# AutoWerks Are you in need of quality West End Auto Repair? You have come to the right place - AutoWerks! Call now to make an appointment! ## Pages - [West End Auto Repair](https://www.autowerksnc.com): Are you in need of quality West End Auto Repair? You have come to the right place - AutoWerks! Call now to make an appointment! - [West End Auto Services](https://www.autowerksnc.com/services): - [Specials](https://www.autowerksnc.com/coupons): Take a look at our Specials. AutoWerks is dedicated to providing quality services at affordable prices. Use a coupon on your next visit. - [Appointments](https://www.autowerksnc.com/appointments): - [About Us](https://www.autowerksnc.com/about-us): AutoWerks was launched in January 1990, by partners and spouses, Charles (Chuck) Dinkel and Lorraine Laslett. - [Contact Us](https://www.autowerksnc.com/contactus): - [Reviews](https://www.autowerksnc.com/reviews): AutoWerks believes actions speak louder than words, which is why we encourage you to read through the reviews left by our customers. - [Directions](https://www.autowerksnc.com/directions): - [Write A Review](https://www.autowerksnc.com/writeareview): At AutoWerks, we value feedback from our customers. Your review will help us to improve our service and help others learn about our business. - [Vehicles We Service](https://www.autowerksnc.com/vehicles): - [West End Check Engine Light Diagnostics](https://www.autowerksnc.com/check-engine-light): - [West End Tires](https://www.autowerksnc.com/tire-services): Here at AutoWerks, we have made tire buying simple for everyone. We sell tires at cost plus a $12.50 processing fee per tire. We have access to most brands with overnight delivery - [West End Pontiac Repair and Service](https://www.autowerksnc.com/pontiac-repair-services): - [Careers](https://www.autowerksnc.com/careers): - [Guarantees](https://www.autowerksnc.com/guarantees): - [Buy Tires](https://www.autowerksnc.com/tires): - [Service Photos](https://www.autowerksnc.com/service-photos): - [Doing Business with Us](https://www.autowerksnc.com/doing-business-with-us): - [West End Auto Maintenance Services](https://www.autowerksnc.com/maintenance): We consider routine maintenance to be the key for the longevity, reliability and economical operation of your vehicle | West End Auto Maintenance Services - [German Cars Repair and Service](https://www.autowerksnc.com/german): - [Asian Cars Repair and Service](https://www.autowerksnc.com/asian): - [Domestic Cars Repair and Service](https://www.autowerksnc.com/domestic): - [](https://www.autowerksnc.com/off-brand): - [](https://www.autowerksnc.com/older-vehicles): - [](https://www.autowerksnc.com/prohibited-vehicles): - [](https://www.autowerksnc.com/british): - [](https://www.autowerksnc.com/maserati): - [](https://www.autowerksnc.com/ferrari): - [](https://www.autowerksnc.com/saab): - [](https://www.autowerksnc.com/alfa): - [Vehicle Ownership Coaching Services](https://www.autowerksnc.com/consulting-services): We offer on-call 24/7 coaching for real-time issues, which can provide peace of mind during unexpected situations when your vehicle fails you. - [](https://www.autowerksnc.com/items-for-sale): - [Blog](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog): Check out the latest informative blogs, proudly presented by AutoWerks. You can always contact us during business days if you have any questions. ## Blog Posts - [THE LIFE OF ENGINE OIL](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/the-life-of-engine-oil): All the fluids are of limited life. AutoWerks uses the very best commonly available for all applications. Cheap fluids follow the Rule: Pay me now, or, pay me more later. - [SERVICE SCHEDULE 2023.08.27](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/autowerks-west-end-nc-service-schedule-2023-0): AutoWerks presents the following Service Schedule to our customers. See bottom of page for expanded points. - [ALERT Continuously Variable Transmission ](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/alert-continuously-variable-transmission): There is clear evidence that while Subaru CVTs are one of the better, they are not without major break-down issues. Keeping good fluid is the only hedge the transmission has to lower the risk of sudden failure, expensive repairs, and the downtime. - [Our Court Record](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/our-court-record): We are proud of our standing in the community, so for transparency and as an indicator, this is our court record. - [ALERT VW Audi TDI fuel system