CRM Mitchell1, Author at Dakotas Auto Repair

2011 Hyundai Genesis
Mileage
293,221
Service Date
5/13/2025
Services Performed
TEST DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES. CAN HEAR WHAT SOUNDS LIKE FAINT TIRE NOISE. RAISED VEHICLE ON LIFT AND FOUND ALL 4 TIRES WORN ON CENTER TREAD, TYPICALLY DUE TO OVER INFLATION. UPPER/LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WORN IN FRONT END. CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS IN REAR WORN AS WELL. CONTROL ARMS ARE COSTLY REPAIR, DO NOT SEE ANY EVIDENCE OF TIRE WEAR DUE TO WORN CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. FRONT END FEELS TIGHT OTHERWISE. RECOMMEND INSTALLING 4 TIRES AND HAVING ALIGNMENT DOUBLE CHECKED.
Chris P. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/14/2025
2015 Jeep Renegade
Mileage
57,434
Service Date
5/13/2025
Services Performed
NCSI
Window Tint
Marty P. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/13/2025
2014 Buick Encore
Mileage
179,385
Service Date
5/9/2025
Services Performed
WATER OUTLET – Remove & Replace – [Includes:Drain and refill Low Temperature Cooling System.]
ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT – Remove & Replace – [Includes: R&I Fender Liner. Includes: R&I Engine Mount.] – [Includes: Serpentine and V-Belt type Belt(s).]
drive belt came apart thermostat housing is leaking all pulley seem to be spinning freely replace belt and thermostat housing and retest
Patrick R. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/9/2025
2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage
87,370
Service Date
5/5/2025
Services Performed
WIPER MOTOR – Remove & Replace – F150 Assembly (Complete)
VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP – Remove & Replace – F150,3.5L Eng
WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE CUSTOMER CONCERN WHEN PULLING VEHICLE INTO SHOP. BRAKE PEDAL HARD TO PRESS AND PULSATES. FOUND BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM PUMP IS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. APPLIED DIRECT POWER AND GROUND TO PUMP AND IT DOES NOT OPERATE. RECOMMEND INSTALLING NEW BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM PUMP AND RECHECKING.
CHECKED FUSES/RELAYS. CHECKED GOOD. ACCESSED WIPER MOTOR. FOUND NECESSARY SIGNAL TO MOTOR. RECOMMEND REPLACING WIPER MOTOR.
Joseph P. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/5/2025
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Mileage
147,142
Service Date
5/2/2025
Services Performed
DISC ROTOR – Remove & Replace – Front,Both – [Includes: Repack Wheel Bearings (where applicable) and replace Pads (if necessary). DOES NOT include refinishing.]
DISC ROTOR – Remove & Replace – Rear,Both – [Includes: Repack Wheel Bearings (where applicable) and replace Pads (if necessary). DOES NOT include refinishing.]
SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – V6
Jeff O. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/4/2025
2017 Nissan Sentra
Mileage
114,451
Service Date
5/1/2025
Services Performed
LUBE, OIL, FILTER
Lena D. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/1/2025
2018 Honda Accord
Mileage
52,572
Service Date
4/30/2025
Services Performed
Removed screw and plugged tire
Kenneth P. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/30/2025
2005 GMC Yukon XL
Mileage
371,624
Service Date
4/25/2025
Services Performed
FOUND COMPRESSOR WEAK, UNABLE TO KEEP PRESSURES DOWN. RECOMMEND STARTING WITH COMPRESSOR AND FILTER/DRIER. INSTALLED NEW COMPRESSOR. SYSTEM BLOWS COOL. FOUND RECIRCULATION CODE IN HVAC MODULE, RECIRCULATION DOOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FOUND BLOWER SPEED ONLY BEING COMMANDED TO 78%. INSTALLED NEW HVAC MODULE. RECIRCULATION ACTUATOR AND BLOWER NOW BOTH WORKING PROPERLY. D/S BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR NOT MOVING ALL THE WAY TO COLD. INSTALLED NEW ACTUATOR. SYSTEM NOW WORKS AS IT SHOULD. CUSTOMER DOES NOT WANT TO INVEST COMPLETE REPAIR AND WOULD LIKE ORIGINAL HVAC MODULE INSTALLED. LEFT ACTUATOR IN DUE TO ALREADY PUTTING THAT PORTION OF DASH BACK TOGETHER. DID NOT CHARGE CUSTOMER FOR BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR.
A/C COMPRESSOR – Remove & Replace – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
A/C EXPANSION TUBE ASSEMBLY – Remove & Replace – Front – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
RECEIVER DRIER – Remove & Replace – Accumulator Type – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
FOUND RE CIRCULATION DOOR CODE IN HVAC MODULE. RAN VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES WHILE MONITORING AC PRESSURES. PRESSURE STARTED OUT IN IDEAL RANGE WHEN VEHICLE FIRST STARTED. AFTER IDLING FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES PRESSURE BEGAN TO RISE OUT OF TOLERANCE. RECOMMEND STARTING WITH NEW COMPRESSOR, ORIFICE TUBE AND RECEIVER DRIER.
POWER STEERING RESERVOIR LOW. HYDROBOOST ASSEMBLY WET WITH FLUID. POWER STEERING HOSE FROM HYDROBOOST WET. GEAR BOX AREA WET. WILL TOP OFF WITH FLUID. RECOMMEND KEEPING AN EYE ON LEVEL AND KEEP TOPPED OFF TO AVOID DAMAGING POWER STEERING PUMP
Richard H. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/26/2025
2004 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
121,252
Service Date
4/23/2025
Services Performed
NC Safety Inspection
Erin M. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/23/2025
2014 Chevrolet Cruze
Mileage
122,819
Service Date
4/11/2025
Services Performed
WATER OUTLET – Remove & Replace – 1.4L Eng,Turbocharger
ADDED HALF GALLON OF WATER TO FILL COOLING SYSTEM. PERFORMED PRESSURE TEST ON COOLING SYSTEM. FOUND WATER OUTLET IS LEAKING AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. HEATER HOSE GOING TO REAR OF OUTLET GETTING SOFT. RECOMMEND HEATER HOSES FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE. RECOMMEND REPLACING EXPANSION TANK HOSE WITH OUTLET. AFTER INSTALLATION OF HEATER HOSES AND WATER OUTLET HAD TO ALLOW VEHICLE TO SIT OVERNIGHT TO HELP BLEED AIR OUT OF SYSTEM. RETURNING FRIDAY, RESUMED ALLOWING CAR TO RUN. THERMOSTAT STUCK SHUT. WILL NEED NEW THERMOSTAT. INSTALLED NEW THERMOSTAT. WHILE ALLOWING VEHICLE TO IDLE, HOSE FROM OUTLET TO OIL COOLER BUSTED. INSTALLED NEW HOSE FROM OUTLET TO COOLER.
HEATER HOSES – Remove & Replace – 1.4L Eng,Turbocharger Both,Inlet & Outlet – [NOTE: Deduct 0.2 when used in conjunction with Radiator Hose(s) – R&R.]
THERMOSTAT – Remove & Replace – 1.4L Eng,Turbocharger
Mark B. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/22/2025

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