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Hey all got a quick question
Just got back into town a bit ago and getting some work done on my 4Runner.
Ive got some decent quotes from some dealers in the San Diego area
(El Cajon Toyota is the best so far)..that is 370.00 for a ATF Flush, Coolant Drain, Spark Plugs, Diff Fluid, Tire Rotation and Balance and a huge inspection
Also got a quote for 169.00 on a timing belt replacement from Kearny Mesa Toyota
However I am wondering if anyone here has any reccomendations on San Diego area mechanics?
I have a hard time trusting stealerships
Just got back into town a bit ago and getting some work done on my 4Runner.
Ive got some decent quotes from some dealers in the San Diego area
(El Cajon Toyota is the best so far)..that is 370.00 for a ATF Flush, Coolant Drain, Spark Plugs, Diff Fluid, Tire Rotation and Balance and a huge inspection
Also got a quote for 169.00 on a timing belt replacement from Kearny Mesa Toyota
However I am wondering if anyone here has any reccomendations on San Diego area mechanics?
I have a hard time trusting stealerships
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I've had problems with Kearny Mesa Toyota.
I guess it's luck of the draw... I have had a lot of good service with Poway Toyota.
SDTrux in Miramar is pretty cool.
My only complaint is that they fixed some seals for an oil leak I had in my runner when it turned out that all the bolts holding the oil pan were finger loose, not finger tight, but finger loose... I would have hoped that they'd catch something like that.
Still, they're honest mechanics and good to deal with.
www.sdtrux.com
I guess it's luck of the draw... I have had a lot of good service with Poway Toyota.
SDTrux in Miramar is pretty cool.
My only complaint is that they fixed some seals for an oil leak I had in my runner when it turned out that all the bolts holding the oil pan were finger loose, not finger tight, but finger loose... I would have hoped that they'd catch something like that.
Still, they're honest mechanics and good to deal with.
www.sdtrux.com
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ditto on the truck shop in miramar. I am the one that started that thread a while back. Anyway my 4runner was just picked up a day ago. New head, new gaskets, knock sensor and wire, timing belt, hoses, ect... They were top notch, kept me informed when things were bad and good. Time frame was longer than they quoted so he took a chunk off the bill. Truck was ready for me to pick up and freshly washed. even the first service is on them...I am planning on having them do some major fabrication too...
Man that was a long time with out my 4runner. (two weeks at the most) It sure makes me enjoy and apreciate it more. Now that it is running rite, I gotta go and hit the trails...(I'm going through withdrawls, tried to play with my sons tonka trucks but that aint cutt 'n it)
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Man that was a long time with out my 4runner. (two weeks at the most) It sure makes me enjoy and apreciate it more. Now that it is running rite, I gotta go and hit the trails...(I'm going through withdrawls, tried to play with my sons tonka trucks but that aint cutt 'n it)
mike
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I just realized my thread wasn't too encouraging...
Here's a better way to explain SDTrux. I thought my clutch might be going out in my 1st gen a while ago. I called Poway and they quoted me around $1300. I called Kearny Mesa and they said roughly $1100. I called SDTrux and they said, "Oh yeah, that's about $560."
I took my truck in and they looked at it for a while, gave me a list of stuff it needed and told me that if I didn't want to do it, it would be no charge to have given me the problems and estimate.
They're honest and VERY competitive in pricing.
Here's a better way to explain SDTrux. I thought my clutch might be going out in my 1st gen a while ago. I called Poway and they quoted me around $1300. I called Kearny Mesa and they said roughly $1100. I called SDTrux and they said, "Oh yeah, that's about $560."
I took my truck in and they looked at it for a while, gave me a list of stuff it needed and told me that if I didn't want to do it, it would be no charge to have given me the problems and estimate.
They're honest and VERY competitive in pricing.
