Most cars and trucks have an on-board computer that constantly monitors sensors from the engine and transmission to warn you if something is wrong by turning on the check engine light. The main reason the computer monitors these sensors is the ensure your vehicle is operating efficiently with the lowest emissions possible.
There are hundreds of possibilities to why the check engine is on. If you wait too long to find out why the engine light is on you could cause damage to your engine or transmission. If your check engine light stays on without flashing this usually means the problem is less severe but should not be ignored. Now if your engine light is flashing this usually means there is a serious problem and you need to get it check immediately.
While anyone can use an OBD (on-board diagnostics) scanner to read the vehicles trouble code as to why the check engine light is on in most cases only a certified mechanic will be able the diagnose and fix the problem. The information you get from an ODB scanner only tells you the general area of the problem. If the engine light comes on and the scanner tells you there is an EGR Sensor problem this does not mean you just need to replace the sensor. There are many reasons why the sensor is detecting a problem. Our certified mechanics have years of experience in engine light diagnostics and know how to fix any problems your vehicle may have.
Ignoring the engine light warning will end up costing you more money from poor fuel economy or damage to the engine or transmission. While the engine light is on your vehicle will not pass a smog test either. Bring your vehicle so we can save you time and money.