Know what your vehicle needs before you spend a dollar (000) 000-0000
Find out exactly why your check engine light is on, with the cause confirmed by testing and the repair explained before anything is replaced.
Ask about your warning light — (000) 000-0000
A check engine light can mean anything from a loose gas cap to a failing catalytic converter. The trouble code only tells us where to start looking; the testing that follows tells us what actually failed. At Auto Repair Fraser that means live sensor data, smoke testing for leaks, electrical checks and a drive under real conditions.
Cold starts and the thin air at this elevation can bring certain faults to the surface sooner, like lean conditions and misfires on a long climb. Testing the vehicle under those same conditions is how we find them reliably and get the repair right the first time.
Call us if you notice:
Depending on the symptoms, testing may include:
Reading stored and pending codes along with the conditions when they appeared.
Watching oxygen sensors, fuel trims and airflow while the engine runs.
Finding vacuum and evaporative leaks that are otherwise invisible.
Testing wiring, connectors and grounds instead of assuming.
Checking fuel pressure and delivery against specifications.
Checking coils and plugs cylinder by cylinder.
Driving the vehicle the way you do to reproduce the problem.
The confirmed cause and repair price, explained before any work.
We read the codes during your free inspection and explain what further testing would show.
If more testing is needed, you will know the cost before we start.
You get the confirmed cause and the repair price, then decide.
We confirm the fault before recommending a part.
Fixing the real cause keeps the light off.
Domestic, Asian, European and diesel vehicles welcome.
If the light is steady and the vehicle drives normally, short trips are usually fine until you can bring it in. A flashing light means an active misfire; slow down, avoid hard acceleration and have it looked at right away.
Sometimes, if the fault was temporary, such as a loose gas cap. If it keeps returning, the underlying problem is still there and is worth diagnosing.
Book a free inspection and we will read the codes and explain your options.
