Urgent: check engine light

wanker · 05-14-2014, 12:36 PM

Have your car towed to a reputable mechanic (it doesn't need to be a Nissan Dealer). Why are you messing around with Autozone? If it's a minor issue, then a good mechanic will let you know, and charge you accordingly.

If you car is nearing 50,000 miles, then you will need a good mechanic at some point. Might as well find one now.

Chuck33079 · 05-14-2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wanker

Why are you messing around with Autozone? If it's a minor issue, then a good mechanic will let you know, and charge you accordingly.

If you car is nearing 50,000 miles, then you will need a good mechanic at some point. Might as well find one now.

Because Autozone will let you use their code scanner for free.

Mechanics charge for diagnostics and it's always good to tell them where to start looking.

wanker · 05-14-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Because Autozone will let you use their code scanner for free.

Mechanics charge for diagnostics and it's always good to tell them where to start looking.

Call me skeptical, but if a forum member's car suddenly stops running and his first instinct to go to the Internet for advice on whether to go to the dealer or Autozone, I'm a bit skeptical that he or she has the mechanical savvy to work on their own car.

Anyone who does a little wrenching on their own, should already know that Autozone/Pep Boys will read the codes for free.

kenchan · 05-14-2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wanker

Have your car towed to a reputable mechanic (it doesn't need to be a Nissan Dealer). Why are you messing around with Autozone? If it's a minor issue, then a good mechanic will let you know, and charge you accordingly.

If you car is nearing 50,000 miles, then you will need a good mechanic at some point. Might as well find one now.

you mean like through the internet?

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wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2902	Have your car towed to a reputable mechanic (it doesn't need to be a Nissan Dealer). Why are you messing around with Autozone? If it's a minor issue, then a good mechanic will let you know, and charge you accordingly. If you car is nearing 50,000 miles, then you will need a good mechanic at some point. Might as well find one now.