Ted's Auto Clinic Inc
7850 W ADDISON ST CHICAGO, Illinois 60634 | (773) 625-7360

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Why Do They Call it a Dashboard? (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)

Ever wonder where they came up with the term "dashboard" for that part of your vehicle that sits behind the steering wheel? That name began back before cars were even invented.  People used to t...
Published on: Jan 26, 2025

Check Engine Light

When your Check Engine light comes on, you may be torn between utter panic and just wanting to ignore it and hope it goes away. That's perfectly understandable. That same Check Engine light could...
Published on: Jan 19, 2025

Check Engine Light Diagnosis At Ted's Auto Clinic Inc In Chicago

The check engine light might come on in your vehicle. It’s an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard.  In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being scr...
Published on: Jan 01, 2024

Simple Answers from Ted's Auto Clinic Inc for Chicago: Check Engine Light

Question My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car.  I say it’s not that simple.  Who’s right? An...
Published on: Mar 17, 2023

Ted's Auto Clinic Inc Tech Question On Your Check Engine Light

Question I’m Alex.  My Check Engine Light came on.  I’ve tried several things to make it go off, but nothing has worked.  What should I do? Answer Like Alex, most of us h...
Published on: Feb 17, 2023

Chicago Drivers Ask: Why is My Check Engine Light On?

The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some and is totally ignored by just as many.  Just what it means is a mystery to most of us. First, if your check engine light is flashing,...
Published on: Aug 22, 2022

Why Is My Check Engine Light On? Ted's Auto Clinic Inc Has Answers

{{ image('MjEy') }} The Check Engine light strikes fear into the hearts of some Chicago drivers and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us in Illinois.First...
Published on: Mar 24, 2020

Simple Answers from Ted's Auto Clinic Inc for Chicago: Check Engine Light

Question My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car.  I say it’s not that simple.  Who’s right? An...
Published on: Apr 04, 2019