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Pre Repair & Post Repair Scans

At Main Line Diagnostics, it is all we do, The industry is changing and it is important that vehicle owners and shops understand why these scans are necessary for correct auto body repairs and it is important that insurers regard these scans as a critical step in the repair process.

First off, what are pre-repair and post repair scans? Simply put, it is the scanning of a vehicle’s computer before the repair is started and again following the repair.

Are these scans important? Absolutely. Think about it this way—the computer is a vehicle’s brain. This is our way of seeing if a car’s brain sustained a concussion during the accident. Here at the shop, safety is always going to be our number one goal. If you have a question about any of  the methods or technology used to scan your vehicle, please ask us!

Ensuring Safety is our #1 Goal

After an accident there are all sorts of components, sensors and other parts that may be damaged. It is your car’s computer that is responsible for knowing if all of these systems are running correctly. So, not only are we checking to see if the computer is okay–we are also checking to see if the computer can still evaluate whether all of the other systems are also functioning properly as well.

If there is an issue, the scan will show a Diagnostic Trouble Code, or DTC. These DTCs will show us which systems may need repair or calibration. This process is critical for us to determine what the naked eye often cannot. Because these DTCs can render systems such as airbags, blind spot sensors and other safety features inoperable, it is important that we identify and correct any issues before a vehicle returns to the road.

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