Hi, I’m getting a full service on my car tomorrow, the engine warning light is currently flashing and the traction control light has also come up. I’ve purposely booked it in because of this issue. Will this be picked up by the garage or will I have to mention it?
zipper
The smart thing is to tell them why the vehicle is there! That is common sense PAL!
thebax2006
You always tell the service writer why you're dropping off you car!
JetDoc
When you ask for a "full service", most of the work is concentrated under the hood of the car. If you have concerns about the Check Engine and Traction Control warning lights, it couldn't hurt to mention them when you drop the car off.
John Alden
You should mention that the real reason for the appointment is because of those lights, not just for a routine "full service" visit. The issue causing the lights will not likely be corrected by a routine full service, it requires separate diagnostics and repair.
Donnie Porko
The mechanic will find it and other problems that you may not notice or see. He’s not going to miss an opportunity to make money. I went in for my regular maintenance and it went from your standard maintenance to needing new brakes, grinding the rotor, new tires. It went from a few hundred bucks to $2500.