Services


For the past 30 years S. D. Lyons, Inc. has been providing automotive forensic services to the insurance industry, law enforcement, and private parties. Specializing in mechanical failure analysis, accident reconstruction, fire origin and cause, theft analysis, and physical damage analysis.

 
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Vehicle Fire
Analysis

Fire origin & cause


Mechanical defects

Incendiary or arson-related causes

Collision-related
causes

Lightning or
other natural causes


Faulty service work

Warranty issues

Witness or operator statement review



Vehicle Theft
Analysis

Ignition lock / steering column analysis

Transponder security

General Motors Passlock

Research information on security/transponder
systems per vehicle

Forced entry



Vehicle Mechanical
Analysis

Engine / transmission failure
driveline issues


Brake systems

Steering / suspension

Throttle / unintended acceleration
(“black box” analysis)

Electronic diagnostics

Research information
(recalls, technical service bulletins,
consumer complaints)

Water ingestion/contamination

Faulty service work



Vehicle Accident
Reconstruction

Damage consistency

Hit while parked

Single / multi vehicle
collision

Phantom vehicle impact

CDR “Black box” Download & Analysis