San Francisco's Japanese Auto Repair Specialists

When the check engine lights on your Honda’s dashboard, it is never a cause for celebration. On the other hand, it does not necessarily mean a major repair. The check engine light can point to a range of issues—some minor, others more serious—so until a professional diagnoses the problem, there is no reason to suspect the worst. At Pat’s Garage we help CR-V owners to get answers quickly with dependable diagnostics, quality repairs, and expert care from nationally ASE-certified technicians. Many CR-V drivers are surprised to learn that something as simple as a loose gas cap can trigger the light. When the cap isn’t sealing properly, the emissions system detects a problem. More severe check engine light problems can include fuel injector problems, or even a failing catalytic converter. Your engine may also act up when spark plugs or ignition coils begin to wear out. Since these parts ignite the air-fuel mixture in each cylinder, faulty spark plugs can lead ... read more