Glossary / General

diagnose

14 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Diagnosing a car means figuring out what’s wrong with it. Mechanics use tools and tests to find out the problem so they can fix it correctly.

Technical Definition

To diagnose a vehicle means to identify the cause of a problem using various tools and techniques. Proper diagnosis is crucial for effective repairs and can save time and money.

Hear It Discussed

"not take five hours to diagnose something that could have been done in 45. ... then you're covering it up."
Why ADAS Calibrations Are Being Ignored in Auto Repair Shops [THA 484] Remarkable Results Radio Podcast 12:03

"if you're trying to tell the customer about, "Well, we have to diagnose the car." I don't want to diag."
Simple Changes That Make an Auto Repair Shop More Professional | Frank and Margarita Wiebe The Jaded Mechanic Podcast 45:29

"Well, he said, normally we've got, we charge $200 to diagnose that, but we're going to knock it down to 50 for you. Just because we like you a lot."
Classic Auto Mall - #245 Stewart Howden and Guests Trey Dusek of Philadelphia Concours d'Elegance and Keith Martin of Sports Car Market Classic Auto Mall SHOW 52:41