[Bay Area]: Automotive Shop Directory
the only thing i am concerned with is... 1 bad experience or 2 doesnt necessarily mean that they are a bad shop...
and hence we having the disclaimer... i wouldnt want to ruin a shops reputation considering that they are a pretty strong force it seems on the norcal g-forums
and hence we having the disclaimer... i wouldnt want to ruin a shops reputation considering that they are a pretty strong force it seems on the norcal g-forums
Finally got my car back from William's. Posted a long while back about how I got in an accident like late last year. Was there for quite a while and William/Gabe were totally patient with me even with my whole nonfitting replica kit issue (not any fault of theirs, was just a crappy replica) and waiting as I went to order my own front bumper. Then with all said and done William totally hooked it up by waiving the deductible I owed him since I paid out of pocket for my bumper and because it took so long to get it all done. Absolutely standup guy, and definitely going back to him when I get my other stuff done.
Last edited by coolblue830; Mar 9, 2009 at 10:53 AM.
+1 on bad experience at mach III. somebody took a air gun to my volks without using the volk lugnut adaptor n stripped the powdercoat in the lug nut wells. didnt notice till few weeks down the road.
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add to wheel repair:
Rite Way Wire & Wheel in Walnut Creek
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rite-way-wir...s-walnut-creek
Rite Way Wire & Wheel in Walnut Creek
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rite-way-wir...s-walnut-creek
Can we get rid of post # (gone now)?
Self representing should not be allowed in this thread. This thread is for us 350Z drivers to give our recommendation based on our experience with said shops.
edit: Thanks Josh
Self representing should not be allowed in this thread. This thread is for us 350Z drivers to give our recommendation based on our experience with said shops.
edit: Thanks Josh
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I have been on this thread since it started - the oldies all know me, check with Warren I'm Jack. What makes you think I'm "Self representing should not be allowed in this thread"???
This thread is for us 350Z drivers to give our recommendation based on our experience with said shops. and I'd like to know who took Group ll off this thread. I put it on in 2004 after he had done work on my 350Z and I couldn't tell, the color match was perfect.
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Ok Lets Start this off right..
We will tabulate it into...
Please use format of...
SHOP NAME - PHN NUMBER - ADDRESS / CITY - WEBSITE URL
Please be as detailed as possible.
*** = Experience By other members (Please remember that not all experiences represent a shop. Do your research when going to any shop listed below.
Also if you have any good reviews or bad reviews we will take that into account as well
All shops will be listed alphabetically in each category
Paintless Dent Repair
Quality Dent Repair, Ed Van Dine - 650-222-5582 - qualitydentrepair@comcast.net (don't know how mobile he is, as in meeting at your place, but he does a lot of work for dealerships and I just met up with him at Serramonte autorow before in a Lexus dealership)
Detailing / Car Care / Clearbras / Paint Protection Film / Tinting / Audio Visual / Security
A Shade Darker - 707-546-2827 - 3093 Wiljan Court Suite E, Santa Rosa - www.ashadedarker.com = Services: Tinting / protection films
AutoProFilms , Rob - 707-548-3151 - 464 Kenwood Ct, Santa Rosa = Services: Tinting / protection films
AVR Kustoms - 510-683-0970 - 41571 Albrae St, Fremont = Services: Wheels & Tires, Balancing, Window Tinting, Clear Bra, Detailing, Audio & Electronics, etc.
Mach 3 - 877-622-4348 - 1507 Ocean Ave, San Francisco - http://www.machiii.net = Services: Speed and Sound Shop
Motor Music inc - 650-994-4300 - 7070 Mission St, Daly City - http://www.motormusicinc.com = Services: Audio / Security
Omega Tint Werks Since 1989 - 925-227-1322 - 3723 Old Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton Ca
Premier Mobile - 510-405-1500 - 42630 Christy Street, Fremont - http://www.premiermobilegroup.com
ZainoDetailer (Username), Hemant - Fremont - PM for Appointments = Services: Detailing
Wheels Repair
Rite-Way Wire & Wheel Specialists - 925 933-4046 - 1119 Alpine Rd, Walnut Creek = Wheel Repair
Wheel Techniques - 408-496-6363 - 3280 Edward Ave, Santa Clara = Wheel Repair - http://www.wheeltechniques.com
Service n Sales Please note if shop is sales or service only
Anotheraznguy (Username) Little Spot, Josh - PM for Appointments - Fremont *Service Only* - chromesilver350z@hotmail.com
Auto Innovation, Orlando/Steve - 408-956-8004 - 1337 Minnis Circle, Milpitas - http://www.autoinnovations.com/ ***Experience: Nothing bad I can say about the price and the work Orlando has to offer. A+++
AVR Kustoms - 510-683-0970 - 41571 Albrae St, Fremont = Services: Wheels & Tires, Balancing, Window Tinting, Clear Bra, Detailing, Audio & Electronics, etc.
