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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: Dec 18, 2022

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: Mar 28, 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 l...
Published on: Mar 22, 2020

DC MOTORWORKS Tech Question on Your Check Engine Light

DC MOTORWORKS Tech Question:I’m Alex. My Check Engine Light came on in my vehicle. I’ve tried several things to make it go off but nothing has worked. What should I do? DC MOTOR...
Published on: Aug 18, 2019

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, that me...
Published on: Jan 01, 2019

Important Facts Vancouver Drivers May Not Know About Their Check Engine Light

The check engine light might come on in your vehicle. It’s an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard. In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your fuel cap not being screwed ...
Published on: Dec 25, 2016

DC MOTORWORKS Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light

How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light while driving around Vancouver?  Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance, it’s a warning that som...
Published on: Dec 04, 2016