In 1996 the EPA mandated that the computer interface for all vehicles sold meet a common standard. An inherent solution for many independent automotive repair facilities that couldn't afford to purchase a half-dozen scan tools for "on-board diagnostics" (OBD) for each brand of car worked on. So far so good, right? But, independent shops often use generic or multi-manufacturer scan tools. One tool, most vehicles. Somewhat limiting as to what systems they can address and may have no access to body controls, air bags, evaporative systems, warning lights resets, or other programming requirements.

That's not us! In an ever increasingly difficult diagnostic environment having complete and accurate data, both live and recorded, will quickly isolate any particular problems with a more accurate repair. The addition of manufacturers factory scan tools offers an alternative to dealer only services.

Our new factory manufacturers scan tools can diagnose quickly and efficiently many small problems that may become major headaches. We now cover most Domestic, European and Foreign vehicles from 1996 to 2011.

Accessing on-board diagnostics or OBD monitors the performance of many major engine components, including individual emission controls. By giving us early warnings this protects not only the environment but also identifies minor problems before they become major repair liabilities.

For example, by identifying a relatively inexpensive repair like the replacement of a malfunctioning oxygen sensor saves you the cost of replacing a catalytic converter later. By helping to ensure that the vehicle operates within its original design specifications we can help you save money by making sure gasoline isn't wasted as a result of a loose gas cap or incomplete combustion. Yup, we're saving you money right there, quickly and efficiently.

Tune-ups are kind of outdated these days because computer systems self-correct the fuel mixture and ignition at every crankshaft revolution. OBD stores information about the malfunction detected and actually helps the repair technician to diagnose and fix the vehicle. When OBD checks are performed as part of a state's Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program, they can help save consumers time, taking on average five minutes or less in centralized programs.

Ummm...No! Real world experience from utilizing such scan tools has shown that the average cost reflected is more efficient than those associated with repairs of more traditional testing such as tail-pipe testing. Regardless of the test used to identify a failure, it is standard operating procedure for a repair technician to consult a vehicle's OBD system before attempting a repair. In fact, the automotive community has been using information provided by OBD systems to diagnose and repair vehicles for more than twenty years facilitating quicker diagnoses and cost-effective repairs not possible with conventional diagnostics systems.

Several factors contribute to high repair costs, but the most powerful appears to be the weather, which can affect some of the most expensive parts of the car to replace, or simply create a climate (so to speak) in which car owners turn up most regularly at repair shops. Ten percent of drivers are tooling around with their check-engine light illuminated; half ignore the warning for at least three months. As drivers hang onto their cars longer, the average age of a car on the road is now over 11 years old, the more likely they are to need new oxygen sensors and catalytic converters, the most common repairs.

• . Turn off the "check engine light"
• . Erase old stored diagnostic information
• . Check emissions readiness
• . Read and erase trouble codes (generic and manufacturer-specific)
• . Display real time parameters
• . Record data for later playback
• . Plot data in the form of graphs & maps
• . Display customizable Digital Gauges
• . Generate printable diagnostic reports
• . Accurately access current manufacturer-specific information
• . Diagnostic software can be easily updated (we're on top of that)
• . Compatibility with the widest range of vehicles.

We Kare Automotive is conveniently at #431 36th Avenue N.E. half a block west off of Edmonton Trail N.E., Calgary Alberta. We are open bright and early Monday to Friday 8:00 am until 6:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We're pretty approachable at We Kare Automotive and understand that "funny sound" or "is that supposed to work like that" kind of questions are best conveyed in person.

Drop in? Drop off? Get to work!
We make dropping your vehicle off for repair or servicing very easy. Calgary Transit bus routes are only a block away heading North or South into the Calgary downtown core. Busses arrive roughly 15 minutes apart and South into downtown is only about 20 minutes away (give or take traffic conditions).

Calgary Transit routes closest to We Kare Automotive are as follows:

Coming North from Downtown?
Route #5 Stop # 5259 "North Haven" North Bound Edmonton Trail at 36th Avenue N.E.

Heading South to Downtown?
Route #4 "Huntington" Stop # 5275 South Bound Edmonton Trail at 35th Avenue N.E.

Pick up the phone.
Call us. We're confident of our work and understand that sometimes our customers have concerns regarding their vehicles on the spur of the moment. Calling us to set your mind at ease is really alright. After all, your satisfaction is our guarantee. Please call us at (403) 276-4654 for any questions about your vehicle, anytime between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm weekdays.