Check Engine Light Diagnostics

Check Engine Light Diagnostics in Bluffton, SC

Is That Dreaded Check Engine Light On?

Engine Diagnostics For A Peace Of Mind

Let’s face it, when a check engine light comes on and stays on, it wreaks havoc on our nerves. We become more sensitive to how the vehicle is moving, or the sounds it is making. For most, panic is the first thing experienced. People start thinking about money, and how much it will cost to repair. Others start thinking about safety, and whether or not it’s okay to continue the journey to work. That is where we come in. Here at Beachside Tire & Auto Repair, we take the panic out of check engine lights. With state of the art diagnostics equipment and our ASE-Master certified technicians, there is nothing about a check engine light that we can’t tackle. Whether you’re experiencing reduced fuel efficiency, vehicle misfirings, or something simple such as a bad oxygen sensor, we’ve got you covered. We address every code with you before fixing anything, and we work around whatever budget is put forth for us. Above all else, however, we provide loaner vehicles. Why? Because sometimes, a check engine light does mean something significant, but that doesn’t mean it has to take you off the road. We make sure you get to work and attend other important events while we work on fixing your vehicle. A check engine light doesn’t have to stop your life, and we provide everything you need to make sure that never happens.

What About Smog Testing?

In South Carolina, passing the smog check test is important. Without that passing grade, your vehicle will not be green-lit to drive on the roads. That means if your check engine light is on, that automatically takes you out of the running to pass that test. Shocking? It doesn’t have to be. Many auto repair shops will take your money for the smog test anyway, knowing your check engine light is on and you won’t pass the test. It’s a terrible practice, but it is one we want to educate others on because it’s predatory. If your check engine light is on, you will not pass that smog test. So, instead of taking your car to a shop that will attempt to take your money and run the test anyway, bring your vehicle to us. We will hook your car up to our diagnostics equipment and run a full panel on it because at the end of the day, we don’t want your money, we simply want you safe. That is why we are constantly investing in the best machinery the industry has to offer. It enables us to pass the goodwill down to you through means of honesty and transparency, which are two of the many things we strive to give our customers.

Still Don’t Trust Us? We Have Something For That, Too

For some, being burned by an auto repair shop is all too common. That is why we stay as transparent as we possibly can utilizing digital means. When your vehicle is in our shop, we make sure to utilize pictures as well as videos to show you the work being done. Not only that, but it helps us to communicate other things we see that may need repairs along down the line. It gives you physical proof of our handiwork and provides an inside scoop into the service requirements of your car. We update every step of the way, and if we encounter something that inhibits our ability to execute the original maintenance or repair plan, the first thing we do is start taking pictures and videos. We get them to you promptly, and it aids in an educative discussion on where we have to step next. Make no mistake, we don’t step anywhere until you approve first, and we use manufacturer service procedures during your vehicle’s entire visit. So, why not come see us at 20 Burnt Church Rd Bluffton, SC 29910? You can always give us a call as well at 843-837-7600, or use our online scheduling service in order to contact us. Either way you choose, however, keep this in the back of your mind: we provide everything your car needs for a smooth recovery, no matter how small–or big–the issue.