David at DCD Customs is a godsend!
Our 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon was involved in an accident two years ago and was subsequently repaired by a body shop and inspected by the Jeep dealership itself, both of whom swore the car was repaired and in perfect condition. However, after the repairs the car was plagued by problems for over a year and a half. The engine would randomly shut down while driving (5 to 10 times per day), the vehicle would shift at the wrong time, periodically lose power during acceleration, and suffered from chronic electrical and technological problems (malfunctioning of bluetooth, navigation, etc.). After taking it to numerous body shops and Jeep dealerships, literally NO one could figure out what was wrong with the car.
I was at a complete loss, when someone recommended I find a specialist in aftermarket Jeep modification, because they would likely be the most knowledgeable. I had all but given up, but figured it was worth a shot. After searching the greater Los Angeles area exhaustively, I came across DCD Customs. I called the number on Yelp and the owner David answered. He was extremely nice and informed me that he worked exclusively on Jeeps and would absolutely take a look at my car (even though they really focus on after market work). He assured me that if it could be fixed, he'd find the problem... I legitimately felt hopeful for the first time in 2 years. I took the car to him and he drove it around the block with me and immediately pointed out all of the things that felt wrong about the way that the car was driving. FINALLY someone who was such an expert they could recognize the problems in a simple 5 minute drive! He told me that he suspected one of a few things. If it was an easier issue, he wouldn't even charge me and if it was more difficult to identify, he would only charge me for his mechanic's time, which was extraordinarily generous.
David and his mechanic checked the voltage and sensors, identified a camshaft position sensor which they suspected to be the culprit, and swapped it for a new sensor. The diagnostics and repairs took them less than an hour combined. The car worked perfectly the moment I drove it off the lot and it's been flawless ever since! After years of idiots not knowing what was wrong and swearing to us that our car was "fine", David and his crew instantly recognized there was a serious problem, knew exactly what to look for, and were able to fix it in a matter of minutes. They didn't even charge us for the parts - just a minimal fee for his mechanic's labor!
I can't possibly find enough good things to say about David and the professionals at DCD Customs. I was at a complete loss before I met them. I actually thought our car would never be fixed and we'd never be able to sell it (as it was very clearly broken) until David and his team saved our Jeep! They are kind, honest, generous, and above all, EXPERTS. They have a genuine love for what they do and are truly masters at their craft.
On a sidenote, having spent some time at his shop, I can also say that his custom builds are without question the most amazing I've ever seen in my life and we will DEFINITELY be buying our next Jeep from DCD Customs! read more