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Friends Tyres & Auto Centre workshop exterior in Morwell

Warning light help

Check engine light

A check engine light means the vehicle has detected a fault. Some are minor, some need urgent attention.

If the light is flashing, the car runs badly, overheats or feels unsafe, stop driving and call for advice. For steady warning lights, book a diagnostic check so the cause can be investigated.

Warning signs

  • Flashing check engine light
  • Loss of power, rough idle or misfire
  • Overheating, smoke or unusual smell
  • Multiple dashboard warning lights at once

How diagnostics helps

  • Reads fault information and narrows the starting point
  • Connects symptoms with real inspection findings
  • Helps avoid replacing parts without checking the cause

Questions

Common questions

Can Friends Tyres & Auto Centre check a check engine light?

Yes. The team can inspect the vehicle, talk through the symptoms and recommend the next practical repair or service step.

Should I keep driving if the problem feels unsafe?

No. If the car feels unsafe, overheats, loses braking performance, shakes heavily or shows warning lights, pull over safely and call for advice.

What details should I provide when booking?

Share the vehicle make and model, the symptoms, when they happen, any warning lights, and whether the issue started suddenly or gradually.