If Not at the Dealership, Where Do You Get Your Car Serviced?

boltnut55 · 06-14-2009, 01:24 AM

Do you go to a favorite mechanic or a speed shop type of place? Just wondering.

CrownR426 · 06-14-2009, 01:31 AM

Anyone that you can trust with your car.
So if it means spending a little bit more, you should.

tedybogs · 06-14-2009, 01:46 AM

How much are we looking at to replace worn out brake pads for the sport package?

leepeen · 06-14-2009, 02:51 AM

I had engine oil change for 3 times so far, and i've done all of them at the local autoshop at my area. I bought my own oil and filter, and labour cost is only arond 20bucks, so i guess it's much cheaper than Nissan dealershop. If you can't trust them, you better spend more to service at dealershop.

Mike · 06-14-2009, 01:43 PM

I do most work myself. If its something I'm not comfortable with, then I will take it to Sharif at Forged Performance.

CBRich · 06-14-2009, 02:48 PM

I will be doing my own maintenance and will also take a drive to Forged Performance for any serious work.

Sashimi · 06-14-2009, 03:42 PM

In the bay area for body stuff, GarageINC since I know the owners and they do good work. Usually exhaust welding I go to Minute muffler in my town, since if it's smal leaks here and there they won't charge me to fix it, and they're quick. Maintainence like oils and brakes is usually done at my house.

Modshack · 06-14-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boltnut55

Do you go to a favorite mechanic or a speed shop type of place? Just wondering.

Study up, get a manual, and teach yourself. I've saved enough over the years to completely pay for my 370Z...

XenChi · 06-14-2009, 04:48 PM

One name, and one place. Sharif @ Forged Performance.

One_Quick_Z · 06-14-2009, 05:12 PM

I change my own oil and put most of the bolt-on parts I buy. If it is anything to time consuming I would take it to a local shop GRD or Sound Performance

DAN

Forrest · 06-14-2009, 05:20 PM

i am quite jealous of thsoe who live near forged performance.

BMW Killa · 06-14-2009, 08:55 PM

Local speed shops for work I don't trust the dealer to do. But honestly, I prefer the dealer as when I drop a lot of money, I don't want any shenanigans from small companies.

06-14-2009, 01:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
boltnut55 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 7 Drives: Waiting for my Z Rep Power: 16	If Not at the Dealership, Where Do You Get Your Car Serviced? Do you go to a favorite mechanic or a speed shop type of place? Just wondering.

06-14-2009, 01:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	Anyone that you can trust with your car. So if it means spending a little bit more, you should. __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

06-14-2009, 02:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
leepeen Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 110 Drives: PW 370z Touring A7 Rep Power: 16	I had engine oil change for 3 times so far, and i've done all of them at the local autoshop at my area. I bought my own oil and filter, and labour cost is only arond 20bucks, so i guess it's much cheaper than Nissan dealershop. If you can't trust them, you better spend more to service at dealershop. Last edited by leepeen; 06-14-2009 at 02:55 AM.

06-14-2009, 05:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	I change my own oil and put most of the bolt-on parts I buy. If it is anything to time consuming I would take it to a local shop GRD or Sound Performance DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

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