Shade-tree i/o shady

May 3, 2005 11:27 AM

After spending a cool $thou on 'general maintenance' from the dealer, I'm seeking an Atlanta-area mechanic/shop that would work on my 97 Infiniti I30 (which is mechanically near-exact to the Nissan Maxima). I'm really looking for an indie mechanic with whom you might have personal experience.
posted by mdpc98 to Travel & Transportation (8 answers total)

I always went to Clarke's auto repair - run by this nice guy (Ivor, I'm not sure about the spelling) from trinidad and tobagio. He doesn't want to f*** you over like most car mechanics and he knows his stuff very well. He's very personable too. It's in decatur though, so I don't know if that's close to you or not.

White Pages Listing . . .
posted by klik99 at 11:48 AM on May 3, 2005

I knew some guys out in Carrollton, but that'll be too far to go, unless you are out that way already. I'll try to find the name, if you want.
posted by MrMoonPie at 11:51 AM on May 3, 2005

I should point out that it's like 20 minutes from downtown, which for atlanta is close
posted by klik99 at 11:55 AM on May 3, 2005

Best answer: The NPR show CarTalk, has a review/ratings site called MechanX files which is a great place to start.

Here are three shops that specialize in Nissans with good reviews there.

Broderick's Foreign Car Service over in Decatur, Pro Auto service over in Doraville and Pete's
in Atlanta proper.
posted by filmgeek at 12:00 PM on May 3, 2005

I used Pete's Import Garage when I lived in Atlanta, and I would definitely recommend them.
posted by crunchburger at 12:11 PM on May 3, 2005

I've been very happy with Automotive Professionals. They've actually talked me out of having some work done on my car. How's that for honesty?

Ask for Sandy.
posted by fletchmuy at 1:02 PM on May 3, 2005

I've had good experiences with Catherine's Auto Repair, as have many of my coworkers. One location at Piedmont & I-85 and another at 14th & Northside.
posted by sardonista at 1:39 PM on May 3, 2005

Response by poster: big thanks--MechanX Files speaks highly of a place right down the street from my office.

to show my thanks, i'd like to invite all ATLiens to fletchmuy's band luigi's performance at the earl on may 11... something about a benefit for the atlanta rollergirls. beers on moi--shoot an email
posted by mdpc98 at 2:38 PM on May 3, 2005