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Old Jun 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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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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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
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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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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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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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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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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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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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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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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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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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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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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Frank hill at hills garage!!!
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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Advanced Auto Parts

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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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Shade Tree Mechanic......should do the trick!
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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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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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 07:36 AM
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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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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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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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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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damn he is far from us westerners.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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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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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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Revision Auto in Rockville.
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