I sent my blond, mechanically challenged girl friend to Tony on a recommendation from a friend. She has an older Mazda 3, and there was a "noise" that seemed to come from the trunk. Her tentative and conservative tendencies about cars and driving, although quite aggravating at times, seemed to have some legitimacy in terms of further damage to her vehicle, and safety to her and others on the road. Tony, who I had never met, is a one of a kind mechanic. He actually took the time to explain to her that the cause of the noise was not a problem that should be fixed because the cost incurred would not justify it, as it posed no danger of further damage to her car and no safety hazard. The bushings on the rear struts were worn and the part is difficult to find without replacing the entire strut and mounts, This would be an expensive repair., one of the problems with driving a vehicle older than 10 years. In addition, since the car has"settled" the rear would now be raised higher than it's current position, all this just to silence the noise. His charge, including diagnostics, he had to test drive the car too, was NC, NO CHARGE!!! I told her to have the car serviced, including rotating the tires, and that came out to $45 including tax, which he quoted right up front. All was explained in terms that even a blond, mechanically challenged, middle aged female, was able to comprehend and then accurately regurgitate on request. Tony is honest to a fault, something unfortunately quite rare in the auto repair business. He does not overcharge, he does not seek to do work that is not necessary, he is upfront with his costs, and it gets done on time. I plan to take my own car there as soon as the warranty expires. He tells me that he can fix anything automotive, including big rigs. Although I do not plan on owning one of those anytime soon, I will keep it in mind if someone who does own one asks me. read more
