Bragging About My Auto Mechanic

This morning, my lemon of a 2001 Saturn passed smog immediately for the first time since we bought it 5 years ago on a used car lot. Before my live-in middle-aged nephew died on Feb. 1st, we were just throwing money into this poor car. Normally a Saturn is a good vehicle, but of course, everything depends on how the previous owner(s) took care of it. Apparently nobody took care of this one.

Anyhow, we've finally found someone who got this thing in shape. For me, that is a very crucial issue. At 74, I need to be able to depend on it when I am running around town on errands, medical issues, and whatever.

I just got the car back on Saturday for what I hope is the last repair for a long while. That, of course, doesn't include car sensors which is another matter altogether. Don't get me started on car sensors. So, the car came back. I decided to do the inspection this morning and get it over with because for now, there are no warning lights lit up on the dash.

Wonder of wonders, for the FIRST time in the 5 years that we've had this car, it passed without a glitch! I am stunned but happy. It also doesn't "clunk" when I'm driving it now. The "clunking" was something we had decided was this car's way of purring.

Of course, just because I love this guy (Mitchell) and his crew, it doesn't mean everyone will. But I have to share the info because that is part of my nature - spreading good news whenever I can. He's over on my side of town, on Boulder Highway, just south of Desert Inn/Lamb, on the east side of Boulder. Here's the info, in case you are interested...

Tune & Lube Repair Center

Auto Repair Shop
4251 Boulder Hwy
Las Vegas, NV
702/433-0580

 

This shop has certified mechanics and they keep up on all the latest in the industry. I find them to be honest and for me, integrity is hard to find in repair shops. 

What I love is that he always tells me what might need work down the line. I really need that heads' up because of my extremely limited funds. 

Oh, that's another thing. I love his prices. He's not a country-wide chain so his overhead isn't as high as a nationwide shop would be. 

Anyhow, in my book, this shop is small but mighty - mighty good.