Brown's Automotive
11744 B Hwy 15 501 N Chapel Hill, NC 27517 | 919.942.1023

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Simple Answers from Brown's Automotive for Chapel Hill: Check Engine Light

Question My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car.  I say it’s not that simple.  Who’s right? An...
Published on: Dec 27, 2023

Simple Answers from Brown's Automotive for Chapel Hill: Check Engine Light

Question My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car.  I say it’s not that simple.  Who’s right? An...
Published on: Sep 09, 2021

Chapel Hill Drivers Ask: Why is My Check Engine Light On?

The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some and is totally ignored by just as many.  Just what it means is a mystery to most of us. First, if your check engine light is flashing,...
Published on: Aug 09, 2021

Why Is My Check Engine Light On? Brown's Automotive Has Answers

{{ image('MjEy') }} The Check Engine light strikes fear into the hearts of some Chapel Hill drivers and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us in NC.First, ...
Published on: Jan 28, 2021

Why Do They Call it a Dashboard? (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)

Ever wonder where they came up with the term "dashboard" for that part of your vehicle that sits behind the steering wheel? That name began back before cars were even invented.  People used to t...
Published on: Aug 10, 2020

Brown's Automotive Tech Question On Your Check Engine Light

{{ image('MzM4') }} Brown's Automotive Tech Question:I'm Alex. My Check Engine Light came on in my vehicle. I've tried several things to make it go off but nothing has worked. What should I do? Brow...
Published on: Apr 04, 2020

Brown's Automotive Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light

How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light?  Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance – it’s a warning that something’s wrong.  When y...
Published on: May 29, 2018

Important Facts Chapel Hill Drivers May Not Know About Their Check Engine Light

The Check Engine light might come on in your vehicle. It's an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard. In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being screwed on tigh...
Published on: Jul 07, 2017