Drivers may see their car issues diagnosed without any technical checks through a new app which can detect even the smallest irregularity. Designed by SKODA, the Sound Analyser app will highlight the smallest change to engine sounds before technicians can even take off the car’s bonnet.
The tool will only be available to Skoda dealership technicians and could dramatically reduce the waiting time for car services.
However, the technology could prove key across the car industry and would likely be popular among road users desperate to diagnose issues at home.
Stanislav Pekar, Head of After Sales at Skoda said the new tool was an example of “new opportunities”.
He said: “Sound Analyser is a prime example of the new opportunities digitalisation at ŠKODA can create, even in terms of after-sales.
“We will continue to consistently use artificial intelligence technologies to offer our customers an even more personalised service, thus enhancing the customer experience even further.”
The app comes at a crucial time for garages as they are set to face heavy backlogs over the coming weeks and months.
Garages have braced for massive demand over the winter due to a backlog of MOT tests from the summer.
Car expert Fixter has warned that garages face “significant emotions” with heavy backlogs predicted over the Autumn.
Limvirak Chea, CEO and co-founder at Fixtyer said that drives were “facing a race against the clock” to get tests and services booked in to ensure they can use their cars this winter.
He said: “Following our study, we believe the current backlog is just the start, and that significant waiting lists are yet to come from October onwards.
“As a result, UK consumers are facing a race against the clock to get their MOTs booked-in now, to avoid significant waiting lists, resulting in them potentially unable to use their vehicle.”
It has been estimated that there will be 10.8million tests due over the next three months in a major 58.9 percent increase in usual demand.