Tahoe Diesel Services

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  John Duncanson
3 months ago
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Please read- brought in my 2007 jeep wrangler that I was having problems with. Not only did they fix what I had asked them to do but they also diagnosed all the other issues that were wrong with it. They were very patient and professional in giving me advice about what I should do with the car. Kim and Kyle are Very honest, hardworking people. Best place in Tahoe to go to get work done on your vehicle. Thank you so much for your hard work!

  Sarrah Ballif
2 months ago
debated on leaving a review since this was a few months ago but its been eating at me. took my 89 ford bronco here since they were the closest shop that would smog it, drove an hour down and walked in the minute they opened, took them 3 hours to finally call me and told me my catalytic converter was missing...me and my catalytic converter that is very much there were confused to say the least. figured i shouldnt have a blind person smogging it and took it somewhere else. it passed with flying colors and left the guys at the second shop wondering how the hell they couldve thought it was missing. im sure other people have had good experiences here but 5 hours of waiting and driving to not even get it smogged because they didnt bother to look under my truck? come on

  Forrest Fasig (GumpAir)
5 months ago
After nothing but misdiagnosis after misdiagnosis from our local rural NV Chevy dealer, and multiple thousands $$$$ in estimates for repairs for these misdiagnosed problems, with a waiting period of almost 2 months to get the work done, I brought my GMC Duramax to Tim and Kyle at Tahoe Diesel Services. "Bring it in, we'll look at it." Literally hours later an accurate diagnosis of the problems was made, the actual issues dealt with, all saving me many thousands of dollars and getting my truck back on the road in short order. This is the difference in a shop that has knowledgable and well trained mechanics who understand the systems, vs an auto dealership shop whose philosophy is remove and replace rather than diagnose, and sell as many marked up in price parts as possible.Services: Transmission, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Battery

  Lt Noel
5 months ago
rude is the word they really truly don't care stay away. born and raised in this town been here for over 50 years take my recommendation and stay away

  Paul Collinsworth
8 months ago
Horrible that this is the only place to bring a vehicle older than a 2000 model for smog. Two times in the last four years I brought a pre 2000 vehicle in for a smog and got the same thing "had to abort the inspection due to idle being too high". Asked what could do that and had no answer except that they would need to run a diagnostic and it starts at $250. Took it the next day to GS Smog in Shingle Springs and passed in 10 minutes. Trust me..... take the day off from work and go to GS. Not to mention that they are short and rude at Tahoe Diesel and want to charge you for unnecessary work.

  luke borchers
a year ago
I love Tahoe Diesel! Although, Kyle, one of the mechanics was argumentative with me. Brought my vehicle in to get a check up because the engine light was on and when I came to pick it up, it was 8inches taller due to him not flipping the leaf spring that got inverted from being jacked up. When I asked him about it, he told me they didn t do anything to cause this. He was very defensive when all I needed was for my vehicle to be put back the way I dropped it off. Also, I was told to drop my vehicle off in the morning and wasn t able to get it there until 11am and he was cranky at me. I told him the circumstances about the road not being plowed and the vehicle being 2WD and he said, that s your problem not mine. Never had an experience like this before from these guys but wow was Kyle in a mood. Had to write a review because this was horrible customer service. Price is great and the work is usually on par.Service: Auto engine diagnostic

  Jay Farino
a year ago
We traveled to Lake Tahoe from Texas and our check engine light came on just before we got into Lake Tahoe. The engine seemed weak and sluggish. We called around and only one other guy was willing to assist us, since it was an rv, but he wasn t going to be in town for a few days. Tahoe Diesel was one of the other places we called and they scheduled us in a couple of days after our breakdown. They figured out that we had an air leak in one of our lines, repaired it and it has been working great!We are thankful they helped us out of towners out and did so in a timely manner! We so appreciate it! Realize that you may have to schedule an appointment a couple of days out, but be patient, and hopefully they ll take care of your issue the way they did ours.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic

