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14502 Eagle Pass, Houston, TX 77015 281.501.8987

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The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)

Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in t...
Published on: Sep 08, 2024

Check Engine Light

When your check engine light comes on, you may be torn between utter panic and just wanting to ignore it and hope it goes away.  That’s perfectly understandable.  That same check engin...
Published on: May 20, 2023

Simple Answers from Martinez Complete Auto Service for Houston: Check Engine Light

Question My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car.  I say it’s not that simple.  Who’s right? An...
Published on: Aug 11, 2022

Martinez Complete Auto Service Tech Question On Your Check Engine Light

Question I’m Alex.  My Check Engine Light came on.  I’ve tried several things to make it go off, but nothing has worked.  What should I do? Answer Like Alex, most of us h...
Published on: May 01, 2022

Simple Answers from Martinez Complete Auto Service for Houston: Check Engine Light

Question My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car.  I say it’s not that simple.  Who’s right? An...
Published on: Sep 06, 2021

Check Engine Light

When your Check Engine light comes on, you may be torn between utter panic and just wanting to ignore it and hope it goes away. That's perfectly understandable. That same Check Engine light could...
Published on: Apr 05, 2021

Why Do They Call it a Dashboard? (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)

Ever wonder where they came up with the term "dashboard" for that part of your vehicle that sits behind the steering wheel? That name began back before cars were even invented.  People used to t...
Published on: Nov 12, 2020

Houston Drivers Ask: Why is My Check Engine Light On?

The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some and is totally ignored by just as many.  Just what it means is a mystery to most of us. First, if your check engine light is flashing,...
Published on: Nov 27, 2018