Enthusiast Auto Care - 415-830-4008 - 463 Marietta Dr, San Francisco *Service Only*
Faxon Garage / Mach 3 - 877-622-4348 - 1507 Ocean Ave, San Francisco - http://www.machiii.net = Services: Speed and Sound Shop ***Experience: 1. Around mid-2008, I had H&R spacers installed by Faxon Garage aka Mach III to the rear of the car. As I was leaving the garage, one of the mechanic told me there was a space in between the rotor and the spacers. Sky said: "It should be fine but when you get home check your lugs just in case." My drive was from Ocean Ave. in SF to Hillsdale in San Mateo!! When I got home, the lugs were so loose that if I drove 5 more miles I would have been two wheels less on 101! GET SOME LICENSED MECHANICS BEFORE YOU KILL SOMEBODY! ***2. In late 2008, I went in to dismount my tires, Faxon Garage gave me a bag containing 4 TPMS's and TPMS band adapters. However, when I went home and checked the bag, expecting the contents in the bag. But no! There were too many missing parts to put the adapters together? Still haven't received a response from them regarding the missing parts! F***ing lame. MachIII FTL!!
Motorsport Techniques - 510-783-8383 - 1410 W Winton Ave, Hayward
Roger Kraus Racing- 510-582-5031 - 2896 Grove Way, Castro Valley - [url]http://www.rogerkrausracing.com/[url] =Service *RACE PREP ALIGNMENT*
The Shop San Bruno - 650-624-7467 - 1153 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno *Service Only*
Twin Cam Motorsports - 925-687-5660 - 436 Royal Industrial Way, Concord - http://www.twincam.com *Sales Only*
VEX MOTORSPORTS INC - 408-678-0808 - 918 Commercial Street, SAN JOSE - www.vexmotorsports.com
Z-Car Garage - 408.452.0350 / 408.452.0300 - 140 Archer Street, San Jose - http://zcargarage.com = Service and sales / Have Dyno and tuning capabilities
Body Shop
Group II Body & Paint Shop 510-483-9977 - 534 Lewelling Blvd # M San Leandro, CA 94579 - they paint my cars and they paint Race cars, vary vary good at color match & body repair, no fillers.
Preferred Auto Body and Custom - 707-427-3685 - 1654 N Texas St Ste F , Fairfield
Williams Autobody - 650-572-1800 - 1001 South Railroad St, San Mateo - WWW.Williamsautobody.Net william@williamsautobody.net ***Exprience: Nothing negative I can say about William & Gabe since I have first hand experience on the type of work they can pull off. A+++
Dynos Please state type of dyno if known
Z-Car Garage - 408.452.0350 / 408.452.0300 - 140 Archer Street, San Jose - http://zcargarage.com = Dyno and tuning
Shops to be wary of:
Enduro Motorsports - https://my350z.com/forum/forsale-nor...uys-think.html
Faxxon / Mach 3 - https://my350z.com/forum/6759452-post8.html
We will tabulate it into...
Please use format of...
SHOP NAME - PHN NUMBER - ADDRESS / CITY - WEBSITE URL
Please be as detailed as possible.
*** = Experience By other members (Please remember that not all experiences represent a shop. Do your research when going to any shop listed below.
