Engine & Diagnostics
Why is my check engine light on?
A check engine light is your vehicle telling you something is wrong — sometimes a loose gas cap, sometimes a failing catalytic converter. Modern vehicles have over 1,000 trouble codes. We pull them with factory-grade scan tools and explain what they actually mean before you authorize any work.
Why this matters
Small problems become expensive when ignored
A check engine light that turns on for a misfire might cost $200 to repair this week. Drive it for a month and the unburned fuel destroys your catalytic converter — that's a $1,500+ repair. The light isn't a suggestion. It's the difference between a small bill and a big one.
If your light is flashing, it's a serious misfire. Pull over and call us. Driving a flashing CEL can ruin your engine in minutes.
What we diagnose
Engine diagnostics covers
- Check engine light (steady or flashing)
- Misfires, rough idle, lack of power
- Stalling, hard starts, no-starts
- Unusual noises — knocking, ticking, hissing
- Smoke from the exhaust (white, blue, or black)
- Strange smells — burning oil, gas, sweet coolant
- Fuel economy that suddenly dropped
Our process
Honest diagnosis, then a real estimate
Our diagnostic service is a flat $85.00. We pull all live and stored trouble codes, run any system tests the codes call for, and give you a written estimate before any repair work begins. If you authorize the repair and the total comes to $500 or more, the $85 diagnostic is rolled into the repair — you don't pay it twice.
No upsells. No "while we're in there." If you came in for a misfire and we find a separate suspension issue, we'll show you and let you decide whether to fix it now or later.