Submitted by MackersYeehaw t3_10yzygq in springfieldMO
Hello! Anyone have any recommendations for a local auto shop that has decent labor rates/beats others in town? Thanks in advance!
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MackersYeehaw OP t1_j8187or wrote
Thanks for the responses I’ve gotten so far. Any ones that install customer supplied parts? Everywhere I call says they don’t install customer supplied parts :(
Illustrious-Leave406 t1_j81dobc wrote
Smart Buy Tire on Campbell. An excellent repair shop.
Intrepid-Week9193 t1_j81gtcg wrote
Lovelands a-ok transmission does all my stuff for me now, they do just about every service and their mechanics and rates are some of the best in town imo.
Baku7en t1_j81i489 wrote
My uncle has been going to Stewart’s on C Street for years. Smaller shop. Nice people.
Stunning-Contact-39 t1_j81id81 wrote
Very common. Just fyi
MotherofaPickle t1_j81iq9y wrote
GPS Auto Repair (he is a Google page/website). He’s awesome. Got a quote from Meineke and Gifford did it for nearly 1/3 of the price. Excellent work, too.
turned_out_normal t1_j81m7df wrote
What's the part you're asking to be installed? I don't have a recommendation for as I tend to advocate using a Chilton's or YouTube and attempting self repair for anyone remotely handy depending on the requisite skill level.
MackersYeehaw OP t1_j81mk8t wrote
My entire steering column and rack and pinions. I’m definitely in over my head, haha
MidwestFescue82 t1_j81mls9 wrote
What are you trying to have repaired? For something simple like oil change, tires, brakes, etc. I'd reccomend EZ tire in Willard. Honest, reasonable shop. I'd steer you away from Daytona's Automotive, US automotive, and Jordan Valley on west Sunshine, due to my personal experience with those shops and there exorbitant rates. Good luck.
MackersYeehaw OP t1_j81mt8c wrote
My power steering is going out, and I need my steering column/rack and pinions installed. Having a tough time finding people who want to install parts that I already have.
turned_out_normal t1_j81n8c7 wrote
Oh yeah, that's a lot. At the same time, depending on the car, perhaps not as much as it first seems. Good luck.
MidwestFescue82 t1_j81nqnm wrote
It may seem a bit unorthodox, but I would look for a smaller shop, maybe even in a neighboring town (willard, ozark, Nixa etc). Larger shops as I'm sure you're aware are going to charge top dollar, $100/hr+... if you can find a smaller shop that's run by an honest guy that's the sweet spot. Try "Dave & sons auto"... its north out 13 hwy. Guy named Aaron runs it. Stand up guy. Very reasonable.
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Glittering-Bake-2589 t1_j81ramq wrote
You could try Nate with Rocket Mobile Tech. He comes to you. He has his shop set up in an old custom FedEx truck and he drives to wherever you are.
I can send you his number if you want
Glittering-Bake-2589 t1_j81rbsc wrote
You could try Nate with Rocket Mobile Tech. He comes to you. He has his shop set up in an old custom FedEx truck and he drives to wherever you are.
I can send you his number if you want
phenixflyer t1_j824us8 wrote
That place is closed
Sevo008 t1_j82kpla wrote
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MackersYeehaw OP t1_j82n3n8 wrote
Thanks for the suggestion, I gave him a call and he was super friendly! Gave me a better quote than most other places, and I’ve got myself an appointment! Thanks for helping me save several hundred dollars, I appreciate it haha!
reluctant_buttlicker t1_j84kffp wrote
Kelley's VIP. been using him for 40 years
Rooster_311 t1_j867b3i wrote
Wayne Rook’s Service Shop on N Grant been there for years does quick accurate work at affordable prices.
MackersYeehaw OP t1_j8h1593 wrote
Hey, I was wondering, on Google it shows his address as a residential area, does he have a shop or does he work out of a home garage?
MotherofaPickle t1_j9azmwc wrote
His shop is his garage in the back.
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