Also if you have any good reviews or bad reviews we will take that into account as well
All shops will be listed alphabetically in each category
Paintless Dent Repair
Quality Dent Repair, Ed Van Dine - 650-222-5582 - qualitydentrepair@comcast.net (don't know how mobile he is, as in meeting at your place, but he does a lot of work for dealerships and I just met up with him at Serramonte autorow before in a Lexus dealership)
Detailing / Car Care / Clearbras / Paint Protection Film / Tinting / Audio Visual / Security
A Shade Darker - 707-546-2827 - 3093 Wiljan Court Suite E, Santa Rosa - www.ashadedarker.com = Services: Tinting / protection films
AutoProFilms , Rob - 707-548-3151 - 464 Kenwood Ct, Santa Rosa = Services: Tinting / protection films
AVR Kustoms - 510-683-0970 - 41571 Albrae St, Fremont = Services: Wheels & Tires, Balancing, Window Tinting, Clear Bra, Detailing, Audio & Electronics, etc.
Mach 3 - 877-622-4348 - 1507 Ocean Ave, San Francisco - http://www.machiii.net = Services: Speed and Sound Shop
Motor Music inc - 650-994-4300 - 7070 Mission St, Daly City - http://www.motormusicinc.com = Services: Audio / Security
Omega Tint Werks Since 1989 - 925-227-1322 - 3723 Old Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton Ca
Premier Mobile - 510-405-1500 - 42630 Christy Street, Fremont - http://www.premiermobilegroup.com
ZainoDetailer (Username), Hemant - Fremont - PM for Appointments = Services: Detailing
Wheels Repair
Rite-Way Wire & Wheel Specialists - 925 933-4046 - 1119 Alpine Rd, Walnut Creek = Wheel Repair
Wheel Techniques - 408-496-6363 - 3280 Edward Ave, Santa Clara = Wheel Repair - http://www.wheeltechniques.com
Service n Sales Please note if shop is sales or service only
Anotheraznguy (Username) Little Spot, Josh - PM for Appointments - Fremont *Service Only* - chromesilver350z@hotmail.com
Auto Innovation, Orlando/Steve - 408-956-8004 - 1337 Minnis Circle, Milpitas - http://www.autoinnovations.com/ ***Experience: Nothing bad I can say about the price and the work Orlando has to offer. A+++
AVR Kustoms - 510-683-0970 - 41571 Albrae St, Fremont = Services: Wheels & Tires, Balancing, Window Tinting, Clear Bra, Detailing, Audio & Electronics, etc.
Enthusiast Auto Care - 415-830-4008 - 463 Marietta Dr, San Francisco *Service Only*
Faxon Garage / Mach 3 - 877-622-4348 - 1507 Ocean Ave, San Francisco - http://www.machiii.net = Services: Speed and Sound Shop ***Experience: 1. Around mid-2008, I had H&R spacers installed by Faxon Garage aka Mach III to the rear of the car. As I was leaving the garage, one of the mechanic told me there was a space in between the rotor and the spacers. Sky said: "It should be fine but when you get home check your lugs just in case." My drive was from Ocean Ave. in SF to Hillsdale in San Mateo!! When I got home, the lugs were so loose that if I drove 5 more miles I would have been two wheels less on 101! GET SOME LICENSED MECHANICS BEFORE YOU KILL SOMEBODY! ***2. In late 2008, I went in to dismount my tires, Faxon Garage gave me a bag containing 4 TPMS's and TPMS band adapters. However, when I went home and checked the bag, expecting the contents in the bag. But no! There were too many missing parts to put the adapters together? Still haven't received a response from them regarding the missing parts! F***ing lame. MachIII FTL!!
Motorsport Techniques - 510-783-8383 - 1410 W Winton Ave, Hayward
Roger Kraus Racing- 510-582-5031 - 2896 Grove Way, Castro Valley - [url]http://www.rogerkrausracing.com/[url] =Service *RACE PREP ALIGNMENT*
The Shop San Bruno - 650-624-7467 - 1153 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno *Service Only*
Twin Cam Motorsports - 925-687-5660 - 436 Royal Industrial Way, Concord - http://www.twincam.com *Sales Only*
VEX MOTORSPORTS INC - 408-678-0808 - 918 Commercial Street, SAN JOSE - www.vexmotorsports.com
Z-Car Garage - 408.452.0350 / 408.452.0300 - 140 Archer Street, San Jose - http://zcargarage.com = Service and sales / Have Dyno and tuning capabilities
Body Shop
Group II Body & Paint Shop 510-483-9977 - 534 Lewelling Blvd # M San Leandro, CA 94579 - they paint my cars and they paint Race cars, vary vary good at color match & body repair, no fillers.