  Christopher Reid
2 years ago
Kyle was able to diagnose and fix my master slave cylinder issue in a matter or days. Saved me hundreds, as I thought the clutch was completely shot. I called them up for an appt. (yes, i had to wait a while to get in...big deal) If your job requires immediate attention, take it elsewhere. Being the only 4X4 shop left on the hill, I'd imagine it gets backed up. Tahoe Diesel was recommended by an old school local, whom I trust. Certain things I do on my own (fluid flushes), so I don't know much about those experiences here. The work that I had done, I opted not to do, so I had to go with the flow/things. I will take this rig back, if I run into anything that's beyond my abilities, no problem at all. Don't be a butt, realize that you're the one who needs help, act accordingly, and all should be fine. Kim was pleasant and so was Kyle on the multiples conversations that we had. I pick up my rig next week, after smog. I hope all goes well. Thanks Tahoe Diesel!Services: Transmission, Brakes

  Johnny Carl
2 years ago
Made a appointment for a oil change and smog check. Dropped the truck off a 8am they were rude and insulting to my wife and didn t get the truck done until 4:30 when they told her it should be done by noon. When she picked up they were rude again. They left grease stains on the seats and oil smeared on the steering wheel making it unsafe to drive. Very unprofessional and will not trust them with my vehicle or the safety of my family ever again.Service: Oil change

  Eric Zoehrer
a year ago
Passing through and check engine light in my Ford Transit came on. Took it here on recommendation of a local relative. They diagnosed it in half a day and fixed it as soon as the part (a crankcase sensor) came in. On the road for $20 less than the estimate. They do a lot more than diesel too; I saw a trailer brake job, contractors towable compressor and other stuff in addition to total diesel teardowns.

  Ryan Smith
3 years ago
Terrible service, slow, and extremely rude. Booked an appointment a week in advance for first thing in the morning. Show up at 9am and not a single bay has been opened up. Walk into the office to check in and they had no idea why I was there. When pulling up my info i was told they were just supposed to take a look at the car? I booked the appointment a week in advance specifically for a radiator flush, diff fluid changes, and an oil change... then when asking for an ETA of when to expect my vehicle some old man whom I wasn't even speaking too yells out "ALL DAY" to get me out of the office. I said it takes all day to change some fluids? It's a 40 minute job. Dude tells me to do it myself than..... this place is a joke, go elsewhere in South Lake Tahoe

  Jeff Young
3 years ago
Absolutely the rudest business ever dealt with. Made appointment weeks in advance with owner Jim with time and duration of repairs, as i was leaving for vacation the day after agreed upon completion. Brought RV in as I committed. Called Kyle to arrange pickup he stated it would not be ready for another week and they just tore into it. When describing the time frame for completion and got angry. Said I should come and get it as he was going to put it back together, then hung up on phone. Called owner he said they had miscommunication offered no option or apology.These folks should not be in business at all.Service: General repairs & maintenance

  Dave Rawlings
3 years ago
While traveling from San Francisco to South Lake Tahoe for vacation, our car broke down about 40 miles away our worst nightmare! The driver from D&O towing via AAA named Nick recommended Tahoe Diesel, said he d known them a long time and they were good and honest. We dropped the car off to Judy who was very nice around 3:30pm. They closed at 5 and by 8:30am next day, Kyle called today that our car was fixed and ready to go! No runaround, no BS.... they were just honest and delivered a fantastic job! Saved our vacation!

  Danielle Walker
5 years ago
Was referred here by another mechanic who was too busy to see us when our van started overheating and dumping water and coolant. They ran a diagnostic on us, then booked us in for the following day for a full cooling system replacement. Really happy with the service we received and the van is running perfectly again - much better than only being able to drive for 5 minutes at a time! Really helped make a stressful time while on a vacation road trip a lot more manageable.

