Need a good mechanic

sea nmf · Aug 22, 2006

So I took my car into Servco today and was quite unhappy with the Service Writer.

Does anyone know a good Toyota mechanic/shop? I'm looking for honest because I don't know anything about cars . . . .

sasscuba · Aug 22, 2006

What kind of problem are you having with the car?

sea nmf · Aug 23, 2006

I'm not having a problem per se. I think I need a brake job but I don't want it done if I don't.

Also, I just would like to have a shop I can rely on.

justleesa · Aug 24, 2006

we went to Lex Brodie when our Mazda had brake troubles...we were happy with it.

MilitantMedic · Aug 24, 2006

Do it yourself? Disc brakes are really easy, drum brakes aren't that hard.

Tom Winters · Aug 24, 2006

THE best auto mechanic I ever found anywhere was Rod at Rod's Auto Repair at 972 Kawaihao Street. He kept my all my stuff running, and I had some problems with my giant van that defied logic.
He is fair, a great guy, and a terrific mechanic.
Go anywhere elese at your own risk.
Rod's at: 593-9725
He might not remember me but I bet he still has nightmares about the giant green van.

ItsBruce · Aug 24, 2006

My neighbor Vance is the best, most honest auto mechanic I've ever found and also the least expensive. (He is also an outstanding finish carpenter, also about the least expensive.) We're just a few blocks from Lincoln & Washington.

sea nmf · Aug 24, 2006

ItsBruce:
My neighbor Vance is the best, most honest auto mechanic I've ever found and also the least expensive. (He is also an outstanding finish carpenter, also about the least expensive.) We're just a few blocks from Lincoln & Washington.

I'll ship my car right over to him.

Diveoahu · Aug 25, 2006

sea nmf:
I'll ship my car right over to him.

Sea Nmf has that new interstate opened up over the Pacific already :lol:

The Chairman · Aug 25, 2006

30 years in the automotive business. I was (at one time) an ASE Master Auto Technician as well as a Master Truck Technician. I have a little advice.

Interview your potential mechanic/shop. Tell them what you are looking for and see if they are willing to provide that level of service. If you want simple but thorough explanations, make that a part of your deal. If you want to do all of the Preventive Maintenance stuff: tell them that as well.

For a good test, ask them to examine your brakes BEFORE you think you need them. See what they reccomend. It might be a nice surprise. It often was in my shop.

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