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Saab mechanic with integrity?
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Saab mechanic with integrity?

March 2008

I just lost trust in my Saab mechanic of 5+ years. Can anybody recommend a good mechanic/shop where you feel comfortable that the establishment is competent and has integrity? Saab owner

I highly, highly recommend Fairmount Auto, owned & operated by John Wonsick (sp?). 6525 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, (510) 524-0313. Located right next to El Cerrito Plaza shopping center. We got tired of the high prices at Art's on San Pablo and asked our auto body guy who fixed HIS car...he sent us to John. John's been fixing our car for 5 years, and we've found him to be incredibly scrupulous in repairs and pricing. We live in east Oakland and we take our cars to El Cerrito to him to fix, he's that good. We even had our car towed to him from Oakland once because the price he gave us for a broken radiator fix was $300 less than the local guy out to scam us. Time and time again he's saved us money and done great repairs, too many stories to fit here. I've spent enough time talking to John over the years to know he's a really decent person, and the mechanics he has working with him are great folks too. Most repairs he has done the same day, which is really han! dy when you only have one car like we did until recently. An added bonus is that he's right next to the BART station, so you can drop your car off in the morning, BART to work and back to your car. Check out the reviews of his shop on yelp.com, they are just as glowing. anon

With many years of loyal customers, I highly recommend Ali Ashbani of Montclair Autotech at the Oakland/Berkeley border (5427 Telegraph 510.654.3888). Ali is a great communicator, has competitive pricing, offers honest service and superb expertise. He has worked on my Volvo XC for the past six years. His shop is authorized by Volvo and they work on Japanese and European cars. They provide drop off and pick up shuttle too! Satisfied Customer

In need of a major servicing

April 2004

We have 1991 Saab 9000 in need of a major servicing. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy and reasonably priced mechanic who knows about Saabs? aarti

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2001

Our only car is a Saab convertible. Are there any Saab owners who know which infant seats fit best? (We'd also love recommendations for convertible car seats - we're thonking of going with Britax but have not yet tried it in our car.). Thanks for any help you can provide. Marion

Saab car seat ... I have a convertible Saab (1988) and have never had any difficulty with a myriad of car seats, unless the later models are different, no worries mate! daniel

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