redrocket04 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 So, yeah. My first car has developed a few issues I'd like to get fixed, but I don't know of any mechanics that are decent. Dont want to randomly pick out of the phone book. CV joints are clicking, so need them replaced. Power steering is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 (edited) Bexley Car Care. 614-236-5664. It's on Livingston just east of the I70 on-ramp. Mike is the owner/operator and runs it like he wants your business. An employee (of mine) saved $200 just by comparing their estimate to the one they got at a national chain. I highly recommend. Edited July 3, 2010 by C-bus Didn't want you to think I was talking about one of his employees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Go with an independant shop. If you want to drive out to Johnstown, Chevysoldier and I work for one.What kind of car? I can get you a rough estimate, and may know of somethin common with the power steering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphy Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 First Choice Auto in Hillard, Ask of Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 depending on kind of car, I highly suggest GearHead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Throttle cable problems?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 My recommendation is 3d automotive in radnor Ohio. About 30 to 40 minutes north of Columbus, depending on your traveling speed and traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Street Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 I'm watching this thread. A good mechanic is a rare find.I had a great one but he is off doing hookers and blow and can't be bothered with wrenches these days. Damn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted July 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 It's a 96 Ford Probe GT. thanks for the suggestions. I don't mind driving for good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollectorDave Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 I'm watching this thread. A good mechanic is a rare find.I had a great one but he is off doing hookers and blow and can't be bothered with wrenches these days. Damn! Hookers and blow? hmmm uh did ya see which way he went? Mebbe if I kin ketch up to him, he might share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 It's a 96 Ford Probe GT. thanks for the suggestions. I don't mind driving for good work.Those thins are...Interesting... A not so nice mix of Ford and Mazda. Axle shafts are about $325 + tax installed. Worst case on the power steering is about $650, if the steering rack is bad, that includes alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 jporter is a beast. highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted July 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Those thins are...Interesting... A not so nice mix of Ford and Mazda. Axle shafts are about $325 + tax installed. Worst case on the power steering is about $650, if the steering rack is bad, that includes alignment.Lol, you can say it. They suck to work on, and aren't that great a car.Way back in high school, c.1996, a bright red Probe gt was the car I wanted. Almost to an obsession. Other than the name, I loved everything about it. So good ol' mom and dad bought me one. Drove it my senior year of high school, though 4 years of college, and then parked it and bought something else. I'm a sentimental guy, what can I say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Go with Porter and Chevysoldiers shop. Porter/Chevy. When you guys gonna get your shop to sponsor here and give discounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Lol, you can say it. They suck to work on, and aren't that great a car.Way back in high school, c.1996, a bright red Probe gt was the car I wanted. Almost to an obsession. Other than the name, I loved everything about it. So good ol' mom and dad bought me one. Drove it my senior year of high school, though 4 years of college, and then parked it and bought something else. I'm a sentimental guy, what can I say?I wouldn't say that they're bad cars. They're actually some pretty dependable cars. As for suck to work on... I've gotten to the point that pretty much any car sucks to work on. Even the old stuff sucks, because I've practically forgotten how, since I don't see many of them anymore!High school in c.1996? Damn kids.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Go with Porter and Chevysoldiers shop. Porter/Chevy. When you guys gonna get your shop to sponsor here and give discounts?I actually thought about talking to the owner of the shop about that, I guess I need to quit the laziness and do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted July 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Yeah, cuz I want a discount. After these things get fixed, next step is a paintjob. There's no cheap way to getv one of those, decently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Yeah, cuz I want a discount. After these things get fixed, next step is a paintjob. There's no cheap way to getv one of those, decently.We do that, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 ... next step is a paintjob. There's no cheap way to getv one of those, decently.Here 'ya go..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmwildi Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Don's Car Care in Whitehall on E. Main St. I've taken my current car and my last two cars to him every time something went horribly wrong with them and he's never done me or anyone I've sent there wrong. They do solid work for an affordable price. I highly recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Take it to Pat...shop is right by AD Farrow's. Not sure he's on the board though...talk to OG/WhoDey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZRMatt Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 I always go to A Aarow Radiator in Hilliard 614-876-6146 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 So, yeah. My first car has developed a few issues I'd like to get fixed, but I don't know of any mechanics that are decent. Dont want to randomly pick out of the phone book. CV joints are clicking, so need them replaced. Power steering is out.don t take your car to anybody else than ZB Lorenc... Sigmatec Automotive in Hilliardvery fair and dirt cheap and very knowledgeable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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