Repair & Clean
Affordable Tires and Service
In all, a $16 oil change. While otherwise pricey, they’re good mechanics. Two of Damien’s cars have seen a new clutch and two sets of brakes between them.
Asian Motors
Whether repairing the Queen’s car or a queen’s ride, Sarun is an impeccable mechanic. And obsessed. Wait til you see the fleet of late-model Jaguars he’s restoring, like he’s preparing for some kind of posh, apocalyptic Iditarod. Not only will he repair your car, he’ll hand you the broken bits, peer under the hood with you to show you the work like your pappa used to, and diagram his route, without a hint of condescension. All we can say is, see ya later, Bim’s Locomotive. Appointments recommended.
Bob Raught's Auto Repair
Among mechanics who’ll tell you how to fix the simple shit, there are few who also hang taxidermized deer heads in the front office.
Granbury Cleaners
Persian-owned, excellent service and disturbing efficiency. Have the chile stains dry-cleaned off your suit on the cheap before your court appearance tomorrow. Only park in front if you mean to go in! They can get snappy.
Grandma's Music & Sound
If you’re a musician, you’ve been to Grandma’s. Mics to amps to stands to your dad’s A&R turntable, the experienced techs aren’t fazed by much. While you’re in, strike a conversation with the capable, non-pushy sales staff, and check the killer routine equipment deals.
John Lewis' Mechanical Antiques & Repair
John cut his teeth on mechanical calculators, later massaging typewriters and printers. Thing is, he still charges like $125 is a month’s rent. Call ahead for typewriter museum hours (or to beg for to be let in), and avoid border politics with Darlene. Unless, of course, your argument is solid as the forty minutes you’re prepared to spend at the counter.
Kim's Alterations
Fast! Walk in and Kim’ll fit you immediately, with a typical two-day turn-around. If it doesn’t feel right (a rarity), she offers free re-fitting. Friendly staff, reasonable prices.
Quelab
A project and collaboration workspace for everything. From green tech to robotics, fixing appliances and general craftwork, everything. A brainstorming, building, playing, learning/teaching space, too. A workshop full of member-donated tools and supplies.
Super 6 Tokyo Auto Services
Dear LORD with the payment plans! These guys have done all the repairs on Emily’s mom’s Four Runner for the past eight years. Run by brothers Kwan (customers) and Bin (cars), who, despite a 3000-hour week, still treat you sweet as pie.
U Pull-&-Pay
Rows of every make and model you can think of, so finding an alternator for that 1992 Ford Topas you bought at the DWI auction is not a problem.
Vietnam 2000
Get an eggroll and $16 emissions test in the same building: it’s appalling or brilliant. Probably both. Over 100 menu items, huge portions, and straight-up delish. Cheap, fast & certified.
Vigil's Safe & Key
Bar-none, the best locksmith in the Duke City. Sure, you could save $3 at Home Depot on an auto-cut key for $.25–and we’d like to see your face when it jams in your front door at 2am–and the bill from the Pop-A-Lock guy.