5 /5 Vent A.: I was calling around to several shops to see how much they will charge for a spark plug replacement. I was talking to Charlie. He was very forthcoming with breaking down the cost of the parts and labor. My initial assesment is that this shop doesnt seem to try to rob me. The labor is reasonable. They are going to charge me $100 for labor. Extremely fair price! And I told them I am bringing my part, they are aggreable and reasonable about it.
I made an appointment. We shall see if they do a good job. I will make additional updated reviews pending the result of the labor. Stay tuned.
Update: While I sit in the waiting area, Charlie called me in the work area to show me exactly what he was doing and what he inspected. He basically had all the parts organized on the side and he showed me the things he was inspecting and what his professional opinion on how to best maintain my car engine. He did not by any means was trying to sell me crap that I didnt need. We had about a few minute conversation on proper maintainance on my car. What I can tell you about this man, he is honest. He was not talking to me as if I am some dim witted female. He was talking to me as if I was his friend and just plainly explained his assesment. So, for those of you ladies who have had that experience with your local repair shop or car dealer mechanics where they were trying to talk you into hundreds of dollars in repair and maintance work, you wont get that sort of slithery manipulation with Charlie. I dont know him. This is the first time I have been in this auto repair shop. He doesnt sell you bull. He is pleasant and patient with his explanation. He is informative and would teach you a few things about your engine if you asked. Skip all the other places. Dont waste your time shopping around. Make and appointment and have him look in your engine if you really have no clue what needs to be done. But you can also try to act witless just to test if he is as honest as I have pleasantly discovered. I am not an expert mechanic. But I am not an idiot either. I have spent a lot of time with my uncle and my dad in the garage when they were alive and were the ones maintaining our family vehicles. I have some base line knowlege of how an engine works. It is safe to assume that I have been in garages where I have discovered when the mechanics are pumping bs just to sell me more stuff than what I need because they assumed I am some stupid female who has no clue how an engine works. My pet peeve.
More updates: I just saw Charlie wiping down the top of my engine and he also used an air compressor to remove the debris and dust off my engine. Only my dad and uncle has ever done that. No other mechanic does that from my experience. This person takes pride in his workmanship. I am a really hard critic and not easily manipulated and swayed. So, if i am giving you more insight as to the type of service this place offers, it means it is top notch.
