Diagnostics

  • The Hal's Auto Care Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
    Modern Sacramento vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control,...
    Published on: Jan 31, 2014
  • What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Hal's Auto Care
    Okay. You went to your local Sacramento 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 wrong ...
    Published on: Jul 09, 2014
  • Automotive Detective Work in Sacramento
    There's a reason we use the word “diagnose” when we talk about fixing cars in Sacramento. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wron...
    Published on: Nov 14, 2014
  • On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
    Starting in 1996, Hal's Auto Care 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 with...
    Published on: Apr 18, 2016
  • Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Hal's Auto Care in Sacramento
    When we Sacramento 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 ch...
    Published on: Jan 15, 2017