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kswick313
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Mar 6, 2011, 9:33 AM

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My son recently moved to Jacksonville, FL and I was wondering if anyone could suggest a car repair shop. We have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am that needs struts/shocks on the back.


re-tired
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Mar 6, 2011, 10:56 AM

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I grew up in Jax. But it has become a big city with hundreds of excellent shops and I'm sure a few i would not take a lawnmower to. Look for shops that are in good standing with the BBB. That employ certified techs. I personally feel that a shop that is clean well lit has fairly up to date equipment is a reflection of thier work habits. Be sure the shop explains the work to be done and recourse if there is a problem (unexpected labor i.e. broken bolt) and gives a written work order.


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Tom Greenleaf
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Mar 7, 2011, 3:31 PM

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May I suggest a proprietorship with a name on the place or door? ASE is NOT everything. Plenty of qualified techs don't have that. With whatever it is, just play fair. Most really do IMO,

Tom
(yes -I've known techs that shouldn't be working on shopping carts!)



(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Mar 7, 2011, 3:42 PM)


Mr.scotty
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Apr 20, 2011, 12:38 PM

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Can't agree more!
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Your only as good as your tools!


re-tired
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Apr 20, 2011, 12:59 PM

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Nice that you want to answer a post . But please choose one that has not been answered correctly already and is up to date.


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