Book Honda check engine light at our Winter Haven shop. Same technicians, same bays, every time you come in.
5100 Dundee Road, Winter Haven, FL 33884
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
A code is a starting point, not an answer. When that light comes on, the computer has seen a reading outside the range it expects and stored a code for it. The code names the system involved. It doesn't name the broken part. One code can have five believable causes sitting behind it, and the only honest way to tell them apart is to test.
Steady or flashing matters. A steady light means the computer wants someone to look at it, and you can usually finish your errands and get it scheduled. A flashing light means the engine is misfiring right now and unburned fuel is heading into the exhaust. If it is flashing, pull over when it is safe and have the car towed or looked at before you drive it further.
Diagnosis starts with every stored code plus the freeze frame data that came with it, so we can see what the engine was doing at the moment the light triggered. Then we watch live data with the engine running. Fuel trims show whether the computer is adding or pulling fuel to cover for something. Sensor readings get compared against what the engine is actually doing. From there our ASE certified techs test the specific suspects, which is how a failing sensor gets separated from a vacuum leak or a wiring problem instead of replacing parts in order until the light goes out.
Some codes have nothing to do with how the car drives. Evaporative emissions codes are the usual example: the car feels perfectly normal while fuel vapor quietly leaks away. Sometimes it really is a loose or worn gas cap, and we'll tell you that. Often the cap is fine and a smoke test finds the leak somewhere else in the fuel vapor system.
You leave knowing the actual cause, with inspection photos on your phone and a written quote. Whether you fix it that day is a separate decision.
The technician at our Winter Haven shop started with initial testing and an electrical diagnosis, which were performed at no charge.
Read the full jobThe vehicle's cooling system was restored, resolving the overheating issue.
Read the full jobThe work started with a no-charge initial assessment at the Winter Haven shop, and the technician updated the service manager within 30 minutes.
Read the full jobTook my Type R today here for service, and the atmosphere—great conversations with another Type R owner—mixed with the level of professionalism these guys have far exceeded my expectations. For me, I’m very particular about who services my vehicle. I will be coming back to them no matter what vehicle I have. Johnny Automotive to me in my opinion in Polk County is the gold standard in automotive services.
Bishara Bronson
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A big thank you to the team at Johnny’s Automotive for the excellent service on Maria’s 2019 Honda CR-V. We’ve been catching up on a lot of preventive maintenance lately, and the final step was having the CVT transmission professionally flushed and serviced. From the service writers to the ASE-certified technicians, the entire team was outstanding — professional, knowledgeable, fast, and fair with pricing. It’s refreshing to find an automotive shop that truly takes pride in doing the job right and treating customers with respect. The CR-V is smooth & beautiful, we left with great confidence in the work that was performed. Highly recommend Johnny’s Automotive to anyone looking for honest, dependable service. Thank you again for taking such great care of us! -Mike & Maria Back on May 1 for a transmission flush on my Hyundai Kona the transmission was running fine, but you have to keep up on the preventive maintenance. A complete thorough job was done at a reasonable price and the staff is very friendly. We have found our service location for years to come. Thank you to the team at Johnnny’s automotive! 🚗👍🏼💯 Johnny’s Automotive delivered a true five-star experience. They were professional, honest, and genuinely customer-oriented from start to finish. They handled a major repair on our CR-V with confidence, kept us informed, and treated us with respect throughout the process. It’s refreshing to find a shop that still believes in great customer service. Highly recommend! Mike & Maria
Mike Schuwerk
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From start to finish, Mike handled all of my issues with my Honda CR-V along with dealing with my Extended Service Contract. The guys were great, properly repairing and getting it done on a timely manner. I will be back to get my car serviced when needed.
Tim Vera
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I moved in Winter Haven in 2022 brought my Honda Pilot 2005 they did a full inspection with pictures and video had fixed that needed immediate attention, I went for another check for what was worked on before it didn’t work well, so they cover it with full warranty, I was accommodated and was offered a loaner car so I was able to get to work. I thanked Mike, Richard and the whole team for their professionalism and customer care.
Marl Cruz
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Oil change my 2018 Honda CRV excellent work I’ve been using them for years first time at the Dundee location all of people there seem to be happy Mark was excellent hook me up right away got me in and out with the oil change thank you very much I do appreciate it
tyrone Jones
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ASE Certified Technicians
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20+ Years
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