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    Dave's Auto Center

    2.1 (95 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Auto brake repair

    Auto engine repair

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    Brandon G.

    $5000 and all I received was this Hat. I took my 2022 Ram 2500 with a 6.7L Cummins to Dave's Auto Center with high expectations after watching their YouTube videos and believing their shop to be honest and transparent. I'm a mechanic by trade -- not a diesel specialist, but an experienced professional -- and had already replaced several components before bringing the truck in, including multiple sensors and a Cummins remanufactured EGR valve purchased directly from a dealership. Despite these efforts, I was still experiencing a persistent check engine light for high EGR flow and frequent regenerations. When I arrived at Dave's, I was told there would be a diagnostic fee and that they might need to drive the truck a few hundred miles to identify the issue. I agreed to this, understanding the complexity of diesel systems. They determined that a DPF cleaning was necessary, which I approved. That service did successfully resolve the frequent regeneration issue. However, the main problem -- the EGR flow code -- remained unresolved. Over the course of six weeks, they put nearly 1,500 miles on my truck, driving it extensively between Centerville, South Jordan, American Fork, and Willard, Utah. Ultimately, their conclusion was that I needed a new mass airflow sensor (which did fix the issue) and a non-remanufactured EGR valve. They also encouraged me to seek a warranty replacement from the dealership, claiming there was a "bad batch" of EGR valves wanting me to purchase a new one from them. -- something I later learned was inaccurate after further research. The EGR valve's small gap when unpowered is actually normal until the ECU calibrates it under operation. In total, I spent around $5,000, went through two new EGR valves, and received my truck back with the same codes it originally had. I was even charged for multiple tanks of fuel used during their extensive driving done after hours and on weekends. As it seemed using my truck as a personal vehicle. In the end, the true fix turned out to be the new mass airflow sensor -- not the additional parts or labor they insisted upon. While the staff were courteous, my overall experience did not reflect the honesty and transparency I expected. For those considering Dave's Diesel, I recommend reviewing other customer experiences carefully -- especially from mechanics or technically inclined customers -- before making a decision.

    TLDR: Their mechanic totaled my vehicle. I brought my vehicle to Dave's Auto for an $18,600 engine repair. While it was in their possession, their mechanic crashed it, causing significant damage and airbag deployment. Dave's did not notify me of the collision -- I found out from the American Fork Police Department. I had to repeatedly reach out to get basic information about what happened. When I requested a reasonable reduction in my repair bill given that their employee caused the crash, I was offered only a few hundred dollars. When I raised concerns about diminished value and accountability, I was met with resistance rather than ownership. The vehicle was ultimately declared a total loss by insurance. While Farmers handled the claim professionally, my experience with Dave's was defined by poor communication and a lack of accountability.

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    Thanks! We appreciate you

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    I wrote to Dave's auto asking a few questions about my daughter's vw. She wanted to rebuild the engine, but Noone replied to me or called.

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    sure appreciate the kind words. thanks

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    They ended up not being able to fix car and made me get car same day and it was worse off than when I have it to them and I still had to pay

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    Gina! Thanks for the five-star and for trusting us with your vehicle.

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    I was stuck in Utah 800+ miles from home with two young children. I started to hear a clacking…read morenoise and pulled into a Walmart for an oil change to see if it would help. they found several types of leaks in it, said it wouldn't make it home and sent me away. I went into grease monkey hoping for some quick fixes just for me to make it home. my husband made the call for me to ask because I was so distraught on how I was possibly going to get home. Nich and his excellent staff got me the quick fix I needed and made sure I and my children, were well taken care of and could make it home. I MADE IT HOME! huge thank you to grease monkey staff for going above and beyond for a stressed mother that felt trapped. you saved us! keep up the great work.

    I have a high mileage car that I took in for an oil change, fluid fills and registration. Upon…read morefurther inspection after paying and leaving, I noticed my car was still low on power steering fluid even though on the paperwork and receipts it states that they had checked my power steering fluid and that it was full. I knew it wasn't full going in and I was sure to specify that it needed to be filled while I was there. It was quite surprising to see that it was still completely empty when I got home after my services. Long time customer but I will no longer Be going here due to the negligence of the employees. This could have caused serious long term damage if I hadn't caught this.

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    they have no idea what they're doing if it's an modified vehicle…read more A little backstory, my truck blew last year around july. i'm heavily knowledgeable when it comes to anything mechanical. i rebuilt the truck from the ground up, with modified high horsepower parts. It hasn't ran at all since then, obviously because i've been rebuilding it. tried starting it, and it was throwing electrical codes, and it's a crank no start. at this point im just looking for a second opinion. so we towed my truck to this place to get it looked at, ONLY needed the electrical stuff checked. before the truck got there, i called them, expecting them to ask a few questions atleast, but all they asked was the model of the truck and what was wrong. day or so goes by, i call for an update and they say they would've rejected me if they knew what was done to the truck, (but they didn't ask any questions??) and that they had no idea what they're looking at. the owner was a nice guy, good attitude, but the mechanic who was looking at my truck? terrible attitude. questioning me, and testing my knowledge on MY OWN TRUCK. considering i took the entire motor apart and put it back together with my own bare hands, im pretty sure i know what im talking about. moral of the story, if you have a modified vehicle or anything aftermarket at that, do not go here.

    I came into the garage. I put a sensor into my GTI. Had them try to figure out what was wrong with…read moreit. All they did is reset the computer and charge me $200 they did nothing to fix it. Bad review.

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