Hello everyone, I just recently purchased a 1995 4Runner SR5 with a 5 sp. It looks like it will need a timing belt change in the very near future (135k miles) and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a Bay Area mechanic that knows Toyota trucks.

Normally I would do the work myself, but living in SF without a garage makes things a bit difficult.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Eric Benson

 

In Petaluma (If that is in your range) there is a good garage called Petaluma Auto Works, they know their Japanese engines pretty well. Mainly they specialize in Datsun Zs but I have taken my 22RE there a few times for a new timing chain and clutch. They do good work. I bet there are better mechanics in da Bay though.

 

I go to Yodaman (707 586-7840) in Santa Rosa. The shop only works on Toyota trucks, so they really know what they are doing. The owner Larry is also a really nice guy.

 

believe it or not. I would recommend Walnut Creek Toyota. They did my HG recall and always gave me good service. I had my last timing belt change done by the dealer (Temecula) and it was the cheapest I could find. $185 w/coupon IIRC.

There is also an independent dealer down in Mt View that specializes in Toyotas/Nissans that I would take my truck to that has a good rep, but I can't think of the name. I'll post it if I remember it.

 

>>There is also an independent dealer down in Mt View that specializes in Toyotas/Nissans that I would take my truck to that has a good rep, but I can't think of the name.

Larry's Autoworks?
http://www.autoworks.com/html/index.html

I took my 4Runner there for a major service. Good price, great service. Much better than any dealer in the area.

 

Man this was buggin' me. Finally found it.

Yarnell Service Center
81 Pioneer Way, Mountain View, CA 94041

 

How about a good toyota wrench in Santa Cruz or at least the south bay/San Jose area or north Monterey county even?

 

yarnell toyota. well known place and great service http://search.cityguide.aol.com/sanf...er/v-100902447

 

Im looking for a mechanic to take my 22re in the San Jose, CA area. I heard Yarnell Service Center in Mountain View is good.

Anyone know good mechanics for 22re in Bay Area.

Anyone been to Comersons Toy Shop in Campbell, CA? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/1270751076.html

 

any good yota shops in Fremont/Milpitas area??

 

I found Larry up at Yodaman in Santa Rosa to be an expert Toyota mechanic .

He straightened out my front end wobble after much trial and error detective work , and he even sold a set of tires for me that I was looking to unload ...

... him and his son are great .

 

X3!
Larry and the folks at Yodaman are the best, they've helped me out in more than a few binds.
They have a great shop that churns out A+ work.

 

I wanted to bump this thread to see if anyone has some suggestions--Salinas is nearby also. There must be a good Toyota guy over there.

Thanks!