Dunn's Import Inc.

08/06/2024

Dunn's Supports the Right To Repair your vehicle!
H.R. 906 REPAIR Act is a bill advancing through committee this year. This bill will give the consumers guaranteed access to parts and most importantly the information and tools to repair your vehicle properly.
Did you know your modern car is storing and sending your data to manufactures? Your data is being used for who knows what! While it might be fine for some, all consumers should at least be informed of the collection and have access to where and how the data is being used/shared.
We encourage everyone to read the bill and tell your local congress person to support the consumer.

Text for H.R.906 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act

03/26/2024

Professional, watching the rain.
Drive Safe!

03/05/2024

Pierre hopes you're enjoying the sun! Drive safe.

07/07/2022

The Dunn's resident goose, lovingly referred to as Dame Judy, is missing. She was the focus of media attention recently and was removed from her grazing area last night. She's been part of our family for 15 years and we'd appreciate having her returned home.

05/19/2022

Please give plenty of time for scheduled maintenance appointments. Because of car prices, gas prices, Covid, frustration, part delays and who knows what! Scheduling normal needed inspections 2 -3 or more weeks ahead of time would really help in making everyone fun to be with!

We always want to be there for you but only so many hours in a day.

11/04/2021

This is the script from one of our radio spots. Fits in with winter driving around the corner...

This is Jeff Dunn from Dunns Import, Let’s talk about tires, there are a 1000 sizes and many different types, summer, winter, racing, mud, junk all season and all weather. Remember buying the right tires for your car cost much less before you hit the curb. Let Dunn's Import help you with a good decision. Call Dunn’s Import on University ave in Middleton for your Import car service needs.

10/29/2021

I use to write a "ask the Pro " article about ten years ago, so this is an old answer to still a common problem.

Q. My car has an electrical gremlin which makes it not start sometimes, what should I do? If the repair shop cannot fix the problem because it is not there when they are diagnosing it, what should I do? If the problem only occurs randomly, what should I do? If they cannot repair the problem in 5 minutes, what should I do? If I have to take the car back multiple times because of this problem, what should I do?

A. All car problems are very repairable when they are constant enough to appear even when the technician is diagnosing the problem. I cannot count the number of times when customers have stopped by so I could listen to a loud noise their car has been making. They get to the shop and the noise that has been there all week is now silent. They explain to me that they are not crazy and the noise was very loud and then the question, what do you think the noise was? How much will it cost? Is my car safe? At that point we can do a visual inspection and explain what to look for and do when the noise returns. We also look for safety concerns but we cannot fix what is not there.

Electrical problems are even worse. Many modules in todays cars are networked, have default and run on low voltage. If there is any continuity issues or voltage issues you can encounter check engine lights, running or starting problems. If the module or sensor fails, diagnosis is usually cut and dry. Find it, replace it, problem solved. If the problem is continuity it many times is part time. In these cases the problem usually always gets worse before it gets better but your patience can be taxed. Cars do not have souls, technicians and customers do. These problems are solved by: the part finally fails, the symptoms are pointing at a common problem, the problem occurs during diagnosis or the technician has seen this before and knows what causes it and how to repair it.

So the moral of the dilemma is, All car problems are repairable! Just not necessarily on the same schedule as yours.

Have any questions or stories, give us a call,
Jeff Dunn