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   phoo
   

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   I've been taking my Toyota down to the Tire and Brake folks down 15th in Interbay. They seem to do good work with reasonable prices. However, there is a chronic problem they have which is causing me to look around for a place in ballard that is also competent with decent prices.

   Every time I've called down there, told them the reason I want to come in (usually oil and maintenance), they've noted the reason and made me an appt. Then my other half comes in at the appointed time, gives them the name and they have zero record of the appointment or issue. Now he's in the position of trying to explain what he thinks I think is going on. They always take the car at that time (leading me to believe they arent writing down appts for anyone).

   Has anyone else had experience with Affordable Tire and Brake and what is your favourite place in Ballard for maintenance and light repair work on a Toyota?

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   shallow.end
   

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   Not a Toyota, but we love Wilson Brothers.

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   crownhiller
   

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   As has been said before here - huge fan of Sam at The Shop on 15th - great work, very easy to communicate with and he has gone above and beyond for us on more than one occasion. We'll never take our cars anywhere else ever again! ;o)

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   Henny
   

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   I take my Toyota to Sam at the Shop, as well. Small place, one guy, but he does great work at reasonable prices. Highly recommended.

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   phoo
   

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   If it's a one-man shop does that mean it's not so appropriate for an oil change/maintenance check? I don't want to be looked at funny for something so low ball. :)

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   Nehalennia
   

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   +1 for Sam, From oil change to bit stuff, he's great!

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   phoo
   

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   Sweet, thanks folks!

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   Barney Rubble
   

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   The Shop is great for an oil change. You will never go back to Jiffy Lube.

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   phoo
   

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   Hey, I finally went to get my oil changed and have a couple things checked out. Something I didn't expect was Sam was very personable. It's a general rule of thumb that if someone is great with machines, that are not always so great with people, but Sam seems to be the exception. I also appreciate that he appreciates punctuality from his customers. He got my oil and belt changed, no problemo. I do not know if he changed it because of the mileage of the car or if he actually saw wear, but the squeaking noise in my car stopped, so it certainly needed it. He did not suggest anything else (if he were dishonest, he could have charged me for brake pads, filters, etc).

   I'd say it was a great experience and it is close enough to my house to walk to. I have found my new mechanic and hope I don't ever have to change.

   Posted 1 year ago #
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    zeke you
    

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    I've recently taken two of my cars to Loyal Automotive, the new place in the garage next to the Philly Church on 24th. They're especially good with older cars, and their rates are among the cheapest around. Thumbs way up!

    Posted 12 months ago #
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    drkb77
    

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    Always a fan of Apex Auto off of 8th and 52nd (51st?). They're personable, quick, and reasonable and I always feel my car is well taken care of there.

    Posted 11 months ago #

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