How Auto Service is More Complex Today

Posted: Feb 13, 2017
Author: Country Town Tire & Auto Service Center

It used to be that most people had no trouble servicing their own vehicle. There simply wasn’t that much to it. However, today’s vehicles have anywhere from 30 to 100 microprocessor-controlled modules, so when you notice an error message or light, the best thing is to take it to a professional auto service center. They have the diagnostic tools, as well as the experience needed to resolve the issue. They can determine if there is really something wrong with your car, or if the control module itself is defective.

Control modules are used as part of a network that controls everything from the electrical systems to the engine. As vehicles become more sophisticated, more modules are needed. Today’s vehicles are pretty much computers on wheels. The invention of these modules is what makes such things possible as adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, automatic emergency braking, keyless smart fobs, electronic steering, and more. Pretty much anything that lights up, moves, or operates in any way in your vehicle is controlled by a computer module. As the demand for more features continues to increase, you can expect future models to have even more modules. This all adds to the challenges that auto service centers endure in order to keep your vehicle operating at peak efficiency.

At Country Town Tire and Auto Service Center, we have the experience and diagnostic tools and skills to diagnose and repair your vehicle. This includes taking care of situations in which your vehicle hasn’t pushed a code and the process has become more complicated to diagnose. When others might automatically assume the module is to blame, we go past that to see what the true cause is so that you do not face repeated module replacements. If you have any questions about our auto service or you are having difficulty with your vehicle, give us a call.