Automotive Shops: Logistics and Rates

Thank you for your interest in "Code 3" diagnostic services!
Here automotive shops will find a clear explanation of how "Code 3" handles a mobile service call as well as detailed labor charges.
If you are contacting PHAD for the first time, please fill out the Shop Contact Form.

Our goal is to make the entire process streamlined and efficient: from service request to completion of the diagnosis.
"Code 3" operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Logistics:

Fill out the Contact Form to schedule a diagnostics service.

***Please DO NOT ERASE any trouble codes or reset the vehicle computer!***

"Code 3" will arrange an appointment time, travel to your shop and perform the diagnosis on-site.
Some vehicle problems will require more than one hour of diagnostic time. After the initial hour I will explain the progress and how much additional time could be required. The shop can approve further diagnostics or decline further work by "Code 3".
At the end of the diagnosis "Code 3" will issue a recommendation for repair.
The shop may request that "Code 3" also perform the repair on-site.
Upon completion of diagnostics and repairs, "Code 3" will issue one invoice per vehicle. Payment is collected at time of service.

All Diagnostics and Repairs are covered by The Code 3 Guarantee.

Rates:

On-Site Diagnostics & Repairs (minimum 1 Hour): $150/hr
*Additional diagnostics time may be required for time-consuming or intermittent issues,
i.e. CAN network troubleshooting, parasitic draw testing, wire harness tracing, etc.

Programming Service Call: single module on one vehicle (includes all subscription fees): $200

Travel Fee: if vehicle location is outside of Taylor, Texas area: $100 / hour
*Example: if vehicle is 30 minutes from Taylor, Texas a Diagnostics Service call would be $150 + $100 = $250.

Discounts:

PHAD offers discounts for multiple diagnostic jobs performed during a single service call:
If the same vehicle has additional (unrelated) problems that need to be addressed, or if there are other vehicles on the lot to diagnose, each separate issue will be billed as a 1-hour minimum discounted labor charge ($120) per issue ($30 savings vs. separate service call).