Dakota K Auto Repair in
Arlington Heights (IL)

Dakota K was very honest with what work needed to be done on my car. They recommended tires that met my needs and did not try to up sell me to a different tire. They were honest with what repairs my car did not need which is refreshing. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and helpful. Work was done very quickly. I will definitely use again in the future.

The staff is welcoming, they ask questions, and they listen to your needs. They assess what your vehicle needs and get back to you with a price quote on the spot. Very professional and personable. Thank You,

I appreciate the excellent communication and loaner accommodations while getting many of my family’s cars worked on. There is a reason so many people are return customers. Friendly, informative, prompt customer service and an honest review of what needs to be done and when. Thank You

High quality mechanical work and very thorough customer service, 100% would absolutely recommend!!

I’ve been struggling with my heat for a while. They helped me a lot! Will definitely recommend them to people. Thank you!!

Dakota K is the best! Comprehensive, communicative, and seasoned at auto repairs. I take all my vehicles there. Highly recommend!!!

They took their time inspecting my vehicle to ensure they didn’t miss anything and still it was quick. They are honest and provide reliable and reasonable suggestions and services. I will keep coming back!

12/10/25 update: Feel the need to go back into this review and add more since I continue to have amazing service from Dakota Ks. This time I brought in my older VW. The tech attempted diagnostics but felt it really should go to a VW dealership for repair as it needed extensive (specialized) work. I really appreciated the honestly and they didn’t even charge me a single penny. Recently moved to the area and was recommended Dakota K Auto Repair for my vehicles. Originally took my vehicle in for a noise. Once the tech had the car on the lift they were able to see bad uneven wear on the tires. They called and informed me of the problems and shared photos with me as well to ensure ion was educated on the potential fixes. They fixed the issue and gave me a great price on tires with no high pressure sales pitch. I left feeling like an appreciated customer!

Had some rough back and forth between the selection and insurance. Keith at DK Auto went above and beyond and kept in touch with me every step of the way even though they ended up not doing the service. I will absolutely return!

Dakota Auto provides reliable and courteous service. The team is knowledgeable, transparent about needed repairs, and takes the time to explain issues clearly. Pricing is fair and competitive for the area, and most jobs are completed in a timely manner. I appreciate having a trustworthy local shop and am happy to continue bringing my vehicles here.

Reasonably priced, fast work that has my car feeling better than when I first bought it. Would recommend 10/10 service

Dakota K is our go to for any car repairs. They are honest, informative and don’t push unnecessary extras. We recommend them to everyone.

Excellent service, gave me an honest opinion of the work that needed to be done and let me make a decision on what to have fixed now vs hold off on. Would highly recommend.

Always Great and Speedy Service and Dakota K Auto Repair. I appreciate that they "take a look at the whole vehicle" while completing the requested attention. Dakota K Auto Repair is Honest in their assessment of what "Should be Done", "What to Expect at a Later Date" and knowing that I do not have to worry about a "Surprise" issue. We take a couple of cars to Dakota K Auto Repair for routine maintenance and for issues that pop up like Engine Warning Light. I always get the sense that we get the exact same treatment as if they were taking care of their own vehicles. Guess I'm very satisficed..... for probably over ten years! Be well and hope I encouraged you to try this quality company out. I only recommend Dakota K Auto Repair as I have proven it to be true.

I was tired of the poor experience from dealership customer service department and at a friend's recommendation decided to come here. Fantastic experience all the way around, from scheduling online to calls/reminders, front desk, shuttle service and superior communication about the issues and resolution. Very straight forward and never any pressure. Super informative and super friendly! Thank you :)

This experience getting all my brakes done was great. Their prices are very reasonable and they’re very professional. Even when they ran into an issue with the repair they were able to resolve it with no additional cost. My family has been bringing our cars there for decades.

I had a terrible experience at this shop. The front desk staff clearly had extremely limited knowledge. The whole place felt chaotic and unqualified, with what looked like a young, unsupervised worker doing tasks far beyond his capability. I needed a simple valve hose replacement, and while every other shop in the valley quoted me no more than $200, Dakota quoted me over $800. I’m not sure if that price was jacked up to cover everyone’s lunch and coffee? It made absolutely no sense. They charged over $200 just for an advanced diagnostic, which is outrageous when reputable shops in the area charge about $50 for the same service. The building itself looked rundown and unsafe, and I did not feel comfortable trusting them with my car. Outrageously priced for MINIMAL work. I’ve had bad experiences elsewhere, but I would go back to Heart Auto Care in a heartbeat before ever going back here. This place is not reputable, not professional, and definitely not worth your time or money. If you want to be scammed out of your money, this is the place. RUN!

The staff are exceptional. They really care about their customers and keep you informed every step of the way. From now on, I’m always coming to Dakota if I need to service my vehicles. Top notch experience.

Dakota K took my car in for critical service with only 1/2-day notice. They got me back on the road again quickly for a very reasonable price. Everyone I dealt with were friendly and good listeners.

Absolutely great experience. I went in for a diagnosis and was really happy with the service. Prices were fair and the customer service was top level. Thanks to Gia for helping me through everything. She was kind and very helpful. This place is way better than going to a dealer. I highly recommend it.

True experts and great customer service! Incredibly knowledgeable and thorough, provided explanations for suggested repairs, pictures and urgency level based on repair. As a person trying to maximize their user car on a budget, I appreciated this so much! Thank you for the courtesy rides as well. We will be back!

Moved here a year ago and chose this mechanic over others in the area. I was looking for someone old school that has been around a long time with ASE certified techs. Dakota reminds me of the mechanic shop my parents and I only took our vehicles to for work for countless years. Very satisfied with the upfront prices and there were things they could have got over on me with but instead we're honest and able to reuse and save the parts and save me money instead of replacement. These guys will have my business from now on truck is back driving like it's new again

Great place to take your car for any repairs. They were upfront with any extra costs and took good pictures of the issues. Explained in full what the repairs needed and why it was important. Nice family owned business. Thanks Again!

Dakota K is the only place I would trust with my vehicles. They have helped me with a range of issues in recent years with both my daughter's car and with my minivan, and I cannot say enough good things about their amazing customer service and talented service technicians. They go above and beyond to figure out the source of the problem, and they do not to leave any stone unturned. They are the most honest, thorough, knowledgeable, respectful, and kind technicians and customer service team that I have ever encountered, and I am extremely grateful to have found them.

Dakota K is the only place I will be taking my car moving forward. They were recommended to me after having multiple subpar mechanical fixes at the dealership I was going to. Dakota K fixed my car and it is so important to be able to trust someone to be honest with you. Dakota K will be, so happy to have found them!

Excellent service from start to finish. Dakota K was a pleasure to work with - very caring and polite - but most importantly, they are experts at diagnosing and fixing motor vehicles! Truly loved my experience with them. Also, greatly appreciative of their pick up service, which was thoughtful and timely. I look forward to future business with them, and would highly recommend them to any vehicle owner.

It was my first time with Dakota K and I am very happy with the service. Not only the problem was correctly diagnosed and fixed for a moderate price, but also my car key battery was replaced for under $1 (Honda dealership charges $40 for key battery replacement). Everyone was very nice and friendly. I got courtesy round trip ride. I am glad I found this place and will recommend it to my friends and family. Thank you, Bo. I will be back.