Good independent mechanic recommendation West LA, CA area?
This is off topic as my daughter is NOT driving my '64 Cad in LA, but a yeoman old Saturn (recent impoverished college grad). I am 2000 miles away and unable to review and service the car. Can anyone recommend a "real guy" independent mechanic who can give the car a "going over" replacing fluids and inspecting what needs to be done so I can feel comfortable she can use it safely for a while? Obviously the local "oil change place" is not going to cut it for my sense of comfort. Please forgive the non-'63/64 Cad-specific question.
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Permalink Reply by 1bt7pektvt387 on
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Not in West L.A. but about 15 miles away in Torrance is a place I can recommend. I work across the street and know the owner. He can certainly do what you are asking if your daughter wants to make the drive.
Lion's Automotive 340 Van Ness Ave. Torrance, 90501 310 787-9760
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Permalink Reply by Gene Fattore on
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Thank you. I will check it out.
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