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Old 08-26-12, 09:07 PM
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Hey everyone. Just finished my latest tour over in Afghanistan and picked up a pair of Lexus cars. I know in the sportbike world there's usually a few preferred mechanics in every region that everyone takes their vehicles to and I was wondering if it's the same for our Lexus cars. I'm not a huge fan of getting screwed over by the dealers and there's far too many independent garages for me to know who actually does good work. I was hoping some of the more long term owners can recommend me some garages/mechanics to take my new to me cars to. I live in 91709, but am willing to travel an hour or so if the mechanic comes highly recommended. Thanks in advance!
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Welcome to Club Lexus.

There are a variety of maintenance shops but most will be a drive from Chino Hills.

Dynamic Auto Services in Midway City-Orange County
Vinam in Midway City-Orange County
Luxury MotorWorks in Monrovia
Lextech- Silverlake-Los Angeles.

There are older threads to search for places in Diamond Bar and Pomona areas.

What do you need done to you car?

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Old 08-27-12, 12:38 AM
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Welcome back! Thank you for your service!
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I'll +1 for luxury motorworks, I drive out from the same area as you and it's definitely worth it.
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Mike @ LTS - Pasadena

http://m.yelp.com/biz/lex-mastertech-pasadena
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The two I hear the most about:
http://lexmastertech.com/
http://thelextech.com/

If you need any warranty work done or just wanna go to the dealer for any service...
Jimmy Thach @ Longo Lexus is your man!
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Mike @ LEX Mastertech (name was LTS Mastertech before). I recommend him for any and all services for your Lexus vehicle.
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whats the average price of a transmission and diff fluid change if i bring my own fluids? dont have the extra space to work on my car -___-
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Thanks for all the recommendations! There's nothing currently wrong with either of my vehicles, but it's always good to know about the local go-to mechanics.
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Any mechanics in the San Diego area?
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Originally Posted by BOOOGS
whats the average price of a transmission and diff fluid change if i bring my own fluids? dont have the extra space to work on my car -___-
i did this on Vinam @ Midway City few months ago on my GX470. So cheap, you'll be surprised. call them

http://www.yelp.com/biz/vinam-auto-repair-midway-city
https://www.facebook.com/VinamAutoRepair
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Originally Posted by Toxicxk23
Any mechanics in the San Diego area?
Check this thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/cl-...ml#post2167226
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just got off the phone with vinam, he said if i bring my own parts.. spark plugs/fuel filter for $100
and all 4 struts for $160..

honestly its a pita to work on these v6's i might as well pay a pro at those rates.. also he said he'd throw in a free inspection, taking my cousin's tt supra and the es up there, and i'll let you guys know how it goes but im sure its fine
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Originally Posted by masboy
i did this on Vinam @ Midway City few months ago on my GX470. So cheap, you'll be surprised. call them

http://www.yelp.com/biz/vinam-auto-repair-midway-city
https://www.facebook.com/VinamAutoRepair
thanks mann ill call them soon


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