Check engine light
Find out what the light really means.
A code is a starting point, not an answer. We test until we know the cause, then explain it in plain words with a price to fix it.
How a diagnosis works.
Read the codes
We scan every module, not just the engine, and note any stored history.
Test the cause
Smoke tests, live data and component checks until we find the real fault.
Explain and quote
A written report with photos and a price. The $129 fee comes off the repair.
Common causes
What it often turns out to be.
Typical prices for the faults we find most often behind a check engine light.
A flashing check engine light means stop driving soon: call us and we will tell you whether it is safe to bring in.
Loose or worn gas cap
Often the cheapest fix of all
$25
Oxygen sensor
Sensor, fitting and a road test
$189–$329
Ignition coil
One coil, fitted and tested
$159–$249
Spark plugs
A full set, most four-cylinder engines
$189
EVAP leak
Smoke test and repair of the leak
$149–$399
Questions
Check engine questions.
Can’t I just get the code read for free?
A parts store can read the code, but a code names a symptom, not the cause. Testing is what stops you buying parts you don’t need.
Is it safe to keep driving?
If the light is steady, usually for a short while. If it flashes, the engine is misfiring: slow down and call us.
How long does a diagnosis take?
Most are finished within two hours. Intermittent faults can take longer, and we tell you before going past the quote.
Will the light come back?
If we fix the cause, it should not. Every repair comes with our 3-year warranty.
Check engine light on? Book a diagnosis today.
Pick a drop-off time online. You get the inspection photos and a price for every item before any work starts.