Finally found a shop where I get truly honest and knowledgeable service. \r
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I just bought a 1998 Toyota Tacoma, 2.7 L 4x4 with 128,500 miles, 5 speed manual shift. I bought it to pull my boat to Baja for frequent fishing excursions in Baja, usually to beach launch it. I don?t want any unforeseen problems when in Mexico. \r
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I got a recommendation to take it to ?Chris? in Huntington Beach I had already spoken to about 3 different mechanics and was not impressed. I am an accountant and ex-auditor, I know how to interrogate. Also, the truck couldn?t pass the smog test.\r
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When I took my truck to Chris?s shop, I told him to check the vehicle out thoroughly. He said that he would check the exhaust and emissions systems, the electrical and ignitions system, the transmission, the differential, gear box, and power train in general, brakes, wheel joints and hubs, any and all leaks, suspension, alignment, steering, air conditioning and heating system, and if I wanted, he would
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