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SoCal repair shop recommendations?

Discussion in 'California' started by 124runner, Sep 20, 2023.

  1. Sep 20, 2023 at 10:39 PM
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    124runner

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    Hey all,
    I’m looking for someone trustworthy to take a look at my 4Runner and its continuous problem with wandering in the freeway. Looking for shops preferably in LA area but open to going further
     
  2. Sep 20, 2023 at 10:43 PM
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    Look for a Bear Alignment in your area. Wandering could also be tire pressure.
     
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  3. Sep 20, 2023 at 10:50 PM
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    is bear alignment the name of the shop?
     
  4. Sep 20, 2023 at 11:23 PM
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    Yes.
     
  5. Sep 21, 2023 at 12:04 AM
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    If a dealership is in your transom, I don't hate Toyota of Orange (the particular service advisor's name escapes me this late hour). I've come to know some management in service there and they seem to be better than many other dealerships.

    Independent shops, TNT in Oceanside, CA has done some good work for very detailed friends of mine.

    Before you dump money... are your tires made overseas (OTJ - other than Japan)? Are they wearing evenly? Are they drifting on bridges over valleys or lagoons?

    Bad tires can cause an alignment-like problem when it is actually a problem with the tires. I think it might be called tread drift.
     
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    For Alignment try Cheworks in La Habra. It’s where I take mine, they are on Instagram or you can call them.
     
  8. Aug 30, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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    Has anyone heard of K & H imports in Canoga Park (Valley)?

    They seems to be specializing in Land Cruisers.
     

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