Glossary / General

diagnostic

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A diagnostic is a way to find out if there are any problems with your car. It usually involves checking different parts of the car to see if they are working properly.

Technical Definition

In automotive terms, a diagnostic refers to the process of identifying and troubleshooting issues within a vehicle's systems. This can involve using specialized tools to read error codes and assess the condition of various components.

Hear It Discussed

"Are you rolling in with like a OBD reader or like a diagnosed, like a quick little check in the driveway to make sure that. It depends on the car."
"Sold 300+ Used Cars" - This ford store cracked the used car game | Rob Ruth, President - Bob Ruth Ford The Dealer Playbook 20:45

"As we were just having this conversation before I got on, you know, initial diag used to be like, you walked out and you hit it with a hammer, and it smoothed out and started to work again. Your..."
Why Repair Shops are Toxic and Why Technicians Deserve More with Greg Hilliard The Jaded Mechanic Podcast 30:38

"“tomorrow i go and they're going to do a diagnostic and if it's the problem that they're covering… it'll be free otherwise”"
How to get the most out of your insurance settlement The Car Doctor Podcast 42:59