Important Vehicle Ownership Advisory 6/20/2025

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DOING BUSINESS WITH US 24.01.01 UPDATED 26.04.01

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24.06.01  By engaging AutoWerks Inc to do paid services/work you agree that Better Business Bureau will be the arbitrator of said service/work.  And agree to working with AutoWerks Inc to resolve the issue before publishing a review and seeking avenues for monetary recovery.  We are considered as a Trade.  Trades (plumbing, electricians, etc) are afforded the privilege of two attempts to rectify.  For more click here

7/11/2023 Updated Service Recommended Schedule now posted aSERVICE SCHEDULE

AutoWerks is still owned and operated by Chuck and Lorraine Dinkel . AutoWerks is graced with the best staff that one could hope to find. LEARN MORE

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5/10/2023   Updated Service Recommeded  Schedule now posted at                                                                         https://www.autowerksnc.com/servicebulletins/autowerks-west-end-nc-service-schedule-2023-0 

AutoWerks is still owned and operated by Chuck and Lorraine Dinkel .  AutoWerks is graced with the best staff that one could hope to find.              SEE   https://www.autowerksnc.com/servicebulletins/letter-to-customers-business-not-sold

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11/13/2022
An important note: With very rare exceptions, we do not install owner provided parts. The reasons are varied and many, but the bottom line is that there too many ways the outcome is not acceptable for either of us. So, please, before buying, check with us in case yours is the exception. An example would be tires or a part we are unable to acquire.

The following UPDATED 26.04.01 :

  • The easiest way to reach us concerning service issues is by using the online scheduler for appointments or any other service related issue. Non-service contact should be directed to [email protected].
  • We work by appointment.
  • We prefer to have you drop off using our drop box which is available any time. The same goes for picking up using our lock box, also available any time.
  • You will be able to pay us by phone or by using our remote pay option if you are picking up from the lock box. Of course we can make accommodation if you want to pay by check or in cash.
  • UPDATED 26.03.01  Arrival for a Reservation  is NO LATER THAN  3pm THE DAY PRIOR, unless by pror arrangement.  Canellation notice is 3 days prior (a reminder is sent 3 days prior): failure may result in disbarment.  
  • As we are a Reservation business, we are not able to attend to un-invited visitor, in fairness to the clients' of vehicles in progress, the entrance door usually locked with a doorbell  If you wish to consult with us, email or phone message.
  • Waiting is by Reservation Fridays for NC Safety and other Inpections. 
  • If you need to come by with your vehicle to talk with us about something specific and/or show us what’s going on, please email/call for an Appointment.
  • The longevity of any machine is directly dependent on the quality and condition of the working fluids. Our services are tailored to the operation of the majority of the vehicles in this locality. Before the late '70s, the factory schedule was close to what was best, but marketing considerations drove manufacturers to recommend longer intervals to "reduce operating costs". In the end, this schedule will cost you more. We advise a six month service interval: twice a year for the base oil Service A; at every other one we add the B service items for the body service along with checking all fluid conditions and other service items that arrive at particular mileages. During one of these appointments we can catch the NC Vehicle Inspection. This program is designed to identify an issue before it becomes an inconvenient and more expensive problem. Most years you will only have two service appointments.
  • We do not service all vehicles. Please visit our Vehicles page for more information.
  • Consultations are best conducted on the phone by appointment. Please use the online appointment form to schedule a consult.

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