Check Engine Light Repair

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3 Year/ 36,000 Mile Nationwide Warranty

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Complimentary Local Shuttle

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Free Digital Vehicle Inspection with Service or Repairs

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Original Equipment Equivalent or Better Quality Parts

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Military and First Responder Discounts

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Same-Day Service on Most Vehicles

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Toole’s Garage Stockton

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847 N. El Dorado St.,

Stockton, CA 95202

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Check Engine Light Diagnostics and Repair in Stockton, CA

If your vehicle’s computer has illuminated the check engine light, it’s time to visit your friendly local auto repair shop – Toole’s Garage Stockton. We are a full service auto repair shop that can offer comprehensive care for your car, including check engine light diagnostics and repairs. Check engine light can indicate a wide range of problems – from mundane to very serious, up to and including engine damage or catalytic converter damage.


If the check engine light is flashing, we recommend that you pull over as soon as it is safe to do so – do not drive the car, have it towed to a repair shop. 


If the car is driving normally, and the check engine light is illuminated but not flashing, you should call an auto repair garage and schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience. Driving for prolonged time with the check engine light “on” can cause expensive damage to your vehicle.


Check engine light can indicate a wide variety of problems – form something as simple as a worn out gas cap, to mass airflow sensor problems, faulty fuel injector, faulty EGR valve, faulty TPS ( throttle position sensor), to worn out spark plugs ( especially if you feel the engine misfire), to emission system problems, including failing catalytic converter.


Our clients sometimes use a code reader and call us with the code(s), asking what would the repair cost. Unfortunately, the code is only a road sign – it tells a professional mechanic which systems and subsystems to look at to determine the root cause of the problem. This cannot be done on the phone – if anybody diagnoses your vehicle on the phone, they are guessing. Their guess may be correct, or it could be wrong.


When you bring your vehicle to Toole’s Garage Stockton, we will not guess – you will be greeted by our friendly staff, while your vehicle will be in the highly capable hands of our nationally ASE certified technicians. They will perform professional diagnostics using their state-of-the-art digital tools, and we will provide you with a detailed explanation of what needs to be done and why. You can also anticipate:


  • Original Equipment equivalent or better quality parts
  • 36 months / 36,000 miles nationwide warranty
  • In most cases, same day service completion
  • Military and First Responder discounts
  • Complimentary local Lyft
  • Complimentary Digital Vehicle Inspection with service or repairs

Toole’s Garage Stockton can be a one-stop destination for all your automotive repair needs – from oil change, to brake service, a/c recharge, to transmission and engine repairs.


So,whether your vehicle needs routine service, or the dreaded check engine light is “on” – give us a call. We are happy to setup an appointment while we talk, or you can choose to request an appointment online. Either way, we are happy to be of service.

Services We Offer

Shocks & Struts

With our certified technicians, we have the ability to replace all your shocks and/or struts to help keep your vehicle in tip top shape.

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Brake System Repair

Brakes are an overlooked but critical component of your vehicle. They should be inspected every time your car is in for service.

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Tires & Alignment

When we say we take care of your vehicle from the ground up, we mean it! We’ll take care of your tires, mount, balance, and align all right here.

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Engine Repair

Toole's Garage Engine Repair Service offers quality, factory-grade engine repair service in Stockton, California.

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Oil Change

With our certified technicians, we have the ability to replace all your shocks and/or struts to help keep your vehicle in tip top shape.

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Timing Belt

If your engine has a timing belt, it is recommended to change it at a certain age and mileage. The reason these need to be replaced is that they are made...

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