New mechanic in town

[Bebasguy]

I needed to have a shock absorber installed. Went to Robert, Goodyear, and some parts stores. Robert quoted P4,200 for the part and P600 for installation. Then I went to MAP, on the Dgte - Valencia road about a half mile up from Hypermart on the other side of the road. Nice clean facility. Actually paved and covered with a real roof! Greeted by a very friendly owner, Marvin. Quoted P2,900 for the part and P300 for installation. Part was exactly the same as Robert quoted. Took the car in at 8 on Friday morning. Done by 9:30. The receptionist and the mechanics were also very friendly and greeted me immediately. I've been to several places where I had to stand around for 15 or 20 minutes before anyone even seemed to notice me. Drives me NUTS!!

Anyway, was very satisfied with the entire experience. Highly recommend them.

[locallad]

Bebasguy,
Thank you for the information, it only proved my suspicions on Roberts is true. I have a not so good experience with Robert's near the airport, went there to have my wheel aligned, then, after conducting the procedure, they told me the tie rod end had to be replaced as it could not be aligned correctly, although my vehicle was already 6 yrs old, but surely I have not used it as often specially the last 2 years, with my suspicion aroused, I told the guy I will just come back as I do not have the money this time. I went straight to another shop and this time, the shop completed the procedure without any complains on my tie rod end. I casually asked the mechanic to check if anything wrong with the tie rod end, he examined it and at the same time, test drive it and went on an unpaved road, and gave it a satisfactory rating. With your experience, then, I gues they must have been doing it most of the time...

[permres]

Are these directions coming from downtown or from Valencia? We drove quite a distance both ways and did not see the shop. Is it clearly marked MAP? Any other landmarks that can help us find it? Is it near the wood furniture shop? Thanks!!

I needed to have a shock absorber installed. Went to Robert, Goodyear, and some parts stores. Robert quoted P4,200 for the part and P600 for installation. Then I went to MAP, on the Dgte - Valencia road about a half mile up from Hypermart on the other side of the road. Nice clean facility. Actually paved and covered with a real roof! Greeted by a very friendly owner, Marvin. Quoted P2,900 for the part and P300 for installation. Part was exactly the same as Robert quoted. Took the car in at 8 on Friday morning. Done by 9:30. The receptionist and the mechanics were also very friendly and greeted me immediately. I've been to several places where I had to stand around for 15 or 20 minutes before anyone even seemed to notice me. Drives me NUTS!!

Anyway, was very satisfied with the entire experience. Highly recommend them.

[DavyL200]

Will also try here next time I need a service,I also tried Roberts and very highly priced amongst others! I even tried mitsubishi but they had no air filter,they said they would ring when they get stock,never heard anything from them again,not good service from a main dealer! (took 4 weeks to get an air filter and why was everyone so surprised and kept asking why I needed to change)? If anyone has any ideas of where to get 4x4 tyres at a good price,pls post also!

[Cutie ladybug]

There's a brand new one near us. It's on the left as you head towards Valencia just before the the Junob Brgy hall. If that's the same one I'd say it's 1.5km after Hypermart

[Bebasguy]

Are these directions coming from downtown or from Valencia? We drove quite a distance both ways and did not see the shop. Is it clearly marked MAP? Any other landmarks that can help us find it? Is it near the wood furniture shop? Thanks!!

I think I did a poor job of estimating the distance from Hyper mart. A mile toward Valencia, on the opposite side (south side) of the road. They have a big sign which says MAP automotive repair, or something similar.

[brian ausie]

I think I did a poor job of estimating the distance from Hyper mart. A mile toward Valencia, on the opposite side (south side) of the road. They have a big sign which says MAP automotive repair, or something similar.

lucky I am a mechanic these blood suckers will not get much from me lol