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There are several places that can help you diagnose why your check engine light is on:
1. Auto Parts Stores: Many auto parts stores like AutoZone, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Advance Auto Parts offer free check engine light diagnostics.
2. Automobile Dealerships: If your car is still under warranty, you should take your car to the dealership. They can diagnose the problem and potentially fix it under your warranty.
3. Independent Mechanics: Any mechanic or garage should be equipped with a diagnostic scanner to interpret your car's error codes. It's always a good idea to establish a relationship with a local mechanic for these types of issues.
4. Specialty Chains: Places like Jiffy Lube, Midas, Meineke, and others have the tools to check why your engine light is on.
Before choosing a place, it's recommended to do some research about the quality of their service, pricing, and credibility. Additionally, keep in mind that while reading the error codes is often free, the repair cost can vary significantly.
Yes, you can trade in a car with a bad engine, but be prepared for a significantly reduced offer. Dealerships and buyers will evaluate the car based on the cost of repairs, which in the case of a faulty engine, can be substantial. It's important to be transparent about the car's condition; hiding issues can lead to complications or legal problems. Alternatively, consider selling the car as is to private buyers or companies specializing in buying damaged vehicles. They often offer better deals for cars needing major repairs, as they have the resources to fix or repurpose the vehicle efficiently. Always compare options to ensure you're making an informed decision.
1. Check Vehicle's Manual: The easiest place to find the engine size of your vehicle is in the owner’s manual of your car.
2. Look Under the Hood: Another way to determine the engine size is to open the hood of the car and look for the engine block. The size is often stamped or printed on it.
3. Vehicle's Registration Document: The vehicle's registration document often has a lot of information about your vehicle including its engine size.
4. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): You can also check the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) which is typically located at the driver’s side where the dashboard meets the windshield or on the door post when you open the driver’s side door. You can then use the VIN and enter it into various online VIN decoders to find out your engine size.
5. Check Online: If you can’t find the size of your car’s engine in any of these places, you can check online. Just by entering the make, model and production year of your car, you can easily find its engine size.
6. Dealer or Manufacturer's Website: Another place to find the engine size of your car is through the dealer or manufacturer's website. They usually provide full specifications of the cars they deal in, including the engine size.
Remember - not all cars have the same location for this information due to differences among manufacturers, but these are some of the most common locations.
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