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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: Feb 02, 2023

Simple Answers from Federal Automotive Service & Towing for Danbury: 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: Feb 06, 2020

Check Engine Light

When your check engine light comes on, you may be torn between utter panic and just wanting to ignore it and hope it goes away.  That’s perfectly understandable.  That same check engin...
Published on: Sep 24, 2019

Federal Automotive Service & Towing Tech Question On Your Check Engine Light

Question I’m Alex.  My Check Engine Light came on.  I’ve tried several things to make it go off, but nothing has worked.  What should I do? Answer Like Alex, most of us h...
Published on: Feb 22, 2019

Important Facts Danbury 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: Dec 12, 2017

Danbury 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: Jan 23, 2017

Check Engine Light Diagnosis At Federal Automotive Service & Towing In Danbury

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 scr...
Published on: Oct 11, 2012

Why Is My Check Engine Light On? Federal Automotive Service & Towing Has Answers

{{ image('MjEy') }} The Check Engine light strikes fear into the hearts of some Danbury drivers and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us in CT.First, if y...
Published on: Jun 28, 2012