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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 06:16 AM
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Default Shops in LA for car work

I need some recommendations for some shops in the LA/OC area with reasonable prices and good reputation to get work done.

- Tint
- Alarm
- Muffler Install
- Car maintenance

Preferrably a shop familiar with working on lowered cars. Thanks in advance,
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 06:22 AM
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Try MotorFX or Island Motorsports. They can hook it up or at least give ya some good refferals.
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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i've worked with Serenity Sound down in newport beach before. they're pretty decent.
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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autobacs!

shop made to make ur car look/feel/go

you do pay a tad more but thats when u wait for their sales.
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by tikbhoy
autobacs!

shop made to make ur car look/feel/go

you do pay a tad more but thats when u wait for their sales.
I second that. Its close to your area, and everyting you want is available and no waiting involved. tell'em what you want, pay and install done in a couple hrs depending on what you buy. You do pay a tad more, but no wait.
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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For tint, call this guy - (310) 666-4862. His name is Kim, and he is the best tinter I've ever seen/worked with. I used to work with him in Garden Grove, and now he opened a shop in L.A. (I don't remember exactly where). Tell him Paul sent you.

For alarms, call this guy ..
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but I'm in Tustin (30 - 45 min from L.A.), but I'm worth the drive!
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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A tad more? THey charge way more!!!! There pricing on almost everything is MSRP. If you wanna get ripped off go there lol. Some of there sales are ok but nothing to get to excited about. And if you don't like waiting, just don't wait till the last min. to order something lol.
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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Does anybody have recommendations for a regular mechanic that can do maintenance on my car?
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 07:56 AM
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not sure about a mechanic, but u live Parkwood right. The Black tC w/ the rear tail covers rite. Clean Ride.
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by gqdabien
Does anybody have recommendations for a regular mechanic that can do maintenance on my car?
I'm in Tustin, but I don't do maintenance work (just electrical aftermarket).

I may have a friend that might know a place. I'll ask.

If you had a mini, I could send you to my friend who works as a tech at Irvine BMW. He would take good care of you.

-Paul
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by gqdabien
Does anybody have recommendations for a regular mechanic that can do maintenance on my car?
how many miles ?

have u read the owners manual ?
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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Well i dont need maintenance now, i just want a reliable guy i can go to when i DO need to get it done.
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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From: AzNglrL182
To: playboyman007
Posted: 9/2/06 1:15PM
Subject: Re: Pro-Tint
5528 Rosemead Blvd
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-5208

I paid $165 for 5 windows
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by playboyman007
From: AzNglrL182
To: playboyman007
Posted: 9/2/06 1:15PM
Subject: Re: Pro-Tint
5528 Rosemead Blvd
Temple City, CA 91780
(626) 285-5208

I paid $165 for 5 windows
At what percentage?
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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I paid 120 for 5 windows. Any percentage.

Tint Zone in Rowland Heights
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 12:11 AM
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^^^ Good deals!
Old Sep 15, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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Thanks people, i will be sure to try these out when i get around to gettin em done
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