Aamco. Is your check engine light still on?

So, my check engine light came on the other day. Thanks to the Angels AM 830, I knew where to go. Double A, honk honk, M-C-O. True to their word, they checked it out for free, in just minutes. The diagnosis? My gas cap was not screwed on properly. Did I feel like a moron? Yes. But did I PAY to feel like a moron? No. Thanks Aamco. Thanks Arte.

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Actually

This is cool to know. I am fed up with PepBoys, that is for sure.

by Rev Halofan on Jul 24, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions

Good thing you did not have to pay.

It sounds like you went straight to Aamco and forgot to check freecreditreport.com first.

Francisco Rodriguez: 188 career saves. 2 career Panthers, tied with Hector Carrasco.

by Stirrups on Jul 24, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions

Yes I am an automaton

I swear, if one more person tells me to "work smarter, not harder"...

by Rally Manatee on Jul 24, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions

So instead of lookin' phat

He’s sticking to the seats of a used subcompact?

Angels fan since '67

by red floyd on Jul 24, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Just think if you would've tuned into Vin at Dodger Talk

you would’ve had a sudden hankering for a Farmer John.

You ever feel as if your mind had started to erode?

by PieceOfAase on Jul 24, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions

I had a very bad experience with Aamco in Hollywood.

My van needed major transmission repairs, and I went there because they offered life-time warranty. After they had my van torn apart and taking twice as long as estimated to complete the repairs, they told me I needed to add an expensive transmission cooler or they would not guarantee the work, which included their new transmission. In the end they padded the bill nearly $1,000.

by 44FAN on Jul 24, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions

DIY

This is good to know; however if you want to do it yourself, Autozone lends out diagnostic tools at no charge. I just found this out after I paid 70 bones for a diagnostic at the dealership.

by Higz on Jul 24, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions

I could have screwed on your gas cap for free, too.

I’m pretty good at it, actually. Almost have it perfected.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Jul 24, 2008 6:14 PM PDT reply actions

No

my check engine light is not on, but my gas light is.

"i got 5ive on it"

by Funke5ive on Jul 24, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions

I've known this for years

The “check engine” light is usually related to emissions issues. I always check the gas cap if it comes on. A couple of weeks ago my wife told me, “The check engine light is on.” “Did you get gas yesterday?” “Yes” Yep, she hadn’t put the cap back on tightly.

by Brew Angel on Jul 24, 2008 10:15 PM PDT reply actions