There's a reason we use the word “diagnose” when we talk about fixing cars in St. Charles. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wro...

Okay. You went to your local St. Charles car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong...

Modern St. Charles vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control...

Starting in 1996, Sparks Tire & Auto service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem w...

When we St. Charles residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find “diagnostic fees” as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a c...