Ethics of Automotive Repair in Dexter
August 4, 2024
We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Dexter automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately, ever... More
Dexter Customer Detective Work
October 15, 2023
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging to ... More
What Dexter Customers like About Us at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter
September 4, 2022
A big part of the service we provide at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter for our Dexter customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always open to questions from our valued Dexter area customers. Even though we try to be proactive in our Charlie's Fast L... More
Speak Up: Talking with Your Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Service Advisor
June 5, 2022
About 80% of the vehicles on Dexter roads today are behind on their preventive maintenance schedules. That translates to about 160 million vehicles in the United States that aren't performing as well as they could be - thousands right here in Missouri. Some of the maintenance issues are minor. Ot... More
What Dexter Automotive Service Consumers Should Know
December 31, 2021
There are some things drivers should know about Dexter car service and repair. First and foremost, Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter in Dexter wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes... More
On Board Diagnostics for Dexter Motorists
November 21, 2021
Some Dexter vehicle owners wonder why Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter and other Dexter auto repair shops charge a fee for vehicle diagnostics. Receiving a diagnostic charge at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter for a tricky automotive problem shouldn't be a surprise. In the Dexter area, automotive diagnostic... More
How Does Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Know What to Recommend?
February 7, 2021
When you drop your vehicle off at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter in Dexter, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. First of all, your Dexter service center will... More
Service Center Standard and Procedures
November 3, 2019
All Missouri pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Dexter automot... More