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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2021-09-22Excellent service ... customer service is the best !!!Foster Henderson
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2021-07-30They are honest and do excellent work!! We have used them for 20 years with nothing but outstanding work at an honest price.Nancy Carr
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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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2021-06-27They 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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2021-06-21I am always pleased with the candid information provided, the professionalism of the staff and the ease of working with them.Michelle Dowda
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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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2021-06-04They do an excellent job. They’re very friendly, very effective, fair, and do an excellent job and they stand behind their work.Shawn
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2021-05-26These guys are extremely knowledgeable and professional! It is the only place in town I carry my car.Nathan Reinhard
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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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2021-03-27The 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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2021-03-16They are always trustworthy and knowledgeable about our automobile issues. Charlie is a great service manager.Jamie White
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2021-03-15Reasonably priced, excellent service. Appreciate their honesty of what you really need vs. everything that could be done.Sarah Ross
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2021-01-27They’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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2020-12-07Expertise service for Lexus and Toyota for sure and very courteous staff, including the shuttle driver!!Marie Carter
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2020-11-21These 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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2020-11-10Top notch facility ! What a wonderful place. I only wish it was closer to my home in Huntsville.kyle mclaughlan
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2020-08-17Super great people here, never been taken advantage of!John Theabolt
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2020-08-17Great 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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2020-06-17Very professional, excellent service and service was done in a timely manner.Bonnie Meacham
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2020-04-17Greg was friendly, very helpful, and best of all, honest. We ended up paying $500 less than what was originally quoted.Katie Hamilton
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2020-02-17I 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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2020-01-17They accommodated me and replaced the tire in less than 3 hours even though they didn't have it in stock.Vik Nainital
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2019-12-17The 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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2019-12-17Daniel & all the staff at Franklin are friendly , courteous & professional. Most importantly is the fact that they are "honest".Edmund Ricco
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2019-11-17Very friendly and helpful! They also fixed and replaced our wheel locks while they were at it. Great service in a very timely manner.Austin Aldrich
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2019-11-17I cannot say how awesome these guys are, professional, friendly, I have all my card serviced hereDeborah Woodard
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2019-11-17He 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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2019-11-17Well worth the time and effort invested. Great technician and staff!Ed D
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2019-11-17Took 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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2019-11-17Charlie was awesome! Always great customer service. Thanks again!Kim Mcdonald
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2019-11-17Charlie did a great job servicing my Infiniti, great auto shop!Andrew Jenkins
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2019-11-17Wow! 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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2018-11-17It was my first time to use them, but had heard they were excellent and they didn't disappoint. They provided me a loaner car for the day.Brenda Reid
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2018-11-17Completed the work faster than I thought and everyone there was friendly and professional. Love Franklin AutoTeresa Rubio
