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["David R. Matusiak" <dave AT matusiak.org>]

valid question, for without knowing which type of auto it is difficult 
to recommend a quality repair shop.  also, there are almost no 
high-quality shops that work on "everything."  lastly, i've never heard 
of a scan tools ability to determine that the gas cap could be loose.  
or that that would have caused a 'check engine light' situation.  that 
sounds like some shady explanation, however it is probably that shops 
minimum fee to take a car in for 1/2 hour (about how long it takes an 
average mechanic to determine that the gas cap is loose).

as stated in previous emails, it is extremely difficult to find a shop 
that won't "scalp your wallet."  i've heard mostly good things about 
Al's Garage in Chapel Hill (by GO! Studios), but i've also never taken 
a vehicle there.

dave ;)

On Friday, December 20, 2002, at 01:17  PM, Shea Tisdale wrote:

> What kind of vehicle do you have?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lance A. Brown" <lance AT bearcircle.net>
> To: "Internetworkers List" <internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org>
> Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 1:10 PM
> Subject: [internetworkers] car computer diagnostic
>
>
> > OK.  Last time I needed referrels y'all came through for me, so I'll 
> > try
> > agian:
> >
> > The frickin frackin (*&(*&@#$% check engine light on my car came on a
> > few days ago and I need to get it looked at so I can have the car
> > emissions inspection done.  Last time this happened a shop charged me
> > $30.00 JUST to plug in the diagnostic computer and tell me my gas cap
> > was loose.  Had no idea that could cause a check engine light. :-(
> >
> > Anyone know someplace that can run the diagnostic for me without
> > scalping my wallet?  Durham/Chapel Hill/Hillsborough would be best for
> > me.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >   --[Lance]