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Originally Posted by psd4mike
Now that it is running rite, I gotta go and hit the trails...(I'm going through withdrawls, tried to play with my sons tonka trucks but that aint cutt 'n it)
Check it out HERE
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Originally Posted by NerfHerder-97SR5-
Hey all got a quick question
Just got back into town a bit ago and getting some work done on my 4Runner.
Ive got some decent quotes from some dealers in the San Diego area
(El Cajon Toyota is the best so far)..that is 370.00 for a ATF Flush, Coolant Drain, Spark Plugs, Diff Fluid, Tire Rotation and Balance and a huge inspection
Also got a quote for 169.00 on a timing belt replacement from Kearny Mesa Toyota
However I am wondering if anyone here has any reccomendations on San Diego area mechanics?
I have a hard time trusting stealerships
Just got back into town a bit ago and getting some work done on my 4Runner.
Ive got some decent quotes from some dealers in the San Diego area
(El Cajon Toyota is the best so far)..that is 370.00 for a ATF Flush, Coolant Drain, Spark Plugs, Diff Fluid, Tire Rotation and Balance and a huge inspection
Also got a quote for 169.00 on a timing belt replacement from Kearny Mesa Toyota
However I am wondering if anyone here has any reccomendations on San Diego area mechanics?
I have a hard time trusting stealerships
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Im going on vacation for the weekend
Ill call SDTrux on monday
Anyone specific I should ask to speak to about a quote?
Anyone here on the forum want their name dropped as a referral?
Have a good weekend!
Ill call SDTrux on monday
Anyone specific I should ask to speak to about a quote?
Anyone here on the forum want their name dropped as a referral?
Have a good weekend!
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Go to Protrux. You will not find work done better, and prices are less than everybody else.
www.protrux.net
Say Chris sent you.
www.protrux.net
Say Chris sent you.
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Had the work done yesterday
I had a slight issue w/ SDTrux. On the phone..they assured me they had a ATF flush machine...when I arrived they informed me they could only preform a drain and fill.
Other than that ..satisfied with the work.
I had a slight issue w/ SDTrux. On the phone..they assured me they had a ATF flush machine...when I arrived they informed me they could only preform a drain and fill.
Other than that ..satisfied with the work.
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Anyone here knows a shop they would recommend to work on lifting my '97 4Runner about 2.5" - 3.0" using OME parts or equivalent in San Diego area? I am new to all these lifting stuff and don't know much about it, so I have to rely on someone who knows their craft and honest enough to let me know what is needed to accomplish the job.
I basically need to raise my truck, so I can haul extra dive gear (1100 lbs.) for a long drive to Loreto and still keep the stock size tires and wheels.
Someone recommended Four Wheel parts in El Cajon. I also read a thread about a bad experience with ORW. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Frank R.
Chula Vista, CA
1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD Option
I basically need to raise my truck, so I can haul extra dive gear (1100 lbs.) for a long drive to Loreto and still keep the stock size tires and wheels.
Someone recommended Four Wheel parts in El Cajon. I also read a thread about a bad experience with ORW. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Frank R.
Chula Vista, CA
1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4WD Option
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www.sdtrux.com
great guys, great service
I was just there on Thursday, lots of work done, completely happy with them and their work. Much, much better than any dealer work I have ever had done. My 4Runner feels better than new now.
great guys, great service
I was just there on Thursday, lots of work done, completely happy with them and their work. Much, much better than any dealer work I have ever had done. My 4Runner feels better than new now.
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Protrux in San Marcos is the only place that will get my business. Period.
www.protrux.net
They have done everything from:
Changing my clutch to complete custom fabricated suspension on my 4runner.
They also swapped the motor on my ce3lica for a very reasonable price.
They've been working on Yotas since before I was born, and it shows. I couldn't be happier with them.
www.protrux.net
They have done everything from:
Changing my clutch to complete custom fabricated suspension on my 4runner.
They also swapped the motor on my ce3lica for a very reasonable price.
They've been working on Yotas since before I was born, and it shows. I couldn't be happier with them.
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