[MSCW list] Auto repair recommendation - MSCW Digest, Vol 98, Issue 2

Mon Aug 12 01:42:54 CEST 2024

I have taken my cars (including a 1996 Miata) to Carlos Auto Repair in
Kensington, MD for over 30 years. They are double checked in Washington
Checkbook for quality and price. I highly recommend them.

Best,

Steve Newman

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>    1. DMV Mechanic recommendation? (DREW KITTEL)
>    2. Re: DMV Mechanic recommendation? (davidnugent (null))
>    3. Re: DMV Mechanic recommendation? (Timothy Metzinger)
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> Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2024 12:33:58 -0400
> From: DREW KITTEL <dkittel at verizon.net>
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> Subject: [MSCW list] DMV Mechanic recommendation?
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> Greetings,
>
> Newly subscribed to the list, so please forgive if this is not the correct
> place to post a request for recommendations.
>
> I have a a 2012 NC2 PRHT GT (~60k miles) - all stock with original
> Bilsteins suspension package (feeling its age!) that I'm looking to finally
> update/upgrade with new coilovers.  I looking for a mechanic in the DC/DMV
> area (I?m in DC) that knows Miatas and has a good reputation in the
> community so that I can get new coilovers installed with ride height set
> properly, probably get new tires installed at the same time, and if
> possible get a road test/overall health check on the vehicle so that I can
> take care of any worn bushings,/undercarriage issues while the car is
> lifted.  I?d eventually want to get a good alignment after the new
> suspension has settled in too.
>
> Do any MSCW members have recommendations for your preferred/trusted
> mechanic(s) in the area that I can look into?
>
> Thanks so much in advance.
>
> - Drew
>
>
>
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> Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2024 19:19:52 -0400
> From: "davidnugent (null)" <davidnugent at aol.com>
> To: MSCW at lists.mscw1.com
> Subject: Re: [MSCW list] DMV Mechanic recommendation?
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> Welcome to MSCW.  All good to ask for recommendations.
>
> CAR|BONE PBC Automotive in Chantilly is under new ownership and continues
> to receive favorable comments from fellow Miata owners.
>
> Dave
>
> > On Aug 8, 2024, at 5:53?PM, DREW KITTEL via MSCW <mscw at lists.mscw1.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > ?Mazda Sports Cars of Washington (MSCW), Social Group List Serve
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> > Greetings,
> >
> > Newly subscribed to the list, so please forgive if this is not the
> correct place to post a request for recommendations.
> >
> > I have a a 2012 NC2 PRHT GT (~60k miles) - all stock with original
> Bilsteins suspension package (feeling its age!) that I'm looking to finally
> update/upgrade with new coilovers.  I looking for a mechanic in the DC/DMV
> area (I?m in DC) that knows Miatas and has a good reputation in the
> community so that I can get new coilovers installed with ride height set
> properly, probably get new tires installed at the same time, and if
> possible get a road test/overall health check on the vehicle so that I can
> take care of any worn bushings,/undercarriage issues while the car is
> lifted.  I?d eventually want to get a good alignment after the new
> suspension has settled in too.
> >
> > Do any MSCW members have recommendations for your preferred/trusted
> mechanic(s) in the area that I can look into?
> >
> > Thanks so much in advance.
> >
> > - Drew
> >
> >
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2024 23:54:27 +0000
> From: Timothy Metzinger <tim.metzinger at outlook.com>
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> Subject: Re: [MSCW list] DMV Mechanic recommendation?
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> Two other places I can recommend:
> PTuning in Manassas (who put in an FM suspension on my NA6 years ago)
> Auto Stop Elite in Sterling VA near Dulles, who understand Miatas.
>
> Visit/Call whoever you're considering and find out what their process is
> for installing owner-supplied or owner-specified parts.   Some will let you
> bring the parts in, others want you to have the parts shipped from the
> source to them.   Basically they want to be on the hook only for the work
> they do, not for the parts you supply.
>
> Good luck!
>
> -Tim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MSCW <mscw-bounces at lists.mscw1.com> On Behalf Of davidnugent (null)
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> Subject: Re: [MSCW list] DMV Mechanic recommendation?
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> Mazda Sports Cars of Washington (MSCW), Social Group List Serve
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> Welcome to MSCW.  All good to ask for recommendations.
>
> CAR|BONE PBC Automotive in Chantilly is under new ownership and continues
> to receive favorable comments from fellow Miata owners.
>
> Dave
>
> > On Aug 8, 2024, at 5:53?PM, DREW KITTEL via MSCW <mscw at lists.mscw1.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > ?Mazda Sports Cars of Washington (MSCW), Social Group List Serve
> >
> > Greetings,
> >
> > Newly subscribed to the list, so please forgive if this is not the
> correct place to post a request for recommendations.
> >
> > I have a a 2012 NC2 PRHT GT (~60k miles) - all stock with original
> Bilsteins suspension package (feeling its age!) that I'm looking to finally
> update/upgrade with new coilovers.  I looking for a mechanic in the DC/DMV
> area (I?m in DC) that knows Miatas and has a good reputation in the
> community so that I can get new coilovers installed with ride height set
> properly, probably get new tires installed at the same time, and if
> possible get a road test/overall health check on the vehicle so that I can
> take care of any worn bushings,/undercarriage issues while the car is
> lifted.  I?d eventually want to get a good alignment after the new
> suspension has settled in too.
> >
> > Do any MSCW members have recommendations for your preferred/trusted
> mechanic(s) in the area that I can look into?
> >
> > Thanks so much in advance.
> >
> > - Drew
> >
> >
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