Charlotte, NC, Area Shop Recommendations?
 

Hey guys. I live in Rock Hill, SC, and work in South Charlotte. I am looking for a shop to do some work on my 2000 4-Runner that will let me provide the parts.

I am needing valve cover gaskets replaced, brake work all around, tie rods, steering bushings, fluids replaced, and just some basic maintenance items.

Can anyone recommend a shop in the greater Charlotte area, preferably on the South side of Charlotte? Rock Hill / Fort Mill area also. I am willing to drive for the right place, but the main thing is that I am looking for a shop that will let me bring my own parts. I do not mind paying shop rates on labor, but I have a hard time paying for the shop markup on parts.

I understand that is how shops also make money, and I am not talking about bringing cheap parts in, or trying to cheap out on anyone. Just working with a budget and trying to maximize the amount of work that I can have done at this time.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Joe

I've read about a shop that specializes in toyota/lexus vehicles in the Fort Mill/ rock hill area down there. I haven't used them yet, but may when it needs something I can't do

There's also a guy who in his spare time doesn't mind helping ppl out at his place. Roughly 30-40hr for his work. And he knows what he's doing

Thank you for the heads up. Using the power of Google I found a place in Fort Mill called Toyota Techs. They seem to have good reviews. I will reach out to them tomorrow.

That's them!

So...how did the Toyota Tech experience go?....recommend them?
Anyone else have feedback.

Bill Fisher in Indian Trail.

General mechanic but nothing you mention is out of his realm.

Nice guy, used him for all my auto work, for years, when I lived in CLT.

I apologize for not following up sooner. Not long after I had the work done I moved to TN.

The work done at Toyota Techs was great. I have no complaints. They let me provide my own parts (used some OEM Toyota parts per their recommendation - valve cover gaskets). They definitely are knowledgeable. The guy I dealt with commented how clean the top end of the motor was when they replaced the valve cover gaskets. He asked me what oil I use and the change interval, and said that if I keep it up the engine should go 300K+ easily.

They do not take debit / credit cards, and I should have asked when I left my 4-Runner. Nothing a quick run to the bank did not fix.

I would recommend them to anyone in the Charlotte area who needs Toyota work done. Not a fancy shop by any means, however, I will take knowledgeable mechanics over a fancy shop anytime.

I take my 4R to a guy who is a master tech at a Toyota dealership in the area and does work on the side.

Not exactly sure what labor/hr is but he has replaced my rear axle assembly, engine swap when my HG failed, water pump, various other repairs for very reasonable price usually about 1/2 what I was quoted by reputable shops in the area. Bring your own parts if you want.

PM me if you want his contact info.

Sorry I didn't come across this thread sooner. I have used Toyota Techs alot and love their work at their price point.