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Good, honest mechanic in Oakland, CA?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by still deciding, Apr 29, 2006.

  1. still deciding

    still deciding New Member

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    I really want to buy a Prius, but I'm having trouble because I'm a loyal Honda owner and have a FANTASTIC mechanic who I don't want to leave, but he only works on Hondas.

    I'm looking for an honest mechanic, one who treats me with respect even though I don't know little beyond where the gas goes and how to turn on the radio.

    Any Oakland-area folks have recommendations they can rave about?

    This is the sticking point for me, so help is needed.

    Thanks
     
    #1 still deciding, Apr 29, 2006
  2. tochatihu

    tochatihu Senior Member

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    Suggest you visit Art's Automotive in Berkeley and chat with them. I know them through their excellent web site, and a few email conversations. I like what I have seen.
     
    #2 tochatihu, Apr 29, 2006
  3. jhereg

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    I use Whitmore's Auto in Alameda.

    The first time I went there, I had a motorcycle brake caliper that I had busted a bolt on. I brought the caliper in and asked if they could help with drilling the old bolt out. The guy spent about 1/2 hour trying to help me out and never charged me a dime (nor did he give me any crap about being stupid enough to bust the bolt in the first place :rolleyes:). The shop looks a little rinky-dink, but they are good people and I trust them.

    I've brought my old Malibu to them several times and they were always up-front and honest about problems, solutions and costs.
     
    #3 jhereg, Apr 30, 2006
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