catbrain

http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/birdman-automotive/epping

This guys name is Ange or Birdman if u like. He was apparently a former toyota mechanic. I was recommended to him from a mate.

Hes a funny guy and a bit odd, although hes also honest and doesnt overcharge.

Try him out if Epping aint too far.

Thanks very much for the suggestion, Kanmuri79 - I really appreciate it. Unfortunately, Epping is a bit too far - I'm in Collingwood. But I might give Ange/Birdman a call and see if he can suggest anyone.

Of course I wouldn't be looking for a crap mechanic, eh?

I own a 2005 SR5 3.0 Turbo Diesel 4WD, and want to find a good mechanic in my area.

I have tried a few locally, but never really happy, the latest mechanic is giving me conflicting information from one service to the next.

I understand that most of you here are probably into self-servicing and modifications... I just want to find a mechanic I can trust who knows what they are doing, doesn't charge the earth, and doesn't do unnecessary work.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Hi - I own a 2005 Hilux SR-5 Turbo Diesel, which has been running really well until recently. I'm not into modding or maintaining the car myself - there are people much better qualified than me to do that out there. I have joined the forum to become more informed about the vehicle, and to get recommendations for servicing in the inner north Melbourne area.