Looking for a good shop for my FRS in the Bay Area - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DandoX · 03-23-2016, 04:03 PM

I was looking for a good shop to bring my car in for its 60k service. I don’t have a place that I can reliably work on my car so I need to bring it in to a shop. I want a place that is known for good work, I would rather pay more for someone who knows what they are doing/does good work than try and be cheap. Does anyone have any suggestions? Experiences? Advice?

I live in northbay so I would rather go to a shop in that area but I'm willing to drive a bit for a highly recommended place.

Thanks in advance

MisterSheep · 03-23-2016, 04:11 PM

The Racer's Line in Concord. Talk to Neal, he's a great guy and seriously knows his stuff with these cars!
@The Racers Line

BigFatFlip · 03-23-2016, 05:25 PM

As Sheep mentioned, check out The Racers Line. Probably the closest shop for you and I have nothing but good things to say about Neal.

Magoo · 03-24-2016, 11:18 AM

If you like doing your own work: Pit Row DIY on Lafayette in San Jose, is very convenient.

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Diode Dynamics · 03-24-2016, 12:18 PM

I'm not sure how far they are from you, but you might check out Werkshop: https://www.facebook.com/WerkshopSSF/?fref=ts

They do quite a few boxer-equipped cars

Nick C.

hellyvin · 03-29-2016, 10:27 PM

+1 for Neal @ the racer's line. I took my BRZ to his shop for the same 60K service.

byun · 03-29-2016, 10:36 PM

You can't go wrong with either @The Racers Line or @Elite Performance

WORKS · 03-31-2016, 01:17 PM

You can always keep WORKS in mind as well for any maintenance or upgrades!

exE36M3 · 03-31-2016, 09:49 PM

These guys are reputable and a tad closer to you in the northbay. Assuming you are talking Marin, Halifax, Santa Rosa?

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Originally Posted by WORKS

You can always keep WORKS in mind as well for any maintenance or upgrades!

SLEEPER WRX · 04-01-2016, 01:31 AM

LIC Motorsports in Novato

I take both the WRX & BRZ there

G.I.Choe · 04-02-2016, 03:50 AM

Gotta give a shoutout to @Elite Performance. Just had them do a catback exhaust, brake pad, and shifter springs install. Took no time at all and they were even able to re-thread some wheel studs that Costco fucked up (when I bought new tires).

DandoX · 06-09-2016, 02:31 AM

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions, I ended up checking out the racers line, which went well. I can see myself going back in the future when I can actually afford more goodies and not just for maintenance. Neal was very cool and knowledgeable.

03-24-2016, 12:18 PM	#5
Diode Dynamics Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 2,770 Thanks: 1,503 Thanked 1,761 Times in 877 Posts Mentioned: 197 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	I'm not sure how far they are from you, but you might check out Werkshop: https://www.facebook.com/WerkshopSSF/?fref=ts They do quite a few boxer-equipped cars Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

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