Safety

The moment you need your brakes to stop on a dime or your airbags to deploy is not the moment you want to find out that they aren’t functioning properly. You can avoid these dangerous situations by taking your car to your dealer for a preventative diagnostic. It’s an investment of time and money for the peace of mind that your car’s safety features are ready to spring into action when you need them the most.

How Is It Different From a Code Read?

Error codes from a scanner can point toward an issue, and then the fix is in our hands. To take care of the issue, the trained technicians at your local dealer will use manufacturer-approved tools, plus their training and experience, to go through all the possible scenarios that could be causing that trouble code. Then, they will perform targeted tests to sniff out the exact cause of your engine’s problem.

 

Ready to bring your car in for a diagnostic test? Contact Ed Martin Chevrolet in Anderson, IN and schedule your appointment today. Our technicians are factory-trained and well-equipped to ensure a top-to-bottom inspection that leaves no detail overlooked.