What kind of diagnostic equipment do I need for a car repair shop?

In the Internet often flashes the question: «What equipment is needed for car diagnostics? ». And no wonder, because the owner of a modern service station understands that his customers are important quality service, time saving and highly qualified assistance. All this can be provided if you hire experienced specialists, as well as equip the enterprise with diagnostic benches and testers. Let's consider several modern devices on the example of MSG equipment TM products.

What is a stand for testing starters and alternators

A diagnostic bench that can be used to test auto generators, voltage regulators and starters should have a wide range of functions, easy-to-understand operation and protection against injury and electric shock. The MS002 COM and MS004 COM offer these features.

The first of these – floor standing (for testing any electrical units from «small cars» to lorries and buses). The second – desktop and compact (for testing of electric units with low power and current).  This equipment allows to detect malfunctions, which affected electrical «stuffing» mechanisms of starting and power supply of vehicles. The process of testing the units is quite simple and consists of such steps as:

• installation of the starter/generator/relay on the job site;
• fixing and connecting to the bench leads;
• selection of settings on the display or on the instrument panel;
• taking results.

You will see on the screen the main operating characteristics of the car's electrical units, which will help you to determine the cause of a possible malfunction.

It's quick and easy, and most importantly – informative!

What are the benches for diagnostics and repair of car air conditioners?

To check the compressor of the car air conditioner, it is best to buy a special stand, rather than using a lot of different measuring devices. This way you will get reliable results of diagnostics of the unit, spending minimum time and effort.

The MS111, for example, can easily help you assess the condition of compressors as a whole, as well as the solenoid valve and coupling of rotary, scroll, reciprocating and axial piston compressors. The above-mentioned stand will also be able to evacuate the refrigerant and vacuum the auto climate system. The whole compressor test process takes a few minutes.

The compressor test bench can also be used to test the compressor.

If your customers need to flush their climate system lines, the MS101P flushing station is the way to go. This mobile baby will clean the pipework and all the hard-to-reach areas of your auto air conditioning system in 1-5 runs, making your air conditioner work like new! All you need are replacement filters and flushing fluid.

 

In the future, we plan to produce other equipment for car air conditioners.

Use of shock absorber test benches

Shock absorber diagnostics – a young, but very demanded sphere of services provided by car repair shops. After all, for expensive cars and spare parts are expensive, and to repair «native» shock absorber strut will cost the client cheaper than to buy a new one.

If you bring in a faulty shock absorber of any type, you can assess its performance on the MS1000+. The equipment has two modes of control – manual and automatic, securely fixes the tested unit, checking it under load, and records the results of tests.

The MS1000+ test bench has two modes of control – manual and automatic, securely fixes the tested unit, checking it under load, and records the results of tests.

The business of shock absorber repair – profitable and still little competitive, so the financial investment in our stand will pay off quickly enough. Diagnostic equipment for cars of such a high level as the MS1000+ is produced only abroad and is several times more expensive!

Using the brake caliper test bench

We have already decided how to quickly check the performance of a caliper by creating the MS300 brake caliper test bench. It combines both a workbench and a diagnostic tool for testing calipers under load. Also MS300 can check the work of electromechanical drive of parking brake. The main advantages of this equipment – high functionality and saving workshop workspace.

Stands for diagnostics of power steering system

Repair of the steering system with power steering – one of the common services provided by car service stations. In this niche, MSG equipment offers several test benches for checking steering racks and gearboxes, single and dual circuit power steering pumps. You can buy both stationary stands (MS502M, MS604) and mobile stands (MS505, MS603N). Such equipment will help to determine such malfunctions of GUR units as hydraulic fluid leakage, reduction valve hang-up, wear of glands, sealing collars and other components. The MS603N is not only a diagnostic station, but also a flushing station. It cleans harmful impurities and heavy deposits from the hydraulic system, making it more resistant to breakdowns.

Special features of EPS steering rack inspection

Electric racks, electric pumps, electric steering columns are gaining popularity among car manufacturers, because they have improved performance and maintainability. They eliminate the need for hydraulic fluid, so there's no problem with fluid leaks. However, electrical units can also fail, and diagnosing them requires specific equipment, which you can purchase from MSG equipment.

This is the MS561 controller, which tests racks, columns, and pumps by simulating their operation on a vehicle under real-world conditions.

It only takes 7 minutes – and you know almost everything about faulty EPS racks and pumps! You can set different loads, while monitoring various parameters of the units. And by connecting a diagnostic scanner, you can easily read all the ECU errors that occurred when the units on the car were operating. By the way, their dismantling is not necessary to check the units. Software updates and car databases can be obtained via the Internet and are completely free of charge. This means that the MS561 – is the diagnostic equipment for all brands of vehicles with EPS steering systems.

 

 

Now you are well informed about what professional car diagnostic equipment you should install in your car service station if you see yourself as a successful entrepreneur with maximum number of customers and minimum number of competitors.

You can buy MSG equipment in any convenient way.