Find the cause before choosing a repair.
An unfamiliar warning light can leave you wondering what the car needs and what it might cost. Start by describing the light, how the vehicle runs and when the problem began. Kirkpatrick’s diagnoses and repairs engine problems on domestic and foreign vehicles.
Rough running as well as a warning light?
The shop’s engine work covers concerns such as rough idle, overheating and a change in power. Starting and charging symptoms may also need evaluation. Describe both the warning light and how the vehicle behaves so the visit starts with the whole concern.
Have the useful details ready.
- Vehicle year, make, model and mileage.
- Whether the light stays on or flashes, and when it first appeared.
- Rough running, starting trouble, loss of power or other changes.
- Recent repairs and any fault-code information you already have.
Diagnosis comes before a repair price.
Diagnostic testing investigates the cause of the warning light. A fault code is a starting point, not a complete diagnosis or a repair quote. Review the proposed repair and charges before authorizing the work.
How diagnostic work is charged
Diagnostic work is charged at the shop’s hourly rate in 15-minute increments. Call for the current hourly rate and discuss the evaluation your vehicle needs.
Questions before booking
Can you tell me the repair cost from the warning light?
The light alone does not identify the repair or its price. Kirkpatrick’s tests the vehicle to determine the cause. Diagnostic work is charged at the shop’s hourly rate in 15-minute increments.
Can I drive the vehicle to the shop?
This website cannot assess whether your vehicle is safe to drive. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s warning instructions. If the vehicle feels unsafe, do not drive it; arrange roadside assistance.
Is the diagnostic check free?
Diagnostic work is charged at the shop’s hourly rate in 15-minute increments. Call for the current rate and discuss the scope of the evaluation before arranging a visit.
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A customer’s experience with Kirkpatrick’s
I’ve had all my vehicles repaired at Kirkpatrick’s for over 20 years. I have never received anything but integrity and top notch quality work.
Jason Hudson
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Call to arrange your diagnostic appointment.
Kirkpatrick’s Service & Repair is at 82 Cony Road, Augusta, ME 04330. Call 207-622-1557 to arrange diagnosis of your check engine light. Prefer a callback? Send a request. A request is not a confirmed appointment.