Check Engine
Solid or flashing, we track down what set it off. A flashing light means stop driving soon.
Dashboard warning lights
Warning light help in Evansville, IN
Find out what that dash light means and whether it is safe to drive, without driving it to a shop first.
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What does it mean?
Some lights can wait. Some can't.
A warning light is your car telling you something. Some are a reminder. Others, like a flashing check engine light, an oil pressure light or a temperature warning, can mean driving on it will cause real damage.
DartsAuto comes to the car, finds out why the light is on and tells you straight whether it is safe to drive and what it needs.
Common lights
Lights we check
Oil Pressure
Low oil pressure can damage an engine quickly. Pull over safely and call.
Temperature
An overheating warning is one of the worst lights to keep driving on.
Battery and Charging
Often a battery or charging system problem that can leave you stranded.
Brake and ABS
Brake warnings are worth checking right away.
Tire Pressure
Low pressure, a slow leak or a sensor issue.
How it works
Warning light check in three steps
Tell us which light
Call or send a request with the light, what the car is doing and where it is.
We check it on site
Chris finds the cause where the car is parked.
You know what is next
A straight answer on whether it is safe to drive and what it needs.
Questions
Warning Lights FAQ
Is it safe to drive with the check engine light on?
A solid light often is for a short time, but a flashing light usually means a problem that can cause damage. Call first if you are not sure.
Do you just read the code?
No. A code points to where to look. We find the actual problem before anything gets replaced. See our diagnostics page.
What areas do you cover?
Evansville, Newburgh, Boonville and Princeton, Indiana, plus the University of Southern Indiana and the University of Evansville.
Light on the dash?
Call Chris before you drive it anywhere, and we will come to you.