Independent shop needed in the Los Angeles/Glendale/Pasadena area

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Gil Dawson, Nov 12, 2010.

  1. Gil Dawson

    Gil Dawson Junior Member

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    Can anyone recommend an independent shop that specializes in repairing Toyotas in the Los Angeles/Glendale/Pasadena area?

    I need a good Prius diagnostician whom I can pay to take some time to look carefully at my problem. A dealership cannot do that.

    I have a recommendation for Avi's Advanced Automotive on Figueroa, and I'd like a couple more before I spend some serious money.

    I have a recommendation for Art's Automotive, but Art's in Berkeley.

    Anyone in this area have a good experience with an independent shop?

    --Gil
     
    #1 Gil Dawson, Nov 12, 2010
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    Actually, Avi's is real near by, so I'll be talking with him today.
     
    #2 Gil Dawson, Nov 12, 2010
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    Got an update on this? How was Avi? I'm in Eagle Rock and would love to find a non-dealer for oil changes, etc. Thanks!
     
    #3 MikeDS, Dec 21, 2011
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  5. Gil Dawson

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    Avi was great. A bit overbooked, in the sense that he has a large number of cars awaiting his attention, but he took time out to look at mine. He found a loose bolt! It was on the flange of a connector that was supposed to keep water out of the connection. Tightening it fixed my problem. He didn't even charge me! (But I did slip him $40 in a handshake.)

    --Gil
     
    #5 Gil Dawson, Dec 21, 2011
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