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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Need a good local shop.....

Hey, I'm new to this area and this is my first post on here. I need to get my car registered and whatnot. I'm just looking for some guidance. Do I need to get my car smogged first? Is smog the same as emissions testing here? I'm from Pennsylvania, and the rules are a little different. Also, my check engine light has intermittently come on and off, and I need a good shop. I'm looking into GST in Hayward since I am pretty close (I live in San Mateo). Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give me.
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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you can try auto hq. i believe they are fairly close to you also. if your off 101. its south towards woodside exit in redwood city and kevin there is a great mechanic and i wont bring my car to anyone else but him.
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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Id go with Auto HQ too.
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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IMHO you can go to either shop .. both of them have good mechanics. but i believe auto HQ is closer. Also you would have to pay toll if you went to GST.

also welcome to the bay area.. you should come out to meets... UCKK is every tuesday.
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Thanks guys. I appreciate the help. Also, I definitely want to head out to a meet soon. It would be nice to meet some fellow Suby drivers. What is UCKK and where is it at?
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Go to Auto Headquarters in Redwood City, they are very knowledgeable.
Old Aug 16, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by eastcoast jonny
Thanks guys. I appreciate the help. Also, I definitely want to head out to a meet soon. It would be nice to meet some fellow Suby drivers. What is UCKK and where is it at?
UCKK stands for Union City Krispy Kreme .. its right next to hayward ... its on tuesday nights people normally show up around 9pm

https://www.i-club.com/forums/meetings-events-donuts-91/tuesdays-8pm-union-city-krispy-kreme-uckk-meet-49/
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I'll be happy to help out on why your cel light is intermittently coming on and off. Give me a call on Monday so I can set up an appointment for you to come in.
I look forward to hearing from you.




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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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Sounds good. You should be hearing from me later today at some point.
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I would also say go with AutoHQ they do some gret work.
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