Good Southern California Toyota Service Centers

nismoeaglerock · 12-16-2005, 09:15 AM

I have a 1995 4runner 3vze 4wd. Per the title, are there any good recommendations on service centers in Southern California around the Los Angeles area. I am due for my 60,000 mile service, and according to the manual it needs belt replacements, valve clearance adjustments, idle speed adjustments, and all other stuff that comes with the 60,000 mile territory. I don't want to take it blindingly to just any dealer and have them service it. Can anyone provide any service experiences with dealers? All replies are appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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alanbobalan · 12-23-2005, 01:41 AM

i used to take my 87 runner to a place in chino. it's an independant garage called tri auto. the guy that runs the place used to run or work at the dealership or something. anyway, he is a toyota certified master technician and he specializes in toyotas. he also does hondas, acuras, and lexus and i'm not sure about other japanese cars.

the only issues i've had with him are steering. he put in a new steering box for me once and the steering wheel was never really the same.... always pulled to one side. then he did an outer tie rod end for me RIGHT after i got an alignment and messed that up. (but i guess that's partly my fault because i should have had him do that BEFORE the alignment).

overall it's a good shop and he's a cool guy. his name is danny and here's the number to his shop: (909) 465 6422. tell him alan with the rolled over 4runner sent you

jk

he's located on central and g street off either the 71 or the 60 in chino. dunno how far that is for you, but i just thought i'd chime in and give my 2 cents.

take care and merry christmas!

humanoid · 12-23-2005, 09:03 AM

Where do you live?

alanbobalan · 12-23-2005, 10:11 AM

i live in chino hills. it's right between the inland empire and orange county... on the border of san bernardino county and orage county. i live right off the 71 free way.

there is also a really good service center in chino hills that specializes in all japanese imports. i used to work there for a little bit, so i can say from personal experience that the mechanics there are really good. the guy that runs the shop is sort of a nut, but he's a good mechanic nonetheless and so are his workers. the shop is called the chino hills service center and the phone number is (909) 597-7119 and their website is http://www.chinohillsservice.com

also one last shop that is really good, but they do work on more american cars and restoring old classic cars and what not. but they do routine maintanence and repair too. they'll fix any car. they can pretty much do anything! but i would recommend one of the above shops for your toyota if you are looking for a specality (sp?) shop. i don't the number for this shop, but i can get it if anyone is interested.

take care and merry christmas to all!!! :xmas13:

-alan

Tacoma Dude · 12-23-2005, 10:54 AM

This has come up two times already but in different locations.
Places people have suggested: Longo Toyota, ProTrux (San Marcos), San Diego Trux (San Diego), etc.

slyang1012 · 12-23-2005, 11:01 AM

claremont toyota is good too, overall.- from my experience

grn95runner · 01-01-2006, 09:53 PM

Inland trucks in Murietta

12-23-2005, 01:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
alanbobalan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chino hills, ca Posts: 330	i used to take my 87 runner to a place in chino. it's an independant garage called tri auto. the guy that runs the place used to run or work at the dealership or something. anyway, he is a toyota certified master technician and he specializes in toyotas. he also does hondas, acuras, and lexus and i'm not sure about other japanese cars. the only issues i've had with him are steering. he put in a new steering box for me once and the steering wheel was never really the same.... always pulled to one side. then he did an outer tie rod end for me RIGHT after i got an alignment and messed that up. (but i guess that's partly my fault because i should have had him do that BEFORE the alignment). overall it's a good shop and he's a cool guy. his name is danny and here's the number to his shop: (909) 465 6422. tell him alan with the rolled over 4runner sent you jk he's located on central and g street off either the 71 or the 60 in chino. dunno how far that is for you, but i just thought i'd chime in and give my 2 cents. take care and merry christmas! __________________ EL TRUCKO THE X-WING FIGHTER 94 2wd pickup 22-re 5 spd 28 mpg el trucko kills tie fighters and soccer moms. MR TACO 98 tacoma 4x4 sr5 3.4 v6 5 spd stock with 31s mr taco, you were a great pal. may you live long and prosper. THE MILLENIUM FALCON (R.I.P.) 87 4runner efi sr5 ummm rolled over with lots of junk that i wasted my money on. Last edited by alanbobalan; 12-23-2005 at 01:42 AM. Reason: grammar

12-23-2005, 09:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
humanoid Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 1,192	Where do you live? __________________ '99 Taco PreRunner V6 3.4L

12-23-2005, 10:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
alanbobalan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chino hills, ca Posts: 330	i live in chino hills. it's right between the inland empire and orange county... on the border of san bernardino county and orage county. i live right off the 71 free way. there is also a really good service center in chino hills that specializes in all japanese imports. i used to work there for a little bit, so i can say from personal experience that the mechanics there are really good. the guy that runs the shop is sort of a nut, but he's a good mechanic nonetheless and so are his workers. the shop is called the chino hills service center and the phone number is (909) 597-7119 and their website is http://www.chinohillsservice.com also one last shop that is really good, but they do work on more american cars and restoring old classic cars and what not. but they do routine maintanence and repair too. they'll fix any car. they can pretty much do anything! but i would recommend one of the above shops for your toyota if you are looking for a specality (sp?) shop. i don't the number for this shop, but i can get it if anyone is interested. take care and merry christmas to all!!! :xmas13: -alan __________________ EL TRUCKO THE X-WING FIGHTER 94 2wd pickup 22-re 5 spd 28 mpg el trucko kills tie fighters and soccer moms. MR TACO 98 tacoma 4x4 sr5 3.4 v6 5 spd stock with 31s mr taco, you were a great pal. may you live long and prosper. THE MILLENIUM FALCON (R.I.P.) 87 4runner efi sr5 ummm rolled over with lots of junk that i wasted my money on. Last edited by alanbobalan; 12-23-2005 at 10:18 AM.

12-23-2005, 10:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,360	This has come up two times already but in different locations. Places people have suggested: Longo Toyota, ProTrux (San Marcos), San Diego Trux (San Diego), etc. __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

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12-23-2005, 11:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
slyang1012 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 572	claremont toyota is good too, overall.- from my experience

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