Need a Seattle Specialist
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Need a Seattle Specialist
Hey there, I'm going to get started on my DIY STR but I was hoping to bring it to a specialist who can put it on a lift and give me a laundry list of things which will be needing work. I don't see any suggestions in the pinned directory post, but does anyone know of a good specialist in the Seattle/Eastside area who you recommend (and isn't a dealership)?
Also, looking for a used parts broker in the area, someone other than Pick n Pull.
Also, looking for a used parts broker in the area, someone other than Pick n Pull.
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ShiftDriftDream (05-31-2017)
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He's pretty expensive (hey, it's a Jag), but asked me a few questions about my STR's electrical which were spot on.
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ShiftDriftDream (06-01-2017)
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CleverName (06-17-2017)
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I am still looking for an expert around here who knows what they are doing.
Jag John appears to be the only name in the PNW, we have to have more specialists around.
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I've got someone in Gig Harbor that a Jag Gal was singing praises to, but I've forgot the guys name or business. Really wanted to talk to him as GH is close to me (I'd quickly know what kind of mechanic he is...).
Kinda sucks gettin old... I had intended to write it all down before I forgot.
Guess whaaaaaat?........................I fergot....
OP: Sorry... somewhat sidetracked....
My initial point is don't look at the shop, talk to the mechanic... There are a lot of older skilled mechanics just wanting to live close to home, or work civil hours, maybe even less hours as they get older... These are what your looking for... not always the fancy shop with the brash punk that cant twist a screwdriver without a computer telling them to do so.
Crown Hill may or may not the right crew, but 'driving by' is hardly a valid assessment.
Still, if anyone else has personal experience with them (good/bad), then please post up! We all win when (wow how often do you get to type that? 'win when') we share what we know!
V
Kinda sucks gettin old... I had intended to write it all down before I forgot.
Guess whaaaaaat?........................I fergot....
OP: Sorry... somewhat sidetracked....
My initial point is don't look at the shop, talk to the mechanic... There are a lot of older skilled mechanics just wanting to live close to home, or work civil hours, maybe even less hours as they get older... These are what your looking for... not always the fancy shop with the brash punk that cant twist a screwdriver without a computer telling them to do so.
Crown Hill may or may not the right crew, but 'driving by' is hardly a valid assessment.
Still, if anyone else has personal experience with them (good/bad), then please post up! We all win when (wow how often do you get to type that? 'win when') we share what we know!
V
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Good thread guys, going to click on in this as I live in Silverdale which isn't far from Gig Harbor and it would be nice to find a guy worth trusting that doesn't charge a mint. I do most stuff myself but I am considering an XKR / XKR-S and it wouldn't be a bad idea to have someone around. Currently fighting a non-working blower motor after I got water in the passenger footwell from a plugged AC drain. Got a thread going about that now and probably have a solution.
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Good thread guys, going to click on in this as I live in Silverdale which isn't far from Gig Harbor and it would be nice to find a guy worth trusting that doesn't charge a mint. I do most stuff myself but I am considering an XKR / XKR-S and it wouldn't be a bad idea to have someone around. Currently fighting a non-working blower motor after I got water in the passenger footwell from a plugged AC drain. Got a thread going about that now and probably have a solution.
As I have both an 07 XK (Silver coupe) and a 2010 XKR (Red) I can probably offer assistance troubleshooting if you ever need it. I have no garage, and my tools are in storage so I cannot help work on cars at the moment, but I normally try to do all my own work.
Vince
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Thanks for the offer, I do most work myself when I have time, I have an auto hobby shop on my property. I think you may have actually given me a thumbs up once from your red XKR heading towards Tacoma, it might have been you
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CleverName (11-05-2017)
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If you need manuals for your 07, let me know. I can help there too.
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I have used Jaguar John and Crown Hill. (Ask me off-list for my experiences.) I presently use Car Tender (http:://car-tender.com) on Capitol Hill in Seattle, where the Jaguar mechanic, David, is very knowledgeable and thorough. He has rebuilt the carburetors on my E-Type to deliver very good performance and fuel economy, and fixed a variety of problems on my XJ6 with others could not. I was a bit hesitant about posting, since it may further increase his backlog, but he was recommended to me by another Seattle Jaguar Club member. Some fixes do take a while, especially if parts are hard to source, but they have been willing to take my car in when it has an urgent problem and diagnose the problem quickly, even if getting the parts takes a while.
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CleverName (11-09-2017)
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Hi, I own a hobby shop in Bothell, I've worked on a few jaguars including couple STR (have one myself that I'm currently restoring)
I'd love to help / repair any Jaguars within Seattle area.
I'm just a younger mechanic doing this as a hobby/ side work and looking to grow more connections with others.
I've been doing this for several years now, and was part of a formula race team as driver / dtm crew tuning and designing suspensions. Even won a podium 2016 at Formula Lincoln
Anyways, just throwing it out there. Would love to meet other Jaguar owners in Seattle area.
I'd love to help / repair any Jaguars within Seattle area.
I'm just a younger mechanic doing this as a hobby/ side work and looking to grow more connections with others.
I've been doing this for several years now, and was part of a formula race team as driver / dtm crew tuning and designing suspensions. Even won a podium 2016 at Formula Lincoln
Anyways, just throwing it out there. Would love to meet other Jaguar owners in Seattle area.
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I actually might want to ring you up later in the summer or next fall; I've just put a lot of money into mine but there's some rust underneath the rear end and I'd love to team up with you and use your lift a bit, plus get some wrenching lessons.
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Hi, I own a hobby shop in Bothell, I've worked on a few jaguars including couple STR (have one myself that I'm currently restoring)
I'd love to help / repair any Jaguars within Seattle area.
I'm just a younger mechanic doing this as a hobby/ side work and looking to grow more connections with others.
I've been doing this for several years now, and was part of a formula race team as driver / dtm crew tuning and designing suspensions. Even won a podium 2016 at Formula Lincoln
Anyways, just throwing it out there. Would love to meet other Jaguar owners in Seattle area.
I'd love to help / repair any Jaguars within Seattle area.
I'm just a younger mechanic doing this as a hobby/ side work and looking to grow more connections with others.
I've been doing this for several years now, and was part of a formula race team as driver / dtm crew tuning and designing suspensions. Even won a podium 2016 at Formula Lincoln
Anyways, just throwing it out there. Would love to meet other Jaguar owners in Seattle area.
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Hey
Hey, Im in Bothell/Kenmore area. Roughly 20min north from Seattle. Feel free to bring it by Id love to check it out! You can message me
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Vince do you live around Gig Harbor? WE moved here 4 years ago and really like the area. I took my MB 430 to MacAuto and they seemed to be pretty comprehensive. Don't know how familiar they are with Jags though, if you memory gets back in gear I would like to know the name. Thanks
I'm up in Bummertown but frequent GH for Costco shopping and movies at the Galaxy.
Sorry for my shot memory.... Just another name...in another time I guess...
Thanks for the heads up on MacAuto thou!
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