Auffenberg Mazda of O'Fallon

Aug 30, 2024

Advanced engine diagnostics can tell you a lot about your car. There are many benefits to visiting your Mazda dealer to get these diagnostics done regularly. First and foremost, it helps keep your car in great condition because it makes diagnosing car problems extremely simple. There are a few other benefits, too. Discover six benefits of getting advanced engine diagnostics from your Mazda Dealer, and make your appointment today.

A car check engine light

1. You’ll Know Why the Check Engine Light Came On

When your check engine light comes on, the reason sometimes feels like a mystery. Your car will sometimes be acting completely fine, so it’ll seem like there are no issues.

Running an engine diagnostic is a fast and efficient way for the mechanic at your local dealership to figure out what problems your car is having. Your mechanic will find the problem, fix it up, your check engine light will switch off again, and you can get back on the road.

2. You’ll Find Problems Early

Sometimes car problems don’t become evident until they get bad and have been going on for a while. When you get an engine diagnostic, the results may show you problems that aren’t impacting your car’s performance yet. Finding these problems so early and getting them fixed as soon as possible can be very beneficial.

3. You’ll Avoid Costly Repairs

It can be pretty pricey to fix problems that are impacting your car’s performance, especially if they’ve been going on for a long time or have caused a major breakdown. Getting a regular diagnostic and fixing minor issues lets you save money in the long run by preventing needing more expensive and time-consuming repairs.

4. You’ll Save Money On Gas

You may not even know your car is under strain and using more gas than usual until the issue becomes substantial. By getting regular diagnostics to find and repair car problems early, you’ll prevent your car from being under strain and using more gas than normal. You’ll end up spending less money on gas, which is always a positive.

5. You’ll Save Time

Regular engine diagnostics help your car stay in great condition, which leads to you saving time. Because you’re not stopping for fuel a lot, you get to your destination faster. That’s great for long journeys in particular.

6. You’ll Be Safer

When you get diagnostics to find and fix car issues early, your car will be in better condition overall. This leads to a better performance from your car and, even more importantly, safer journeys. Anything you can do to make every journey safer is definitely worth it.

Come to Auffenberg Mazda of O’Fallon in Shiloh, IL next time your check engine light comes on. We’ll figure out what the problem is.