  Aaron Jones
6 years ago
I had a major power steering issue and called these guys and took it in on a Wednesday morning. Had to replace just about all my power steering system. They had my truck finished Friday afternoon. Completely impressed with their mechanics and entire staff. I was quoted $750 and they got me out the door for under $600 in 48 hours. Fantastic staff with amazing knowledge of Toyota 4x4's, originally went in months ago for a smog and was so impressed with their walk through on my truck when they told me my power steering had major issues. Sure enough it failed big time months later. I will always return for any mechanical needs again. Very impressed. Thank you from a Tahoe local!

  dave harding
6 years ago
These people 'saved our lives' last week!When we had a serious vehicle problem (needed brakes) we talked to andwe were referred by a gentleman waiter at our hotel who took his own vehicle there!Husband called, got an appointment date, took the car in 12 hours early 'just too be sure'. When he took the car in, Tim called the parts companies in town, made sure they had the necessary parts for all repairs. Plus this company is certified with our insurer, AAA.The next day we called around lunch time, the work was done, our vehicle was ready! We picked it up and have been driving it steadily since that day. (Including an almost 600 mile drive to get home!)Wonderful service, very reasonable rates and all around VERY nice people!! Thank you! Dave and Ann Harding

  Andrew
3 years ago
These guys are my favorite place to go in South Lake because of their attitude, fairness, and guidance in car repair. Fair prices, and great work. They simply do what you ask and thoroughly check-out any issues you bring up. Also, I found out I was doing something very wrong with the operation of my vehicle, and they were very nice about explaining how I could have damaged my car, and told me what to do to prevent that in the future.Services: Transmission, Exhaust, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Electrical, Battery, Oil change

  the Harringtongroup
4 years ago
I would GIVE IT LESS THAN 1 STAR IF I COULD!!! I made an appointment over a week ago. When I arrive at 9am... two gentlemen were working. The larger gentlemen ask the younger gentlemen to put my stuff in the computer. I asked about how long it would be to change the differential fluid on my jeep and he said 2 hours. This is about a 20 minute job, but I said ok after having an appointment for a week. I went back two and a half hours later the same larger gentlemen was sitting on a yoga ball in the waiting area(very small) speaking to a secretary or assistant. I ask if my Jeep was done and he said I believe so but give me 5-10 minutes to check. I walked outside and looked in my Jeep and the diff. fluid was still in the passenger seat. I then went back I and he was still sitting on a Yoga ball talking to the assistant. I said well I just looked in the jeep and the fluid is still there so it's not done!! He said well it will be a couple of more hours then!I then asked for my keys back and left without any apology from them about wasting my time and half day! The customer Service is very poor..... not sure if the mechanics are any good, but I will not be finding out!! I will be contact AAA, NAPA AND OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS TO LET THEM AND PEOPLE KNOW..... DO NOT USE THIS PLACE AS IT IS A DIVE/DUMP!! Very unprofessional!!Also it will not let you post a comment on their website and always goes back to excellent!! DO NOT USE THIS PLACE

  Bob Richards
3 years ago
I arrived on Tuesday Morning May 26, 2020 8:10am. My truck was towed to this shop from a breakdown while towing our camper home for what was hopefully an emergency repair to get me back on the road. I was told the following: " If we can look at it, it will be late this afternoon" and " We can't promise we have the time to fix it"... Now I understand with all the craziness in the world things have changed. Fortunately another local business owner assisted me with relocating my truck to Standard Diesel in Gardnerville where they performed the analysis in the same time it took Tahoe Diesel to tell me to move on... the truck was repaired in one hour!

  Jeff Bender
a year ago
I was having major trouble with the 4wd on my truck. They did a great job and got me back on the road just before several major snow storms hit. Would definitely recommend!!

  Michael Fatino
5 years ago
I give this place one star mostly due to poor communication between owner and his employees. Then from the employees to the consumer. Took my truck in to see if control arm bushings could be replaced. Tim recommended that two of the bushings were cracked and need replaced. Also noticed that the cv boots were shot and needed replaced. I told him let s get it fixed now that I know what needs replaced. My truck sat for five days without any work being done. When I called in to see the what progress had been done, an associate mentioned were not quite sure what you were trying to fix. Was it the exhaust he replied?? Non the less, five days passed with no work done, and to mention no one called to let me know of the situation. Poor service, I d recommend taking your vehicle somewhere else.

  Todd Teren
9 years ago
I was camping in South Lake Tahoe and scheduled to leave the next day when we noticed that fuel was dripping from the underside of our truck and we could smell fuel while driving. They saw me immediately and were able to get the parts in 20 minutes and installed them right there on the spot. No waiting or anything. They were extremely helpful and respectful. Had me back on the road in less then an hour.

