Honda Advanced Repair Technology ( H.A.R.T.), the latest Diagnostic Technology now available at all authorised Honda Dealers, has been designed to assist Aftersales Technicians in communicating and upgrading software on Honda vehicles in a fast and efficient manner.

H.A.R.T. provides the Technicians with a seamless integration of troubleshooting with the on board vehicle diagnostic systems. This not only improves efficiency but also First Time Repair, resulting in even higher customer satisfaction.

The H.A.R.T. diagnostic tool has been designed around the tried and tested Panasonic Toughbook Lap Top and the system utilizes wireless communication with the vehicle. Another benefit is that H.A.R.T improves safety in the workshop in that it eliminates the need for potentially hazardous extension cables. When a Honda vehicle visits an authorised Honda workshop, it's a simple matter of connecting the Honda Motor Vehicle Communication Interface device, (MVCI), to the Data Link Connector of the vehicle and the vehicle can then communicate wirelessly with the Honda Diagnostic System.

New programmes will be added to the system in the coming months to enable full integration with many of the other Honda service information systems. Most notable of these will be the 3D full colour Electrical Wiring Diagrams and component location, removal and installation procedures.

This all new Honda Diagnostic system is very powerful and fits perfectly into the Customer Driven Honda Vision of First Right Repair making it even easier for Honda Technicians to diagnose and resolve technical issues in a fast and efficient manner.