good mechanic in Richmond, VA?

ashleyclark · 10-20-2008, 03:06 PM

Looking for a trustworthy mechanic in the Richmond, VA metro area for routine maintenance and installing parts I purchase myself. I've gone to McGeorge Toyota a couple times, but they don't seem as knowledgeable about my older 2001 Prius as they are about the newer cars. I get stuck talking with the service desk who relays questions back to the mechanics. There's got to be a good local shop who'll take time to pop her on the lift and talk with me about what's what, right?
Thanks!!
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JimboK · 10-20-2008, 03:35 PM

I've had good experiences with both McGeorge and Haley, but admittedly nothing complex at either -- just minor warranty work and a steering shaft recall.

If you don't need hybrid-specific work, any reputable shop should be able to help you. Do you have a trustworthy shop you've used in the past for other cars? If not, send me a PM and I can give you some suggestions based on my own experience and where around town you're located. I'm a lifelong resident of the area.

10-20-2008, 03:06 PM	#1
ashleyclark Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	good mechanic in Richmond, VA? Looking for a trustworthy mechanic in the Richmond, VA metro area for routine maintenance and installing parts I purchase myself. I've gone to McGeorge Toyota a couple times, but they don't seem as knowledgeable about my older 2001 Prius as they are about the newer cars. I get stuck talking with the service desk who relays questions back to the mechanics. There's got to be a good local shop who'll take time to pop her on the lift and talk with me about what's what, right? Thanks!! A

10-20-2008, 03:35 PM	#2
JimboK One owner, low mileage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 2,541 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 81 Times in 63 Posts Friends: 6	Re: good mechanic in Richmond, VA? I've had good experiences with both McGeorge and Haley, but admittedly nothing complex at either -- just minor warranty work and a steering shaft recall. If you don't need hybrid-specific work, any reputable shop should be able to help you. Do you have a trustworthy shop you've used in the past for other cars? If not, send me a PM and I can give you some suggestions based on my own experience and where around town you're located. I'm a lifelong resident of the area.

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