The Problem of Having a High End Car with an Expired Warranty

So you own a high end car but it's recently out of warranty. This is a tough time for you. When it breaks down, you will be forced to choose whether to repair the high-end car or to get rid of it by trading it in.

Consider this: The typical car (post 2003) might have up to 73 different computer processors on it that all have to talk to each other. It this does not take place every time you start your car up, then those processors get very upset with each other and turn on all kinds of lights on your dashboard.

For instance, you could have an oxygen sensor that has failed and that will understandably turn on your MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp = Check Engine Light). However, when the MIL comes on, it will automatically disable the Traction Control which then becomes a safety issue. Depending on your brand, this could also turn off your Anti-Lock Braking System. So you take your vehicle into your local dealership, and they read the codes out of it and tell you that you have a defective oxygen sensor. Unfortunately, they may also tell you that you need a specific Traction Control part and a specific Anti-Lock Braking System part. The true fact may be that the oxygen sensor has failed and that has tripped all the other lights to come on as a result. The end problem is trust......

Like it says in my profile, I am a Master Automobile Technician going back to 1995. I am tired of seeing people get ripped off and not having their vehicles repaired as they should be. Therefore, I will do my best to correct this issue as it relates to the profession. The main problem arises when you do not know who to trust with the repair of your vehicle.