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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