damage](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/vw-audi-tdi-engine): It has been revealed that the high pressure pump begins to wear and sheds metal fragments into the fuel injection system. - [ALERT ENGINE AIR INTAKE COKING CLEANING AND Gasoline Direct Injection Engine damage](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/ALERT-ENGINE-COKING-DAMAGE-GDI): The root of it is the degraded motor oil. Properly timed oil services will dramatically reduce the cause of this coking condition. - [ALERT VW Audi Turbo Diesel Injection 2009 to 2015](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/vw-auidi-turbo-diesel-injection-2009-to-2015): It has been revealed that the high pressure pump begins to wear and sheds metal fragments into the fuel injection system (which the filter DOES NOT capture!). - [SERVICE PHILOSOPHY](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/service-philosophy): We consider routine maintenance to be the key to the longevity, reliability, and economical operation of your vehicle. We work with you to organize your visits for routine maintenance, oil changes, state inspections, and more. - [SERVICE PREMISE](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/service-premis): This schedule is more realistic than the manufacturers' and much easier for the owner as it is calendar based rather than the more difficult mileage format. - [LETTER TO CUSTOMERS BUSINESS NOT SOLD 23.04.25](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/letter-to-customers-business-not-sold): This letter and our writings about vehicle issues, educational, rationalizations, justifications, ALERT BULLETINS, reside at autowerksnc.com/blog. Click on it to go directly there. You may also find it on the AutoWerks home page header under About Us, Blog. - [THE REAL PURPOSE OF TIRES](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/the-purpose-of-tires): The subject of "The Purpose of Tires" is not a trivial one. Seemingly, it protects the rim from the pavement, yes? The wheel, which is comprised of the rim fitted with a tire. - [AutoWerks Third Party Warranties Policy 23.08.15, updated 24.01.16](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/third-party-warranty-policy): We at AutoWerks are experiencing a sharp increase in the time to administer third-party warranties and denial of required aspects of a repair. What is/is not covered is between the policy holder and the insurance company. - [CARFAX 24.01.16](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/carfax): AutoWerks has begun an affiliation with CARFAX as it has become a standard feature of a car's life. - [WHY BG PRODUCTS 23.09.04](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/why-b): We are very selective of the materials for servicing and repair of our clients vehicles.  BG Products are makers of fluids of the highest ... - [Better Business Bureau 24.01.01](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/better-business-bureau-24-01-01): While we have an enviable business record ( see other article), we are always searching for better ways to retain it. As of this year, we are affiliated with the Better Business Bureau for Eastern NC. - [DOING BUSINESS WITH US 24.01.01 UPDATED 26.04.01](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/doing-business-with-us): 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. - [AAA un-affliated](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/aaa-aproved-shop): AAA not affiliated - [NC Registration and Inspection Summary Updated25.06.10](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/nc-registration-and-inspection-summary): A North Carolina Vehicle Inspection is required for a motor vehicle titled in NC to be registered for a road use license (see NCDMV online for all exceptions). - [OUR CONCERNS ABOUT MODERN CARS ! 25.06.10](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/concerns-about-modern-car): 25.06.10  With growing concern we have been watching this for a while now. The pervasive technologies in a vehicle have a parallel in the ... - [If your car has a Gasoline Direct Injected Engine (2011 onwards) 25.06.16](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/gasoline-direct-injected-gdi-oil-scene): G D I (Gasoiline Directly Injected) VEHICLES     Is my car GDI?    Click  below: ... - [HIDDEN REPAIR COSTS BULLETIN ](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/hidden-repair-costs-bulliten): 26.05.05 HIDDEN REPAIR COSTS - [UNPREDICTABLE MATERIALS COSTS 26.05.28](https://www.autowerksnc.com/blog/extra-cost-of-oil-change-services): rising materials costs unprdictable