scuba26
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Posts: 43
Reg: 08-26-06
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09-02-11 08:46 AM - Post#138075
Fellow Allen-ites!
I am needing recommendations for a good car maintenance place. I've got a 2008 Nissan Xterra due for a 60,000 mile service, which is one of the major car service appointments, and the Nissan dealerships here want to charge $599 for it....anyone with a Nissan or other foreign car get their car's regular maintenance performed at another place other then the dealership and have had good experiences? If so....please share!
(created this new forum post as I didn't want to hijack the other car state inspection forum, my question is a little different)
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civicminded
Community Guide
Posts: 9255
Loc: Lone Star State
Reg: 04-24-02
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09-02-11 09:02 AM - Post#138077
In response to scuba26
No longer have any Nissans, but there are some businesses in here (Directory) that might be starters? 
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 Debbie
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Posts: 491
Loc: Allen, TX USA
Reg: 01-24-00
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09-02-11 12:11 PM - Post#138096
In response to scuba26
Auto Care & Repair
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SB
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Posts: 1138
Reg: 09-07-03
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09-02-11 12:21 PM - Post#138097
In response to Debbie
Don't have any Nissan experience for comparison but Craigs Car Care is an independent shop and they gave me great service when my Mazda dealer was being difficult. Think you'll find them listed among the businesses here
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phantomcobra
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Posts: 1408
Loc: Between Canada and Mexico...
Reg: 06-18-02
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09-09-11 07:02 PM - Post#138601
In response to SB
SB.. LOL! I had so many issues with the Mazda dealers I sold mine. Great little car tho. Main thing was the high end luxury car prices for parts. If I wanted to pay luxury car prices, I'd drive a luxury car.
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Martin
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Posts: 26
Reg: 02-24-11
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09-25-11 10:44 PM - Post#139619
In response to scuba26
For just oil changes and minor fixes, I trust Kwik Kar here in Allen. I've heard nothing but good reports from Craig's Auto Care on Lucas and is where I'll be taking my truck from now on.
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Martin
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Posts: 26
Reg: 02-24-11
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09-28-11 02:12 AM - Post#139736
In response to Martin
For just oil changes and minor fixes, I trust Kwik Kar here in Allen. I've heard nothing but good reports from Craig's Auto Care on Lucas and is where I'll be taking my truck from now on.
Just had my truck serviced by Craigs Car Care. I needed some brake service done and they were able to work me in on a short notice. They drove me home and picked me up when the truck was finished.
Now I know first hand why they have gotten such great reviews. They fixed the exact issue with my brakes and didn't try to sell me something I didn't need.
I rate them 5 stars for service and honesty and look forward to future repairs and service with these guys.
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rtdb
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Posts: 290
Loc: Allen, TX, USA
Reg: 05-09-02
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10-06-11 11:46 PM - Post#140315
In response to Martin
We use Allen Car Care routinely for our 2002 Nissan Altima and 2003 Mazda MPV. Great service; honest shop. It's off the service road along 75 just past McDermott.
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bsnelson
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Posts: 754
Loc: Allen, TX 75013
Reg: 10-14-05
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04-23-12 10:03 PM - Post#148328
In response to rtdb
BUMP
Do we still like Craig's Car Care for service? My 2006 Ford Fusion needs brakes (including rotor resurfacing) and a CV boot. Dealer wants to replace the entire halfshaft for $500+, but I don't think it needs that.
Brad
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MikeN
member
Posts: 36
Loc: Allen
Reg: 06-14-08
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04-26-12 05:46 PM - Post#148486
In response to bsnelson
Wow.. $500 for a half shaft? You can typically buy a half shaft for well under $100, and they typically take 1 hour to do.
You might check out Solutions Automotive in Mckinney too. Talk to Joe if you can, and tell him I sent you over.
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chickypez
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Posts: 436
Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 02-13-07
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04-26-12 06:59 PM - Post#148497
In response to MikeN
We like Allen Car Care. Automobob and his guys are the best!
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monita
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Posts: 374
Reg: 06-05-08
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04-27-12 11:07 AM - Post#148533
In response to chickypez
Just dropped my car off for brakes at Allen Car care this morning. I trust them and they do a great job.
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