I took my elderly truck in for repairs a couple months ago, and for once I went into the mechanic knowing exactly what was wrong with it. I didn't tell them that, which is why I know I can trust them. They didn't mess around - they did exactly the repairs needed, checked out the rest of the vehicle (tires, brakes, belts, etc), and even tidied up a few hanging wires gratis. When I arrived to pick up my truck, they had about 10 minutes of work left to do, and so they gave me a coupon for a free drink at the tea shop next door. It was a nice touch, but best of all was the fact I feel I have a local mechanic I can trust. Mechanics are never cheap, but I feel that these were average priced, not expensive. I'll take my truck to them for my oil changes from now on, and let them help me keep my truck in good shape.
PROS: Trustworthy, reasonable prices, quick service
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