I had my 2012 Land Rover Evoque towed there because it would idle erratically and stall after the initial warmup. Told him my code reader said most likely a PCV valve. He had it for 2+ weeks. When I went to check on it, he said he replaced the spark plugs, mass air flow sensor, replaced a bolt in the turbo and added oil, for a cost of $509 (negotiated down from $700) and he also acknowledged it did not make it run any better. Then he proceeded to tell me he thinks the turbo is going bad (mind you the turbo does nothing at idle speed). He never hooked it to a computer or checked the codes. I then had it towed back home. I ordered a PCV valve ($52 from FCP Euro) and vacuum pump gasket ($12, my suspected oil leak location). Replacing the two parts took me 3-4 hours in my garage. It has been 1 month and over 500 miles since the repair. No issues. Pretty disappointed that i spent $250 in towing, and over $500 in repairs for them to do shade tree mechanic diagnosis and repair. Also, when the car arrived back at my house the interior was filthy. The car had a tan/beige interior and the front seat and dash had oil and dirt stains all over them. DO NOT GO THERE.
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Peakes Auto Repair has worked on my vehicle for two different issues over the past year. In both instances the work was done professionally and at reasonable cost. I highly recommend this business.
Peake’s as reliable work at a reasonable price. A locally based asset to our community.
First time getting a repair here. Initial call was informative and friendly. They gave me what turned out to be a very accurate estimate. I liked the text message updates. I’ll definitely come here again if the need arises.
Had a big emergency repair on my VW the same week that I am going to be driving cross country. All fixed two days before leaving. Such a quick turn around. Thanks so much!!!
Peaks is an excellent place to have work done and annual inspections. We’ve been coming for the last 2 years and have been very impressed with the quality of the work, honesty, and personable service this team gives. Big thank you to Denny and the team for the outstanding work.
As always, Denny and the crew at Peakes Auto did a stellar job of diagnosing and fixing the problem as quickly, efficiently, courteously and honestly as possible without breaking the bank. Their cost estimates were right on, and they kept me informed at every step. Thanks, guys for a job well done and with such a great attitude.
Great service in a timely fashion
My experience with Denny and his mechanics has been excellent. He is trustworthy, honest, professional, knowledgeable and very kind. He is very easy to talk to and I never have to worry about taking my car in for one problem and coming out with a new problem that in a couple of days will show up. I totally trust him.
We are so thankful to discover Peakes Auto Repair! The service was excellent, timely, and clearly explained.