Well, I just moved to the Phoenix/Tempe area and, of course, you have to do regular work on your car. Just happens to be the price you pay for being a responsible and hard working car owner.
As far as my past experiences, I tend to be hesitant about the ordeal, expecting someone to try and do that hard sell to get me into something more than I came to maintenance - including chip repair and/or tinting. LOL
I popped online and actually found Genes on Yelp, after reading some great reviews. I made a mention of all the great words, from past customers on Yelp, when I popped in today to get a routine oil change.
The place is a little tucked off of Hardy, so be on the lookout. Gene told me that he has had a couple of professionally made signs near the road, but Tempe and some local busy bodies have made him take them down - boooo Tempe! Anyway, his location is very clean, Gene was extremely friendly, and at the end of the deal he came out and personally went over what he did and what he noticed.
Oh, since I was brand new and had mentioned I found him online, he took it upon himself to rotate and balance my tires for me - no extra charge. I was thrilled!
He even made mention of some things I should keep an eye on and things that may need to be addressed in the near future - namely a slight leak around my thermostat and a couple of motor mounts that may give me some grief in the near future. When presented these issues, he provided me a written quote. Now mind you, I have had a motor mount job done in the past on other cars I have owned and payed anywhere from 600 to nearly 1000 for the complete job. My quote, to get motor mounts AND thermostat done - 326. Fantastic, was all I could say when he presented the quote!!
I would recommend Genes any day and am thrilled to find a mechanic in the Tempe/Phoenix area that will treat me right. Thanks Gene!