More Tips...Volkswagon Check Engine Light On

Tired of looking at your check engine light? Don't be intimidated when it comes to working on a car. Everyone needs a starting point.

How much does a shop say they charge to "check " your engine light?.....Most charge $30-$60. You can have an auto parts store check it for free, but they can't erase the code that comes up. So when it comes time to find out why your "service engine" light is on, spend the money on a new tool instead of paying someone else. This is a great way to build up your tool box!



I paid around$60 for this code reader. I can read and erase codes and find out what the general problem is. The biggest problem when taking your vehicle to a shop is that "you" have "NO CLUE" what the problem is. This leaves the door open for dishonesty, and the possibility of "added charges". Not saying that all shops are dishonest, but there are plenty of people out there that will throw parts at a problem not knowing how to fix it, but you will still be the one paying the bill. It pays to have an idea what is wrong. Kind of like the people going into surgery and writing on the body part, "This Leg."

My Next Project

Well it has been sitting in my yard for about 2 years, but now it is about to get a make-over! My wife's grandpa originally had this truck. I did not want to see it leave so I bought it. It is a 1971 Ford F-100 two wheel drive sport custom, with 90,250 original miles! The interior is practically show room with NO problems at all. The outside shows use. So my plan is to fill the holes from having a camper on it,clean up and straighten the body and paint it back the same copper color. I want to be able to show it as an "All Original." Adding a nice sounding 2.5 inch exhaust to get some rumble, and possibly some nice rims to accent the old style of the truck.