Book Honda computer diagnostics at our Lake Wales shop. Same technicians, same bays, every time you come in.
323 North Scenic Highway, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
When a scan tool pulls a stored code off your car, what comes back is a number and a short description: a lean condition, a misfire on cylinder three, a circuit reading out of range. That tells us where the car noticed something wrong. It doesn't tell us what caused it. One lean code can come from a vacuum leak, a tired fuel pump, a dirty mass airflow sensor, or an exhaust leak sitting upstream of a sensor. Replacing the part named in the description works out sometimes. When it doesn't, you've bought a part and you still have the problem.
So the code is where we start, not where we stop. From there a technician watches live data while the engine runs, compares those readings against what the manufacturer says they should be, and tests the actual circuit or component with a meter, a scope, a pressure gauge, or a smoke machine. Sometimes it means driving the car until the fault shows itself. That testing is what turns a system into a part, and it's why diagnosis takes real time. It's skilled labor with real equipment behind it, the same as any other job in the shop, which is why it gets billed like one.
A free code pull at a parts counter is a useful thing to have. It tells you a code is stored and roughly what system it lives in, which is more than the dashboard gives you, and it costs you nothing. It's a starting point. What it isn't is a diagnosis, because nobody put the car on a lift, watched it run, or tested anything. If you already have the code, bring it. We'll use it. We'll just keep going from there.
Here's what paying for diagnostic time actually buys you. A named cause, meaning the specific failure we found and how we confirmed it, not a system and not a maybe. Photos of it on your phone from the digital inspection, taken on your vehicle that day. And a quote to fix it. Whether you do that repair, with us or anywhere else, is a separate decision and it stays yours. Plenty of people take the answer and go think about it.
The math on this is simple. Diagnosis costs what it costs, once. Guessing costs a part at a time until something works, and none of those parts come back. That's what you're really protected from here: paying for repairs that don't fix anything. Whatever we do fix carries a 36 month, 36,000 mile nationwide warranty, and every one of our six shops works the same way.
During testing, the technician found new issues not related to any previous repairs: a rattle noise from the timing chains and gears, and a leaking oil…
Read the full jobThe battery failed testing, which explained the slow start concern, and severe corrosion was found around the terminals that needed deep cleaning.
Read the full jobDuring inspection at our Lake Wales shop, the technician found the passenger rear wheel bearing / hub assembly making noise.
Read the full jobThe vehicle came back to our Lake Wales shop as a recheck of the previous work.
Read the full jobThe vehicle's cooling system was restored to proper function, reducing the risk of damage to critical components.
Read the full jobThe technician found that the harmonic balancer insulator had separated.
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After taking my vehicles to the dealers and paying overpriced fees for service, I found out about Johnny’s Automotive and got my 1st oil change with them. Not only the price, but the customer service made me feel like I just found a long lost family member and we have been going to them ever since. My best experience with Johnny’s was recently when my son’s car was driving a little rough. He decided to take it to a Honda dealer and they gave us a ridiculous quote after trying to have us trade in our car and sign off on “risks” that we were taking if we chose to get the car repaired. I decided to take the car to Johnny’s Automotive, and they fixed the car with no problem in the same day for a lot less money. The car drives great and we are very satisfied with the work Johnny’s Automotive does for us.
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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Johnny Automotive for the outstanding service and support you provided when I needed it most. From the moment I brought my vehicle in, your professionalism, honesty, integrity, and commitment to customer service were evident. I truly appreciate the time you took to explain the repairs, provide accurate information, and keep me informed throughout the process. That level of transparency gave me complete confidence that my vehicle was in the right hands. I am especially thankful for the transportation assistance you provided between my home and your shop. That extra effort made a difficult situation much easier and demonstrated how much you genuinely care about your customers. Most importantly, my vehicle is running very well after the repairs, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Your expertise and attention to detail have made a real difference. Because of the excellent experience I received, I am committed to continuing to bring my vehicle to Johnny Automotive for future service needs. I will also gladly recommend your business to family, friends, and anyone looking for a trustworthy automotive repair shop. Thank you again for stepping in when I needed help, for your exceptional customer service, and for operating your business with honesty and integrity. It is rare to find a shop that combines technical excellence with genuine care for its customers, and Johnny Automotive does exactly that. May your business continue to prosper and be blessed with continued success for many years to come. Thanks Angel V. 08 honda odyssey
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