New Shop In Va Beach
JDM tuner
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 133
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
Just wondering, but is this a "real" shop or a 16 year old with a set of his father's wrenches working in his side yard. I know not everyone has enough money to start a shop but training comes before money. Is he ASE certified? how long has he been working as a mechanic before he started his own shop? What kind of equipment does he have? Also, what vehicles is he familiar with, ie.: honda's, ford's, nissan's, toyota's?
If he's a kid that can wrench stuff, then just say my friend can fix your car ... If he's an expereinced mechanic then let people know that as well. I will never take my car to someone younger than me saying "Dude, I can turbo your Spyder no problem ... pick it up in 3 hours and I'll set it at 16 psi."
If he's a kid that can wrench stuff, then just say my friend can fix your car ... If he's an expereinced mechanic then let people know that as well. I will never take my car to someone younger than me saying "Dude, I can turbo your Spyder no problem ... pick it up in 3 hours and I'll set it at 16 psi."
JDM tuner
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 133
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
I've already had numerous local shops tell me it would be no problem at all to turbo my Spyder, so I thanks for the info ... walk out and never return. For some reason maybe they should be teaching the mechanics at TRD and APEX how to do it because so far 2 years of testing hasn't come up with one that works yet.
Anyone can start a shop, and anyone can blow up your car when they don't know what they're doing. You're friend may have years of experience as a mechanic, but maybe not.
Just my 2 cents to let everyone know make sure you know who you're dealing with ... because that mechanic will not come out to pick you up when your engine blew up during a rainy Sunday night on 264.
Anyone can start a shop, and anyone can blow up your car when they don't know what they're doing. You're friend may have years of experience as a mechanic, but maybe not.
Just my 2 cents to let everyone know make sure you know who you're dealing with ... because that mechanic will not come out to pick you up when your engine blew up during a rainy Sunday night on 264.
