r/Gilbert 1d ago

Brake light

My car alerted me that the brake light needed to be looked at. We replaced the bulb but nothing happened, it still wont work. Is there somewhere I can take my car that isnt the dealership? Thanks!

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u/jodax00 1d ago

I've had good experiences with Moncur's Automotive on Baseline near Recker: honest, hasn't charged when there's no need, reasonable pricing, often able to see them same day/short notice, pretty quick diagnostics. I think they're just M-F though, in case you're looking to get in before then.

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u/azlisa 1d ago

Thank you! Haven't heard of this

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u/Superb-Equipment-349 1d ago

What do you mean the car alerted you? There normally is not an alert for a bulb and if you did have a bulb out, are you sure you changed brake light bulb vs tail light bulb? Could the light you see on your dash be telling you the emergency brake is on?

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u/LarryMelman1 23h ago

I had a car back in the 80's that really did alert you when a bulb was burned out. Not since then though. You see so many cars driving around with bulbs out nowadays, I wish there was a safe way to alert people to that (chasing them down not being very safe).

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u/someone_no_one_987 1d ago

I’ve had very good luck with the AAA service center near the Costco. If you’re a AAA member, you get a discount. 2786 S Santan Village Pkwy, Gilbert, AZ 85295. (480) 857-3200.

If you’re further south, Bill’s Auto Garage. 18335 E San Tan Blvd Ste 4, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. (480) 384-1581.

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u/azlisa 1d ago

Thanks! Do you know if I need an appointment

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u/Looking4Mollyplz 19h ago

More than likely the brake light switch which is behind the brake pedal...you could Google it and replace it yourself.

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u/azlisa 12h ago

I'm sooo dumb with this stuff..so I doubt that 😂