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Does it cost to have your car scanned for codes?

Updated: 8/20/2019
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Yes and no. Some shops may scan your codes for free hoping that you will fix what they find with them but most shops will charge $50-$100. Then if you fix any issues with them they will credit the charge to the total repair bill.

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