Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Check engine light on? We'll find out why.

Maybe it's running rough, stalling or slow to start, or maybe the light just came on. Copple Cars Plattsmouth uses up-to-date diagnostic equipment to track down engine and electrical problems in any vehicle. We'll explain what we find and give you an estimate before any repair.

How a diagnosis works

It starts with you. Tell us what the car is doing and when. Does it happen cold or warm, at startup or on the highway? Do you notice any noises, smells or vibrations? Is the light steady or flashing? Every detail helps.

Next, a certified technician tests the engine and electrical systems with our diagnostic equipment. Then we walk you through what we found, in plain terms, along with an estimate for the fix. You decide what happens from there.

We diagnose things like:

     
  • Check engine lights
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  • Rough idling or shaking
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  • Hesitation when you hit the gas
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  • Stalling
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  • Hard starts
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  • Less power than usual
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  • Worse gas mileage
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  • Electrical problems, including ones that look like a bad battery

Why we find the cause before we fix anything

A warning light or trouble code tells you roughly where the problem is. It doesn't always name the part. Replacing parts until the light goes off gets expensive fast, so we find the real cause first and you only pay to fix that.

The check engine light could mean a loose gas cap, a bad sensor or an engine misfire, and the light alone won't tell you how serious it is. Steady light? Get it checked soon. Flashing light? That can mean something serious. Pull over when it's safe and call us at (402) 296-2000.

The toughest problems come and go, and of course the car runs fine the day you bring it in. Anything you can tell us about when it happens makes it easier to find. If the car needs to stay with us for a while, ask for a complimentary loaner when you schedule service.

  1. Copple Cars Plattsmouth

    303 Fulton Ave
    Plattsmouth, NE 68048

    • Sales: (402) 296-2000
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  • Contact our Sales Department at: (402) 296-2000
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