Totalkare turns the spotlight on diagnostics
Totalkare has issued advice on what to expect from vehicle diagnostics packages, and information on its offering for commercial vehicle workshops.
“As technology evolves, with new components and increasingly complex systems, it becomes harder for technicians to keep up,” said the workshop equipment specialist.
“To make diagnostics faster and give teams the information they need, many smart workshops are now investing in dedicated diagnostic equipment [which] connects directly to a vehicle to assess its systems.
“Using software matched to the exact make and model, it delivers live data, identifies faults, and provides guided steps to support the troubleshooting process.”
Typically, says Totalkare, diagnostic equipment includes a portable tool that plugs into the vehicle, a handheld tablet for displaying data, and software containing dealership-level knowledge.
“Workshops use these tools to speed up troubleshooting and boost productivity by giving technicians instant access to the steps needed to fix each specific issue.
“High-quality diagnostic equipment should support a wide range of vehicle types and manufacturers – essential for commercial workshops handling diverse fleets.”
Totalkare’s diagnostic equipment uses a Texa vehicle diagnostic tool, which plugs directly into the vehicle to scan and assess faults.
“The unit communicates via long-distance Bluetooth with a handheld tablet. Technicians then select the correct vehicle profile to receive an accurate diagnosis and step-by-step repair instructions.”
The software provides interactive wiring diagrams, exact component locations, technical data and documentation, OEM adjustment torques, system checks, actuation tests, component calibrations and control-unit programming.
“All information is displayed clearly on the tablet using simplified diagrams and accessible graphs to help technicians interpret data and follow the correct repair steps.”
Diagnostic equipment is designed to be easy to use, says Totalkare, reducing guesswork and supporting faster repairs – so training needs are minimal.
“Our equipment includes on-site handover training with every order so teams can get up to speed quickly. Live support is also available for help with either the equipment or specific diagnostic results.
“With so many vehicle types and emerging technologies, maintaining expertise is challenging. The right diagnostic equipment gives technicians live data and dealership-level insight, helping them identify issues, run tests, and carry out repairs quickly and confidently.
“To reduce diagnostic time and improve workshop throughput, speak to a Totalkare expert to see what our tools can do.”
