Auto diagnostics in Twin Falls
Check engine lights, warning lights and problems that come and go, found with dealer-level software and explained in writing.
Codes are where we start
A code tells us which system flagged a problem. It doesn't tell us which part failed.
We read the codes, then pull live data, run the manufacturer's tests and inspect the parts involved before recommending a repair. On Porsche we use PIWIS, and on BMW and Mini we use ISTA, the same software their dealers run. Other makes get scan tools that read the manufacturer's own modules, not just the generic engine codes.
You get the findings in a VHR, our Vehicle Health Report, along with a written quote for anything that needs fixing.
Signs it's time to bring it in
These are the usual causes. We confirm which one it is before we quote anything.
| What you notice | What it usually is |
|---|---|
| Steady check engine light | An emissions, sensor or fuel fault. Usually fine to drive in for a scan. |
| Flashing check engine light | A misfire that can damage the catalytic converter. Stop driving and call. |
| ABS or traction light | A wheel speed sensor, its wiring or the ABS module. |
| Airbag light | A seat sensor, the clock spring or a connector under the seat. |
| Several warning lights at once | Often a weak battery or charging fault, not several separate failures. |
| A problem that comes and goes | A sensor failing when hot, a loose connector or chafed wiring. |
| Drop in fuel economy | Oxygen sensors, a thermostat stuck open or a vacuum leak. |
Diagnostics services
Book online, or call and describe what the vehicle is doing.
- Check engine light
- Codes, live data and testing to find the failed part.
- Warning lights
- ABS, airbag, traction control, oil pressure and charging lights.
- Problems that come and go
- Intermittent faults tracked down with road tests and data logging.
- Coding and programming
- Replacement modules, keys and batteries coded to the vehicle.
- VHR digital inspection
- A Vehicle Health Report on the whole vehicle: what needs attention now and what can wait.
- Pre-purchase inspections
- A full inspection of a used vehicle before you buy it.
- Hybrid systems
- Diagnosis of hybrid battery and drive system faults.
Other services
- Engine and transmissionLeaks, timing belts, clutches, rebuilds and replacements
- A/C and heatingRecharges, leak repair, heater cores and blower motors
- Battery and electricalBatteries, alternators, starters and wiring faults
- Suspension and steeringShocks, struts, air suspension and power steering
- BrakesPads, rotors, fluid flushes and ABS repair
- Oil changesFull synthetic matched to your manufacturer's spec
- Scheduled maintenance30K, 60K and 90K factory services
- All servicesEverything the shop does, on one page
Questions about diagnostics
Why not just get the codes read free at a parts store?
A parts store scanner reads generic engine codes. It can't read the body, transmission, ABS or airbag modules on most European cars, and a code points to a system, not a part. Our diagnostics include testing, so you don't pay for parts that weren't the problem.
What is a VHR?
VHR is our Vehicle Health Report, a digital inspection of the whole vehicle. It shows what needs attention now, what to keep an eye on and what's in good shape, so you can plan repairs instead of being surprised by them.
Do you do pre-purchase inspections?
Yes. We inspect the vehicle, scan every module and road test it, then give you a report before you buy.
Can you code new parts and batteries?
Yes. Many newer vehicles need a new battery registered and replaced modules coded before they work right. We do that with the factory software on Porsche, BMW and Mini, and with manufacturer-level scan tools on other makes.
Call 208-732-2199 if yours isn't here.
Diagnostics for the Magic Valley
The shop is on Kimberly Road in Twin Falls, and customers come in from across the valley.
- Twin Falls
- Kimberly
- Jerome
- Filer
- Buhl
- Hansen
- Wendell
- Eden
- Castleford
- Hazelton
- Shoshone
- Gooding
- Burley
- Rupert
- Heyburn
- Declo