to the answer to this right here highlighted! you dont have enough money to get that kind of service , when your looking for someone cheap you get cheap work, now if what your wanting then a price wouldnt be the issue if you got all that service!
If you pay someone an you want them to be cheap you get cheap work, if you dont care as long as you get everything you asked for each time no matter what kind of car it is, your going to spend alittle extra..
My 0.02 cents is , Dont search for the cheapest shop, search for the best customer service,and Great ASE tech that knows his stuff, Now he/she doesnt have to be ASE cert. I seen many that are not an are some of the best techs out there...
But from working at a few shops when a beater comes in they say ( here is a POS that the customer dont have any money to fix) and 9 out of 10 times there right, I dont agree with that statement but many many shops do!

So look for someone that is well known an know what they are doing an try not care about the price, you can tell the most part if a great Mechanic is ripping you raw~ but the ones that dont care an your a great customer will do many things for you,even work on your beater, thanks
Quote Originally Posted by subtle
Does anyone know of a really good mechanic/shop in the area that takes pride in their work, won't gouge on price, and doesn't cut corners, even on a beater? I'm relatively new to the area, just moved here from Houston, and not familiar with any good shops in the area just yet.

My 90 CRX Si daily driver needs a little work done. I'd like to replace the oil pan gasket, have the timing belt and water pump replaced, and properly drain, bleed, and replace the coolant. I'd be willing to drive most anywhere in the state for the right quality of work, but I'd prefer to stay within an hour or two hour radius of Atlanta. If someone here was qualified and interested I'm open to working out a price for labor. I would supply beer and pizza as well. Sodas for the sober.

Please post up some recommendations or shoot me a PM. I appreciate it.