Ugly Dwarf
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ToyotaPro... Hmm... I used to consider that "my toyota shop", but Frank and Carmeilo (sp?) have left. They both seemed to be into wheeling and knew the TLC 40 and 80 (for example, they knew what I meant when I made reference to PHH one time) and we would talk about off-roading. I don't know where they landed and it sounds like it was a bitter break up.
The new folks seem to have a very high opinion of themselves (from what I gather it's a husband / wife who started the business, went remote with Frank there, and are now back to "set things straight"). When I started chatting with the guy who seems to be the head mechanic (not the owner / manager), it seemed he is knowledgeable about "stock" Toyota's, but for example had never heard of OME and was asking why I would change the suspension (technically I didn't as they were on there when I bought it), so he / they may not be geared towards the off-road crowd.
I'd say I'm on the fence but will probably go back. I'm happy with MOST of their most recent work. They encouraged me to have them change the water pump the last time I was there, but now I occasionally smell coolant after driving a bit, where I never did before. Maybe I'm just imagining new things or missed things that were always there till they made me think about it.
If anyone on here knows Frank or Carmillo (?) went, I'd consider checking out that shop. They were stand up guys.
The new folks seem to have a very high opinion of themselves (from what I gather it's a husband / wife who started the business, went remote with Frank there, and are now back to "set things straight"). When I started chatting with the guy who seems to be the head mechanic (not the owner / manager), it seemed he is knowledgeable about "stock" Toyota's, but for example had never heard of OME and was asking why I would change the suspension (technically I didn't as they were on there when I bought it), so he / they may not be geared towards the off-road crowd.
I'd say I'm on the fence but will probably go back. I'm happy with MOST of their most recent work. They encouraged me to have them change the water pump the last time I was there, but now I occasionally smell coolant after driving a bit, where I never did before. Maybe I'm just imagining new things or missed things that were always there till they made me think about it.
If anyone on here knows Frank or Carmillo (?) went, I'd consider checking out that shop. They were stand up guys.
