[MSCW list] MSCW Digest, Vol 81, Issue 6

Monty Lunt izonjc7 at yahoo.com
Sun Mar 12 18:02:18 CET 2023


I’m new to the group.  
Just bought a 91 Miata in November w/ 65K miles. 
I’d give West Loudoun Repair a call.  Round Hill,VA.   These 2 guys are straight up honest.  Not into making a buck.  Just a living.  Small shop.  The shop is a bit messy but excellent work.  Talk to Wes.  
I’ve had excellent work done at low cost.  One shop wanted $1300 to replace steering on my van due to leaking boots.  He replaced the boots for $300.  Said there was nothing wrong with the steering.  He won’t do work that’s not needed.  
They replaced exhaust system on my ‘98 4Runner for about $600.  They replaced coolant and thermostat on the Miata for about $150.  
-Monty Lunt

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> On Mar 12, 2023, at 7:02 AM, mscw-request at lists.mscw1.com wrote:
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>   1. Re: MSCW Digest, Vol 81, Issue 5 (Doug Blackburn)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2023 09:22:57 -0500
> From: Doug Blackburn <dougb95 at gmail.com>
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> Good morning,
> 
> Unfortunately, I have had the opposite experience with PBC.  What began
> with a water pump and timing belt replacement on my NB last spring turned
> into a months-long ordeal in which work they performed broke the VVT
> actuator and each subsequent fix -- though with free labor -- resulted in
> yet more work needing to be done.  The last time I took the car to PBC was
> to fix an oil leak that was likely caused by improperly fitted seals from
> the previous time I had taken the car to their shop.  When I picked up the
> car, the accessory belt had not been properly tightened -- and the engine
> still leaked, and my Miata will not be returning there.  I do understand
> that other individuals have had a different experience with PBC, but would
> feel a bit remiss if I did not add my experience to the mix as folks
> consider their options with respect to where to get their well-loved Miata
> serviced ...
> 
> Best Regards, Doug Blackburn
> 
>> On Sat, Mar 11, 2023 at 6:02?AM <mscw-request at lists.mscw1.com> wrote:
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>>   1. Re: MSCW Digest, Vol 81, Issue 4 (Pam Muirheid)
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>> Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:49:02 -0500
>> From: Pam Muirheid <pmuirheid at gmail.com>
>> To: mscw at lists.mscw1.com
>> Subject: Re: [MSCW list] MSCW Digest, Vol 81, Issue 4
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>> Hi David,
>> 
>> I?ve been taking my Miata and now our Mini to PBC Automotive in Chantilly.
>> Cristian is honest and eager to make you a lifetime client. It?s a hike for
>> me but he has ended up saving me money from other wrong diagnoses. He owns
>> and races Miatas and knows how to take care of them. Your car will leave
>> the shop clean and well taken care of. I also love that he lets me step
>> back into the shop and he?ll show me underneath my car.
>> 
>> Pam Muirheid
>> 
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>>>> On Mar 10, 2023, at 6:04 AM, mscw-request at lists.mscw1.com wrote:
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>>>  1. Re: MSCW Digest, Vol 81, Issue 3 (Al Bell)
>>>  2. Re: MSCW Digest, Vol 81, Issue 3 (Bernard Kaufman)
>>>  3. Re: MSCW Digest, Vol 81, Issue 3 (Bob Esser)
>>>  4. Re: Mazda Repair Shop Recommendations in NOVA (Benita Jenkins)
>>>  5. Re: Mazda Repair Shop Recommendations in NOVA? (David
>>>     Alvarez) (Robert Elwell)
>>>  6. NOVA Repair Shop (Robert Davis)
>>> 
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>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2023 11:28:38 +0000 (UTC)
>>> From: Al Bell <badalbell at verizon.net>
>>> To: <mscw at lists.mscw1.com>
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>>> I?d call J&L automotive in Chantilly.They know Miatas.
>>> 
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>>>> On Thursday, March 9, 2023, 06:00, mscw-request at lists.mscw1.com wrote:
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>>> ? 1. Mazda Repair Shop Recommendations in NOVA? (David Alvarez)
>>> 
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>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2023 10:59:30 -0500
>>> From: David Alvarez <davidalvarez at gmail.com>
>>> To: mscw at lists.mscw1.com
>>> Subject: [MSCW list] Mazda Repair Shop Recommendations in NOVA?
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>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> My 2001 Miata LS is getting long in the tooth and requires a bunch of
>>> repairs. I just got quoted $6k from a local retail repair shop, e.g.
>>> they're charging $1200 in OE (not sure if they're OEM) parts and $1100 in
>>> labor just to replace the front upper and lower control arms and only
>> half
>>> the ball joints. The equivalent aftermarket parts are about $300 from
>>> partsgeek.com with all the ball joints. Granted the retail shop has a 3
>>> year warranty on parts and labor but partsgeek gives a 3-year warranty on
>>> parts for only $28 more.
