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Mech in SoCal?

Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:04 pm
by jasinwa
not really a 'for sale' but I am searching for a Subaru mechanic ir very knowledgeable owner....to check a car out in Pasadena I am interested in buying....but I am in Seattle and may not be able to make it down there in time. Thought I could find someone this way...

contact me @

jasinwa at comcast dot net

of course, replace the at dot

and no spaces....

thanks!

Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 6:59 pm
by rightandtight
I take my car to a small shop near LAX airport called Renner Motorsport. The owner (Ivo) is good people. This is probably 25-30 mins from Pasadena with no traffic.

Renner Motorsport
337 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301
310/673-8492

I've never taken my car to the dealership below, but if you need a place that's closer maybe check it out. A bunch of people on NASIOC recommend it. It's probably about 20 mins from Pasadena with no traffic.

Big Valley Subaru
6110 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA
(818) 787-0800

Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:39 pm
by jasinwa
thanks rightand tight!

I also found an independent Soobie mech in N. Hollywood...."Subaru Independent Service Auto"...mech's name is Avo...he has worked with SVX's at least....he knew of the Tranny and wheel bearing issues...

I may call the other 2 Monday....

Jeff

Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 10:38 pm
by rB5
Try Suby Specialties in Monrovia, which is right next to Pasadena. Steve & Don are super cool and are extremely knowledgable in the older Subarus. http://www.subyspecialties.com/ (626) 358-4235

Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:47 am
by jasinwa
kewl, RB5....also had a recomm. on them from another forum!

Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:50 am
by rightandtight
i've talked to suby specialties on the phone, they were very nice and professional. they also get a lot of recommendations as mentioned above.

Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:08 pm
by jasinwa
rightandtight wrote:i've talked to suby specialties on the phone, they were very nice and professional. they also get a lot of recommendations as mentioned above.
They didn't want to take on the SVX !!

I have another in N. Hollywood (Subaru Independent Service), Avo seemed knowledgeable and was recommended at another forum plus a vendor of my current Soobie servicer said they were really good.