That dashboard warning light can mean anything from a loose petrol cap to a serious engine issue. Rather than guessing - or worse, ignoring it - let us plug in and find out exactly what's going on.
Our diagnostic equipment talks directly to your vehicle's computer systems to identify faults quickly and accurately. Modern vehicles can have dozens of electronic control units managing everything from engine timing and fuel injection to ABS, airbags, and climate control. When something goes wrong, the system logs a fault code, but interpreting what that code actually means in practice requires experience and knowledge of the specific vehicle platform.
That's where our team at Eastern Bays Automotive comes in.
What We Cover
- Engine management system diagnostics
- Check engine light investigation and resolution
- ABS and traction control fault code reading
- Airbag and SRS system diagnostics
- Transmission fault codes and shift adaptation
- Electrical system testing and wiring diagnosis
- Sensor testing, calibration, and replacement
- Live data monitoring and recording
- Emissions system diagnostics (EGR, DPF, catalytic converter)
- Pre-purchase vehicle inspections - thorough check before you buy
- Communication network diagnostics (CAN bus)
- Immobiliser and key system fault finding
- Battery and charging system electronic diagnostics
How It Works
Bring your vehicle to our Glen Innes workshop and describe the symptoms you're experiencing. We'll connect our diagnostic equipment, scan all systems for fault codes, and review live data to understand what's happening.
From there, we carry out targeted testing to confirm the root cause. You'll receive a clear explanation of the problem and a quote for the repair. We won't start any work without your go-ahead, and we'll explain things in plain English rather than mechanic jargon.
Pricing Guide
We charge a competitive diagnostic fee that covers the scan, interpretation, and a report on what we find. If you go ahead with the repair, the diagnostic fee is applied towards the repair cost - so you're not paying twice.
Complex electrical faults that require extended testing may incur additional diagnostic time, but we'll let you know upfront if that's likely. Contact us for current pricing.
Why Choose Eastern Bays
Diagnostics is about more than just reading a code - anyone with a cheap Bluetooth dongle can tell you what code your car is throwing. The real skill is knowing what the code actually means in context and what the most cost-effective fix is.
Our technicians have decades of experience interpreting diagnostic data across European and Japanese vehicles. We carry manufacturer-level diagnostic tools for BMW, Audi, VW, and Mercedes, as well as comprehensive scan tools that cover Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, Mitsubishi, and more. We look at the bigger picture - freeze frame data, live sensor readings, and known issues for your specific model - rather than just throwing parts at a code.
While you're here, we can also take care of pre-purchase inspection, full car service and transmission service - everything under one roof at our Glen Innes workshop.