  Jessica T
a year ago
The woman that answered didn't even know how much an oil change is. Gave her specifics and she still couldn't tell me a price. Seems like you would know the cost of a service you provide. I chose to go where they can give me a piece and be transparent about themselves.

  Sharlyn King
9 years ago
So I had heard that the snow was coming here in Tahoe and was told awhile ago by another shop that I needed outer tie rods so I figured I better get this done before the snow hits. I originally went to the shop that told me I needed them and they couldn't get me in because they didn't have the parts. I called another place and they couldn't get me in. I remembered Tahoe four wheel drive because I got an oil change there before so I called them. They were super friendly on the phone, and they said they could get me in right away. They gave me a ride to a nearby shopping center so I could kill time while they were doing the repairs and they came and got me when my vehicle was ready. Overall, it was a good experience and they were under the quote I received from the other place! I will come back and I will recommend to a friend!

  Focwa 72
6 years ago
Tried to get an emissions test taking care of here mechanic wouldn't even hook it up he was bragging about his experience how long he's been doing this "I'm telling you your truck will never pass" said my fuel system was missing parts charcoal canister I got under the truck and immediately behind the fuel tank there it was. Most definitely don't go to these people for animations they don't know what they're doing as far as diesel work I have no idea but I would probably look elsewhere

  Nellz#72
5 years ago
These guys are the greatest! I have an older car that's not only extremely finicky, but hard to get parts for. They are the only ones in town who are capable of getting parts for my car, and the only ones I allow to touch it. They are timely and very professional in their work, and I would recommend them highly.

  Ron Billy
5 years ago
DEC 2018: Quote for Major Repair & Services from dealership $800. Tahoe Diesel & Four Wheel Drive $390.JUNE 2018: Brought both my cars here for simple work and repairs, and I will bring them back again. My experience was FAST quite SIMPLE and EASY. The pricing was $200 less than dealer quote.

  Vince Lee
4 years ago
Horrible service. Do not take your vehicle here. My 1st vehicle Tim the owner told me I needed a new $14,000 diesel engine. Capital Ford in Carson city repaired it for $2,500.This 2nd time I took my Ford F350 diesel down there it sat in their parking lot for 10 days without them doing a one hour repair on a fuel injector. Tim the owner is a liar he told me they were working on my truck when in fact it was in the back lot Blocked by 3 other vehicles.

  Derek Sanderson
4 years ago
Watched multiple friends deal with issues here. Makes up problems to charge for fake repairs. Says they're "working on the vehicle as we speak" although you're sitting the the parking lot looking at you car not being worked on for hours. Vehicle sits in the parking lot for days not being worked on when they tell you its a few hour repair. If you fix parts yourself, they end up "forgetting" to mention the other "issue" so when you return for your smog check or other simple thing, they create another problem so they can try to get more cash out of you to fix something that isn't even an actual problem. Acts like they have to do brain surgery to reset your check engine light when simply disconnecting your battery does just that. Scammers trying to scam the wrong people. Dont waste your time and money on this place.

  Matt M.
3 years ago
Thanks Tahoe Diesel!! So I spent two weeks getting bad information about smog from a smog shop in town. I bought an E-350 V10 from Carson City. I was told to go through the drive cycle by the smog shop tech/owner?, because of a recent battery replacement. I finally did my research after driving 700 miles and discovered I have an OBD-1 van. I took it back to the smog shop anticipating a quick smog due to the new information, but I was told to drive it more. I told him it was an OBD-1 van. He berated me about how he knows all and this couldn't ever be an OBD-1, because there's this here OBD-2 port that both of us are using to read the monitors. I then took it the christensen's automotive who told me what I had already discovered. It's an OBD-1 rig. Christensen's told me to take it to Tahoe Diesel Service and they'd take care of me right quick, which is exactly what they did. I now have a California license plate and can move on with my life! Thank you for your quick, prompt and knowledgeable service. I will recommend Tahoe Diesel Service to all!