Crawford’s Auto Repair provides a free auto code scan to residents and businesses in Chandler, Gilbert and nearby areas.
Schedule An AppointmentGet a free auto code scan at Crawford's Auto Repair. After a code is produced we can discuss options for diagnosing it affordably. No repairs are performed without your approval. You can bring your vehicle to the shop risk-free and worry-free. Call 480-201-0740 to schedule an appointment today.
Crawford’s Auto Repair will provide a free auto code scan or OBD-II code scan for any vehicle that comes to the shop, whether you’re a current or new customer.
All modern vehicles have OBD-II systems (sometimes written as OBD2). These systems have been mandatory in US vehicles since 1996, although they’ve existed longer than that. OBD stands for “On Board Diagnostics”. It’s a series of sensors and computers that assist with the diagnosis of some of the problems that can occur with the engine and emissions. Many OBD-II codes are related to the Check Engine Light, but codes can be produced for any of the dashboard indicator lights that may illuminate. Codes can be generated even if a dashboard light is not illuminated, yet most customers think of getting the scan when either a light is illuminated or the vehicle is having symptoms of an issue.
What Is Included With The Free Auto Code Scan or OBD-II Code Scan?
Getting a free code scan involves a technician plugging the OBD-II code scanner into a port under your steering wheel. It may look like a tablet with a heftier cord than the tablets or mobile devices that you have at home. The code reader will reveal OBD-II codes being produced by the OBD-II system.
That may seem overly simple, but it’s the beginning of a diagnosis to see what’s actually wrong with your vehicle. Based on the technician’s experience and industry references, the technician will then have an idea of the diagnostic troubleshooting which will be needed to determine the actual issue that produced the code.
A particular code can have more than one issue. Other auto repair shops and auto parts stores have actually been in legal trouble over the assumption that a particular code means a specific part has to be replaced. The code scanner is not in itself a diagnosis, just the beginning of one.
Some codes will require a more involved diagnostics than others. Other codes may resolve on their own with no repairs needed. They can be a one-time event, and these will be cleared after the scan. Older vehicles and vehicles that have not been maintained may need more repairs than newer vehicles or vehicles that have been maintained.
See Also:
- Free Check Engine Light Code Scan
- Free AC Check
- Free Brake Check
- Free Safety Check
- Dashboard Indicator Light Guide
- Used Car Evaluation
Why Choose Crawford’s Auto Repair for a Free Auto Code Scan?
A free code scan might be available at other auto repair shops and even auto parts stores. The benefit of having it done at an auto repair shop instead of an auto parts store is that a professional technician can diagnose the problem after the scan produces a code. There are some pretty savvy auto parts employees, but they generally do not provide a full diagnosis.
You’d want to choose Crawford’s Auto Repair over other repair shops because Crawford’s is both trustworthy and affordable, with expert technicians and competitively low labor rates. Unfortunately there are other shops that let inexperienced technicians handle diagnostics or they may over-diagnose the issue or try to up-sell parts and services. All technicians at Crawford’s Auto Repair are experienced and well-trained. We treat your vehicle as if it belonged to our own mother and we never try to sell unnecessary repairs.
Once the scan is performed we will have a straightforward, no-pressure discussion with you to go over options. Then you can make an informed decision on how to proceed. Get affordable 5-star service, quality you can trust.
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