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Bay Area/Berkeley Toyota mechanic?

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by Bearfreshman, Aug 21, 2024.

  1. Aug 21, 2024 at 8:56 AM
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    Bearfreshman

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    I’m new to the area, a freshman at cal. I’m looking for a good place for regular maintenance and repair near me. Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2024 at 8:57 AM
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    Speedytech7

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    Depends where he lives. But i know of two shops that specialize in everything toyota 4x4. Ones on walnut creek and ones in santa rosa would need to look up their names
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2024 at 9:08 AM
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    Are you talking about Diablo Offroad in Walnut Creek, @Sperrunner?
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2024 at 9:12 AM
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    tcBob

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    Do think so. I’ve never beem just drove by alot because i work in that area. It might be concord actually. Let me see if i can finds its name
     
  7. Aug 21, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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    i think it was ToyotaPro in concord.
     
  8. Aug 21, 2024 at 9:21 AM
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    The place in santa rosa is Yoda man. Again never been but it looks legit, always has tons of built up trucks sitting out front.
     
  9. Aug 21, 2024 at 9:44 AM
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    @SCSPerformance Vin you are pretty local, can you help out this college kid with a good rec for routine maint and repair? I know we have another TW member in Alameda, can't remember the name ATM.
     
  10. Aug 21, 2024 at 11:33 AM
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    Hey, I work at Cal!

    Don't know if they do service, but this is a great off-road shop near me I always see built tacos and 4runners at.

    https://www.shaffersoffroad.com/
     
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  11. Aug 21, 2024 at 2:16 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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  12. Aug 21, 2024 at 3:03 PM
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    Im working at cal tomorrow. Truck meet? Lol
     
  13. Aug 21, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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    @Bearfreshman i live about 8 mins from UCB and have a shop and tools. Free most weekends if you ever need a place to work on your truck
     

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