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Ford Mechanic
updated: May 31, 2011, 3:30 PM
I'm looking for a mechanic in the santa barbara/goleta area who has experience
with fords. my ford ranger is leaking coolant and i fear that i've blown a head
gasket. thanks!
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COMMENT 178419
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2011-05-31 03:38 PM |
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I take all 4 of my cars to Under The Hood Automotive. Jaya works on every type of car and does it well. Probably the nicest shop in town too.
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COMMENT 178425
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2011-05-31 03:49 PM |
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I recommend Wendell at Milano Motors in Goleta. It's his shop so he answers only to himself, and he's incredibly fair and honest.
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COMMENT 178436
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2011-05-31 04:29 PM |
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Why go straight to the head gasket, it could be a freeze plug, a loose hose clamp, a pinhole in a hose. Whatever you do, don't go into a shop and tell them you "think" it might be a blown head gasket. They might "think" you have bottomless pockets!
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COMMENT 178465P
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2011-05-31 05:45 PM |
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Advanced Automotive on Aero Camino in Goleta - reliable and honest.
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COMMENT 178477
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2011-05-31 06:06 PM |
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I've used John Hurley for my Ford Explorer for all of the 13 years I've owned it.... and it just keeps going and going.
He's a homegrown local boy - super nice - super honest and has gone out of his way many times to help. his shop is in the West Beach area back by Tri County Produce.
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COMMENT 178478
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2011-05-31 06:07 PM |
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I should add he has kept my husband's Ford Ranger going even longer.....
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COMMENT 178507
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2011-05-31 07:21 PM |
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I recommend that you go to Car Talk web site. Look for the "Mechanics Files". Enter your zip code and maybe car mfg'r. They will have a list of recommended mechanics. Used this to get my kids cars taken care of in distant cities. Here, for a GM car I use National Motors, Carl Needham . Very good, but I don't know if he does Fords. He fixed a coolant leak that I had recently--it was the water pump.
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COMMENT 178555
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2011-06-01 06:04 AM |
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PC Automotive. Pino is a classic.
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COMMENT 178560
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2011-06-01 06:12 AM |
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Daryl Kunze @ Fairview Motors is honest, reasonable, and knows his stuff. I've taken a variety of vehicles to him for over 20 years and I'm always satisfied with his professionalism. Nice guy, too.
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COMMENT 178621
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2011-06-01 08:18 AM |
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Scott of Scott's Mobile repair just fixed both my car and my mom's car last week. He has been working on all of the family cars for last 10 years or so and does a great job. Nice thing is he comes to where your car is too. 886-9431 or 685-2001 Best thing is unlike the dealer he actually figures out what the root problem is the first time. Not say it is one thing because they didn't take the time to really look into the problem and just look at the surface. (Hughes last year- told me my oil was dirty and charged me for a complete oil flush even though I just had the oil changed. Turned out the reason the oil was dirty and the reason the car was overheating- the reason I brought the car in originally- was the coolant was leaking into the engine).
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COMMENT 178675
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2011-06-01 10:08 AM |
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Airport Motors. It's near the airport, curiously enough. Honest and not expensive.
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COMMENT 178750
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2011-06-01 01:31 PM |
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thank you everyone. i love the connections that you all have with your mechanic. there's nothing like a trusted relationship for something as necessary as keeping a car going for the long haul. i really appreciate your thoughtful comments and advice!
-melissa
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COMMENT 178852
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2011-06-01 07:01 PM |
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If you've blown a head gasket you probably can't drive your car anymore. Plus it's gonna cost you a couple thousand minimum to fix it. Why bother? Just buy a new car.
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