Don Bostel
Customer Review
★★★★★
Had the turbo replaced and many other repairs on my 2014 Chevy Duramax back in 2024. I joked with the By the Book staff that I post a review after I have logged 25,000 miles after the repairs. Well, needless to say, the crew did a great job. I would recommend this company for any vehicle repairs you may need. The staff is top notched and very professional. Thanks again guys for the quality service.
Kai ellison
Customer Review
★★★★★
I’m a welder and I broke down in Albuquerque. I had a hell of a problem going on with my truck, I was in a really bad spot with the timing of me breaking down and I was on the verge of losing my job if I didn't get back to Texas in time. These guys got me in their shop and didn't do a half ass job on my truck. One of the only shops I've been to where I was honestly confident in the work they did I was able to get my truck back and get to Texas here in time to keep my job couldn't have asked for a better technician and Shop to work on something I rely and depend on
Chris Fontes
Customer Review
★★★★★
This shop is AMAZING. I brought in a 2006 F250 diesel that spent some time in a rat-infested barn. It needed significant repairs that required patience and detailed knowledge of this 20-yr old truck: vacuum hose replacement, AC compressor, multiple error codes, etc. They fixed it all. Regular communication from Steve to keep me informed was FANTASTIC. This is one of those businesses that seriously delivers.
John Breuss
Customer Review
★★★★★
Follow up to my previous review. Great team here. After struggling with other shops to solve a CEL issue, they got it fixed right. By The Book is the right choice.
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Do you hear a funny clicking sound when you turn the wheels of your vehicle? It could be your car or truck's CV or Drive Axle, and it may be in need of repair. Safety is the number one priority for our customers here at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair, and it is our goal to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Driving around with a damaged CV Joint or Drive Axle problem can be extremely dangerous. The axle is a structural component that bears the weight of the vehicle, any cargo, and the acceleration forces between you and the ground. It is so important to have your vehicle inspected regularly by a trained automotive repair professional here at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair to ensure its safety.

John Rupley
Customer Review
★★★★★
The whole team is very knowledgeable, friendly, inviting and VERY VERY GOOD at what they do. Great follow through and they stand behind there work. I highly recommend them. Their attention to detail is amazing.
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Prevention is better than cure. You've probably heard that said plenty of times. The phrase is most often used to talk about health and medicine, but it is just as valid to apply it to vehicles. It's great if your problem can be sorted without much trouble, but even better not to have a problem in the first place. This is especially true when it comes to your vehicle's transmission, as this can be one of the more specialized parts to repair. Not all transmission problems require an extensive overhaul, but they will all cause at least some trouble and inconvenience. Avoiding transmission problems is clearly preferable to even the problems that are quickest and cheapest repair. This is why it is important to ensure you take good care of your transmission. This will help prevent problems and keep it working smoothly. Ideally, it will mean that it doesn't develop any faults at all. Even if it does eventually go wrong, however, it is entirely possible that good care will mean the fault is less serious and easier to repair than it would have been otherwise. Here's some insight on how to prevent problems from our team here at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair. 

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Your transmission suddenly isn’t shifting right. So what’s wrong with it? Do you need your transmission rebuilt? To find out what’s causing your transmission problem, one of our technicians here at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair is going to have to perform a series of tests. Basically, these tests are designed to answer the simple question: “Is it inside or outside?” That is, is the problem inside the transmission, or in one of the many control systems that operate the transmission?

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By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair

8400 Washington St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
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Mon - Thu:   8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:   8:00am - 5:00pm
Weekends:   CLOSED

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