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August 3, 2007 9:27 AM Subscribe
I need to find a reliable auto repair shop in Tempe/Phoenix AZ for some brake work.
My brakes are making icky noises. I've previously done 90% of my car maintenance myself, but that was when I lived near my father and had ready access to a shop full of tools and several decades of accumulated experience. When we couldn't fix it, we'd take it to a small, locally-owned garage who's service people my father trusted.
I'm now 2100 miles away from there and I just want to fix the problem. I'm relatively certain I know what the problem is and how much it should cost (in terms of parts) to fix. However, I have exactly zero experience finding and selecting repair shops. Can I just call one of the national chains, or should I shop around and try to find a good local guy by ear? I can sort of talk the talk, but car work was a small enough part of my interests that I'm not 100% confident I could sort a con man from a legit guy and I've heard lots of horror stories.
If anyone in Tempe/Phoenix has recommendations, that'd be even better. The car is a 1990 Camry, and I suspect the work I'll need will be having the pads changed, one rotor milled or maybe replaced, and one set of calipers thoroughly lubricated.
My brakes are making icky noises. I've previously done 90% of my car maintenance myself, but that was when I lived near my father and had ready access to a shop full of tools and several decades of accumulated experience. When we couldn't fix it, we'd take it to a small, locally-owned garage who's service people my father trusted.
I'm now 2100 miles away from there and I just want to fix the problem. I'm relatively certain I know what the problem is and how much it should cost (in terms of parts) to fix. However, I have exactly zero experience finding and selecting repair shops. Can I just call one of the national chains, or should I shop around and try to find a good local guy by ear? I can sort of talk the talk, but car work was a small enough part of my interests that I'm not 100% confident I could sort a con man from a legit guy and I've heard lots of horror stories.
If anyone in Tempe/Phoenix has recommendations, that'd be even better. The car is a 1990 Camry, and I suspect the work I'll need will be having the pads changed, one rotor milled or maybe replaced, and one set of calipers thoroughly lubricated.
We use the family-owned Red Mountain Tire and Auto located in Mesa, AZ. We've always been very happy with their service. They're honest and do a great job.
posted by Sassyfras at 9:34 AM on August 3, 2007
posted by Sassyfras at 9:34 AM on August 3, 2007
Arizonan here. I use Kitchell Fleet Services in Phoenix. They officially work commercial fleets, but a lucky few mortals have found them, and they're very reliable and honest.
posted by !Jim at 10:17 AM on August 4, 2007
posted by !Jim at 10:17 AM on August 4, 2007
Call Sid at Universal Automotive Services . He's been servicing my family's cars for almost a decade now.
posted by phredgreen at 7:02 AM on September 22, 2007
posted by phredgreen at 7:02 AM on September 22, 2007
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