Requesting Advice…

12/16/2009 in Maintenence by Lindsay | 14 comments

I’m having car problems.

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When I graduated from college and moved to Atlanta, my mom told me to become friends with a hairdresser and a mechanic and I would pretty much be set for any major catastrophe.  At the very least  – I wouldn’t have any split ends when one happened.  Life would be much cheaper, too.  Naturally, I didn’t listen and now I am paying for it – literally. 

I’ve been having car problems lately and basically handing over my would-be-winter-shoe-money to Pep Boys.  I think I can probably do better with a mechanic or a “trustworthy” auto body shop.  Does anyone have one ITP that they use frequently and would suggest?  If so, please let me know – my feet thank you in advance.  (They just get so ashamed when they are wearing last year’s leather…)

xx, L

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  1. Joanna’s avatar

    Joanna on 12/16/2009 at 2:36 PM

    I think the problem is your car was made for a 11.5 inch tall doll. You may need to upgrade.

    How about these guys:
    http://www.yelp.com/biz/roger-jordan-garage-inc-atlanta

  2. Lindsay’s avatar

    Lindsay on 12/16/2009 at 2:42 PM

    what, are you calling me fat?

  3. Julia’s avatar

    Julia on 12/16/2009 at 2:43 PM

    Huge fan of Automotive professionals…

    http://www.kudzu.com/merchant/1292091.html

    call them ahead of time and I’m sure Sandy will take care of you (or anyone there).

    Good luck!

  4. Virginia’s avatar

    Virginia on 12/16/2009 at 4:21 PM

    I found your blog recently and LOVE it!!! I’ve been in Atlanta about 4 years and have trusted all my vehicle TLC to Atlanta Car Care on Buford. Hwy. (right off I-85 near the intersection of N. Druid Hills Rd. and Buford). Hope this suggestion helps:-)

  5. Lauren’s avatar

    Lauren on 12/16/2009 at 6:34 PM

    Lindsay! Why didn’t you ask me?! I am with Julia! Sandy at Automotive Professionals fixes all of my automotive needs and even set me up with an amazing body shop guy when I got rammed by that housewife in the Target parking lot.

    Also – if you’re super nice to Sandy he’ll invite you over for beers with the crew on Friday afternoons. One of these days I am going!

    Virginia, thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

  6. Joanna’s avatar

    Joanna on 12/16/2009 at 10:18 PM

    of course not! Just think your purple convertible is a little less roomy than it should be. Also, when did you dye your hair?

  7. LK’s avatar

    LK on 12/17/2009 at 5:37 AM

    Advice. Advise. Advice. Advisssse.

    Ugh. I am speaking only pig-latin from now on.

  8. Maura’s avatar

    Maura on 12/17/2009 at 6:37 AM

    Hey Lindsay,

    If you drive an import I strongly suggest you take it QUANTUM MECHANICS in Decatur. I’m friends with the owner, Eric and he is not only trustworthy and honest- but they do a GREAT job!

  9. Lindsay’s avatar

    Lindsay on 12/17/2009 at 7:35 AM

    sooooooo, then you are saying my car is anorexic? geez, woman! (kidding. :) )

    THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone for your advice. I really appreciate it and now have a ton of great options for when I have another car problem. Thanks again!

  10. Emily’s avatar

    Emily on 12/17/2009 at 7:43 PM

    My Favorite Mechanic Is a Woman off Dekalb Ave, between Candler Park in Decatur. They are SUPER, SUPER nice, knowledgeable, and have never once ripped me off. They even stock Vogues in the waiting room.

  11. Lindsay’s avatar

    Lindsay on 12/18/2009 at 8:04 AM

    Emily, that sounds amazing. Very Q+DD style. Who is she??

  12. Emily’s avatar

    Emily on 12/18/2009 at 1:05 PM

    Pretty sure the main mechanic there is named Kerry. Anyway, the last time I took my car in for a front brake re-haul, they advised me to get an oil change and only charged me half for it. Their number is (404) 371-9912, Missy will probably answer the phone — she’s probably the most knowledgeable mechanic’s receptionist I’ve ever met.

  13. Lindsay’s avatar

    Lindsay on 12/18/2009 at 1:36 PM

    THANK YOU SO MUCH, EVERYONE! I really appreciate it!!

  14. Amanda’s avatar

    Amanda on 12/19/2009 at 1:18 AM

    I can give you a suggestion of who to avoid like going outside in a bikini in Canada right now, just because I have thought about using my blog to spite these people but I am too good morally.
    Since I consider myself to know what I’m doing when it comes to a car, and a mechanic still tries to screw me over, I will not be too happy. I absolutely want to destroy everyone who thinks they can take advantage of a girl. I took my car to Buckhead Auto Center on Piedmont so I could walk to/from there easy and once they finally looked at my car, it was going to be “$1084 for replacing the front axles and wheel bearings.”
    UM, NO. I ended up calling another shop and getting these morons down to $700. They then managed to screw up my idle when they shouldn’t have even touched the engine, but they of course couldn’t figure that out and told me it was “my aftermarket suspension parts.”
    So, seriously, when you do find a place, call around to make sure you’re not getting screwed over. A place like this Buckhead Center can get all these good reviews and recommendations all over the place, but they might be having douchebag day when you take your car over.