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Old 09-08-2011, 10:20 AM
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I just bought a used 2004 350Z. No problems yet, but I would like to find a good mechanic now who is honest and not too expensive. I live in West LA. Any recommendations?
Old 09-08-2011, 01:14 PM
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Honest and not too expensive. That would be Autotech by Beck in Pasadena hands down.
Old 09-11-2011, 08:34 PM
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https://my350z.com/forum/southern-ca...-and-more.html

Cheapest and most honest dude that can work on your car. I'd trust him with my first born...
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http://www.corner3garage.com/
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Originally Posted by g-Know
https://my350z.com/forum/southern-ca...-and-more.html

Cheapest and most honest dude that can work on your car. I'd trust him with my first born...
Bryan is a good dude and does quality work. try sending him a message.
Old 09-17-2011, 06:59 PM
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Shutoko Engineering.
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That would be Autotech by Beck in Pasadena hands down.
Old 09-19-2011, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by caaraa
That would be Autotech by Beck in Pasadena hands down.
Hasn't Beck retired?
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If you want to come down to Orange County - try JER Development in Westminster. Lin is the owner/operator and does good work and is his pricing is reasonable. Here is his link:

http://www.jerdevelopment.com/

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Old 09-19-2011, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ShadowHunter66
Hasn't Beck retired?
Beck did retire, but his nephew has picked it up and the mechanic's still there. Beck still shows up from time to time. Honesty and integrity still carries on intact.
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Thinking i might be hitting up Autotech sometime next week. Im having that infamous clutch sticking issue, Glendale nissan says its either the clutch or bearing(?) but im not sure i trust them as most ppl here say its a slave/master cylinder issue so i want a second opinion. Has anyone been to Autotech recently? Ive heard alot of good things about Beck but havent heard much about his nephew.
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I like the guys at Precision Z in Canoga Park. Honest, knowledgeable, and very reasonable prices.
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Originally Posted by DRIFT
I like the guys at Precision Z in Canoga Park. Honest, knowledgeable, and very reasonable prices.
thnx. i was debating between Precision Z and Autothech, they both seem to have good reviews here. Im going with Autotech because its closer to my stomping grounds but Precision Z is definitely plan b if it turns out Autotech isnt as good as it used to be..
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Originally Posted by DRIFT
I like the guys at Precision Z in Canoga Park. Honest, knowledgeable, and very reasonable prices.
+1 ed & his guys are super friendly & helpful!
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The clutch issue is most common with a bad slave cylinder. The Master is rarely the issue but it does happen. If you need another quote let me know.

Bryan
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Originally Posted by Bryan@KTM
The clutch issue is most common with a bad slave cylinder. The Master is rarely the issue but it does happen. If you need another quote let me know.

Bryan
Thanx. Im not sure i trust glendale nissan, im planning on hitting up Autotech sometime this week hopefully. Sux that i dropped $110 for the inspection and now Im gonna have to do it again
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Its pretty lame to pay for an inspection when are they are doing is test driving it and looking for any odd sounds and leaks. I can take care of installing and bleeding out a new slave for prob less than what you paid for an inspection.
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Originally Posted by SinOne
Thanx. Im not sure i trust glendale nissan, im planning on hitting up Autotech sometime this week hopefully. Sux that i dropped $110 for the inspection and now Im gonna have to do it again
Is your car blue? I saw a blue Z there.
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Originally Posted by Zakira
Is your car blue? I saw a blue Z there.
No, its a grey one...

I went to autotech today and the guy i spoke with, Wasu, wasnt familiar with the clutch issue at all. The dealer has also claimed they have never heard of the issue. The issues seems fairly common in this forum but im surprised that neither of the mechanics ive spoken have ran into it.


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