[ARVADA, 11/20/2017] - A recent study shows that, across the board, the annual cost for automobile repairs is on an upward trend, with overall car repair costs rising 2.7%, and labor costs going as high as 4.7%. With these costs in mind, it is important to pay attention to the needs of your vehicle, at all times.

Most car owners are still unsure of what to do when the ‘check engine’ light goes on. While some car owners opt to buy expensive code readers to decipher their car’s on-board diagnostics systems, or risk further damage by driving down to their car dealer’s service shops without knowing what was wrong in the first place, a new and more efficient system is now in place.

That Light that Never Goes Out

Check engine lights often go on regardless of the complexity of the problem: from a simple issue like a loose fuel cap, to more complex matters like a failing catalytic converter. Because of this, most car owners choose to ignore the check engine light, risking further damage to their vehicle.

While some issues can be resolved by simply adjusting some nuts and bolts, more serious issues, like the impending failure of a critical part, can cost a considerable amount of money to repair. Special equipment can be used to read your car’s OBD systems, but these usually take a degree of time to study.

Real-time Remote Analysis

Melding technology with service, Pickering’s Auto Service in the Arvada and Lakewood area has teamed up with Mechanical Advisor to offer real-time, 24/7, remote analysis of your car’s engines via a smartphone app. Called the Connection Key, this sleek and discreet piece of hardware connects to your car’s OBD and analyzes your vehicle’s status at the push of a button.

The Connection Key helps the team at Pickering’s Auto Service with remote diagnostics, analyzing the data provided by the app and advising owners on what steps to take next. This, in turn, saves the vehicle owners’ time and money, as well as secures their peace of mind.

About Pickering’s Auto Service

Pickering’s Auto Service has been providing quality auto repair service in the Lakewood-Golden-Denver area since 1976. With over 40 years of experience in auto repair, Pickering’s Auto Service expanded its operations to the Arvada-Westminster area in 2010, providing repair services to a wider range of customers.

To find out more about Pickering’s Auto Service, visit their website at http://www.pickeringsauto.com.