Need Mechanic for inspection in Lynnwood, Edmonds to Everett, WA

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

wagen13@yahoo.com - 27 Mar 2006 16:37 GMT

I'm going to look at a used car in Lynnwood, WA in a day or two. Can
anyone recommend a trustworthy independent shop nearby (Lynnwood,
Edmonds, Everett, etc.: someplace within 10 to 15 minutes of the
junction of I-5 and I-405) where I can get a pre-purchase mechanical
inspection done? More interested in thoroughness and intellegence than
low price!

Please state your relationship with the shop (customer, owner, friend
of employee, etc.)

Thanks in advance,
Mike

Reply to this Message

Ken - 27 Mar 2006 17:31 GMT

> I'm going to look at a used car in Lynnwood, WA in a day or two. Can
> anyone recommend a trustworthy independent shop nearby (Lynnwood,
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> Thanks in advance,
> Mike

Have no knowledge of such a mechanic, but this might be a place to start:

http://cartalk.com/content/mechx/

Reply to this Message

I Love Edsels - 27 Mar 2006 17:58 GMT

Tom's in West Seattle is a very competent shop but they're spendy.

>I'm going to look at a used car in Lynnwood, WA in a day or two. Can
>anyone recommend a trustworthy independent shop nearby (Lynnwood,
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>Thanks in advance,
>Mike

Reply to this Message

351CJ - 27 Mar 2006 19:00 GMT

> Tom's in West Seattle is a very competent shop but they're spendy.
>
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
>>Thanks in advance,
>>Mike

And damn near an hour away...

Reply to this Message

Ray O - 27 Mar 2006 18:43 GMT

> I'm going to look at a used car in Lynnwood, WA in a day or two. Can
> anyone recommend a trustworthy independent shop nearby (Lynnwood,
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> Thanks in advance,
> Mike

In general, I recommend shops that are AAA approved and have ASE Certified
Master Technicians. A shop that goes through the trouble to get AAA
approval and hire and retain master technicians is usually serious about
getting cars fixed properly the first time.

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

Reply to this Message

wagen13@yahoo.com - 27 Mar 2006 19:21 GMT

> In general, I recommend shops that are AAA approved and have ASE Certified
> Master Technicians. A shop that goes through the trouble to get AAA
> approval and hire and retain master technicians is usually serious about
> getting cars fixed properly the first time.

Does AAA have a listing? I'm a member.

Mike

Reply to this Message

Ray O - 27 Mar 2006 20:54 GMT

>> In general, I recommend shops that are AAA approved and have ASE
>> Certified
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> Mike

AAA's web site does have a way to look up AAA approved facilities. Try
http://www.autoclubgroup.com/chicago/autos/approved_repair.asp

If that doesn't work, try http://www.autoclubgroup.com/ and look under
vehicle maintenance.

To find a shop with ASE certified technicians, go to http://www.asecert.org/
and click on the "Blue Seal of Excellence" link, and use the search
function. A shop with both AAA and ASE certifications should be a safe bet.

Signature

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

Reply to this Message

Garth Almgren - 28 Mar 2006 02:50 GMT

> I'm going to look at a used car in Lynnwood, WA in a day or two. Can
> anyone recommend a trustworthy independent shop nearby (Lynnwood,
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> Thanks in advance,
> Mike

Replied via e-mail, but in short:
http://www.olympicautomotive.com/ or
http://www.kcmartin.com/

Signature

~/Garth |"I believe that it is better to tell the truth than a lie.
Almgren | I believe it is better to be free than to be a slave.
******* | And I believe it is better to know than to be ignorant."
(pgp@v6stang.com for secure mail info) --H.L. Mencken (1880-1956)

Reply to this Message