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      Top 78 Diesel Truck Repair Shops in Des Moines, IA

      AutoTechIQ's Featured Certified Shop
      Smith Automotive

      Smith Automotive

      4.9
      Certified
      Mo-We 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Th-Su Closed
      Honest Wrenches Automotive Repair

      Honest Wrenches Automotive Repair

      4.8
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as goodie and outstanding
      Honest Wrenches Auto Repair

      Honest Wrenches Auto Repair

      4.7
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      This shop specializes in more than 11 vehicle models and provides Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) so you can choose the best option for your repair.
      Customers reviewed this shop as strong and talented
      Smith Automotive

      Smith Automotive

      4.4
      Certified
      Mo-Th 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr-Su Closed
      This shop specializes in more than 21 vehicle models and provides Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) so you can choose the best option for your repair.
      Customers reviewed this shop as nice and surprised
      Westside Auto Pros

      Westside Auto Pros

      4.3
      Certified
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Customers reviewed this shop as fantastic and perfect
      Housby | Truck Lube

      Housby | Truck Lube

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Beckley Automotive Services

      Beckley Automotive Services

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Iowa Mufflers & Brake

      Iowa Mufflers & Brake

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Livingston's Automotive

      Livingston's Automotive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Drake Garage

      Drake Garage

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Ace Body & Motor

      Ace Body & Motor

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Hilltop Tire Service

      Hilltop Tire Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Scott's Automotive Services Inc

      Scott's Automotive Services Inc

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Logan Automotive

      Logan Automotive

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service

      Dale's Wright Tire & Auto Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      All Pro Servicenter

      All Pro Servicenter

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center

      Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Joey's Auto Shop

      Joey's Auto Shop

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      All Drive Transmission

      All Drive Transmission

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Hilltop Tire Service

      Hilltop Tire Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Silzer Auto Repair

      Silzer Auto Repair

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Budget Lube

      Budget Lube

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      All Pro Servicenter

      All Pro Servicenter

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Cotofos Auto Service

      Cotofos Auto Service

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Chamberlin Automotive

      Chamberlin Automotive

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      ABC Towing and Service

      ABC Towing and Service

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Sargent's Garage

      Sargent's Garage

      4.5
      Good Standing
      All Pro Servicenter

      All Pro Servicenter

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      FICMrepair.com

      FICMrepair.com

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Premier Automotive Service

      Premier Automotive Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Acheson Auto Works

      Acheson Auto Works

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      J & K Automotive

      J & K Automotive

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Stephens Automotive Service and Sales

      Stephens Automotive Service and Sales

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Fr 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Minor Wreck Express

      Minor Wreck Express

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Brakes Plus

      Brakes Plus

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Fast Tire Des Moines

      Fast Tire Des Moines

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      All Pro Servicenter

      All Pro Servicenter

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Ultimate Automotive Service Center

      Ultimate Automotive Service Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
      Sa 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      CarX Express Oil Service

      CarX Express Oil Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Higgins Plaza Service

      Higgins Plaza Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Absolute Auto Repair

      Absolute Auto Repair

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center

      Trent's Garage Complete Car Care Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center

      Freedom Tire and Auto Service Center

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Earl's Tire West

      Earl's Tire West

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Midas

      Midas

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Brakes Plus

      Brakes Plus

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Brakes Plus

      Brakes Plus

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Jiffy Lube

      Jiffy Lube

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Valley West Corner Store

      Valley West Corner Store

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
      Su 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
      Jiffy Lube

      Jiffy Lube

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      LOF Xpress Oil Change – Ankeny

      LOF Xpress Oil Change – Ankeny

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
      Terry's Auto Service

      Terry's Auto Service

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Car-X Tire & Auto

      Car-X Tire & Auto

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Big O Tires

      Big O Tires

      4.5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Sa 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed
      The Repair Companies Shop

      The Repair Companies Shop

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Werner's Elite Automotive

      Werner's Elite Automotive

      5
      Good Standing
      Mo Closed
      Tu-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
      Su Closed
      Aim High Automotive

      Aim High Automotive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Shade Tree Auto Grimes

      Shade Tree Auto Grimes

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Christian Brothers Automotive Grimes

      Christian Brothers Automotive Grimes

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Christian Brothers Automotive Clive

      Christian Brothers Automotive Clive

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Lund Motors

      Lund Motors

      4.9
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Christian Brothers Automotive Ankeny

      Christian Brothers Automotive Ankeny

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Brakes Plus

      Brakes Plus

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
      Sa 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Woody's Auto Repair & Service

