2880 Acton Road,
Accurate Check Engine Light Diagnostics
for Birmingham’s Import Auto Owners
When the check engine light comes on your dashboard, there are dozens of potential issues that can be causing it. Many drivers will often continue to drive as usual even with the light on, but when behind the wheel of an Import vehicle, it’s important to act quickly and have your car serviced. At Franklin Automotive, we provide Import auto owners throughout the Birmingham area with quick, accurate check engine light diagnostics and any necessary repairs.
Quality Service for the Best Brands
Since 1992 the team at Franklin Automotive has offered drivers superior check engine light maintenance for the area’s most popular Import vehicles:
With over 150 combined years of experience, our ASE certified technicians understand how many things can contribute to your check engine light being on. Once we do diagnose the issue, our mechanics make any needed repairs so that you can get back on the roads faster with a vehicle that performs at the level you depend on. We’re committed to quality every step of the way; our shop is always investing in the latest factory-grade tools & equipment available to ensure the highest accuracy possible.
Common Causes for Your Check Engine Light
Our technicians know just how many issues can cause your check engine light to stay on. When you bring your car in for annual maintenance, we check every part of your vehicle to make sure everything is working properly. Some common check engine light causes can include:
- Failing Catalytic Converter
- Faulty Spark Plug & Wires
- Loose or Broken Gas Cap
- Failing Mass Air Flow Sensor
- Ignition Coil Issues
- Faulty Alternator
No matter what the cause is, our ASE certified technicians are committed to repairing your vehicle as quickly & accurately as possible. We guarantee our work with our 12-month/12,000-mile minimum warranty to further ensure your complete satisfaction after every visit.
Better Service Starts Today
Located in Birmingham, the team at Franklin Automotive also welcomes Import auto owners throughout:
Since 1992 we’ve offered drivers a friendly, high-quality alternative to the dealerships so if your Import vehicle’s check engine light is on, don’t put off service any longer. Call or visit our shop today to schedule an appointment today and let our technicians help you get the best for your vehicle.
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2022-04-14That diagnostic service plus refilling the A/C only cost me around $175, and they had it ready just a couple hours after I dropped it off with them.Drew Duncan
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2022-03-18Franklin Automotive deserves 10 stars for their honest, staff, customer services, management team and having patience with their customers.We definitely trust Franklin Automotive to services and repair our vehicles anytime.shawn long
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2022-02-14Franklin Automotive has taken care of my car a couple times and I've been very satisfied with both the professional service and the customer care.Kim Horton
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2022-01-26Honest and attentive and worked me in even though they were extremely booked up.King Cook
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2022-01-15Always friendly. They know my car as well or better than the dealer. Prices are very competitive and parts are from the manufacturer.Chris Harlow
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2021-12-14Dependable service and a top-notch staff. Very recommended!Marlin Dobbs
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2021-11-24Had my stepdaughters oil change and general inspection done-they found a problem with an axle that the Toyota dealer missed-very professional and thorough-much cheaper than the dealer and a very high quality establishmentJoel Anderson
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2021-11-21The best 👌. Honest, knowledgeable, don't try to up sale enythyng. Everybody is very friendly. #Very Professional #Prompt #ExpertMichael B.
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2021-09-23Good shop, good people, fair price, and no worries. Will do business again when the time comes.Brendon Sheiry
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2021-09-22Excellent service ... customer service is the best !!!Foster Henderson
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2021-07-24And MAN, I’M GLAD I DID!!!From just how they answered their phone, to really wanting to know what was wrong with my rig, to immediately scheduling the tow truck to bring it over to allowing me to overnight the specialty parts from Colorado to having it repaired quickly and me rolling the next afternoon, what a refreshing experience!Nic and his mechanic (didn’t get his name) were super responsive, professional, friendly and took the time to explain what all they did and why it was important for safety reasons.If you need a quality mechanic in Birmingham for your foreign car, look no further!Greg Greenwood
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2021-07-24Always a pleasure to deal with - professional, knowledgeable, pleasant, excellent at communicating, always respectful of my time and needs.Carole Mazer
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2021-06-27They always get my car serviced quickly and have a ride available if needed. I will definitely send customers over to them!Alaricand Shannon
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2021-06-23They are always nice!! I feel comfortable as a woman taking my car because they are very through and don't suggest services i don't need.Isha Moore
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2021-06-23Great people, great quality, the only place I will take my Lexus or Toyota.Scott Holloway
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2021-06-23Excellent customer service! Great communicating updates on my repair and options.Lindsey Sanders
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2021-06-14Excellent service, honest and thorough. Wouldn't take my cars anywhere else.Stephen DeGweck
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2021-06-11You won’t go wrong taking your car to Franklin, they’re trustworthy professional people that do good work.Matthew Shipman
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2021-05-18Franklin Automotive is a wonderful place to get your car repaired. They may not be the cheapest, but they are honest, competent and friendly.Phil Griffin
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2021-04-24Very professional, excellent service and service was done in a timely manner.Bonnie Meacham
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2021-04-24These guys are honest, they don't have unreasonable prices, the people are all friendly, the drivers are amazing, and they are fast!!They quoted me $518 for a huge fix.James Clarke
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2021-04-24Top notch facility ! What a wonderful place. I only wish it was closer to my home in Huntsville.kyle mclaughlan
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2021-04-24Great service. I like the idea of making an appointment. Highly recommended by Discount Tire. Friendly staff. I was in and out in no time.J E
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2021-04-24Expertise service for Lexus and Toyota for sure and very courteous staff, including the shuttle driver!!Marie Carter
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2021-04-24They did a great job. My car (Volkswagon Jetta) runs like new. Very pleased with Franklin. The overall experience with them was great.Lee and Janet Collier
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2021-04-11The most professional and knowledgeable staff. This is my garage shop for rest of my life. Extremely pleased with vehicle service I received.Michael Brazy
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2021-03-13Very professional and compassionate people. From now on any time I have issues, I will be going to Franklin first!Moe & Delby
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2021-02-11They’re honest and never try to convince me to get unnecessary services or repairs. Highly recommended!Olivia Williams
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2021-01-19Franklin is really accommodating and responsive. If you keep your cars for many years, you'll want to get them serviced at Franklin.Gerriann Fagan
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2020-04-24He took the time to listen to my concerns and was genuinely attentive to the situation. As they could have ignored my review and do nothing.winterhaven winterhaven
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2020-04-24Charlie was awesome! Always great customer service. Thanks again!Kim Mcdonald
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2020-04-24Wow! What can I say? My son’s car had major issues while he was in Birmingham. Charlie bent over backwards to help us.Noah Campbell
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2020-04-24Daniel & all the staff at Franklin are friendly , courteous & professional. Most importantly is the fact that they are "honest".Edmund Ricco
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2020-04-24Took my Volkswagen Beetle to get some major repairs done and was very impressed with the level of service I received.Daniel L
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2020-04-24Charlie did a great job servicing my Infiniti, great auto shop!Andrew Jenkins
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2020-04-24The staff here is very helpful! My car broke down nearby so I was able to pull in here since it was the closest shop.Anne Bet
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2020-04-24I have taken my vehicles to Franklin Automotive several times, and I am always impressed by their customer service, value, and commitment to completing a service in a timely manner.Stacy Leger
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2020-04-24They accommodated me and replaced the tire in less than 3 hours even though they didn't have it in stock.Vikram Nainital
