Looking for a decent mechanic in East GTA
11-03-2009, 09:06 AM
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Looking for a decent mechanic in East GTA
Greetings Folks !
I'm looking for a good, non-expensive mechanic in Scarborough/Durham region to help with minor repairs (rotors, pads, spark plugs, control arms, etc) for my 99 A4/2.8...I'd do them myself if I had the tools and were a bit more handy man.
I went to Crappy Tire and they quoted me the following:
Replace spark plugs: $ 100 + Tax
Change rotors + pads (F+R): $ 240 + Tax
which I find ridiculous
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thx
I'm looking for a good, non-expensive mechanic in Scarborough/Durham region to help with minor repairs (rotors, pads, spark plugs, control arms, etc) for my 99 A4/2.8...I'd do them myself if I had the tools and were a bit more handy man.
I went to Crappy Tire and they quoted me the following:
Replace spark plugs: $ 100 + Tax
Change rotors + pads (F+R): $ 240 + Tax
which I find ridiculous
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thx
11-03-2009, 12:56 PM
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Re: Looking for a decent mechanic in East GTA
Independent Tuning. Good/Honest guys. I paid $300ish for front rotors/pads. A co-worker referred Twins Autoworks, not sure how their service is though as I've never dealt with them.
Don't we all wish there was a good non-expensive mechanic?
FYI, you drive an Audi
Don't we all wish there was a good non-expensive mechanic?
FYI, you drive an Audi
11-03-2009, 02:07 PM
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Re: Looking for a decent mechanic in East GTA
...if I could have afforded a brand new one, I probably wouldn't have been on a tight budget...I guess I'm still looking for that 1 man, small indy shop, type of guy, that used to work for an auto repair shop (preferably Audi/VW) and decided to make a buck on his own... (it could be a long wait though..
)...Thx for the prompt response though, I'll check them out
11-03-2009, 02:12 PM
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No prob bud. You do make a good point about you owning an older audi. I would probably think the same way.
They slapped larger rotors on, but I do have to say the pads they put in aren't the greatest. Good luck, I'm sure someone knows another shop on this forum.
They slapped larger rotors on, but I do have to say the pads they put in aren't the greatest. Good luck, I'm sure someone knows another shop on this forum.
11-03-2009, 02:33 PM
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Re: Looking for a decent mechanic in East GTA
I have been dealing with Dave at Kelly and Sons 905- 683-1983.... they are on Finley Ave. (Bayly and Westney Road) area.
They were great on my 02 Highlander.....fixed what needed to get fixed and didn't hose me.
I have so much confidence in them, that I gave the truck to my son to take to College in Ohio. He comes back every 3 weekends (or when he runs out of money) the trip is 500 Km each way.
'02 Highlander with 275,000Km and still going strong.
They were great on my 02 Highlander.....fixed what needed to get fixed and didn't hose me.
I have so much confidence in them, that I gave the truck to my son to take to College in Ohio. He comes back every 3 weekends (or when he runs out of money) the trip is 500 Km each way.
'02 Highlander with 275,000Km and still going strong.
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11-03-2009, 06:07 PM
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Re: Looking for a decent mechanic in East GTA
I have been dealing with Dave at Kelly and Sons 905- 683-1983.... they are on Finley Ave. (Bayly and Westney Road) area.
They were great on my 02 Highlander.....fixed what needed to get fixed and didn't hose me.
I have so much confidence in them, that I gave the truck to my son to take to College in Ohio. He comes back every 3 weekends (or when he runs out of money) the trip is 500 Km each way.
'02 Highlander with 275,000Km and still going strong.
They were great on my 02 Highlander.....fixed what needed to get fixed and didn't hose me.
I have so much confidence in them, that I gave the truck to my son to take to College in Ohio. He comes back every 3 weekends (or when he runs out of money) the trip is 500 Km each way.
'02 Highlander with 275,000Km and still going strong.
Oh, and I assume Dave also worked on your Audi, not just the Highlander
11-04-2009, 07:34 AM
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Re: Looking for a decent mechanic in East GTA
11-04-2009, 09:06 PM
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Re: Looking for a decent mechanic in East GTA
Vanderheden's Garage Vanderheyden's Garage (905) 725-2519
761 Simcoe Street S.
Oshawa ON L1H 4K5
Heres an awesome shop, I have been there plenty and spoken with many of their clients, they are the real deal, inexpensive, caring down to earth. I have even met people that pay them when they could have had it done for free under the new audi maintenance at the stealership. No they are not paying me, I just know its nice to finally find a good shop. Worth the drive for sure! Attached is a page out of the local paper since they won they survey again. Read it.
761 Simcoe Street S.
Oshawa ON L1H 4K5
Heres an awesome shop, I have been there plenty and spoken with many of their clients, they are the real deal, inexpensive, caring down to earth. I have even met people that pay them when they could have had it done for free under the new audi maintenance at the stealership. No they are not paying me, I just know its nice to finally find a good shop. Worth the drive for sure! Attached is a page out of the local paper since they won they survey again. Read it.
11-10-2009, 10:36 AM
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Re: Looking for a decent mechanic in East GTA
Check him out...He fixes all makes and models and has the latest diagnostics tools. I would dare you to find cheaper than him for the quality work.
Sam's Auto Tech Inc
773 Warden Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1L 4C2
(416) 755-5777
Sam's Auto Tech Inc
773 Warden Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1L 4C2
(416) 755-5777
11-11-2009, 10:07 AM
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Re: Looking for a decent mechanic in East GTA
Vanderheden's Garage Vanderheyden's Garage (905) 725-2519
761 Simcoe Street S.
Oshawa ON L1H 4K5
Heres an awesome shop, I have been there plenty and spoken with many of their clients, they are the real deal, inexpensive, caring down to earth. I have even met people that pay them when they could have had it done for free under the new audi maintenance at the stealership. No they are not paying me, I just know its nice to finally find a good shop. Worth the drive for sure! Attached is a page out of the local paper since they won they survey again. Read it.
761 Simcoe Street S.
Oshawa ON L1H 4K5
Heres an awesome shop, I have been there plenty and spoken with many of their clients, they are the real deal, inexpensive, caring down to earth. I have even met people that pay them when they could have had it done for free under the new audi maintenance at the stealership. No they are not paying me, I just know its nice to finally find a good shop. Worth the drive for sure! Attached is a page out of the local paper since they won they survey again. Read it.
