Mechanic Shops on the Eastside...

Crazzy_Al · 05-09-2007, 09:33 AM

Ok, 1st off, let me just say that I am well aware of the fact that doing this work is easy and would save me money if I did it myself. I know that, but my time is worth more than what is would likely cost to have the work done. I can, and have done this work before, I just have no desire to do it now.

Anyway, here's what I need...

I need a low priced (and reliable) shop on the Eastside (Sterling Heights, Clinton Twp, Roseville, etc) that can:

Change my front and rear differential fluids
Change my transmission fluid
Change my brake pads on all 4 corners
and
Rotate all 4 rotors

I need this work done on my 2004 Ford Explorer, V8, 4WD which only has 36,000 miles on it. I want all synthetic fluids, so I will purchase all of the fluids and pads before hand. I just need a quote on labor and time to get the work done.

Suggestions?

Thanks.

Alberto

Boomer! · 05-09-2007, 10:36 AM

Expert car care 586 293-6440,ask for Dan tell him Boomer sent you. He is at 15/kelly area, he has top notch service..

Krazybones · 05-09-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazzy_Al

Ok, 1st off, let me just say that I am well aware of the fact that doing this work is easy and would save me money if I did it myself. I know that, but my time is worth more than what is would likely cost to have the work done. I can, and have done this work before, I just have no desire to do it now.

Anyway, here's what I need...

I need a low priced (and reliable) shop on the Eastside (Sterling Heights, Clinton Twp, Roseville, etc) that can:

Change my front and rear differential fluids
Change my transmission fluid
Change my brake pads on all 4 corners
and
Rotate all 4 rotors

I need this work done on my 2004 Ford Explorer, V8, 4WD which only has 36,000 miles on it. I want all synthetic fluids, so I will purchase all of the fluids and pads before hand. I just need a quote on labor and time to get the work done.

Suggestions?

Thanks.

Alberto

Rotate Rotors?

Crazzy_Al · 05-09-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Krazybones

Rotate Rotors?

Rotate, cut, turn, etc. Whatever you like to call it.

Crazzy_Al · 05-09-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Boomer!

Expert car care 586 293-6440,ask for Dan tell him Boomer sent you. He is at 15/kelly area, he has top notch service..

I just called and left a message for him. Thanks.

Joe · 05-09-2007, 11:31 AM

I have had work done at BellTire on Gratiot north of 13 mile and on Hall Road in Sterling Heights. Both provide excellent service and good prices as well.

Regarding providing your own parts, many shops won't do that because if something goes wrong there can be too much finger pointing as well as possible liability issues I imagine.

I may be headed up there soon to have them rebuild the front end (tie rods, etc) on my GMC. Things are getting loose at 170K

87 stang · 05-09-2007, 12:24 PM

Hi call Kevin at 586-323-9930 laction is Utica and Van Dyke does all kind of work from A to Z and this work is his meal ticket.

Boomer! · 05-09-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazzy_Al

I just called and left a message for him. Thanks.

I called and told them to get back to you asap. He has been very busy, not to make excuses, he should be calling you today. If for some reason he does not call you let me know, I have refered tons of people to him and never had a complaint. If all goes well I'll be trying to go to work for him as a tech.

Crazzy_Al · 05-09-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 87 stang

Hi call Kevin at 586-323-9930 laction is Utica and Van Dyke does all kind of work from A to Z and this work is his meal ticket.

And tell him I was referred by who?

Thanks.

87 stang · 05-09-2007, 03:02 PM

Tell him Mike with the black Mustang ya builds race motors does it all. [ quote=Crazzy_Al]And tell him I was referred by who?

Thanks.[/quote]

Crazzy_Al · 05-09-2007, 10:15 PM

I didn't get a chance to call that Kevin dude, yet. I'll call tomorrow.

Anyone else?

ReiKo · 05-10-2007, 07:41 AM

I am not posting in this thread to start shit...

Unless the rotors are warped or there was a binding issue which I doubt there is... Leave them... Otherwise you are opening a whole new can of worms...

87 stang · 05-10-2007, 08:00 AM

If you call Kevin he will let you know what you need.I just change all brakes on my 2002 Explorer and it was less thin $300.00 out the door all new parts. But call him in and out work no B.S. and will stand behind all work done.I did all work on my 2002 my self though.

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Originally Posted by Crazzy_Al

I didn't get a chance to call that Kevin dude, yet. I'll call tomorrow.

Anyone else?

Crazzy_Al · 05-10-2007, 09:24 AM

I think one of the front rotors are slightly warped. There is a tiny bit of steering wheel pulsation when I get on the brakes.

ReiKo · 05-10-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazzy_Al

I think one of the front rotors are slightly warped. There is a tiny bit of steering wheel pulsation when I get on the brakes.

Don't get it turned... Get a new one...