Modesto · Auto, diesel, equipment, fleet
Guides.
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most, written out so you can read them before you call. No sales pitch, no jargon.
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Flashing vs steady check engine light
A steady check engine light means get it looked at soon. A flashing one means stop driving. Here is the difference and what it costs to find out, from a Modesto repair shop.
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What a diagnostic costs, and why
Why a shop charges for diagnosis, why they cannot quote the repair before they do it, and what you should expect in writing before anyone touches your vehicle.
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Your rights at a California repair shop
Written estimates, authorization for extra work, itemized invoices, getting your old parts back. What the Automotive Repair Act entitles you to at any registered shop in California.
Question not answered here? Call and ask. We would rather tell you on the phone than have you find out in the parking lot.