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10-27-2014, 09:41 PM

krnsamiam

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Looking for a trusted mechanic shop in SF

Hello,

I am currently looking for a trusted mechanic shop that has worked on Subarus in the San Francisco area. I need to take my car in for a checkup and possible tune up. Can anyone recommend me a good mechanic shop in San Francisco?

Thank you,

10-27-2014, 09:48 PM

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Do a search but in that neck of the woods I'd go to LIC.

10-27-2014, 10:57 PM

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AutoHQ in Mountain View.

10-28-2014, 04:07 AM

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In order of shops to trust in the bay area

1)RBMS Auto/LIC (Fremont/Novato)
2)GST (Fremont)
3)Everyone else
999)Unnamed shop in San Jose that may have a element of speed to it.

10-28-2014, 03:56 PM

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Adam Aquino (AdamBombSTI) has now opened his own Subaru shop in Mountain view:

AA Motorworks | Mechanic and Fabricator Extrodinaire 650 965 0990

He is a good guy with lots of experience working on Subarus

10-28-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Overbear

In order of shops to trust in the bay area

1)RBMS Auto/LIC (Fremont/Novato)
2)GST (Fremont)
3)Everyone else
999)Unnamed shop in San Jose that may have a element of speed to it.

So what's wrong with speedelement?

10-28-2014, 04:07 PM

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In order of shops to trust in the bay area 1)RBMS Auto/LIC (Fremont/Novato) 2)GST (Fremont) 3)Everyone else 999)Unnamed shop in San Jose that may have a element of speed to it.

I agree

10-28-2014, 04:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Overbear

In order of shops to trust in the bay area

1)RBMS Auto/LIC (Fremont/Novato)
2)GST (Fremont)
3)Everyone else
999)Unnamed shop in San Jose that may have a element of speed to it.

Oh man. I actually agree 100% on something with Overbear

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So what's wrong with speedelement?

Ergh...tempting tempting...

10-28-2014, 04:24 PM

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Oh man. I actually agree 100% on something with Overbear.

Seriously!

10-28-2014, 04:58 PM

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So what's wrong with speedelement?

10-28-2014, 06:00 PM

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just tell me through pm, im too curious now

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10-28-2014, 06:45 PM

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I'm curious also as a lot of big builds including Elvis the owner of stance nation got his vortex supercharger put on there and he doesn't go to cheap shops.

10-28-2014, 06:50 PM

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Ergh...tempting tempting...

Lol...

10-28-2014, 08:24 PM

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I'm curious also as a lot of big builds including Elvis the owner of stance nation got his vortex supercharger put on there and he doesn't go to cheap shops.

Throwing down mad cash with possibility of national marketing/publicity will get me Top of Line Reach Around with Happy Ending services at any "not cheap" shop. I am always more curious about treatment of mere mortal lowly peasants that aren't dropping bank on built race and show cars.

Let's not stir the pot. OP - figure out what works for you...call/visit all of the popular shops, compare their prices/services/responses/knowledge and make your own judgement as what where you feel comfortable spending your money. 5-10 individual user experiences ain't nowhere near an accurate representation or sample size anyway.

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