Diagnostics

  • The ALLEN AUTOMOTIVE Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
    Modern Silver Spring vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability contr...
    Published on: Oct 09, 2013
  • Automotive Detective Work in Silver Spring
    There's a reason we use the word “diagnose” when we talk about fixing cars in Silver Spring. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's w...
    Published on: May 12, 2015
  • What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at ALLEN AUTOMOTIVE
    Okay. You went to your local Silver Spring car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wro...
    Published on: Feb 06, 2015
  • Diagnosing Your Vehicle at ALLEN AUTOMOTIVE in Silver Spring
    When we Silver Spring residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find “diagnostic fees” as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a...
    Published on: Mar 27, 2016
  • On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
    Starting in 1996, ALLEN AUTOMOTIVE service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem wit...
    Published on: Nov 21, 2017