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Articles from the 'Diagnostic Service' series


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  • What's included in an auto diagnostic service? (part 2)

    DPT Automotive|Sep 30, 2023

    In this issue we will continue the discussion begun in The Loop newspaper's Sept. 2 issue describing what is included with auto diagnostic service. Illuminated tire pressure sensor light Most vehicles built after 2007 are designed with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). These sensors and their electronic systems alert a driver of low pressure in the tires. There are two different types of TPMS – direct and indirect. Regardless of the type of system your vehicle uses, an indicator light wi...

  • What's included in an auto diagnostic service? (part 1)

    DPT Automotive|Sep 2, 2023

    Just like you go to your family doctor once a year for a routine checkup, taking your vehicle to a reliable mechanic for regularly scheduled maintenance is critical. But, just like medical issues, sometimes problems can arise when you least expect them. When an unfamiliar light illuminates on the dash, you notice an inexplicable rumbling, roaring or grinding, or something just doesn't feel quite right, there's no need to panic and frantically search "What does my check engine light mean?" Just...