Edmonton area mechanic list

Haggs · 03-19-09, 03:42 PM

Hey guys,

Though I would start a thread and see if anybody knew of a good,fair, cruiser friendly mechanic in or around Edmonton. I know some places that I have spoken to are rather unfriendly once they realize it is a right hand drive.

If we could get a bit of a list going it may be quite helpful if anyone gets in a bind.

Andrew

RockDoc · 03-19-09, 05:56 PM

Stickied

Urbancarrot · 03-19-09, 05:58 PM

I have been pleased with Reg Sumaru.

Sumaru's Auto Repair
5525 - 97 street
780 438 2638

At least Reg knows his way around a 13bt.

canadian bum · 03-19-09, 06:31 PM

Me haha, I am a Heavy Duty Tech. But love working on Cruisers in my spare time. I don't charge a high rate either.

VE6LLZ · 03-19-09, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urbancarrot

I have been pleased with Reg Sumaru.

Sumaru's Auto Repair
5525 - 97 street
780 438 2638

At least Reg knows his way around a 13bt.

X2!

He is a good guy for vehicle inspections as well (for insurance, etc.)

Jammer · 03-19-09, 08:11 PM

I always take mine to Bettchers auto 59st and 82 ave. 780-465-5571

he is not too familiar with cruisers and rhd's but he has always treated me fairly and has done good work. he goes out of his way to save me money on the repairs he has done. i recommend him to everybody i know.

also, there is wilson auto tech on 107 ave and 173 st ish. i don't know their number off hand. i had my wifes hilux there for some work. they seemed to know their way around the diesel engine and the rhd didn't scare them. they were recommended to me by a friend.

and also 4 wheel auto. it had to be mentioned.

gettocruiser · 03-20-09, 07:38 AM

i went to alberta driveline when i needed my driveshaft balanced. they managed to find a replacement yoke, had it installed by the next day. seemed like a no b.s. kind of place.
i was going to get them to do my t-case, till i ended up in cow-town.
of course 4wheel auto has a shop as well.

RockDoc · 03-20-09, 01:20 PM

Who do you guys like as a tire shop? I'm looking to get a couple new teeny tiny road tires (BFGs) if anyone knows a place that is particularly cheap.

canadian bum · 03-20-09, 04:00 PM

I have found Costco to be the cheapest place to get BFG tires.

Kroll · 03-20-09, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gettocruiser

i went to alberta driveline when i needed my driveshaft balanced. they managed to find a replacement yoke, had it installed by the next day

I would be weary of alberta driveline. They have gone downhill recently.
We have them a job this past summer, and they completely fucked it up!
Then when we wanted it fixed, they decided to hold no responsibility and that was with a simple ARB installation!!!

Then another guy had his entire drivetrain rebuilt their for his HJ61 (with a H55F), and it still leaked like a sieve.

I hear that Mike at M & L on 97st and almost 63rd ave is pretty fair.

cheers.

dweisger · 03-26-09, 09:49 PM

I've had good luck with Len at Automotion in the west end. He is fair and seems to have a really good appreciation for Japanese diesels. I had him remove my injection pump so I could have it rebuilt at a local specialist diesel shop. Len and Automotion was great, the diesel shop was another story......

Gene45 · 04-04-09, 10:18 PM

I would avoid Toy Tech. See my post under 70 Tech. GCL Diesel Injection found one of "my" problems, and Automotion Automotive found the other. I have been back to Automotion for brakes and bearings.

RockDoc · 04-21-09, 08:11 PM

Can anyone recommend a good machine shop? I have a head that will need to be machined for new valves and milled.

Also, a good exhaust shop?