Free Diagnostics
Check engine light on? Bring it in. We'll scan your codes for free, explain what they mean, and walk you through what's actually wrong — no guesswork, no pressure. Basic OBD scan is always free; deeper diagnostics priced separately or waived with any service completion.
What's included
Every line item below is part of the standard service — no surprise add-ons, no padded labor. If we find something extra during the job, we'll call you first.
- Basic OBD2 code read — we pull every stored and pending code
- Visual inspection of the engine bay
- Clear explanation of what the codes mean in plain English
- Written summary you can take with you — no pressure to repair here
Three steps, start to finish.
We work the same way on every job — inspect, estimate, repair. No surprise charges, no work without your approval.
Drive in — walk-ins welcome, appointments get priority
We plug in and scan — takes about 15–20 minutes
We explain what we found — written estimate if repair is needed. You decide.
Transparent, up-front pricing.
The basic scan is always free. If a deeper diagnostic is needed (live data, scope work, electrical pinpoint), it's billed at our standard hourly rate — and we credit it back if you book the repair with us. Either way, you get a written estimate before any work begins.
Common questions.
Quick answers to what folks usually ask before booking. If your question isn't here, give the shop a call — we don't mind the question.
What's actually free?
The basic OBD2 scan — we read your stored and pending codes and explain what they mean in plain English.
When does it cost something?
If the codes don't tell the whole story and we need to chase down a hard-to-find issue (live data analysis, electrical pinpoint, scope work), that's a full diagnostic and it's billed at our standard hourly rate. If you choose to book the repair with us, we credit that diagnostic charge back — so the full diagnostic is effectively free with any service completion.
How long does it take?
15–20 minutes for the basic code read. A full diagnostic can take an hour or more depending on the complexity.
What if my light is off but something feels wrong?
Bring it in anyway. We check for pending codes that haven't triggered the light yet.
Book This Service
Pick a time online or just give us a ring. Every repair gets a written estimate before we touch anything, and we'll call before any additional work.