Honest Mechanic in Los Angels - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

AlbertoSmith · 09-19-2020, 03:14 PM

Hi everyone! I have a ‘13 BRZ running 130k miles. I love it as much as everyone love theirs in this forum. My question is. Does anyone have an honest mechanic in the LA area? I wanna take it to an honest mechanic that knows our cars and can tell me what’s it wrong with mine and what should I do to keep it for an other 130k miles more. I have my suspicion that maybe my rack and pinion need some work as when I turn sometimes it make some clicking noises. Also, I have some issue with my suspension and shift gear. Anyways, I’m looking for an honest mechanic! Thanks guys!

DarkPira7e · 09-19-2020, 04:26 PM

The only mechanic that is completely honest is yourself, mate

SydBRZ · 09-20-2020, 12:22 AM

Counterspace Garage are very well known here, and only about 20 miles from Long Beach:

http://counterspacegarage.com/

I'm sure they'd look after you, or recommend someone who would. Either way, only a quick run up the 405 to the 710 and 605.

@CSG Mike is often on this forum.

Spuds · 09-20-2020, 07:45 PM

Might want to try the regional subforums.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=10

CSG Mike · 09-21-2020, 02:04 AM

CSG doesn't actually do general maintenance to street cars, but I'd recommend Mandalay Auto for an independent mechanic.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/mandalay-auto-center-walnut

A bit of a drive for you, but will be worth it. The shop is enthusiast owned.

Tcoat · 09-21-2020, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

The only mechanic that is completely honest is yourself, mate

Actually people lie to themselves more often than others lie to them!
We see some dumbass stuff on here all the time but the backyard "mechanic" thinks he is at a level of perfection unattainable by the poor stupid animals that do it for a living every single day.

Lantanafrs2 · 09-21-2020, 10:23 AM

There are a lot of honest mechanics. The problem is that they can't stay in business by doing favors or going over others work without charging for it.

soundman98 · 09-21-2020, 10:33 AM

the honest mechanics i know are constantly being berated for 'breaking' things that they were never near, or 'causing problems' on the opposite ends of the car that were never sent to them for diagnosis...

wbradley · 09-21-2020, 12:21 PM

How about a guy in Compton who patches bullet holes?

Tcoat · 09-21-2020, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

There are a lot of honest mechanics. The problem is that they can't stay in business by doing favors or going over others work without charging for it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundman98

the honest mechanics i know are constantly being berated for 'breaking' things that they were never near, or 'causing problems' on the opposite ends of the car that were never sent to them for diagnosis...

Usually by the people described in my first post!

JD001 · 09-21-2020, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

The only mechanic that is completely honest is yourself, mate

And that's not even true.. how often have you done something to cut a corner... a manual labourer or artisan.
"the Mechanics' Institute"

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SydBRZ Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Drives: MY14 BRZ, MY06 WRX Location: Sydney NSW Posts: 29 Thanks: 9 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Counterspace Garage are very well known here, and only about 20 miles from Long Beach: http://counterspacegarage.com/ I'm sure they'd look after you, or recommend someone who would. Either way, only a quick run up the 405 to the 710 and 605. @CSG Mike is often on this forum.

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CSG Mike Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: S2000 CR Location: Orange County Posts: 14,530 Thanks: 8,920 Thanked 14,177 Times in 6,835 Posts Mentioned: 966 Post(s) Tagged: 14 Thread(s)	CSG doesn't actually do general maintenance to street cars, but I'd recommend Mandalay Auto for an independent mechanic. https://www.yelp.com/biz/mandalay-auto-center-walnut A bit of a drive for you, but will be worth it. The shop is enthusiast owned.

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