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November 2023 by Steven Malik
I highly recommend Dale, he is honest and a truly great mechanic.
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October 2023 by Tarrytown Pollinators
We were on a 2 wk road trip from NY and our AC went warm on our 3rd day. We drove for a couple hours with the windows down trying to make it to our B&B. I googled Auto AC repairs and found Dale was in Salvo, NC just a mile away from where we were staying in Avon NC. I also saw he had numerous good reviews. I called and he said he could check it out the next morning. Dale set up the car to run the ac and check pressures. He spent about an hour, made me a cup of coffee and finally showed me the problem. My cabin air filter was so full of leaves it was not allowing the ac to work. He charged for less then a half hour (based on mechanics shop rates in NY area) and I was astounded and tipped him. He is a very nice guy and told me he never wanted to take advantage of anyone and couldn't see how some shops would do that. So on top of a very cheap but excellent repair (I'll be checking my cabin air filter much more frequently in future) I had a great cup of coffee and a fun chat with a great cool guy and excellent mechanic! 1,700 miles later the ac is working like a champ.You can't go wrong with Dale for any auto issue!!
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July 2023 by Matthew Easterday
We were visiting Avon for the week and on the way down had some engine problems. Although Dale could not squeeze us in to fix our problem, he gave us a diagnosis that assured us we could get home safely. He was honest and knowledgeable, and you could tell he wanted to help. We would recommend him for your vehicle needs!!
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July 2023 by Josh Smith
Much like all the other reviewers here, I was on vacation for a week and our car we borrowed from a friend had AC problems. Dale took a look, diagnosed the problem but very kindly told us it was not something he had in his purview to fix. He gave us recommendations of where to go from there while also making sure we understood what the problem was to make our journey forward easier. A real great guy!
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July 2023 by J W
Dale is a local guy that takes good care of you and your vehicle, will never try to rip you off. Highly recommended.
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July 2023 by Kim Gunnoe
We are down in Hatteras for vacation when our Jeep started making a very concerning noise. We called all over Trying to find someone to see us on such short notice. Dale said to come over, he’s busy but he wanted to help us if he could. Turned out a brake and caliper were worn and broken. He was able to get us back on the road within one day. He’s pricing was so incredibly reasonable. I told my husband he’s going to have to make a 6.5hr drive to Dale’s place anytime we need mechanical work done.Highly recommend.Service: Brakes
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July 2023 by Gregory Black
On our way for vacation, a bad vibration started and realized lug nuts were loose. One stud had broken off. Tighten what I could and went to Dale's to see if he could service the car that week. He got the parts in, checked the other studs/threads/torqued. All set and thank him for squeezing us in. Good honest service shop.Service: Tires
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July 2023 by LS
We discovered a nail in one of our tires the night before we were scheduled to drive home from vacation :-( Dale’s was the only garage open on the island on a Saturday morning and he answered the phone and plugged our tire within the hour! Super nice, honest guy. Thanks for saving our trip home, Dale!Service: Tires
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May 2023 by Colleen O'Harah
This man is PURE GOLD! Having a mechanic with his integrity on this island is truly a gift! I would not hesitate to call him for any repair. Best prices in NC!!Service: Auto engine diagnostic
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March 2023 by Nathan Mesfin
We locked ourselves out of our car while on vacation and called Dale for assistance. He drove out to us and unlocked our car in no time. He was a life saver.
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March 2023 by Dhaval Desai
We are vacationing in Outer Banks NC and one fine morning one of our tire had a flat. Upon searching on Google Maps we found out Dale's Auto Services nearby. I called Dale to book an appointment. He was very kind and helpful in setting up our appointment. He was very professional and helpful. His service was fast and efficient. All in all this turned out to be a very painless and smooth experience.We highly recommend Dale and his Auto Services Shop for any tourists and locals visiting Avon NC and Rodanthe NC Areas.Five Stars!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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November 2022 by Gene Hageman
I had a problem with my brakes and called Dale's. He got me in the very next day, sorted out all the problems and fixed them. Now the brakes work great. Dale charged us a very good price. He's a very nice guy and a very honest guy. It was a pleasure to work with him. We definitely appreciate him and recommend Dale's.
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November 2022 by Bryan Mull
Dales helped us get home! During our trip to the Outer Banx our Dodge Ram truck started making terrible grinding noises. Dale answered our call and took us in that day which allowed our family to continue our vacation knowing our truck was in good hands. Dale went the extra mile when last parts delivery brought him the wrong part, he drove to the mainland to get the correct part on a Friday night. Mechanics like this just don’t exist anymore and Dale is the best of the best. A true Outer Banx gem!Service: Steering & suspension repair
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September 2022 by kenita lemmon
I arrived in Salvo on Sat. Aug 27 with an air conditioner blowing hot air. I had read many times about Dales being the best so i called Monday morning he told me to bring it over around 12. So i was so happy he said he would look at it for me and get back to me. Well he called me 630 and told me it was fixed. I was so happy we have our car back. Dales saved my vacation highly recommend his service 5 star.Service: Air conditioning
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August 2022 by steven johnson
I went to Dale’s over a brake pedal issue. When I arrived to his shop on a Saturday, he assured me he’d be able to fix my car Monday. Monday came, nothing. I called him and he reassured me again that the job he was doing was taking longer than expected but he’ll definitely be able to fix it later Monday or Tuesday. Monday, Tuesday, the entire week went by without a single call from Dale. Every time I called it was a runaround answer. Do not rely on this guy he will leave you high and dry, like he did me, 10 hours away from home with car issues.
