Hello! I’m looking for a legitimate mechanic in the Bay Area/Silicon Valley area familiar with the 100-series! Somebody real familiar with the 2UZ and Toyotas in general would be great.
The place my truck is currently at (independent Toyota/Lexus focused shop) has had it for almost two weeks now, and they haven’t even started working on it! Along with leaving my truck, I also brought them all the parts (OEM) needed for the job as well.
After passing by the shop a few times, they don’t seem to be taking it very seriously as I’ve noticed they’ve taken other cars over mine even though they told me to drop it off (as of today it’s still in the same spot I parked it, and they haven’t called me with any updates since then, at all) very frustrating as I told them I need it back by late next week for an upcoming trip to AZ.
Finally I decided to call them up today after passing by again to ask what’s going on, and they seemed a bit confused after I let them know which vehicle it was I was calling about. After he got back to the phone he told me they tried starting it and it just cranked, I told him just give it gas when it’s cranking. To be honest I thought that was a strange answer he gave me, since he was one of the mechanics and all, figured he’d know how to get the vehicle started.
When I dropped it off, it was starting fine as I drove it there, very frustrating experience so far as it seems they haven’t really taken a good solid moment to work on my truck… and after giving me that answer I’m starting to think he’s just saying that because there’s a possibility they haven’t even touched the truck at all.
I’m looking for a shop that will take the job more seriously, so any legit recommendations would be much appreciated! Normally I’d do the work myself in my own garage, but unfortunately I don’t have the time since my landlord is kicking my family out of our house next month! Thanks in advance
The place my truck is currently at (independent Toyota/Lexus focused shop) has had it for almost two weeks now, and they haven’t even started working on it! Along with leaving my truck, I also brought them all the parts (OEM) needed for the job as well.
After passing by the shop a few times, they don’t seem to be taking it very seriously as I’ve noticed they’ve taken other cars over mine even though they told me to drop it off (as of today it’s still in the same spot I parked it, and they haven’t called me with any updates since then, at all) very frustrating as I told them I need it back by late next week for an upcoming trip to AZ.
Finally I decided to call them up today after passing by again to ask what’s going on, and they seemed a bit confused after I let them know which vehicle it was I was calling about. After he got back to the phone he told me they tried starting it and it just cranked, I told him just give it gas when it’s cranking. To be honest I thought that was a strange answer he gave me, since he was one of the mechanics and all, figured he’d know how to get the vehicle started.
When I dropped it off, it was starting fine as I drove it there, very frustrating experience so far as it seems they haven’t really taken a good solid moment to work on my truck… and after giving me that answer I’m starting to think he’s just saying that because there’s a possibility they haven’t even touched the truck at all.
I’m looking for a shop that will take the job more seriously, so any legit recommendations would be much appreciated! Normally I’d do the work myself in my own garage, but unfortunately I don’t have the time since my landlord is kicking my family out of our house next month! Thanks in advance
