You may have seen an immediately curious large yellow gate near the PNR tracks at the end of Arnaiz…read more(formerly Pasay) Road. Or not, depending on how often you venture into this side if Makati. Either way, Tower of David - longstanding purveyors of car aircon and electrical repairs - is unmistakeable in its perch of over 20 years. The aforementioned yellow gate is adorned with a satisfaction guarantee that looks so believable, I wished my aircon would fall apart the first time I saw it just so i could feel that level of satisfaction. So the moment a light bulb blew its tiny, blessed heart out burning for my brightness needs at night, there was no other place in my mind to turn to (quite literally, I might add) that the Tower of David. Which, by the way, is a pretty epic name for what basically was a damp, rusty driveway. Despite the disheartening visual register and unfortunately degrading environment, however, the fantastically-accessorized (you'll see what I mean), knowledgeable crew at Tower of David did a thorough, cheap, and quick job replacing the broken bulb and even offering wisdom as to the next steps to take and what to expect following the operation. Haven't had the opportunity to test out their mettle in the aircon arena, but based on my experience with that bulb and a subsequent visit (not to mention that really quite attractive written guarantee), Tower of David may prove a safe, affordable, and reliable choice for aircon and electrical repairs in the Makati area.

So the day before Labor Day, when I was on my way to Makati with my Dad (we were in his car), we…read morewere surprised to see the battery charge warning light flicker. This was our car's way of telling us that the average lifespan of a car's alternator is about 6 years. Yes, it's been that long since we had that changed or checked, so kudos to that part's durability. Before I go any further, understand that the alternator is what takes care of all your car's electric-powered functions like lights, horn, turn signals, airconditioning, and radio. When you turn the key or press the start button on your car, that's when the battery works, then after the engine is on, the alternator takes over. I won't go into detail as to how all this really works, but the important thing to remember is that the alternator is the thingamabob that takes over the job of powering your car's electrical stuff, and keeps your battery from draining itself, something our particular car's alternator stopped doing. To think the other day, we changed the battery itself, since the car wouldn't start, so apparently, the alternator was indeed the problem all along. We hopped on over to Motolite on Pasong Tamo, and they did determine that the alternator was the problem. They were nice enough to point us to a good auto repair shop nearby, called "Tower of David" With a quick jumpstart to our battery, we drove on over to Tower of David, and were told to look for "Ariel". "Ariel" was their resident expert on all things electrical. He was a jolly, unassuming fellow who I must say was quite the professional. And, thank goodness, he had a shirt on and he wasn't your typical "grease monkey" who was covered in, uh, grease and reeked of gasoline and gin. Ariel was polite, soft-spoken and jolly the entire time. A quick check with his electrical battery-output-checking thingamagig confirmed that the alternator wasn't working and needed replacing. Ariel politely suggested we replace it, and it would cost a hefty P22,000. The amount was difficult to believe, for such a small part, but he noted that it was original, brand new, and made in Japan (thank goodness). "Pero sir, pwede din naman 'yung "replacement", was his quip. I can't quite tell you what he meant by that, maybe "refurbished" is what he meant, but Ariel assured us that it was just as good, didn't use ball bearings, came with a 6-month warranty, and only cost P13,500. P8500 less, presumably more hi-tech, with labor costs included, and comes with a warranty? Eh di wow! So what did we do? DUH naturally we took that option, and we were glad Ariel brought it up. We gave Ariel the go-ahead and he told us we could just leave our number with their Secretary to tell us when it's ok to pick up the car. I went into their cramped little office and put Dad's cellphone number in a logbook... at first I thought their Secretary was the skinny Siamese cat that was sleeping on their counter, but alas, their Secretary was this friendly lady instead. And the funny thing about that cat was, it was named "Pangit", which I found unfair kasi hindi naman pangit yung pusa. Dang, that would've been cool, "Tower of David" for a business name, with a feline Secretary that took down customer's names. We came back after about four hours to get the car, and it works fine. I give this little Auto Supply & repair shop flying colors as of now, for as long as the new alternator they supplied and installed works. Three days on, and the car purrs like "Pangit", and handles like it was brand-new. Head on to "Tower of David" if you need your car fixed.

I was looking to buy a fuel filter for my Vios. I was canvassing around the area including…read moreFernandos. I was shocked to find it cheaper here! The salesperson there even helped me put it on my car for free! I was really impressed with how helpful and professional they were. Who would have imagined that a small shop here in Project 4 would offer a cheaper part and even help me put it in on my car! Would definitely be back!

I'm not really a car enthusiast but my husband is. So, when buying a gift for him for any occasion,…read moreBlade is my go-to place for finding anything car-related. They have a lot of great products at an affordable price point. They sell everything from car audio/video to security products, automotive accessories, car covers and more. They sell a lot of Blade-branded products but also carry popular brands like Turtle Wax, Meguire's, California Scents, Ambipur, Glade, Amour All, 3M and more. Employees are always accommodating and are very helpful, right down to the installation of some simple items. They are usually very knowledgeable so helping you with your needs is not an issue. I've had them install wipers, alarms, tint and more. I've never had a problem with any of these. My top pick when buying from Blade are their cleaning products. They have some 3M cleaning sets that are affordable and last for months.

I came in with no appointment, a guy came out suddenly and help me right away with no if's or…read morebbut's....replaced two LED bulbs on my parklight and I was out in less that 15 minutes. Mr. Dyhianto (Jonas) was courteous and very efficient, now that's good customer service!!! Thanks Mr. Jonas and I am your new customer!

I have a minivan bought from Subic. It came straight from Japan and it's way cheaper than the exact…read moresame model sold at automaker dealerships. The only downside is that when said vehicle breaks down, I cannot bring it to the casa or any of the automaker's service centers for genuine parts and services. Good thing a cousin recommended Gr8 Car, an auto center in Makati that services Subic-bought or out-of-warranty vehicles. At first, I imagined the service center to be just like the usual mom-and-pop mechanic or talyer. But when I finally brought my minivan for a preventive maintenance, I was surprised that GR8 has all the bells and whistles of a full-fledged auto service center that it may as well be called a casa in its own right. They have uniformed professional service staff who are courteous and very accommodating. And no, they do not accept tips. Do not try to tip the guys because you will only embarrass yourself. They treat customers equally. I also love their clean air-conditioned waiting area, where an impressive number of awards and plaques given to the company are displayed. The best part about GR8 is that they really do their best to find the solution to fix a defective vehicle. Sometimes even resorting to having parts manufactured, this particularly applies to old car models with rare or unavailable parts. And don't you worry, GR8's services cost cheaper than the casa and they provide warranty for their work. When you bring your car for servicing, there's a big chance that the friendly Sir Javier will be the one to fill up the job order and take in your vehicle. In my experience, Sir Mario and Sir Eric are the meticulous guys that check and fix my minivan's needs. If you are up for a good chat, Sir Tony in the office is a good source of information for all things about vehicles.