Looking for a good independant shop (WA)
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04-25-2006 | 02:27 PM
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Looking for a good independant shop (WA)
I just purchased a 2000 S4 and the check engine light came on over the weekend
So yesterday I took it to the local Stealer, well, it was misfiring and the BV was replaced, as well as a little tune up, so the bill was $1000!!!!!
Basically besides reading my codes the work was all real basic, and not worth the money spent.
They also told me my upper end was leaking oil, I know the valve covers gaskets are crap, but they quoted me $2500 to seal it up back up, I passed!
So I might tackle this my self, or take it to a good independent, I'm going to do the brakes this weekend & flush the fluids.
Any one know a good south end (Tacoma area) shop?
So yesterday I took it to the local Stealer, well, it was misfiring and the BV was replaced, as well as a little tune up, so the bill was $1000!!!!!
Basically besides reading my codes the work was all real basic, and not worth the money spent.
They also told me my upper end was leaking oil, I know the valve covers gaskets are crap, but they quoted me $2500 to seal it up back up, I passed!
So I might tackle this my self, or take it to a good independent, I'm going to do the brakes this weekend & flush the fluids.
Any one know a good south end (Tacoma area) shop?
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04-25-2006 | 08:01 PM
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RE: Looking for a good independant shop (WA)
Here's a GREAT shop and they are in Portland, Oregon: http://matrixintegrated.cc/
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04-25-2006 | 10:42 PM
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RE: Looking for a good independant shop (WA)
ORIGINAL: Buttery Cracker
Here's a GREAT shop and they are in Portland, Oregon: http://matrixintegrated.cc/
Here's a GREAT shop and they are in Portland, Oregon: http://matrixintegrated.cc/
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04-28-2006 | 04:21 PM
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RE: Looking for a good independant shop (WA)
ORIGINAL: Buttery Cracker
Here's a GREAT shop and they are in Portland, Oregon: http://matrixintegrated.cc/
Here's a GREAT shop and they are in Portland, Oregon: http://matrixintegrated.cc/
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04-28-2006 | 04:24 PM
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RE: Looking for a good independant shop (WA)
ORIGINAL: 2k S4
I just purchased a 2000 S4 and the check engine light came on over the weekend
So yesterday I took it to the local Stealer, well, it was misfiring and the BV was replaced, as well as a little tune up, so the bill was $1000!!!!!
Basically besides reading my codes the work was all real basic, and not worth the money spent.
They also told me my upper end was leaking oil, I know the valve covers gaskets are crap, but they quoted me $2500 to seal it up back up, I passed!
So I might tackle this my self, or take it to a good independent, I'm going to do the brakes this weekend & flush the fluids.
Any one know a good south end (Tacoma area) shop?
I just purchased a 2000 S4 and the check engine light came on over the weekend
So yesterday I took it to the local Stealer, well, it was misfiring and the BV was replaced, as well as a little tune up, so the bill was $1000!!!!!
Basically besides reading my codes the work was all real basic, and not worth the money spent.
They also told me my upper end was leaking oil, I know the valve covers gaskets are crap, but they quoted me $2500 to seal it up back up, I passed!
So I might tackle this my self, or take it to a good independent, I'm going to do the brakes this weekend & flush the fluids.
Any one know a good south end (Tacoma area) shop?
The valve cover gasket/chain tensioner gasket/cam seals are very common. We do them all the time.
Parts and labor is under $800 from us. The $1700 would be worth the drive IMHO. Plus, no sales tax. We could give you a ride downtown and you could check out the city.
LMK if we can help at all. We have two ex-factory Audi techs (one is a master Mercedes tech as well) and we know we can exceed your expectations!
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05-12-2006 | 11:41 PM
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RE: Looking for a good independant shop (WA)
if you don't want to head down to portland there is a good shop in kirkland about 45 min from you in tacoma. check it out the mechanic is great. i get all my work done there.
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