We brought in our Lincoln and asked them to do a "entire overhaul of all systems" we knew the…read morecoolant line was likely in need of repair and said "we are thinking about selling it so want you to tell us everything that is wrong." When we picked it up they said "it's in great shape and just needed the coolant line replaced." I drove it off the lot and noticed the air wasn't getting cool. 2 days later, the AC went out completely. We brought it to a different shop and they pulled out the cabin filter which was entirely black and clogged (pictures uploaded). In addition to that, the Freon line had been sprayed at Walton's and had a microscopic hole. The new auto shop said "there's no way they missed this." We called, to obviously voice concerns about the cabin filter not being checked when we asked for an entire overhaul... they said "we never brought it over to our services side"... I'm not sure why they wouldn't do that. I'm incredibly disappointed in the service we were given at this shop. We were told "it's unfortunate timing and a coincidence" it's ABSOLUTELY NOT. It's bad business. I will NEVER return and I will recommend that people do NOT go here ever again. I'm confused and frustrated... come to find out they don't even check transmissions or engines at this shop!! Which was never disclosed to us. Save yourself a world of pain and money and do NOT bring your car here!

When I moved to Raleigh 26 years ago a neighbor of mine recommended I use Walton's Family Auto in…read moreGarner. I took his advice and have been going there ever since. Kevin Walton was a good and honest man, who I considered a friend. Since his recent passing his son Jeremy has taken over the family business (where he has worked for many years). It is good to know that whenever I need car repair, or just an inspection or oil change, I can trust Walton's Family Auto! They don't take appointments so you may have to wait an hour or two or leave your car over night to get the work done. They are reliable, friendly, and most importantly in this industry, honest! Thank you Walton's Family Auto for your years of service, I wouldn't go anywhere else!

I was specifically told that they would check my AC and do a diagnostic for free. Then they get…read moredone and tell me I need a new a/c compressor for $2k+ which I decline. Then they give me a bill for a "a/c check" fee which I was specifically told was free. Very dishonest practices

Love the drop box option. Estimate was quick. Technician I spoke with was very pleasant and…read moreinspired confidence.

TLDR: Great customer service. Reasonable prices and wait times. Indoor waiting area. Convenient…read morelocation in plaza with a cafe and restaurants. Took our vehicle here for state inspection. They don't take appointments for inspections so it is first-come, first serve. Since it was fairly busy, I was told it would take about 45 minutes. They have seating inside, however, I decided to wait at a nearby coffee shop. They took down my number and said they would call when ready for pick-up. After about 20 minutes I received a call informing me that the vehicle would fail inspection since one of the windshield wipers was torn. They offered to replace one, both, or neither (for me to replace myself or at a different location). When asked, he informed me of the price options. The prices were reasonable so I asked to swap them both out for $50. He called back about 5 minutes later to report the vehicle passed inspection with the new wiper blades. I returned, paid inside, and picked up my vehicle. Total came to a little under $90 for the wiper blades and inspection. Overall, excellent quick and quality service with great communication. I recommend this auto shop to others!

DID NOT PROVIDE SERVICE: BUYER BEWARE…read more Took my Audi here and asked for a simple oil change ($150) and to have coolant added in the car. They took down my number and said they would call when the car was ready in about 40 minutes. Two hours later I had to call them because I still had not received a call and they closed in 30 minutes. When I arrived they said they weren't able to add coolant because they didn't have the correct kind in shop but the oil was changed. FOUR days later (13mi) since they supposedly changed the oil, a family friend (who is a mechanic) looked at the oil and said it was BLACK and that there was no way the oil had been recently changed. I spoke with the manager (Chris) and he immediately said "I don't know what you expect me to do?" And that he was 100% certain the oil was changed, even though he admitted the shop had issues in the past with people not providing services!!! I also asked if he could review the cameras just to make sure and he said the cameras don't work (convenient!)

Fantastic service and quick turnaround. I won't be going anywhere else in the future for…read moremaintenance if I can help it.

They listen to my concern on my car and executed the problem. Very professional. Give them a try…read more good price on oil changes.

Amazing people! We go to have our cars inspected every year! They are very friendly and very…read morehelpful!

Took the car in for inspection on a Friday morning. Within 20 minutes, all was done, and I was o my…read moreway.

Reasonable price, great owner, and nice location…read more Came in for an oil change and to track down the cause of a recurring stall issue with my Volkswagen Tiguan. The mechanic listened, asked good follow-up questions, made sure he understood the problem before drawing any conclusions, and then diagnosed it cleanly. The part arrived within the window he quoted (2-3 hours), was installed without fuss, and the final bill was reasonable. What stood out as much as the technical work: he flagged a slow coolant leak and a minor oil leak -- this is an older car, so neither was a shock -- but there was no pressure to pile on services. He showed me rough estimates so I'd have them when I'm ready and left the decisions to me. That kind of straightforward, no-upsell approach is rarer than it should be. The waiting area is a genuine plus: free wifi, a table big enough to work at, and a small fridge with complimentary drinks, large TV. My one suggestion would be to add a coffee in the AM. Also, the door to the reception currently reads "B". Might want to avoid any confusion with better signage. That said, I am a big fan of this establishment and will be using them for repairs in the future (apparently sooner than I want :) Bonus: he pointed me to a wonderful Indian place across the street, Biryani, which I'd highly recommend if you have time to kill while your car is being worked on.

They responded that they were not able to assist me with the problem, but they put me in contact…read morewith someone that could assist me, I will refer to them for future work that I may have.

Quality service at a reasonable price. He always come through when I need timely service.read more

He figured out the wiring problem and got my car back on the street. This is my go-to mechanicread more

Great location in Johnsen, County North Carolina to get Amsoil's complete services done to your…read morevehicle. Vehicles transmission differential engine cooling system in your diesel and gasoline vehicle vehicles.

The service and customer service here are top tier! I have auto PTSD from a previous shop but will…read morenow be bringing my vehicle only to Dakota's and will definitely recommend to anyone who asks.

best place in town to get any work on your car they are fast and even better price ! Great service…read moreand have. even around for more than 20 years

It's been a almost a month since leaving my car to get fixed from a hit and run accident and…read morenothing has been done to my car just passed by and they lied to me acting and saying they are working on the car but just waiting on the door still. I have till Thursday with covered insurance car rental and there's no way my car will be out by then. I have talked to them and said understood my situation but how when your lying straight to me over the phone. Financially after March 2 I will no longer have a car rental and I can't afford to pay on my own. I have a job I also need to get to. If this accident would've been my fault I wouldn't be posting but it is not and how long the car is taking is ridiculous. My insurance will not do more extensions I have done everything in my reach. I need help.