Mechanic recommendation - Los Angeles, California

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  1. Jenny867

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    Hi everyone, my favorite mechanic in Pasadena was forced into early retirement because his landlord raised the rent, and I am on the search. Maybe my expectations are too high because Gary was the best. His prices were always extremely reasonable, and he never made repairs that he didn’t feel were necessary. The shop was impeccably clean, and he had a cult-like following. If anybody has someone who has been their mechanic for years, thank you for sharing.
     
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  2. bisco

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    too bad, sounds like a keeper. try hybrid fix
     
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  3. Raytheeagle

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  4. jzchen

    jzchen Newbie!

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    The new owner has great reviews on Yelp as well...
     
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  5. Jenny867

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    Hi there, do you mean the new owner at Garys in Pasadena? Actually, I’ve heard a lot of really bad things about this new owner.
     
    #5 Jenny867, May 2, 2020
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    jzchen Newbie!

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    I didn't read too much beyond this one I confess:
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    moto g(7) power ?
     
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  7. Jenny867

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    Yes, that’s Gary.
     
    #7 Jenny867, May 3, 2020
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    I really like Olive Auto Center in Burbank. I've been using them for years.
     
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    Any recommendations in NorCal? At the rates people are charging here, I'm driving up to Oregon.
     
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