2 things I found out today.
1. Yelp is my new consumer Bible.
2. Shadow Mountain Auto is my new 'toto' mechanic.
Had to do 30k maint on one of my cars and did my cost estimate online. Expecting to pay $300+ from online information, I called Shadow Mtn and the guy told me around $200. Paid $140 when all done.
Never in my life I paid less than what I expected on car repairs/maint.
Another shop told me I need to replace my auto transmission oil at 30k, this people told me I didn't.
I thought I need to replace my break shoes after I did my own 'half-ass' visual inspection, Shadow told me I didn't after they took a look at them.
On oil changes, everyone else put a sticker on my windshield and said I needed to go back after 3000 miles, Shadow's says 5000 miles.
These guys may not be the cheapest, but I know I will save money overall and never got any unnecessary service or repairs.
Keep up the good work, Shadow.