Many car owners dread the check engine light, yet it is one of the most useful inventions of the last 30 years or so.
Your vehicle's onboard computer can illuminate the check engine light for many reasons. As a matter of fact, there are literally hundreds and hundreds of conditions that make the check engine light come “on”. The reason for that is that there are sensors throughout your car that report information about various subsystems to the onboard computer. If any of the subsystems does not function within the acceptable parameters, the check engine light will come on. The good news is that the sensors pay attention to many aspects of your car's operation that in the past went unmonitored and unnoticed. Before we had cars that were computerized, many developing problems would not be noticed until they degenerated into serious breakdowns.
Modern cars, on the other hand, monitor many aspects of operation and alert you whenever there are developing problems. As a result, even though the check engine light can be a nuisance, if it is handled in a timely fashion, it often prevents more expensive repairs. At South Denver Automotive, our nationally ASE certified technicians use state-of-the-art digital tools to not only read the codes reported by the check engine light module, but also do in-depth diagnostics of the problems the check engine light reported. We say "in-depth diagnostics" because the codes that the computer stores in its memory, the codes relating to the check engine light being illuminated, rarely explain exactly what's going on. In most cases these codes are like road signs, they tell the mechanic which subsystems need to be investigated in order to find the root cause of the problem. Sometimes such codes will point to more than one subsystems so possession of advanced digital diagnostic equipment, and high level of diagnostic skill are necessary to properly diagnose the check engine light.
At our Denver auto care facility we employ master technicians that have decades of experience diagnosing and repairing automobiles. When presented with a check engine light code, they combined their extensive knowledge and experience, state-of-the-art digital diagnostic equipment, and access to top-of-the-line databases that hold diagnostic and repair information. This combination of superior tools superior skills and access to advanced diagnostic information allows them to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle – and do it right the first time. It is thanks to these highly skilled mechanics, and use of OEM quality parts, that we can back our repairs with an industry-leading 4 year/40,000 mile warranty.
In order to minimize the hassle involved in getting your car repaired, we offer online appointments, local shuttle, free Wi-Fi, and clean and child friendly waiting room. So whenever your vehicle illuminates the check engine light, bring it to South Denver Automotive, and experience the difference. Call us to make an appointment, or you can make an appointment online on our website if you find it more convenient. We’re looking forward to servicing and repairing your vehicle, and to keeping it in top shape for years to come. If you want to learn more about the check engine light repairs, follow this link.