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Old 09-17-12, 08:25 AM
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Default Need mechanic in Clearwater/St. Pete area

Hi, I'm hoping this works better as a separate thread. I've just joined the forum, though I browsed a bit 2 years ago when I bought my 1998 LS400. At the time it had 55,000 miles on it, and I elected not to do anything mechanically, as it checked out as pristine as it looked.

Now, approaching 80,000 miles, I've decided it's time to pre-emptively replace the timing belt and related stuff (water pump, etc.). I'll also likely replace the front end suspension components that are sometimes troublesome. (Can't remember what those are exactly without going back through the LS400 threads, which I will do.)

So, I'm looking for an honest and reliable mechanic in the Clearwater/St. Pete area. Can anyone give me a recommendation? I would prefer not to go to a dealership as my resources are limited. The car is completely stock, and I'm not looking to mod it, just normal maintenance.

Any suggestions, either here or by Private Message, would be HUGELY appreciated. Thanks.
Old 09-18-12, 09:42 PM
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Atlantic Auto Repair in St.Pete 727-894-4174, it's near Tropicana field close to downtown. Ask for Tao and tell him Matt with the silver IS-F told u to call him. He is very honest and has worked on my 300zTT and my 350z
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Thanks very much. Anyone else have a recommendation?
Old 09-22-12, 11:15 PM
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I have one but in tampa PM me if you want to go that far
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I can give you my personal mechanic. He works out of his house. Let me know and ill pm u his number.
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