>>> 
>>> Anyone have suggestions on what to do? I'd like the car to last another
>> 10
>>> years or at least until electric Miatas are available, but paying an
>>> equivalent of the car's value in repairs is very disheartening.
>>> 
>>> I'm willing to bring the car within an hour's driving distance of
>> Arlington
>>> if it will save me substantial cost for good quality work. Any and all
>>> suggestions are appreciated, thank you!
>>> 
>>> David
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2023 08:09:06 -0500
>>> From: Bernard Kaufman <bulk1914 at gmail.com>
>>> To: mscw at lists.mscw1.com
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>>> A couple of years ago I had the engine in my 1990 Miata rebuilt by
>>> 
>>> Eurosport auto care in Davidsonville, md.
>>> 
>>> They specialize in European cars but did an excellent job for me.  Not
>> cheap but not terribly expensive either. They are within your driving time.
>>> 
>>> 1268 central Ave
>>> Davidsonville
>>> 410-798-0900
>>> 
>>> Bernard Kaufman
>>> 
>>>> On Mar 9, 2023, at 06:00, mscw-request at lists.mscw1.com wrote:
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>>>> 1. Mazda Repair Shop Recommendations in NOVA? (David Alvarez)
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>>>> Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2023 10:59:30 -0500
>>>> From: David Alvarez <davidalvarez at gmail.com>
>>>> To: mscw at lists.mscw1.com
>>>> Subject: [MSCW list] Mazda Repair Shop Recommendations in NOVA?
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>>>> Hi all,
>>>> 
>>>> My 2001 Miata LS is getting long in the tooth and requires a bunch of
>>>> repairs. I just got quoted $6k from a local retail repair shop, e.g.
>>>> they're charging $1200 in OE (not sure if they're OEM) parts and $1100
>> in
>>>> labor just to replace the front upper and lower control arms and only
>> half
>>>> the ball joints. The equivalent aftermarket parts are about $300 from
>>>> partsgeek.com with all the ball joints. Granted the retail shop has a 3
>>>> year warranty on parts and labor but partsgeek gives a 3-year warranty
>> on
>>>> parts for only $28 more.
>>>> 
>>>> Anyone have suggestions on what to do? I'd like the car to last another
>> 10
>>>> years or at least until electric Miatas are available, but paying an
>>>> equivalent of the car's value in repairs is very disheartening.
>>>> 
>>>> I'm willing to bring the car within an hour's driving distance of
>> Arlington
>>>> if it will save me substantial cost for good quality work. Any and all
>>>> suggestions are appreciated, thank you!
>>>> 
>>>> David
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> End of MSCW Digest, Vol 81, Issue 3
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>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2023 14:38:01 -0500
>>> From: Bob Esser <esserengineer at gmail.com>
>>> To: mscw at lists.mscw1.com
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>>> 
>>> Control arms are a lot less scary than they sound. Probably take a long
>>> afternoon to do all 4 corners. You would want to budget about $150 for an
>>> alignment afterwards. For these historic cars (20 + years old now) you
>> will
>>> find it a lot more cost effective if you are willing to jump in and so
>> the
>>> labor on stuff. When I had a miata (sold last summer), I did the full
>>> suspension shocks/springs, control arms, sway bars, and all bushings. I
>> did
>>> the convertible top, I replaced lots of the interior and put in a roll
>> bar.
>>> all of it takes time and tools, but, none of it is especially hard. I
>>> personally draw the line at anything internal to the engine or
>> transmission.
>>> 
>>> the big miata forum has lots of good walk throughs to see how to do it.
>>> 
>>> Bob
>>> Bob Esser
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 6:03?AM <mscw-request at lists.mscw1.com> wrote:
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>>>>  1. Mazda Repair Shop Recommendations in NOVA? (David Alvarez)
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>>>> Message: 1
>>>> Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2023 10:59:30 -0500
>>>> From: David Alvarez <davidalvarez at gmail.com>
>>>> To: mscw at lists.mscw1.com
>>>> Subject: [MSCW list] Mazda Repair Shop Recommendations in NOVA?
>>>> Message-ID:
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>>>> 6f3FHYq1g at mail.gmail.com>
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>>>> 
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> 
>>>> My 2001 Miata LS is getting long in the tooth and requires a bunch of
>>>> repairs. I just got quoted $6k from a local retail repair shop, e.g.
>>>> they're charging $1200 in OE (not sure if they're OEM) parts and $1100
>> in
>>>> labor just to replace the front upper and lower control arms and only
>> half
>>>> the ball joints. The equivalent aftermarket parts are about $300 from
>>>> partsgeek.com with all the ball joints. Granted the retail shop has a 3
>>>> year warranty on parts and labor but partsgeek gives a 3-year warranty
>> on
>>>> parts for only $28 more.
>>>> 
>>>> Anyone have suggestions on what to do? I'd like the car to last another
>> 10
>>>> years or at least until electric Miatas are available, but paying an
>>>> equivalent of the car's value in repairs is very disheartening.
