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DAVE SHEARS (Daveshears)
New member
Username: Daveshears
Post Number: 33
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 24, 2002 - 10:18 pm: | |
You can not go wrong with Bret at Skelton Ferrari in Berkeley. He is an excellent mechanic not a parts replacer. |
Yoshi Toda (Ytoda928)
Junior Member
Username: Ytoda928
Post Number: 63
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 24, 2002 - 11:28 am: | |
I normally take my car to Mark Spencer at Velocespeed in Campbell, and he is a great guy and knows F-cars as he used to work at FOLG for many years before he established his own business. I also find Skelton Ferrari to be a very honest and professional shop in Berkely, and they are definitely least expensive in terms of labor charge. |
Steve (V10_nut)
New member
Username: V10_nut
Post Number: 24
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 1:48 pm: | |
Might try Prestige Autohaus in Walnut Creek for another opinion. I've had good luck with them.
Prestige Autohaus
925-937-5400 |
stephen r chong (Ethans_dad)
Junior Member
Username: Ethans_dad
Post Number: 62
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 1:46 pm: | |
I would also recommend checking out Patrick Otis and Company in Berkeley. 1st class facility and expertise. Skelton Ferrari is also a excellent independant. |
James Pai (Jaymus)
Junior Member
Username: Jaymus
Post Number: 96
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 12:54 pm: | |
I recommend Mark at Veloce SpeedDesign as well. I have tried, Tony at Modena, Ferrari of Los Gatos, I ended up with Mark. (He is great on price and timing - very accomodating)
Mark actually checks for the source of the problems than just replacing parts and parts till it's fixed like some dealerships. |
Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Member
Username: 91tr
Post Number: 962
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 11:14 am: | |
acw -- In Redwood City (on the east side of the El Camino just north of Whipple):
Tony Palladino
Modena Motors
http://www.modena-motors.com |
acw (Acw)
Junior Member
Username: Acw
Post Number: 103
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 10:52 am: | |
Thanks for all the input.
Warren, I don't plan on having any major service performed by an independant shop, at least not while the car is under waranty.
I would like to use an independant shop for any oil change / break pad change, and also as a way to have a second opinion on some of the suggestions the dealer makes.
Thanks
ACW
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Noelrp (Noelrp)
Junior Member
Username: Noelrp
Post Number: 54
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 8:36 am: | |
Give Mark of Veloce Speed Design a call/visit. He is few blocks away from FoLG shop. Also on the east bay, try Skelton Ferrari (Emeryville). They are both great guys.
-n |
Warren L. (Warren)
Junior Member
Username: Warren
Post Number: 86
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 8:18 am: | |
Do you think going to an independent will lower the resale value of your f-? Especially if you go for the 15K or the 30K?
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arthur chambers (Art355)
Member
Username: Art355
Post Number: 608
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 8:06 am: | |
There are several good independant shops. Waterfront in SF is a good one. Also, I heard that Ferrari of SF has tow service, you might want to give them a call.
Art |
L. Wayne Ausbrooks (Lwausbrooks)
Junior Member
Username: Lwausbrooks
Post Number: 145
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 7:39 am: | |
Don't know how far away this is, but you can try Monza Motors 880 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94109. (415) 771-4436. Not being a Ferrari owner, I have no experience with them and am not recommending them. I just know of them and that they are in the Bay area. I hope that helps. |
acw (Acw)
Junior Member
Username: Acw
Post Number: 102
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 2:00 am: | |
I would love to find a serious and honnest, independant Ferrari service shop. I would like to avoid my dealer (FOLG) as much as possible, following a rather poor experience. I know there is Ferrari of San Francisco, but it is pretty far from the south bay.
Thanks for any information you can share.
ACW |