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Michael Westerfield
 Post subject: Looking for: Hyundai Mechanic/Specialist
PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:23 pm 
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I have a co-worker with a Hyundai that is coming up on maintenance and is looking for a good mechanic. With as much popularity that Hyundai has recently I'm surprised I don't see any sepcialist shops. Anyone know of a good one? He is looking to break free from the dealership. Quick Google search returned nothing.


edit- Oh yeah, in the Raleigh-ish area

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I thought you were just supposed to take them to the junkyard when they get out of the 100K mile warranty???

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Jason Mauldin wrote:
I thought you were just supposed to take them to the junkyard when they get out of the 100K mile warranty???


He has around 100k on it, and seems to be doing ok.

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Try Rex at Happy Jap's in Cary.....

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RodneyWright wrote:
Try Rex at Happy Jap's in Cary.....


That's funny, that was the one name I passed back to him already. I wasn't sure if Rex would want to, so I told him to call and ask.

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Michael Westerfield wrote:
Jason Mauldin wrote:
I thought you were just supposed to take them to the junkyard when they get out of the 100K mile warranty???


He has around 100k on it, and seems to be doing ok.


You know I'm just kidding.

I've used this place in Cary before to work on my Nissan and felt it was a positive experience. They don't specialize in Hyundai's though.
http://www.frantzautomotive.com/

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Actually if you can find a Mitsubishi mechanic they can usually handle Hyundais too. They share a lot of parts and platforms.

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what kind of maintenance is needed? really any competent tech can handle working on any car. i'd recommend Mpowered automotive.

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Sean O'Connell wrote:
what kind of maintenance is needed? really any competent tech can handle working on any car. i'd recommend Mpowered automotive.


General stuff for now... Timing belt, etc...

I suppose he would like to find someone who is familiar with their stuff so if something major happened he would feel comfortable (transmission rebuild, etc, etc...)

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Triangle Asian Imports... on 55 in Durham is another option. A young kid owns the place, seems to be fresh out of school, but very nice.

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