Check Engine
Full Service Diagnostic Testing
When your check engine light clicks on, it’s an ominous feeling.
Many people think that this dashboard light always indicates a malfunctioning
or failing engine, but that’s not the case.
Your onboard computer diagnostic system monitors vehicle operations, with
your check engine monitoring your emissions. As you may already know,
emissions in the automotive industry refer to the harmful gasses that
your vehicle releases into the environment. Most manufacturers and states
have laws in place regulating the amount of emissions emitted from your
car. These regulations include monitoring your vehicle’s systems
in order to tell you if your car or truck is emitting too much pollution.
This is why we consider the check engine light the most misunderstood
indicator on your dashboard. A check engine light could indicate something
as simple as you leaving your gas cap off or something as serious as an
engine misfire.
Flashing Check Engine Light
If your check engine light is flashing at you, this indicates a very serious
problem–such as a cylinder misfire. This could lead to a very costly
and dangerous situation. Bring your vehicle in for you service immediately
if your check engine light begins flashing.
Solid Check Engine Light
Even if your check engine light is solid, rather than flashing, your vehicle
is still releasing an irregular amount of emissions due to a problem,
and should be serviced as soon as possible. Problems causing a solid check
engine light can range from a gas cap that has been left off, to a serious
engine malfunction–any of which can hinder your vehicle’s
mileage and performance.
How We Can Help
Plenty of other automotive shops offer a free check engine light diagnostic
test. However, those readings do not always paint the full picture. These
free scans usually spit out a code that pinpoints the general location
of the problem, but doesn’t illuminate what exactly is broken or
how to fix it.
Clearly, something is malfunctioning if your check engine light comes on
(and stays on), but it’s important to steer clear of a misdiagnosis
from a free test, which could lead to unnecessary and costly part replacements.
Why Choose Christian Brothers Automotive
At Christian Brothers Automotive, we are dedicated to reshaping the way
you think about car repair and service. Through loving our neighbor as
ourselves and commitment to the Nice Difference®, we aim to always
go above and beyond what you’d normally expect from an automotive
shop. This commitment includes:
- Certified Technicians.
- Complimentary Shuttle Service.*
-
Leading-Industry Warranty:
3 years or 36,000 miles - whichever limit comes last.
- Free Courtesy Inspection Offered On Every Visit.
- Complimentary WIFI and Beverages.
*Complimentary shuttle service available up to three or five miles of the
shop. Contact our store for more details
The most important thing we offer our customers is our partnership. We
treat each vehicle like it’s our own and truly become your partner
in automotive care. Our guests are informed of the repair process every
step of the way, with thorough and transparent explanations from our Service
Team. We will never do anything to your vehicle without your consent,
and we won’t recommend unnecessary service or repairs.
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