Engine repair
From $450, about 1 day
Timing belts and chains, gaskets, cooling systems.
Dutch Kills Motor Works Auto repair shop in Long Island City, Queens
Repair orderOpen now till 6 PM
Repair and performance service for every make, priced before any work starts.
4.6 sample rating, 241 sample reviews
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Brake repair
From $289 an axle, about 2 hours
Parts 58%Labor 42%
- Pads and rotors measured, with photos sent to you
- Slide pins cleaned and greased, brake fluid tested
- Road tested before pickup
Before
AfterThey texted me the photo of the old rotor before charging a cent. In at 8, out by 11.Sample review, front pads and rotors, $289. Sample photos from two different cars.
Check engine light
$140 flat, about 1 hour
Parts 0%Labor 100%
- Code scan and a road test
- A written diagnosis with the fix and its price
- The $140 comes off the bill when we do the repair
They found a loose coil, fixed it the same day and took the $140 off the bill.
Oil change and service
From $89, about 45 minutes
Parts 60%Labor 40%
- Full synthetic oil and a new filter
- The factory service schedule for your make
- Wait in the shop with Wi-Fi, coffee and a window onto the bays
Tires and alignment
From $99, about 1 hour
Parts 35%Labor 65%
- Mount, balance, plugs and patches
- Four-wheel alignment with the printout before and after
- Tires ordered by 2 PM fitted the next morning
Pulled left for a year. The printout showed why, and now it tracks straight.
Suspension and steering
From $160, about 1 hour
Parts 50%Labor 50%
- Shocks, struts, control arms and coilovers
- The clunk found on the lift and shown to you first
- Old parts in your trunk if you want them
Engine, exhaust and inspection
Exhaust and welding
From $150, about 1 hour
Mufflers, pipes and hangers, welded here in the shop.
NYS inspection
$37, about 30 minutes
Safety and emissions while you wait.
Sample prices for this template. The shop sets its own before launch.
No surprise repair bills
Your car goes up on the lift. A technician texts photos of what is worn and a price for each job. Reply YES to the ones you want. Nothing else gets touched.
- 9:10 AMMorning. Front pads are at 2 mm and the rotors are scored. Photos attached.
- 9:11 AMFront pads and rotors, parts and labor: $289. Reply YES to approve.
- 9:24 AMYES
- 4:40 PMYour car is ready. Pickup is open till 6 PM.
Sample texts.
Repair warranty: 24 monthsor 24,000 miles
Parts and labor on every repair, whichever comes first, written on your invoice. Something we fixed acts up again? Bring the invoice back and we put it right at no charge.
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Book car service in Long Island City
Open slots for the next six days. Pick one and your repair order opens with it.
- CounterMon to Fri 7:30 AM to 6 PM, Sat 8 AM to 2 PM.
- Key boxAny hour, by the office door. Envelopes inside the lid.
- Waiting roomFor jobs under an hour: oil, inspection, tires.
- After 6 PMPaid cars wait in the side lot. The lockbox code comes by text.
Auto repair reviews
4.6 sample rating, 241 sample reviews
Left the keys in the box Sunday night. Photos and a price by 9:30 Monday, done by 4.
Quoted $160 for the struts and charged $160. The old parts were in my trunk.
Inspection while I waited, with coffee and a window onto the bays. Done in 25 minutes.
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Hours and directions
Open now till 6 PM
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Long Island City, NY 11101
Two blocks from 39 Av-Dutch Kills on the N and W. Street parking on 29th; the key box is by the office door. Sample address.