Autozone Free diagnostic ?

Question

Hi,
I have a question. I went to Autozone for a free diagnostic. I asked the man if I can get the free diagnostic to see if there were anything wrong with my car. He said no because they don't offer it here ( California ). Is it true that Autozone offer the free service nationwide or just certain states ?

Answer 1

This is what the website says about test equipment. Notice that is says most stores.*

Don't buy a part you don't need. Auto Zone will test your car's parts for free. We can test your car's battery, alternator, starter and voltage regulator while they're still on your car. We can also give your car a complete starting and charging systems test.

You can also take your alternator, starter or battery into our store and we'll test it. In most stores*, we can also test voltage regulators, control modules, coils, throttle position sensors (TPSs) and other engine management components.

I live here in TN and Autozone uses one of their regular code readers off the shelf to retrieve codes. These readers are becoming cheaper to obtain and work on most cars 1996 and later. I believe that Wal-Mart sells one for less than $100. It is digital and easy to read and you can also clear codes with it. If your car is earlier than 1996, then another reader is required and is getting harder to find.

I would also try another parts store, if in your area. For example, Advanced Auto Parts, NAPA, O'Riley's.

I hope that this info helps.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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most auto zone and napa type stores still read codes for free or a small fee...a word of advice about that - the counter people reading the code readers are usually not certified technicians and don't always know what they are talking about. for example, just because you have a code for a mass airflow sensor, that does not mean the airflow sensor is bad, it may just be reading a level outside the parameters of the control module and it could be something as simple as an air inlet hose being loose. another example (autozone is notorious for this one), a ford with a p0403 (egr flow insufficient), and autozone will probably sell you an egr valve...guess what - that is almost never the problem there. that code is usually set by a defective dpfe sensor...while it may help to go into a repair shop already knowing what codes are stored in your vehicle, do NOT rely on parts stores for an accurate diagnosis.

Answer 4

I would say the person you talk to in Autozone was being lazy. Autozone has free diagnostics in approx 90% of all their stores. If this store did have the equipment I would be very surprised, almost all stores in California offer this service.

Answer 5

Just to be accurate - Autozone does not offer free "diagnostic". They offer free "Code Reading" (at most locations). That's not the same thing. Code Reading tells you what the code is. Diagnostic tells you why its there and what you need to do about it.

You do get what you pay for too.

Answer 6

The best way is to download Ccleaner here http://bitly.com/UrALrK

Or you can go on Windows operating system locate the command prompt and go there to do the following:
Create a Recovery file of system and date it today.

Then begin by;
delete the 'Temp' folders..they have hidden subfolders so you need to set the attributes in order to bypass this. For each subfolder delete all cookies and rubbish left behnd after install-uninstalled programs. Do a 'dir' command to check your progress. Make sure the 'Temp' file is empty.

goto c:\windows\prefetch and delete everything in there..no exceptions

goto c:\windows folder and delete all the '$' files that have been installed by updates. They can all be succesfully deleted and just take up disk space.

Locate the Internet Temporary Files..Check to see how high the saving level is..some have it set at 30 days..but that stores faaaar tooo much data..though it slows down the system overal. Keep this to a minimum..suggest 2 or 5 at most.

Delete all 'cookies' all those you don't need.

Locate the windows directory and go through the folders you know and those you don't need. Check this once a week at least. Some programs will install under XP as NT and older systems where there is no check of systems weight.

Check to see that system files have not changed since last booting. Things like .ini files or .bat are important items.


Check for 'Hidden Directories' all over the disk...do this at the command prompt:

dir *.* /ah wil show these hidden directories

Check the 'dir' command for all parameters

Answer 7

The absolutely free reverse vin check sites generally provide fake information. To get real information, money will have to be paid. The free searches provide fake information so they can get your email address to send spam.

Stay away from shady reverse vin check sites, most likely you won't get any information after you make the payment. Not to mention you won't get a report and you won't get an answer if you try to call for a refund. Stick with a reputable reverse vin check site like http://www.reversevincheck.net that has been around since 1995.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I wouldnt have the brain dead idiots that work in autozone touch my car. If you are smart you will take your car to someone who knows what they are doing.

Answer 10

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