request for new stickied topic: listing good mechanics

koolio1234 · Post by **koolio1234** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:46 pm

Can we start a stickied thread for members to post up reasonably priced mecahnics in the sydney area? that way we can share past experiences with each mechanic for the benefit of other? also provide some details on their location and contact number.

KJ_bob · Post by **KJ_bob** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:33 am

Yeah good call... id like to find a mechanic that knows fto's

Post by **dstocks** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:56 am

I thought there was something like this already. Happy to do it if it doesnt already exist. Would be best to dig up one of the threads with recommendations that has happened before. If someone wants to do a bit of research and post back here, ill sort it from there

bushido · Post by **bushido** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:04 pm

Pulse racing. Nice bunch of blokes, decent prices and excellent service. Know their sh*t too.!

Located in Menai. Just google them.

In fact im getting my car back from them today from a major service. Cant wait to see the results.

Oh and i think this has been done before.

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:28 pm

it would be easier for me to write those mechanics to avoid?

bushido · Post by **bushido** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:49 pm

got the car back. Wonderful results. The exhaust note has considerably changed, probably from new fluids?? ANyhow, total was 1043, including rental car and some parts i asked them to fit for me.

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 6:08 pm

bushido wrote:got the car back. Wonderful results. The exhaust note has considerably changed, probably from new fluids?? ANyhow, total was 1043, including rental car and some parts i asked them to fit for me.

Thanks! can list out what work has been done for the major service?

bushido · Post by **bushido** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:29 pm

Yes I will do that..tomorrow when i cbf to get the receipt from my car. Studiying now for thermodynamics quiz

koolio1234 · Post by **koolio1234** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:09 pm

I highly recommend:

T.N.K Automotive Services
Unit 8, 160 Gilba Rd (off toongabbie road), Girraween, NSW 2145
Phone: (02) 9636 8415

The head mechanic there is a bloke called Theo, he's an absolute legend, he's really informative and knows his stuff. Ive taken not only my fto but my previous cars and my parents cars there and he always knows whats wrong and will explain exactly what is required. He's very honest and doesnt bullshit and charges very reasonable prices. Did a full major service (belts, oil filter, fuel filter, brakes, machining, oil change, air filter, coolant flush, transmission top up, etc) on our BMW 3 series and only charged us $380. He's got a review on truelocal to back up my claim.

A good Exhaust place:

Ace Car Exhuast & Auto services
145 Magowar Rd, Girraween, NSW 2145
Phone: (02) 96368467

Dad used them before and commented on their good workmanship, prices aren't too bad either.

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:52 am

why wouldn't this be in the NSW section?

Post by **I8A4RE** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:43 am

khunjeng wrote:why wouldn't this be in the NSW section?

DONE

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:33 am

Not recommended mechanics:

1)Ultratune (Alexandria)
2)Andrew Brundu Total Car Care
3)City European Automotive

Basically they know almost nothing about FTO. Like asking me what engine it has? Is it a 4cyliner or 6cylinder....
(3) is the worse, they r not interested in your service if you bring in your own parts. Thats the 1st for me.

koolio1234 · Post by **koolio1234** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:43 pm

yeh it would make sense to put it in NSW and i would encourage the other states to start their own mechanic recommendation stickies in each of the state threads.

Post by **I8A4RE** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:23 am

koolio1234 wrote:yeh it would make sense to put it in NSW and i would encourage the other states to start their own mechanic recommendation stickies in each of the state threads.

You mean like our one......that was started a yr ago

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ic&t=10999

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:00 am

I8A4RE wrote:
koolio1234 wrote:yeh it would make sense to put it in NSW and i would encourage the other states to start their own mechanic recommendation stickies in each of the state threads.
You mean like our one......that was started a yr ago

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ic&t=10999

gtfo NSW section foo!

koolio1234 · Post by **koolio1234** » Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:31 am

sublime19 wrote:
I8A4RE wrote:
koolio1234 wrote:yeh it would make sense to put it in NSW and i would encourage the other states to start their own mechanic recommendation stickies in each of the state threads.
You mean like our one......that was started a yr ago

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ic&t=10999
gtfo NSW section foo!

i hadnt really bothered to look thru the vic state section coz im from nsw but yeh like that...