Hey
I recently bought a nice AW11 and I'd like to treat it to a mechanic that knows what he/she's doing on 80s Toyota's rather than just taking it to any old place.
Any recommendations? Near to Albany or Auckland CBD would be ideal. Would anyone recommend taking to Toyota itself?
Thanks in advance for any help
Dylan
Recommendations: mechanic for AW11
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Re: Recommendations: mechanic for AW11
I'd never recommend taking an old Toyota to any Toyota dealer. They are big dealerships, with big overheads which mean big bills.
Spargs in Glenfield comes recommended.
Spargs in Glenfield comes recommended.
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Re: Recommendations: mechanic for AW11
D.I.Y. Full Toyota workshop manuals in the members' section of the forum for download. Likely found elsewhere too... And lots of good advice here thanks to the good folk in our club. Just my 5 cents'...
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Re: Recommendations: mechanic for AW11
Im in the Hamilton area and I'm kinda wondering the same thing haha
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Re: Recommendations: mechanic for AW11
In Hamilton Hamilton automotive is good in Killarny st. Ask for Mike Cox
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Re: Recommendations: mechanic for AW11
Thanks for that MIKEPMIKEP wrote:In Hamilton Hamilton automotive is good in Killarny st. Ask for Mike Cox
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Re: Recommendations: mechanic for AW11
This.Alsw20 wrote:Spargs in Glenfield comes recommended.