[MSCW list] MSCW Digest, Vol 57, Issue 6

[Patrick Cole]

Thank you.

 I thought I was being slick taking the `94 to the Dealer for 200k check-up
estimate, then to one of Consumer Checkbooks double-checked local mechanics.

Saved $, but not everything was fixed,& when I took it back & pointed out
the omissions the shop could not figure out some electricity issues (lots
of pretty good mechanics are not so great electricians)_ & that the
handbreak needs a new cable after a week.This has been the first time
Consumers Checkbook has not been the best source of quality (& cost) for me
on anything.

Even with the incomplete repair, this vehicle is a great drive over the +/-
9 mile/40 mph drive to work.  Second only to the `96 a pickup backed into
on a lot.  The `91 was nice, but under-powered. For some reason, the `97
was not as good as the 96.  Some family & friends have purchased Miata`s
because it is well known I am mechanically stupid, only a mediocre driver
on a good day and only do maintenace -light....yet 3 of those suckers
survived 200K + in spite of the `nut behind the wheel`.

FYI, aftermarket radios have gone into all 4 NAs & all those radios worked
just fine.

This listserve has been a godsend & is very much appreciated.

Pat




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>    1. Miata-wise Mechanic (Lester LaForce)
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> From: Lester LaForce <lesterlaforce at hotmail.com>
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> The Miata-wise mechanics I have heard of (but have never used myself) is
> York Automotive in Mount Airy Maryland:
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> https://www.checkbook.org/md/mount-airy/auto-repair-shops/york-automotive/vhm70
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> https://www.checkbook.org/md/mount-airy/auto-repair-shops/york-automotive/'/V2/Graphics/Articles/Auto-Repair-Shops/heroImage/banner.jpg'
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> https://www.checkbook.org/md/mount-airy/auto-repair-shops/york-automotive/vhm70
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> York Automotive - Mount Airy - 20 Reviews - Auto Repair Shops near me -
> Washington Consumers' Checkbook<
> https://www.checkbook.org/md/mount-airy/auto-repair-shops/york-automotive/vhm70
> >
> York Automotive - 20 Unbiased Reviews - 100% gave a superior overall
> rating - Prices 16% lower than average - Compare 538 Auto Repair Shops
> nearby
> www.checkbook.org
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> I use Precise Auto Service in Kensington Maryland (near my house).  They
> have done a new clutch and brakes for my NC Miata (satisfactory work).  But
> they do not have any particular specialty with Miatas or Mazdas.
>
> https://www.checkbook.org/md/kensington/auto-repair-shops/precise-auto/wmb7r
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> https://www.checkbook.org/md/kensington/auto-repair-shops/precise-auto/'/V2/Graphics/Articles/Auto-Repair-Shops/heroImage/banner.jpg'
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> https://www.checkbook.org/md/kensington/auto-repair-shops/precise-auto/wmb7r
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> Precise Auto - Kensington - 38 Reviews - Auto Repair Shops near me -
> Washington Consumers' Checkbook<
> https://www.checkbook.org/md/kensington/auto-repair-shops/precise-auto/wmb7r
> >
> Precise Auto - 38 Unbiased Reviews - 92% gave a superior overall rating -
> Prices 9% higher than average - Compare 538 Auto Repair Shops nearby
> www.checkbook.org
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> Does the club have a list of Miata-wise mechanics in the area....especially
> non-dealership?
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> Pat
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