Compare Volkswagen Passat engine management light repair quotes from specialist garages

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If you're looking to book any repair work for an Volkswagen Passat, you can easily compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.

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The Volkswagen Passat is a classy executive car with heaps of interior space. It was introduced in 1973, and the ninth generation was unveiled half a century later, in 2023, counting the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class among its rivals. In addition to being named 'Europe's Car of the Year' in 2015, the Passat has earned itself a stellar reputation for reliability. Major problems are rare, though keep an eye out for power steering and suspension issues.

The engine management light (EML) - also referred to as the check engine light - is a small engine symbol that becomes illuminated on your dashboard to indicate a problem, the severity of which is suggested by the colour of the light (red or yellow) and whether it stays on or flashes (usually due to misfires).

Many things can trigger the EML. Some are easy to fix, such as a loose fuel cap, while others are more expensive, such as a faulty catalytic converter. One of the most common reasons is a defective oxygen sensor - if your car is also experiencing a drop in fuel efficiency and black smoke from the exhaust, this is likely why.

Read this guide for more information about why the engine management light comes on and how to fix it.

You don't have to risk driving your car to a garage when the EML is illuminated. Instead, you can book a mobile mechanic, who will carry out an engine management light repair at a convenient location for you.