Mechanic Near Raleigh (1 Viewer)

[jhanley]

I've done a few searches with regards to local cruiser mechanics and it seems as if the threads are pretty old.. Can anyone recommend a proper Landcruiser mechanic near Raleigh for my 100-series? I'm going on a 1,500 mile trip in May and would like to go with a clean bill of health.

Thanks guys,
Joe

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Looking for LC Mechanic in Raleigh Area

Hi, I just purchased a 96 LX450 and am looking for a local, trustworthy mechanic for some basic preventative maintenance. The truck is in outstanding shape, is pretty much stock at this point, and has 129k miles on it. I just want to have it looked at by someone who knows what to look for in...

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Raleigh Mechanic Recommendation (Timing Belt/Water Pump) 1998 100

I moved to Raleigh two years ago, and am looking for a good LC mechanic. Four Wheel Parts recommended Phil's Toy Store, and I was wondering if there were any other good techs out there. I have a 1998 100 with 125k miles, and am thinking of having the timing belt/water pump done. The timing...

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[lt1fire]

I've done a few searches with regards to local cruiser mechanics and it seems as if the threads are pretty old.. Can anyone recommend a proper Landcruiser mechanic near Raleigh for my 100-series? I'm going on a 1,500 mile trip in May and would like to go with a clean bill of health.

Thanks guys,
Joe

Welcome!!
I dont have any personal experience in the area but I've seen Renaissance Auto referenced a lot in the past. Not a cruiser specific shop but it's been sad he knows his cruisers. Other than that for a check up you can do a yota dealer. We have a pretty good club relationship with Fred Anderson toyota.

 

[erymer]

Could also check with Tyler and his crew. They’ve always been a fantastic ONSC supporter.

https://carolinaoffroadoutfitters.com/

 

[mtweller]

Welcome!!
I dont have any personal experience in the area but I've seen Renaissance Auto referenced a lot in the past. Not a cruiser specific shop but it's been sad he knows his cruisers. Other than that for a check up you can do a yota dealer. We have a pretty good club relationship with Fred Anderson toyota.

Let me preface this by saying I hate giving a negative report on a shop. However, take the facts and use them as you will:

Renaissance looked over Emma's Gx460 about a year ago due to a power steering fluid leak of unknown origin. They came back with a pretty big quote to replace the rack and that the radiator needed replacement as well.

We decided to keep it in the family if you will and took it to Gary's shop (Emma's Dad) down in Havelock to do the work instead. We replaced the radiator because it was cheap, no biggie. But they found a "pretty obvious" leak in a PS hose that was much cheaper to replace than the whole rack. I appreciate them looking the car over and providing an estimate, and in all fairness asked us to think about how much we wanted to put into an '05. But, at the end of the day it was a misdiagnosis that would have cost us a good bit of unnecessary $ had we authorized the work. Maybe an easy mistake, and I'm hoping it's true. But a year later we are leak free on the same rack and a new hose. They didn't charge us a dime for the estimate, which I was grateful for.

 

[lt1fire]

Let me preface this by saying I hate giving a negative report on a shop. However, take the facts and use them as you will:

Renaissance looked over Emma's Gx460 about a year ago due to a power steering fluid leak of unknown origin. They came back with a pretty big quote to replace the rack and that the radiator needed replacement as well.

We decided to keep it in the family if you will and took it to Gary's shop (Emma's Dad) down in Havelock to do the work instead. We replaced the radiator because it was cheap, no biggie. But they found a "pretty obvious" leak in a PS hose that was much cheaper to replace than the whole rack. I appreciate them looking the car over and providing an estimate, and in all fairness asked us to think about how much we wanted to put into an '05. But, at the end of the day it was a misdiagnosis that would have cost us a good bit of unnecessary $ had we authorized the work. Maybe an easy mistake, and I'm hoping it's true. But a year later we are leak free on the same rack and a new hose. They didn't charge us a dime for the estimate, which I was grateful for.

Good to know, and also goo info to get out there in threads like this.

Like I said I have no first hand experience but i've seen their name quite a few times in older threads and from that suggested to my BIL's brother to take his vehicle there a few years back.