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522 W. Main Street, Gardner, KS 66030 913.856.5169

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Gardner 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 20, 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: May 05, 2019

Simple Answers from Bret's Autoworks for Gardner: 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: Jan 26, 2017

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: Mar 18, 2016

Important Facts Gardner 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 gas cap not being screwed on tigh...
Published on: Jan 13, 2016

Check Engine Light Diagnosis At Bret's Autoworks In Gardner

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 gas cap not being scr...
Published on: Sep 12, 2012

Why Is My Check Engine Light On? Bret's Autoworks Has Answers

{{ image('MjEy') }} The Check Engine light strikes fear into the hearts of some Gardner drivers and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us in KS.First, if y...
Published on: Apr 25, 2012