Preferred Auto Body and Custom - 707-427-3685 - 1654 N Texas St Ste F , Fairfield
Williams Autobody - 650-572-1800 - 1001 South Railroad St, San Mateo - WWW.Williamsautobody.Net william@williamsautobody.net ***Exprience: Nothing negative I can say about William & Gabe since I have first hand experience on the type of work they can pull off. A+++
Dynos Please state type of dyno if known
Z-Car Garage - 408.452.0350 / 408.452.0300 - 140 Archer Street, San Jose - http://zcargarage.com = Dyno and tuning
Shops to be wary of:
Enduro Motorsports - https://my350z.com/forum/forsale-nor...uys-think.html
Faxxon / Mach 3 - https://my350z.com/forum/6759452-post8.html
Josh,You moved it so fast I needed to remove the URL from Group ll it was bad. If you would please replace this as your #1 post & get this out of here. I'll stay out of this thread for now on.
Cali-Darkness, got it sorry i went off.
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Last edited by 4myZ350; May 6, 2009 at 01:52 PM.
Cali-Darkness
I have been on this thread since it started - the oldies all know me, check with Warren I'm Jack. What makes you think I'm "Self representing should not be allowed in this thread"???
This thread is for us 350Z drivers to give our recommendation based on our experience with said shops. and I'd like to know who took Group ll off this thread. I put it on in 2004 after he had done work on my 350Z and I couldn't tell, the color match was perfect.
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I have been on this thread since it started - the oldies all know me, check with Warren I'm Jack. What makes you think I'm "Self representing should not be allowed in this thread"???
This thread is for us 350Z drivers to give our recommendation based on our experience with said shops. and I'd like to know who took Group ll off this thread. I put it on in 2004 after he had done work on my 350Z and I couldn't tell, the color match was perfect.
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My post was in regards to the auto body shop that posted before you that Josh deleted. The post was advertising (spam) and it was their first post. If that was you posting under another screen name as part of their shop then Im sure we have a completely different can of worm on our hands.
I think you just read my post at the wrong time after Josh did his thing. Hence the "edit: Thanks Josh" at the end of my post.
Hope there isn't any hard feelings, it wasn't directed toward you.
-Jesse
M&S Collision.
Milpitas
107 Minnis Circle
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 946-6626 Phone
(408) 946-1604 Fax
Santa Clara
2775 Scott Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 986-1514 Phone
(408) 986-1554 Fax
I've been going back to them for all of my body work, and they have done nothing short of awesome job with no flaws or what so ever. Highly recommended if you live in the South Bay Area or in Santa Clara; and they have both locations to serve us for our convenience. If you go there, just simply ask for Rey or Chuck. They will take care of you guys......don't forget to tell them that Vince sent ya....
Last but not least, don't worry whether they have experience with Z's because they have done many Z's i have recommended.
http://www.mscollision.com/index.html
Milpitas
107 Minnis Circle
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 946-6626 Phone
(408) 946-1604 Fax
Santa Clara
2775 Scott Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 986-1514 Phone
(408) 986-1554 Fax
I've been going back to them for all of my body work, and they have done nothing short of awesome job with no flaws or what so ever. Highly recommended if you live in the South Bay Area or in Santa Clara; and they have both locations to serve us for our convenience. If you go there, just simply ask for Rey or Chuck. They will take care of you guys......don't forget to tell them that Vince sent ya....
Last but not least, don't worry whether they have experience with Z's because they have done many Z's i have recommended. http://www.mscollision.com/index.html
Last edited by Changvi; May 28, 2009 at 06:58 PM.
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Tech3 Performance
70 Pullman Way
San Jose, CA 95111
Tel:# 408-365-7888
Fax:# 408-365-2816
*Suspension Upgrades, Strut bars, Sway bars, Coil over kits, Springs & Struts.
*Engine Swaps (it depends)
*Performance Upgrades, Turbos, Nitrous, Intakes, much more.
*Tune up & Scheduled Maintenance
*Engine Diagnostic
*Brakes & Suspension
*Four Wheel Alignment
*Clutch & Timing Belt
I will definitely recommend this shop because they fixed cars like its theirs. They will give you discounts if the total cost is too much. Just look for "chuck" and tell him that I referred you, just tell him Bryan that drives an 03 gray eclipse but now a blue370z. Need help trying to contact him, just Pm me anytime I will try to call him ASAP.
