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Category Archives: Car Diagnostics

6 Reasons Your Check Engine Light Might Be On

6 Reasons Your Check Engine Light Might Be On

Photo by Joshua Aragon on Unsplash It’s the light that nobody wants to see–the dreaded check engine light. Dashboard lights are triggered by sensors in your vehicle's computer module when something is amiss.    If you have experience with this light from the past, you know it can be an expensive repair–but it isn’t always! In fact, there are quite a few reasons your check engine light may have been triggered. Below, I’ll list the most common six reasons your check engine light may have come on.  1. Loose or Missing Gas Cap During a trip or a stressful morning, it’s easy to forget to screw on your gas cap immediately after pumping your gas. Doing this can actually trigger your check engine light! This is the simplest fix of all six we have listed–if your gas cap is loose or missing, it’s just a matter of tightening or ... read more

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Why Car Maintenance is Essential

Why Car Maintenance is Essential

Photo by Nicolai Berntsen on Unsplash   People tend to invest a lot of money in their vehicles when they don't get the proper maintenance. For this reason, it is essential to give them the appropriate care whenever is needed and often check that everything is working correctly before going into the road. This month's blog will share why car maintenance is essential.    We all tend to procrastinate when it comes to taking care of our vehicles, and as a consequence, our cars tend to have more significant issues when we are on the road. Below are some of the reasons you should often consider maintenance for your vehicle.     Extend the life of your vehicle: One of the biggest wins of giv ... read more

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Check Those Tires (National Tire Month)

Check Those Tires (National Tire Month)

Photo by Karan Shiwalkar on Unsplash   Welcome to the June blog for Brookside “66” Service! We’re into Summer now, and with the heat coming and with COVID-19 on the way out, there’s a good chance our national roadways will be jammed this 4th of July weekend.    That’s why the last week in June and the first week in July has been named National Tire Safety Month. There’s a concern with so many people out on the road for the first time in months. People may fail to make the appropriate inspections of the tires before they set out on the road for their summer adventures.   For our part, the mechanics and staff at Brookside “66” Service hope you will take a few minutes to f ... read more

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Car Diagnostics Specialists At Brookside “66” Provide Quality, Friendly Service

Our staff includes highly trained ASE (automotive service excellence) Certified and Master Certified Service Technicians and Advisors. Our highly skilled car diagnostics technicians work on your automobile and are always in-the-know by attending up-to-date training and workshops year-round. Technicians use updated car diagnostics and procedures on all vehicle makes and models, including European. Our clean repair facility uses the latest in service and car diagnostic equipment available to diagnose and repair the most sophisticated and complex automotive technology

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Car Diagnostics Done At Brookside “66” Will Give You Peace Of Mind

Car diagnostics at Brookside “66” are always done by professionals. We know you have many choices concerning those you trust to service your vehicles. We take great pride in our experience, judgment and technical skills and will do all we can to earn your trust. Our car diagnostics specialists are ready, willing and able to listen to your specific needs and provide quality, friendly service. Rest assured we will take good care of your vehicle. It is our goal to provide you and your family the peace-of-mind that comes from having a safe and reliable vehicle. Our clean, and environmentally safe, repair facility uses the latest in service and car diagnostic equipment available to diagnose and repair the most sophisticated and complex automotive technology. We guarantee you’ll be happy with our service by backing it with a full parts and labor nationwide warranty along with repairing your vehicle correctly the first time. Common car diagnostics include an orange indica ... read more

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