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When you own a vehicle, you will want to make sure that it is maintained properly. This includes bringing it in on a regular basis for maintenance inspections. We can inspect the parts and components for the vehicle, to ensure they are in the best operating condition possible. If there is ever anything out of the norm, make sure to bring the vehicle in as soon as possible. This will help to save time, money, and stress in the future. By having the issue fixed at the first sign, you can decrease the chance of further problems and issues when you drive. If you are not sure how often to bring the vehicle in, make sure to contact us and we can advise you on the appropriate schedule for your vehicle and the specific tasks. If you notice the check engine light illuminating, it could mean a few different things. Depending on your car, you could have a few different answers to your dilemma. Some engines are built to have lights come on when you travel certain distances. Others have lights come on when different diagnostic codes are revealed to have a problem. Yet, there are other times when the light means there is an impending problem and you need to do something about it now.

How Diagnostic Codes can Help you

If you have never had a light go on with your car, you might want to find an auto service center. We can quickly hook up your car to the machine that will read a diagnostic code. The computer in the car is programmed with codes. By hooking up the machine, it can read what computer code is the issue. It will read out on a display and the service technician can immediately tell if the problem is a major one or a minor one. Major ones might need attention before you continue with your vacation. Minor ones might be able to wait until you get home to have service done.

When to Bring your Vehicle in for an Inspection

There are makes of cars that are programmed to have lights go on after being driven for so many miles. For example, Honda vehicles will flash a yellow service engine light if they have not been in for a routine maintenance in 10,000 miles. When the car still has not been in for service, then the light will stay on until it is serviced and the technician turns it off. This light is nothing to worry about and simply means a routine maintenance appointment should be scheduled as soon as you get back from vacation.

The vehicle has an Issue Starting

When the engine or dash lights come on and then the engine starts to sound or drive differently, then there is a problem brewing. It would be best to pull over and call a tow truck or else if you are close to home, turn around and go back. You can always load up your other vehicle and continue on with your trip and worry about the impaired vehicle when you come home. The important thing is to get off the road before the car completely dies and you get stranded.