Posted on 5/7/2021
Today's modern vehicles are equipped with an on-board diagnostics system or OBD. Think of this system as your vehicle's computer. It is connected to many different sensors throughout your vehicle and basically monitors your vehicle's performance. It keeps track of your vehicle's needs, and can also detect when a problem occurs. In this instance, you'll notice a warning light appear on your dashboard, letting you know that you need to bring your vehicle to an expert mechanic for further diagnostics. Your car's computer system is able to report on performance and translate any issues into codes for better understanding. When something is wrong with your car, you can bring your vehicle to the professionals here at Westside Car Care. We use state-of-the-art scan tools that plug into your vehicle's computer and can run a report to see where the issue is. Basically, the engine computer is able to read the input from various sensors in the engine in 'real-t ... read more