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Old 06-26-2010, 08:50 AM
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Hello Everyone,
Normally I would do the work myself but I'm short on time so I don't think I can. My old job gave me access to a facility with lifts and a full range of tools but unfortunately I will lose access to that when I take my new job. I am looking for a mechanic in the Columbia MD area that is reasonably priced, does good work, and is trustworthy. I could go to the dealer near me and I would hope that Nissan employs good mechanics but I'm sure they will be expensive. It would be nice to find a mechanic that specializes in imports and is use to tuning them because I intend on getting a lot of upgrades for my Z now that I have this new job.

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Frank at Hill's Garage does really good work.. There will probably be a meet at his place soon since he is a sponsor for NZC.

4700 Belle Grove Rd Ste 15
Brooklyn, MD 21225
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Jack stands and a box of Snap-On tools FTW. If not, Frank Hill is the man to go to in your area.
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Frank Hill. I will not let anyone else touch my car! Honest, straight forward, and takes his time to do it right the first time. Im sure there are other techs that are good but Frank is the man.
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What do you guys think of Elite Imports in Laurel. I looked through a few threads and several people have them on a trusted mechanic list. Its right next to work too so it will be easier for me to drop it off and pick it up. I'll keep Frank in mind for when I do more advanced stuff like headers and maybe a turbo kit.
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are you a contractor on ft meade?

chris @ elite is good, but I also use Frank Hill for majority of my service needs.

Tell Frank that Michael & everyone on my350z sent you!
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Chris @ Elite works on my 2008 coupe...Known him for years. He takes care of his customers.
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Frank hill at hills garage!!!
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steve from down the street
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Shade Tree Mechanic......should do the trick!
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The Mexican guys at that one shop in Rockville. Don't speak English, but they do good body work.
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Paid a visit to Frank this past Friday. Superb work and an awesome guy. He's all I'm using from now on
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Originally Posted by osiris79
Paid a visit to Frank this past Friday. Superb work and an awesome guy. He's all I'm using from now on
Everybody says that
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damn he is far from us westerners.
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Originally Posted by MDHRZ
Everybody says that

Now I know why! LOL I'm trying to figure out what else I should have done now
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Revision Auto in Rockville.


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