Dutchess Engines

Custom Engine Machinists and Builders

Dutchess Engines is one of the auto machine shops listed in Poughkeepsie, New York. The business is registered at 38 Victory Ln, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip.

Auto repair in the United States is split between independent shops, dealership service departments and national chains. Independents handle most routine work (oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, check-engine diagnostics) at lower labor rates and often specialize in one make or in imports; dealers keep factory tools, software and warranty authority; chains sell speed and standard pricing on maintenance items. Most shops charge a diagnostic fee, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and quote parts and labor separately. Certification matters: look for ASE-certified technicians and, in many states, a state repair license posted at the counter. Written estimates are required by law in most states before work begins, and you are entitled to your old parts if you ask.

Hours are published for 5 days a week. Typical hours are 8–11:30 am. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (845) 454-1299. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, facebook.com.

It has a Google rating of 4.0 out of 5, though from only 3 reviews so far, so treat the score as an early indication rather than a verdict.

Poughkeepsie is in New York, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Getting around Poughkeepsie is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across New York's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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