Sensors throughout your vehicle help immensely in diagnostics, but they’re not infallible. That’s because, like any other electronic components, they can become less effective as they wear down over time.
Thankfully, regular preventative maintenance and having a German vehicle expert on your side like the mechanics at Louden Motorcars can help to ensure that your sensors are always working at their best. Let’s take a closer look at sensors in your vehicle so that you’ll know what they do and how to keep them in tip-top condition for when you’ll need them!
To get a better idea of the kind of technology that brings you that world-famous ‘German auto experience’ we thought we’d share a little about some common sensors in your vehicle. This is just a sampling, mind you, but it’ll give you an idea of what’s really going on under the hood:
As we’ve said, these are just a few examples, but you get the idea – Your German vehicle incorporates precision machinery, coupled with electronic monitoring and management to give you a hybrid time of performance that has to be experienced to be believed.
It’s just one of many reasons why German vehicles are so popular – They’re engineered to a level of efficiency that you just don’t find anywhere else
While sensor diagnostics can help to find a problem, if the results aren’t being interpreted by someone with experience, then they’re definitely not going to be as useful. After all, it’s one thing to have a general idea where the problem is, and quite another to be able to see a combination of codes and then know exactly where to look.
At Louden Motorcars, you’ll get a combination of regular preventative maintenance plus the kind of expertise that’s kept us in business for close to half a century now. Simply put, we don’t just have the tools, we also have the experience. With a formidable combination like this at your disposal, you can rest easy knowing that your vehicle is in good hands and won’t be away from home a minute longer than it needs to be!
No, sensors are just one of many tools that an experienced mechanic is going to employ when it comes to diagnosing your vehicle. While they can certainly help narrow down problems, that’s assuming that the sensors are in perfect order, and it’s not a replacement for actual, hands-on experience.
Sensors, like any other parts, degrade over time and become less reliable. This is just one of the many reasons why regular preventative maintenance, geared specifically for your vehicle, is going to be vital to maximizing your performance and mileage.
Provided they are maintained, sensors can be invaluable diagnostic tools, but if they are neglected then you could be in for a world of mechanical trouble!
Devices such as an OBD-II, or ‘On-Board Diagnostics II’ can take data from the sensors placed throughout your vehicle and obtain error codes that help to quickly diagnose an issue. The rest, of course, is going to depend on the experience of your mechanic.
At Louden Motorcars we’ve been servicing Mercedes, BMW, Mini, and Porsche vehicles for just over 4 decades now, so to say that we know these vehicles well would be a massive understatement – We know these brands better than the competition, hands-down.
With that kind of expertise at your beck and call, you aren’t going to have to worry about important checks being missed on your preventative maintenance or unnecessary repairs that you might get from mechanics who aren’t familiar with these fine German brands.
Give us a call or come in sometime and give us a chance to show you the kind of service that can keep a business thriving after over 40 years – It’s a decision that we believe you’re going to be very happy with!
Louden Motorcar Services, Inc.
11454 Reeder Road, Dallas, TX 75229
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Call today for an appointment: 972-241-6326
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