Has anyone done business with NJB? (FerrariGuys.com)

I've done business with them. They Main Guys name is Jack right? I've had nothing but good experiences with them. Very nice, very knowledgable, very polite and good prices. I would highly recommend them to anyone. the only other alternative around here (I'm in Columbus) is MAG, very expensive or EVANS AUTOMOTIVE... STAY CLEAR OF EVANS!!!!!!

 

Why do you say to stay clear of Evans??

 

I have had a few TERRIBLE experiences with Evans. Some of my friends have also had horrible experiences. I have no faith in anything they do, anything they say, or anything they say they are going to do..........

 

308QV,
NJB takes care of my 360 F1 and my 246gts. Without doubt, they are the best in the area and since you are so close even better for you. If you fail to use them then only your loss. MAG has insane prices. Jack Babbitt is the owner and Craig Reed is the chief mechanic and you will find none better. They are very passionate about what they do and take the extra step to make sure it is done right. Highly recommend NJB and associates for your ferrari automotive needs.

 

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11829&highlight=NJB

This is a link to when Rich Wallace (Fellow FChatter) had engine out service done at NHB with pics. It's a great post.

 

I, too, have had a good experience with NJB. They did the belt service on my 328 November 2003, and did a very nice job. Before choosing them, I checked with about 4 other folks who had had work done there, and got favorable feedback from all of them. While they were in there, they did a minor engine-compartment clean-up / detail, and the car came back looking and running great.

 

About two months ago,I called them only from the info in this forum. They did the first engine out major service for my 93 348t mondial cab (valeo).They were also able to fix some minor but complex electric and interior issues. A paint defect on the trunk lid was corrected.I live in Cincinnati,about 3 hours drive from thier shop. Craig came down himself two meet me and take my car back in thier enclosed trandsport. I was keept informed by phone as all things were completed. Both Craig and Jack came down when they brought my black beauty back(on a saterday!). Not till they went over every thing in detail ,waited for me to take a test drive, and spent at least a hour or more just talking FERRARI did they leave. The costs were fair,the workmanship was top notch. The whole experience was great! For the first time I feel my car is perfect. Jack even commented "you might just have the finest Mondial t in the country". Not only can these guys take care or you car.They can make you feel good about owing it. Full documentation and photos taken during the work was provided of course.

 

I've been very impressed by NJB. They did my 30K on my 308GTSi with turbo. At the time it also had a blown headgasket (result of overheating and head warping and turbo) they repaired it, new clutch and brake pads. They were on time, kept me up to date on the progress, and delivered it to my door in their enclosed trailer. I recently had them do some suspension work (upgraded suspension bushings) and interior work. They were right on time, reasonably priced, and very easy to deal with.

 

I've used MAG, Evans and NJB. I would go with NJB over the other two. MAG is very expensive, does average to below average work, has (had) lousy communication and, when challenged with something obscure, doesn't have the talent to trouble shoot it- so the customer pays their time while they try to figure it out by swapping parts mindlessly.

I've used NJB on at least 5 different occasions. Talented mechanic (Craig) can really figure out what's going wrong and find relatively inexpensive ways of fixing it. I always get the old part back and a photo or two documenting why they did what they did. They always go the extra mile to keep you out of trouble. They do have an enclosed transport and even though you might think it's expensive (they had to raise their prices recently), it's half the price of a tow on a flatbed.

I recommend them; honest, good and they always stand by their work.

 

I have hear nothing but great things about the Ferrari Guys! I have not (yet) had any personal experiences with my car, as I have not yet purchased it. I had the pleasure of meeting Jack personally in Columbus last weekend at the Ferrari Meet, and he was great to talk to and has a wealth of knowledge!
When I purchase my 355, I will only let the Ferrai Guys touch it!
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