Welcome to Dakota's Auto Repair,
your car service in Garner, NC!
If you’re looking for auto repair in Garner, NC, you’ve found us. Here at Dakota's Auto Repair we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Garner car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Here at Dakota's Auto Repair we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Garner offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in Garner, we are totally confident that Dakota's Auto Repair is the best option in town!
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Mon-Fri: 8:30am-6pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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About Dakota's Auto Repair Garner, NC
For years Dakota's Auto Repair has been there for the people of Garner. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Garner has to offer.
Our family of technicians and service staff sees their work here at Dakota's Auto Repair as more than a job. It’s their vocation and livelihood. Each member of our team is invested in your satisfaction.
Dakota's Auto Repair was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Dakota's Auto Repair the best car service in Garner!
Are you ready to experience the best Garner car service available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
The Absolute Best Car Service in Garner, NC
What sets Dakota's Auto Repair apart from all of the others in Garner, NC?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Garner, NC, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Dakota's Auto Repair, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Garner auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Garner, NC, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
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2015 Nissan Altima
Mileage132,648Service Date2/11/2025Services Performed- Test drove car about 7 miles; felt the vibration around 70 mph. Got it to act up 2 times. Rotated rear tires to the front and went back to test drive car and could still feel vibration. Talked to customer and let him know that the vibration was not caused by the work we performed.
Abdul B. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/11/2025 -
2009 Honda Odyssey
Mileage200,832Service Date2/10/2025Services Performed- BATTERY DEAD HAD TO JUMP START VEHICLE. BATTERY ONLY READING 1 VOLT. POSITIVE TERMINAL NOT GETTING GOOD CONNECTION, WILL TRY TO REPAIR, MAY HAVE TO REPLACE. PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL ONLY OPERATE MANUALLY. BATTERY TERMINAL END WILL NOT TIGHTEN DOWN. RECOMMEND REPLACING POSITIVE TERMINAL END. NO CODES FOUND FOR SLIDING DOORS. TRIED ACTUATING DOOR WITH SCANNER ON PASSENGER SIDE. DOOR DID NOT RESPOND TO SCANNER TESTS WHERE D/S WILL. REMOVED #7 BACK UP FUSE FOR 2 MINUTES TO REINITIALIZE DOORS. RESET DID NOT WORK., LIVE DATA SHOWS RIGHT DOOR RATCHET SWITCH IS OFF WHEN SHOULD BE ON WITH DOOR CLOSED. MANUALLY ACTUATED DOOR LATCH AND CAN GET SCANNER TO SHOW RATCHET SWITCH ON. CLEANED DOOR LATCH MECHANISM WITH CLEANER AND COMPRESSED AIR. LUBRICATED LATCH AND ROLLERS WITH WHITE LITHIUM GREASE. DOOR IS NOW SEEING LATCH IN CLOSED POSITION WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED. PASSENGER DOOR NOW OPERATES CORRECTLY WITH POWER ASSIST. REPLACE POSITIVE TERMINAL END.
- FRONT D/S OUTER PAD IS WORN TO APPROXIMATELY 20% WHERE INNER D/S PAD AND P/S PADS ARE APPROXIMATELY 30%. REAR BRAKE PADS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 60-70% PAD LIFE REMAINING.
- NCSI
Dennis P. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/10/2025 -
2012 Honda CR-V
Mileage113,492Service Date2/7/2025Services Performed- FOUND STARTER HAS FAILED. TRIED TO TURN OVER BUT WILL NOT CRANK ENGINE OVER. RECOMMEND REPLACING STARTER.
- STARTER ASSEMBLY – Remove & Replace
Tom C. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/10/2025 -
2016 Honda Odyssey
Mileage45,059Service Date2/7/2025Services Performed- POWER STEERING FLUID LOW IN RESERVOIR. PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM. STEERING FEELS NORMAL AT THIS TIME. CAN HEAR MINOR POWER STEERING PUMP WHINE. RE CHECKED FOR POWER STEERING LEAK AFTER TEST DRIVE. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY POWER STEERING LEAK CURRENTLY. RECOMMEND TOPPING OFF FLUID AND MONITORING FOR LEAKS IN THE FUTURE.
- TEST DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES. CAN HEAR CLACKING/GRINDING NOISE FROM 2ND UP TO 5TH GEAR. CAN SEE RPMS FLUCTUATE WHEN NOISE IS APPARENT. NO ENGINE/TRANSMISSION CODES. RAN VEHICLE UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE FOR COOLING FAN TO COME ON. SHUT OFF ENGINE AND CHECKED TRANSMISSION FLUID. FLUID IS CLEAN AND AT FULL MARK ON STICK. FOUND HONDA TSB 16-060 REGARDING TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP ISSUES BETWEEN 20-45MPH. TSB ENTAILS CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID AND UPDATING TCM. RECOMMEND STARTING WITH HONDA TSB. Test drove vehicle approx 16 miles after fluid change and computer update, transmission still has shifting irregularities; recommend replacing transmission. Informed customer can drive vehicle until problem gets worse
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID – Drain & Refill – [Includes: Additional time for use of scan tool to perform this procedure.]
