“Great car buying experience with Anthony Riccitello. All the staff was super friendly and easy to work with. Anthony was very patient and worked with us on our trade in. Highly recommend!”
Courtney HustonGoogle · Oct 2026
Fogg’s special
FREE
Free Multi-Point Inspection
Ongoing — no end date
No purchase necessary. By appointment or as bay availability allows. Visual inspection; measured diagnostics quoted separately.
Current offer · Scotia, NY
Free Multi-Point Inspection
A technician checks brakes, tires, fluids, belts, hoses, battery, lights and the underbody, and you get a written report sorted into now, soon and fine — no purchase required.
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Book online or call — no printing, no codes. Fleet accounts: mention it to the fleet desk.
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Mention "Free Multi-Point Inspection" when you book or at drop-off.
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The offer appears as its own line on your written quote — before any work begins.
Applies to
Diagnostics, in plain English.
Engine and electrical diagnostics at Fogg’s Automotive Fleet & Service Center in Scotia, NY, minutes from Schenectady, costs $89–$149, and the fee is applied toward your repair. Unlike a free parts-store code read, diagnosis here uses factory-level scan data, live sensor analysis, and physical testing to find the actual cause — codes tell you where to look, not what to replace.
Here’s the misunderstanding that costs drivers the most money: a trouble code is not a diagnosis. “P0171 — System Too Lean” doesn’t mean any particular part failed; it means the computer noticed a symptom.
The cause could be a vacuum leak, a lazy oxygen sensor, a dirty mass-airflow sensor, a weak fuel pump, or a dozen other things.
Replace parts by code and you’re gambling hundreds per guess — and in New York, every guess that doesn’t fix it is another failed OBD-II inspection.
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Real diagnosis is detective work with instrumentation: factory-level scan tools that see what generic readers can’t, live data analysis across dozens of sensors, smoke machines for vacuum and EVAP leaks, lab scopes for electrical signals, fuel-pressure and compression testing.
Our technicians work from the evidence to the cause — then fix the cause, once. We run this process on everything from a Honda commuting in from Niskayuna to a Ford Transit with 180,000 Schenectady delivery miles on it.
That’s also why we charge for diagnosis and then apply the fee to your repair. Free code reads are a marketing funnel for selling parts; forty-five minutes of a skilled technician’s systematic testing is what actually saves you from paying for three wrong guesses.
Most diagnoses are finished the same day, and you hear the findings in plain English before any repair is approved.
What’s included
- Factory-level computer scan — all modules, not just the engine
- Live sensor data analysis and freeze-frame review
- Physical testing: vacuum, fuel pressure, compression, electrical
- Smoke testing for vacuum and EVAP leaks
- A written explanation of the actual cause, in plain English
- Diagnosis fee applied toward the repair
Diagnostics
Typical price in the Capital Region
$89–$149
applied to repair
- Findings with photos before any work
- A written quote you approve first
- No work without your OK
Pricing
The regular price, before the offer.
Standard diagnosis $89; extended electrical or intermittent-fault diagnosis to $149. When you approve the repair here, the diagnostic fee comes off the bill.
How a visit works
Book in a minute
Pick a time online or call. Urgent problems usually get a same-day slot, and early drop-off is available.
We inspect and photograph
A technician inspects the vehicle and sends you the findings with photos and measurements before any work starts.
You approve in writing
You get a written quote, and nothing is repaired until you approve it. Questions go to the person who did the work.
Back on the road
We fix it, test it and hand back the keys, with qualifying repairs backed by our written warranty.
What drivers and fleets say
Real reviews from customers across the Capital Region. The full list lives on Google.
4.32,000+ Google reviews
“Nichole is absolutely amazing! From our first conversation on the phone, to walking out with my new car, she was so friendly, knowledgeable, transparent and helpful to my stepmother and I. Nichole helped us get our new vehicles and explained everything- every step of the way. Not to mention she will make you laugh (more than once!) She truly made this experience positive, stress free, and smooth! If you’re in need of a new car, please go see Nichole! You will not be disappointed.”
Cassandra MGoogle · Aug 2026
“I just had an awesome experience at Foggs Auto. Buying a car is a big decision and AJ was helfpful, kind, and knowledgeable. He was straightforward and transparent, sitting with me and going over all my information in order to provide me with options that were actually in my price range while still taking into consideration the type of vehicle I needed. He didn’t try to upsell and didn’t try to pressure me into choosing something I couldn’t afford. I had a co-signer from out-of-state and Foggs took care of making sure all the paperwork made it to them and provided a label for them to send the paperwork back. I ended up with a reliable car, in a price range I could afford, and the process was seamless. I also want to mention their awesome lifetime engine coverage and lifetime NY state inspection. I would highly recommend AJ and Foggs for your next auto purchase!!! (Sorry for the yellow picture, I took it while the wildfire smoke was bad.)”
Jessa WatkinsGoogle · Jul 2026
“AJ was great to work with. They helped me relax during a super stressful time and got me into an awesome car for a decent deal”
shawn brunetGoogle · May 2026
“I had a great experience at Foggs Auto. @Brandon Young ,was quick, easy, and everything was explained clearly so I always knew what was going on. The staff was extremely friendly and made the whole process stress-free. Highly recommend them if you’re looking for honest, straightforward service.”
Andrew WhitbeckGoogle · Jan 2026
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Claim “Free Multi-Point Inspection” on your next visit.
Mention the offer when you book — it goes on the written quote before any work begins.
01How do I use a Fogg’s special?
Book online or call (518) 348-7764 and mention the offer by name, when you book or at drop-off. It goes on your written quote as its own line, before any work begins.
02Do I need to print a coupon?
No. There is nothing to print and no code to enter. Mentioning the offer is enough.
03Do specials apply to fleet accounts?
Yes. Fleet accounts get the specials too. Mention the offer to the fleet desk when you schedule the vehicles.
04What happens when a special ends?
Each offer shows its end date, and expired offers come off this page. Our published price ranges still apply on every service page.