auto zone question

[LongIslandLSE]

i want to make an appointment for auto zone to test my car to see if any codes pop up, i think a coil is going. For people who have gone to auto zone what did you tell them. I know they do the test for free, but what do you say, test my car, get the codes and then leave??????

 

[NYC LS8]

Pretty much, yeah.

 

[Eric0508]

you dont have to make an appointment, just go in and ask. They'll usually find the code and tell you what it is. I usually humor them and go back inside, then make some excuse about how i'll buy the parts as soon as I get the money, or during this season: "when it gets warmer"

 

[E.M.]

I used to be a manager at AutoZone... just go in and say you need the codes checked. Simple as that. No obligation to buy... I never got mad when people didn't buy parts after... not like its money in my pocket. lol

 

[LongIslandLSE]

alright, easy as that huh. now i gotta find a local auto zone, how long does it usually take, 5 mins.

 

[E.M.]

they plug it in, press a button, and it tells em. The longest part to wait is if theres a line inside. Its policy to help all customers at the parts counter before going out for an OBD scan.

 

[tagliato22]

yeah, and they should give you a print out of the code and that codes description.

 

[eastcoastLS]

They may even let you take the OBD scanner out to your car yourself. I go in there so much thats what they do for me! Never got a print out, just read the scanner myself... Not gonna repost replies 3 to 6...

 

[97stscaddy]

You can get the codes read at just about any auto parts store, I've even heard of Wal-mart doing it. (only the ones with the auto center of course)

So you could to to Checker, Schucks, Pep Boys, O'Reillys, Kragen, Auto Zone, Napa, etc... Just a small list to get you started.

 

[E.M.]

around my way, pep boys and napa charge to read codes.