      Woody's Auto Repair & Service

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Th 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Fr-Su Closed
      Willard Garage

      Willard Garage

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Fast T's Mobile Auto Service and Roadside Assistance

      Fast T's Mobile Auto Service and Roadside Assistance

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo Closed
      Tu-Sa 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Su Closed
      Chumbleys Auto Care

      Chumbleys Auto Care

      4.8
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Woody's Auto Repair Service

      Woody's Auto Repair Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      All Pro Servicenter

      All Pro Servicenter

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa-Su Closed
      Tim's BP/Amoco Service

      Tim's BP/Amoco Service

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Su 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
      Heartland Tire & Auto

      Heartland Tire & Auto

      4.7
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
      Su Closed
      Fast Tire Ankeny

      Fast Tire Ankeny

      4.6
      Good Standing
      Mo-Fr 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
      Sa 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
      Su Closed

      How weather affects Diesel Truck Repair

      Do you plan to take your vehicle to a place like International Falls, MN with prolonged heat/cold or humidity in the next 3 months? Please consider the following impact on your vehicle:

      The cooling system is one of the parts most significantly impacted by cold weather. The coolant circulating through it might be freezing partially or completely. Radiator and cooling system, which have to accommodate the expanding of the frozen liquid, are affected. Cracks may form resulting in a leaking cooling system. The cold might also be causing your radiator to contract, causing hoses and hose clamps to come loose if they're not tightened. Slower chemical reactions can extend the life of a battery by slowing the degradation. Batteries in cold climates can last up to 20% longer than in mild climates. However, when it gets cold fast, the much slower chemical reactions mean lower battery output. Remember when it seemed your battery instantaneously stops working at rapidly falling temperatures in International Falls, MN?

      High Humidity such as in International Falls, MN increases the likelihood of condensation inside the headlight housing. Water and electricity don't mix, which may cause a short circuit leading to failure of your lightbulb. In addition, any condensation water coming in contact with a hot light bulb may cause the bulb to break. Many different sensors in your vehicle let its car computer know if a potential problem is detected because they sense temperatures, pressures, filling level etc. to be out of normal range. Excess moisture from heavy humidity in International Falls, MN might cause the sensors to trip inadvertently and create a false positive, meaning they signal a problem even when there really isn't one. Every time a warning or the check engine light is on, get it diagnosed by a professional before you worry about the malfunction of your car.

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      Any or all of the following fixes might be proposed by your shop in International Falls, MN to restore your brake system to operate as designed and meet safety standards. THESE FIXES are offered by all shops IN the neighborhoods

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      Symptoms of Diesel Truck Issues

      Diesel trucks develop plenty of issues, like combustion issues, fuel efficiency changes, and electrical problems, to name a few. Still, most diesel truck problems come with specific symptoms that can indicate the culprit. Find out more about the common symptoms and causes of truck problems below.

      Excessive Exhaust Smoke (Black, Blue, or White)

      Cause: Black smoke may indicate a rich fuel mixture; blue smoke suggests burning oil due to worn seals or piston rings; white smoke can signal coolant leaks or incomplete combustion.

      Hard Starting or No Start

      Cause: A weak battery, faulty glow plugs, or low compression can make diesel engines difficult to start, especially in cold weather.

      Loss of Power

      Cause: Clogged fuel filters, a failing turbocharger, or air intake restrictions can reduce power output, especially under load.

      Rough Idle or Misfires

      Cause: Faulty injectors, a failing fuel pump, or poor-quality diesel fuel can disrupt combustion, causing uneven engine operation.

      Overheating Engine

      Cause: A failing water pump, clogged radiator, or low coolant levels can lead to overheating, which is especially concerning for diesel engines.

      Check Engine Light

      Cause: Issues such as EGR valve failure, a clogged diesel particulate filter (DPF), or sensor malfunctions can trigger the warning light.

      Fuel Contamination

      Cause: Water or dirt in the diesel fuel can lead to injector and fuel pump damage, causing performance issues and requiring system cleaning.

      Turbocharger Failure

      Cause: Excessive oil consumption, poor lubrication, or foreign object damage can cause a loss of boost pressure and reduced engine efficiency.

      Unusual Engine Noises (Knocking or Hissing)

      Cause: Injector knock, air leaks in the intake system, or exhaust manifold issues can produce unusual sounds during operation.

      Excessive Vibrations

      Cause: Faulty motor mounts, imbalanced drive shafts, or misaligned components can cause the truck to vibrate abnormally, especially at higher speeds.

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