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. Continue Reading

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.

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. Continue Reading

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.

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.

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. Continue Reading