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meganb7072
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Posted:11/04/2007 9:44 PM |
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We are new to TX and just took our 2001 Ford Expedition into the Ford dealership for an oil change and complete inspection as this car is paid off and we want it to last until it just won't go anymore (and we absolutely cannot afford a car payment in our household). Unfortunately Ford handed me a "need to do" list totaling $2,000, so we are wondering if anyone knows of an honest mechanic where we could take my car in for a second opinion/quote. Ford was nice enough to itemize every item they say needs fixing with the price and they prioritized them as well.
Blessings in Christ,
Megan Coty
210-462-9992
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| Randy Garcia (guest) |
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Posted:11/06/2007 10:54 PM |
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Megan,
Go see David Hinson at Hinson Auto Repair on Callaghan Rd. inside 410. He is a personal friend of mine and I trust him with everything.
Hinson's Automotive Repair
4742 Callaghan Rd
San Antonio, TX 78228
210-432-1428
Tell David that I sent you. Good luck.
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meganb7072
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Posted:11/07/2007 9:33 PM |
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Randy,
Thank you so very much! We will give David a call and see how it goes.
Blessings,
Megan
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dannyd210
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Posted:11/09/2007 8:48 AM |
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My dad is a mechanic and does really good work, he works for the city just as i do. If you email me the list of what need to be done i can get you a quote for him. dannyduran03@yahoo.com if not then my neighbor can do it. His specialty is fords.
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meganb7072
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Posted:11/10/2007 8:51 PM |
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Danny,
I would appreciate a quote so much! Here is a list of the items that Ford says needs to be done and in order of importance:
1. 30K mile service - this is a service they say needs to be done every 30K miles and includes the flushing of all lines and fluids and refilling with all new fluids (transmission, etc).
2. Rear Emergency Brake, 1 axle seal, silicon, fluid and friction modifier - these are all related to my emergency brake that does not work at all. They say it doesn't work because my axle seal is worn and the fluid leaks. This was a really large ticket item!
3. Differential service - ??
4. Lower ball joints - they claim these are shot and effect the "ride" of my vehicle and need to be replaced.
I did have Ford replace my front brakes and I bought a new battery at Sears as my car was dying about every other day and I was having to carry around a battery starter so I wouldn't get stuck somewhere with my 3 year old and 6 month old.
I would appreciate anything you've got to share about a quote and the work that needs to be done and maybe you could also tell me how much time it would take.
Thanks so much!
Megan
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| drey19 (guest) |
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Posted:11/12/2007 12:08 PM |
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Hey Megan,
I just recently had some work done on my vehicle and loved the guys at MD automotive...you know the ones with the cute jokes on their sign? They work off 78 or 79 dollar labor an hour and are all ASE certified. Its a part family owned business and they are all very sweet! I had some serious work done, and they truly are very honest.
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| Phillips365 (guest) |
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Posted:11/14/2007 12:28 PM |
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I don't know if you have had your work done yet. Just in case you haven't David Rich at Personalized Automotive on the corner of Grissom and Timberpath is really good. He is a christian and has been my mechanic for many yrs.
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| im also looking (guest) |
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Posted:11/26/2007 11:43 PM |
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megan,
let us know what you ended up doing and how it went. I have a ford explorer that needs some work and I too am looking for a good mechanic. All of these ones listed above seem very good, but I would like to hear from you since you're going through experience now. thx.! =)
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| ivarr (guest) |
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Posted:12/27/2007 2:14 PM |
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I have used David Hinson for years as the one to do major and difficult repairs on my vehicles. David is an honest and diligent mechanic. He will only do what is needed and charges you an honest price. On one job, he underestimated the time it would take to do it and only charged me what he had quoted. I trust him completely. And he will be working on my wife's van next month to fix the CV joints.
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