Auto Repair Problems Help
Comments (0) How does an auto parts store “read the code” for a check engine light?
Basically, my check engine light goes on and off every few months. I’ve noticed it typically goes off a few days after I get my oil changed. Someone on Yahoo! Answers once told me to bring it to an auto parts store and they can “read the codes” on their computers for free to tell you what the problem is. My questions are, can they tell you exactly what the problem is or just the area the problem is in and if auto parts stores do this for free, why do auto repair shops charge $100-$200 for a diagnostic check for these things?
Thanks for the help in advance!
When you take your car to autozone or advance to get it checked out they have a somewhat cheap computer that reads diagnostic trouble codes that are both present and saved in your computers memory. They can clear these codes for you also with this computer. The dealerships cost more because their computers are around 20,000 and they have to pay for them, and they can tell you alot more, as well as change computer settings on your vehicle. Parts store computers should be fine at diagnosing your problem but if you have doubts then it is always better to take your vehicle to the dealership for inspection.
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