- TORQUE CONVERTER UPDATE FOR TCM
Nhuan H. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/7/2025 -
2014 Mercedes-Benz C300
Mileage123,114Service Date2/3/2025Services Performed- LUBE, OIL, FILTER
- PASSENGER REAR HAS CRACKED RIM-CUSTOMER HAS NEW RIM IN PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. REMOVE AND INSTALL TIRE ONTO NEW RIM ON PASSENGER FRONT SEAT.
- NO EVIDENCE OF ANY MAJOR FLUID LEAKS. ALL FLUIDS WITHIN SPEC. WIPERS AND HORN DO NOT WORK. PASSENGER SIDE INNER BRAKE LIGHT OUT, ALL REMAINING EXTERIOR LIGHTS CURRENTLY FUNCTION. REAR BRAKES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 50% PAD LIFE REMAINING. FRONT BRAKES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 20-25% PAD LIFE REMAINING. D/S RADIATOR HOSE ASSEMBLY GETTING SOFT, D/S HOSES IS OKAY. BELT IN DECENT SHAPE. PASSENGER FRONT TIRE CENTER TREAD AT WEAR BAR. PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE HAS GASHES IN SIDEWALL. D/S FRONT AND REAR TIRES HAVE GOOD TREAD. TIRES TREAD ARE FEATHERING. AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH. SKID PLATE TORN AWAY/MISSING FOR FRONT OF ENGINE, HAS REMNANTS OF PLATE STILL ATTACHED. DO NOT SEE ANYTHING THAT HAS TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. RECOMMEND KEEPING AN EYE ON FRONT BRAKES AND TIRE TREAD. BODY DAMAGED AT LEFT REAR DOOR. FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED.
Bubba P. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/4/2025 -
2016 Ford Flex
Mileage134,379Service Date1/23/2025Services Performed- Scanned for codes and found: p0300 random multiple misfire, p0301 misfire on cylinder 1 p0302 misfire on cylinder 2. first checked for any air leak or leaking vacuum lines that my be causing the code p0300. also check the fuel trim levels to make sure they were in range. fuel trims were in range. check for valve cover and spark plug tube seal for any leaks, not leak found pulled cylinder 2 spark plug out, spark plug was in ok shape but had a little bit of carbon build up on the end. rec replacing all 6 spark plugs and all 3 coils on bank one as they are under the intake and need to come off with doing the spark plugs. also rec doing a upper induction cleaning service to help clean the top end of the engine.
- SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – Normally Aspirated – [Includes: R&I Upper Intake Manifold.]
- UPPER INDUCTION CLEAN SERVICE
Susan B. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/4/2025 -
2016 Nissan Frontier
Mileage83,537Service Date2/3/2025Services Performed- LUBE, OIL, FILTER
- NOTHING UNUSUAL FOUND AT THIS TIME.
Steve S. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/3/2025 -
2015 Jeep Wrangler
Mileage101,656Service Date1/29/2025Services Performed- LUBE, OIL, FILTER
- SCANNED FOR CODES AND FOUND P0128 THERMOSTAT BELOW THRESHOLD. COOLANT FULL, NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKS. RECOMMEND REPLACING THERMOSTAT
- THERMOSTAT – Remove & Replace
- TIRE PRESSURES LOW, ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE.
Stephanie P. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/29/2025 -
2013 Honda Pilot
Mileage232,781Service Date1/29/2025Services Performed- FOUND NOISE COMING FROM FAILED TIMING BELT TENSIONER. RECOMMEND INSTALLING TIMING BELT KIT WITH NEW TENSIONER.
- WATER PUMP – Remove & Replace – [Includes: Bleed Cooling System.] INCLUDES REPLACING TIMING BELT AND NECESSARY TIMING COMPONENTS.
- Mount & Balance 2 Front tires
- Alignment
Mike C. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/29/2025 -
2022 Genesis GV70
Mileage50,080Service Date1/24/2025Services Performed- NCSI
John P. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/24/2025 -
2016 Toyota Camry
Mileage130,259Service Date1/23/2025Services Performed- Scanned for codes and found:p0456 small evap leak. Battery is weak and will need to be replaced for being able to complete diag. Installed new battery. Smoke tested evap system no evidence of any physical leaks. Gas cap sealed. Manually checked purged valve, checks out good. Recommend driving vehicle for a few days and returning for evap monitor check.
- fuel
Kimberly K. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/24/2025 -
2016 Nissan Murano
Mileage71,340Service Date1/23/2025Services Performed- NCSI
James E. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/23/2025