Vehicle Diagnostics in Franklin, MA

When your vehicle is an essential part of your daily life, you rely on it for many things, including commuting, shopping, taking road trips, going to doctors’ appointments, and taking the kids to school. You want your vehicle to be reliable and safe. Automotive technology has come a long way, as have the methods to diagnose and repair them. At Advanced European Repair in Franklin, MA, we provide vehicle diagnostics for the check engine light with the newest diagnostic equipment so you can get back on the road as quickly as possible without sacrificing quality.

How Vehicle Diagnostics Work

We at Advanced European Repair use a combination of hardware and software to analyze, monitor, and repair your vehicle’s condition. Our vehicle diagnostic equipment uses the onboard diagnostics (OBD-II) port under your vehicle’s dash to read stored codes. The codes are just the first step in diagnosing the problem.

For example, if your vehicle’s electronic control module (ECM) sends an oxygen sensor code, that’s not the end of the diagnosis. We have to figure out why the ECM stored that code. What we do know is that the air-to-fuel mixture is most likely incorrect in the exhaust. Many factors could cause an incorrect mixture, including bad spark plugs or malfunctioning coils and injectors.

Diagnostic Tools

Once we pull the error codes, we work with additional diagnostic tools to determine the problem. These additional tools allow us to watch the data in action while the vehicle is running. We can track each sensor and sender to see what it is sending to the ECM. We can also check the voltage at the wiring harness to the sensor and lots more to diagnose your vehicle.

Genuine Parts

Because we stand behind our work, we use only genuine OEM parts unless they are not available. In that case, we use only manufacturer-recommended aftermarket parts. We never use lesser-quality brands when we repair your vehicle.

Emissions Diagnostics

Massachusetts requires all vehicles to pass emissions testing. Emissions diagnostics are essential and focus on making sure your vehicle meets the state’s environmental standards to reduce harmful emissions and improve fuel efficiency.

At AER, we provide comprehensive emissions diagnostics with state-of-the-art equipment. We check your vehicle’s emissions system, including the oxygen sensors, exhaust gas recirculation, exhaust, and catalytic converter. With emissions diagnostics, we can identify issues that could lead to high emissions and help you keep your vehicle in compliance while keeping the vehicle performing optimally.

Performance Diagnostics

Car enthusiasts who need to fine-tune their vehicle’s performance to enhance power and efficiency benefit from our performance diagnostics. Whether you hit the scenic byways, city streets, or drive in winter conditions, performance diagnostics can set your vehicle up for fuel efficiency and handling in any condition.

Our skilled technicians use top-of-the-line tools and equipment to enhance performance based on a comprehensive analysis of your vehicle – from the engine to the suspension. We conduct performance diagnostics based on driving habits, your vehicle’s make and model, and your personal preferences.

Safety Diagnostics

Safety diagnostics focus on your vehicle’s safety systems, including the anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, airbags, traction control, and advanced safety features such as lane departure and automatic braking. With Massachusetts’ traffic challenges and varied road conditions, you must keep the safety features on your vehicle in excellent working condition to significantly reduce the chance of crashing.