We’ve all had that moment where our car won’t start or we hear a strange noise in the engine, and we think, “I hope it’s something easy to fix.”
We get it—no one wants to spend tons of time or money on car repairs. But often, fixing something correctly is more complex than it seems.
This is because your car is an interconnected machine, filled with high-tech components and parts that impact one another.
Here are a few of the complexities your mechanic may encounter under your vehicle’s hood:
- Complex Diagnostics: When a car shows up with symptoms of a problem, like overheating or broken air conditioning, there are several potential causes for the problem. We often have to run multiple tests and go through a process of elimination to figure out what’s going on.
In addition, reading and interpreting fault codes isn’t always cut-and-dry—it takes experience to know what they really mean.
- Modern Technology and Electronics: Modern cars have dozens of electronic control modules (ECUs) managing everything from the engine to the power windows. Sometimes a “mechanical” problem is actually a software bug that needs a reflash or update. Plus, as cars become more technical, parts become more expensive and time-consuming to maintain and repair.
- Interconnected Systems: Changing one part might affect three other systems. For example, replacing a battery can require reprogramming the ECU or resetting window regulators.
- Tight Spaces & Hidden Parts: Especially in compact cars or imports, there’s very little room to work. Simple tasks like changing spark plugs can involve removing several unrelated parts, which increases the labor time.
In addition, a good mechanic like the expert technicians at
Import Specialty Service won’t just check the broken parts of your car, but will also leave your vehicle in better shape than when you brought it in.
During your service at
Import Specialty Service, we will take care of behind-the-scenes tasks like:
- Lubing hinges, latches, seat tracks, and sunroof and convertible top mechanisms
- Cleaning out the cowl and cowl drains below the front windshield, as well as the sunroof gutters
- Testing the charging system and battery
- Scanning all the modules (computers) onboard to check for anything that may require diagnostic testing
- Adjusting washer nozzles as needed
- Completing a full road test under different conditions to make sure the vehicle is running, handling, and braking like it should
We go the extra mile so your car can too. Book an appointment for your European or Asian import vehicle today.