`blue370z` (bryan)
70 Pullman Way
San Jose, CA 95111
Tel:# 408-365-7888
Fax:# 408-365-2816
*Suspension Upgrades, Strut bars, Sway bars, Coil over kits, Springs & Struts.
*Engine Swaps (it depends)
*Performance Upgrades, Turbos, Nitrous, Intakes, much more.
*Tune up & Scheduled Maintenance
*Engine Diagnostic
*Brakes & Suspension
*Four Wheel Alignment
*Clutch & Timing Belt
I will definitely recommend this shop because they fixed cars like its theirs. They will give you discounts if the total cost is too much. Just look for "chuck" and tell him that I referred you, just tell him Bryan that drives an 03 gray eclipse but now a blue370z. Need help trying to contact him, just Pm me anytime I will try to call him ASAP.
`blue370z` (bryan)
AVR Kustoms - 510-683-0970 - 41571 Albrae St, Fremont = Services: Wheels & Tires, Balancing, Window Tinting, Clear Bra, Detailing, Audio & Electronics, etc.
I tried calling this shop, and it has been disconnected.
I tried calling this shop, and it has been disconnected.
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That's not good
Last edited by oneqkz; Aug 2, 2009 at 09:29 PM.
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3. Faxon Garage / Mach III
Address: 1507 Ocean Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone: 415.594.0031
Web: WWW.MachIII.Net
Email: Info@MachIII.Net
Experience: 1. Around mid-2008, I had H&R spacers installed by Faxon Garage aka Mach III to the rear of the car. As I was leaving the garage, one of the mechanic told me there was a space in between the rotor and the spacers. Sky said: "It should be fine but when you get home check your lugs just in case." My drive was from Ocean Ave. in SF to Hillsdale in San Mateo!! When I got home, the lugs were so loose that if I drove 5 more miles I would have been two wheels less on 101! GET SOME LICENSED MECHANICS BEFORE YOU KILL SOMEBODY!
2. In late 2008, I went in to dismount my tires, Faxon Garage gave me a bag containing 4 TPMS's and TPMS band adapters. However, when I went home and checked the bag, expecting the contents in the bag. But no! There were too many missing parts to put the adapters together? Still haven't received a response from them regarding the missing parts!
F***ing lame. MachIII FTL!!
maybe just move them into a separate list underneath the main one so people don't get confused.i know this is old....so let's not get it twisted to give mach iii a bad name....the issue was taken care a long time ago...thj mech. that did that no longer works there...and i can vouch for their work since they do my girlfriends and my car....it's only one opinion that shouldn't effect your decision to go somewhere else...
Rite-Way Wire & Wheel Specialists - 925 933-4046 - 1119 Alpine Rd, Walnut Creek = Wheel Repair
While not cheap, the prices are fair and they make sure the job is done right and the price includes the mounting and balancing. My wheels were delayed a couple of days to refinish prior to baking to get it perfect. The owner, Jose, was very gracious through the whole experience.
I would recommend them to anyone in the area.
add to windshiled repair:
Solano Windshield Repair
PO BOX 2957, Vacaville,CA 94596
FAX: 707-471-4444
Owner: TED KOVARIK Owner/Technician
Phone: 707-359-9579
website: solanowindshieldrepair.com
email:info@solanowindshieldrepair.com
Does insurance claims For AAA, SAfeco, Farmers, etc. He comes to you and does quality work.
Review:
Ted came to my house and fixed my multiple circle cracks on my Z. With 80%-90% clarity. Since its a crack, there are still subtle lines but barely noticeable. Im very satisfied!!
Solano Windshield Repair
PO BOX 2957, Vacaville,CA 94596
FAX: 707-471-4444
Owner: TED KOVARIK Owner/Technician
Phone: 707-359-9579
website: solanowindshieldrepair.com
email:info@solanowindshieldrepair.com
Does insurance claims For AAA, SAfeco, Farmers, etc. He comes to you and does quality work.
Review:
Ted came to my house and fixed my multiple circle cracks on my Z. With 80%-90% clarity. Since its a crack, there are still subtle lines but barely noticeable. Im very satisfied!!