>>>> 
>>>> I'm willing to bring the car within an hour's driving distance of
>> Arlington
>>>> if it will save me substantial cost for good quality work. Any and all
>>>> suggestions are appreciated, thank you!
>>>> 
>>>> David
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> End of MSCW Digest, Vol 81, Issue 3
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>>>> 
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>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2023 14:35:14 +0000 (UTC)
>>> From: Benita Jenkins <jenkinsbenita at yahoo.com>
>>> To: "mscw at lists.mscw1.com" <mscw at lists.mscw1.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [MSCW list] Mazda Repair Shop Recommendations in NOVA
>>> Message-ID: <513573924.846718.1678372514509 at mail.yahoo.com>
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>>> Hello David:? I have a 1992 Miata that has required extensive repairs,
>> and I have been taking it to Capitol Auto Land in Arlington.? Cory is very
>> honest, and his mechanics very knowledgeable.? Though maybe not cheap -
>> probably better than what you have been quoted. 703.998.0207.? ?Good Luck,?
>> Benita Jenkins.
>>>   On Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 06:01:19 AM EST,
>> mscw-request at lists.mscw1.com <mscw-request at lists.mscw1.com> wrote:
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>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2023 10:59:30 -0500
>>> From: David Alvarez <davidalvarez at gmail.com>
>>> To: mscw at lists.mscw1.com
>>> Subject: [MSCW list] Mazda Repair Shop Recommendations in NOVA?
>>> Message-ID:
>>> ??? <CAEpnQFpZADQfq34_ivs1m2YYLpCYfOgPm7e9Q1r-=6f3FHYq1g at mail.gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> My 2001 Miata LS is getting long in the tooth and requires a bunch of
>>> repairs. I just got quoted $6k from a local retail repair shop, e.g.
>>> they're charging $1200 in OE (not sure if they're OEM) parts and $1100 in
>>> labor just to replace the front upper and lower control arms and only
>> half
>>> the ball joints. The equivalent aftermarket parts are about $300 from
>>> partsgeek.com with all the ball joints. Granted the retail shop has a 3
>>> year warranty on parts and labor but partsgeek gives a 3-year warranty on
>>> parts for only $28 more.
>>> 
>>> Anyone have suggestions on what to do? I'd like the car to last another
>> 10
>>> years or at least until electric Miatas are available, but paying an
>>> equivalent of the car's value in repairs is very disheartening.
>>> 
>>> I'm willing to bring the car within an hour's driving distance of
>> Arlington
>>> if it will save me substantial cost for good quality work. Any and all
>>> suggestions are appreciated, thank you!
>>> 
>>> David
>>> 
>>> 
>>> End of MSCW Digest, Vol 81, Issue 3
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>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2023 09:01:55 -0500
>>> From: Robert Elwell <robertelwell at verizon.net>
>>> To: mscw at lists.mscw1.com
>>> Subject: Re: [MSCW list] Mazda Repair Shop Recommendations in NOVA?
>>>   (David Alvarez)
>>> Message-ID: <B4AD1F8D-EF01-4E99-80AE-5EB2F0BCC16D at verizon.net>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> David,
>>> 
>>> I do not have a repair shop recommendation, as I do my own work (for
>> better or worse); however, i do wish to comment upon parts sourcing.
>>> 
>>> Generally, I prefer to stick with Mazda parts - they fit and they work.
>> I have selectively purchased aftermarket parts with apparent good results
>> (e.g., brake components, shocks, trim parts), but I have also bought
>> aftermarket parts with which I was not pleased.  For example, I bought
>> engine mounts that did not fit correctly.  I ended up having to do a little
>> grinding to make them fit.  Yes, they were substantially less expensive
>> than OEM, but the price savings were not worth the aggravation (they?re
>> getting replaced when I pull the engine this summer).
>>> 
>>> Bob Elwell
>>> 
>>>> On Mar 9, 2023, at 6:00 AM, mscw-request at lists.mscw1.com wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Mazda Repair Shop Recommendations in NOVA? (David Alvarez)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> Message: 6
>>> Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2023 14:37:34 +0000 (UTC)
>>> From: Robert Davis <tragicallywhiteguy at yahoo.com>
>>> To: "mscw at lists.mscw1.com" <mscw at lists.mscw1.com>
>>> Subject: [MSCW list] NOVA Repair Shop
>>> Message-ID: <533540500.215907.1678372654130 at mail.yahoo.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>>> 
>>> I've had good experiences with Auto Tech of Tysons for mechanical
>> repairs and general maintenance of my NC.
>>> They also helped sort out some suspension squeaks I was having after
>> another shop did
>>> a FM Stage 2 suspension for me a while back.
>>> 
>>> autotechoftysons.com
>>> 703.442.0166
>>> 1524 Spring Hill Rd # G,
>>> McLean, VA 22102
>>> 
>>> They're also walkable to a metro if you need.
>>> 
>>> Rob Davis
>>> 
>>> 
>>> End of MSCW Digest, Vol 81, Issue 4
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