Prevent Costly Surprises: The Importance of Detecting Hidden DTCs Before Purchase

Buying a used car with hidden issues canturn a profitable purchase into a financial disaster for your dealership. Manycheap scanners don’t detect critical OEM-specific codes, leaving you blind topotential problems.

For instance, a generic scanner might miss DTCP2188 (System Too Rich at Idle) on a Mini Cooper or BMW 3 Series.If undetected, this issue can lead to catalytic converter failure,costing $2,500 in repairs.

 

Why Generic Scanners Miss ImportantCodes

Tools like BlueDriver and VinTelonly scan 3-5 ECUs and cover 7 OEM protocols at most. This meansthey miss important codes tied to brand-specific systems like fuel injection,transmission, and emissions. On the other hand, CarDr’s OBDIQ app covers138 OEM protocols and scans 50+ ECUs, ensuring that issues like P2188and other fuel system-related DTCs are detected early.

 

CarDrdoesn’t just detect the code—it provides insight into:

  • The severity of the problem.
  • Repair costs, including labor and     parts.
  • Whether the issue is persistent or     likely to recur.

 

By identifying these issues beforepurchase, you can avoid costly surprises and ensure your dealership doesn’toverpay for a vehicle.

Don’t risk costly repairs—learn more at CarDr.comand download the OBDIQ app at CarDr.com/app.