garmemorial Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Anyone needing auto repairs should consider whether the shop has a diagnostic computer Some new cars need to be reprogrammed after being repaired I recommend Escalera in Riberas or San Juan It can say you time and money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldyfeliz Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I and my friends have been taken advantage of by Escalara. AutoZone will give free diagnostic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil in mexico Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Will the new autozone next to Walmart do a test ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattya119 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Please, where is Escalera? Is it an automotive repair place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Riberas. Search on this forum before you think of going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelsZ4 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 So many horror stories about Escalera....and I have one of them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetteforron Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 For a hundred bucks I bought a diagnosis device from Amazon which works with my Iphone. I can check all my cars and it sends a report to my email and I can print. This keeps my mechanic honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joco Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ron Young is a Canadian master mechanic and very honest. He has diagnostic equipment, across from Soriana, 765-6387 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Not everyone will like the same mechanic or even restaurant, can't please everyone. We recommend Escalera also, have used them for 9 years and always treated us good and fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Many times people have old clunkers and expect repair shops to turn them into Cadillac's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexbound Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 We recommend Escalera. They have been taking care of two cars for us for 6 years. Ask for Carlos, speaks good English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulugirl Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 We've also had good service from Escalera. No complaints after several years of using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pogo Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 "Many times people have old clunkers and expect repair shops to turn them into Cadillac's" The problem frequently seems to be that "mechanics" take in Cadillacs and turn them into old clunkers. There is no authorizing or certifying body that I know of down here such as ASE in the states. Consequently, anyone can hang up a sign that says they are a mechanic. And they do. Horror stories abound. Ron Young is a certified mechanic from Canada. Pablo (Pablo's Garage) is a certified mechanic from the states. Other than the two of them, I don't know of ANY other certified mechanics in the Lakeside area. With a non-certified mechanic, it's a crap shoot as to whether or not he actually knows what he is doing. Even if he has done it before. My suggestion to anyone looking for a mechanic at Lakeside is to use a vehicle like this web board or TOB (The Other Board ((Inside Lakeside)) and seek out experience with people who have actually had the kind of problem you are having and who have had a successful fix by a local mechanic. Asking for and getting a generalized recommendation for a "good mechanic" at Lakeside can be devastating to your Cadillac and to your wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contadina Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 I have been using FRATS in Chapala. Ferdy, owner, (Mexican American from Chicago) and his two Mechanics are certified Techs. He has all the diagnostic equipment. Full service. 3 lifts, and a separate full service paint and body shop. Fair prices, guaranteed work, yes really, Guarantee! Carr.San Nicolas No. 38. 1/4 mi. West side just past the Glorietta and the train station. 765-2505 331-893-4063 100% English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldyfeliz Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 Some people are satisfied, because they do not have enough mechanical knowledge to understand when unnecessary work is being done, or if the work they are charged for was actually done., or if the charges are appropo.. Many people are happy in Mexico if they hear English with a smile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldyfeliz Posted January 21, 2016 Report Share Posted January 21, 2016 AutoZone will give a free diagnostic - Yes at Lakeside Diagnostics in shops will not be as complete as a dealers, but will suffice in most cases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cartero Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I've never heard of a master mechanic? Is there special a special exam, a Canadian thing, or is it a border promotion? Are mechanics in Mexico not certified or do they just apprentice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joco Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I've never heard of a master mechanic? Is there special a special exam, a Canadian thing, or is it a border promotion? Are mechanics in Mexico not certified or do they just apprentice? Have you ever heard of Google? http://work.chron.com/much-schooling-master-mechanic-19484.html http://study.com/articles/Automotive_Master_Mechanic_Job_Information_and_Requirements_for_Becoming_a_Master_Mechanic.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cartero Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Yes Joco, I've heard of Google. Even used it to try and find what a master mechanic was before I asked. I went to your sites and found references but still not confident it isn't bs. Play nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy2013 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Escalera is no longer owned by Escalera . They just kept the name. It all depends which guy works on your car. Sometimes good and sometimes, well you must return and return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 We too have used Escalera for years. When you think about it, who up in the US trusts ANY auto mechanic? Just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joco Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Yes Joco, I've heard of Google. Even used it to try and find what a master mechanic was before I asked. I went to your sites and found references but still not confident it isn't bs. Play nice! Play nice? You claim it is a border promotion and that the term master mechanic is made up? Have Ron do some work for you. He is very honest and professional. If he can't do the job, he will tell you and not BS you. I haven't known of anyone unhappy with Ron's work and I have known many who were very happy that they went to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dough Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Escalara has two shops one in San Juan run by Juan Carlos who started it all and the original in Riberas managed by his brother or cousin Aaron (can't remember the exact relationship. I've used both locations over the years and had always been treated fairly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cartero Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Joco, calm down. I simply asked what a master mechanic was. There was no mention implied or otherwise of any individual. Your Ron guy may be fabulous, not challenging you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joco Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Joco, calm down. I simply asked what a master mechanic was. There was no mention implied or otherwise of any individual. Your Ron guy may be fabulous, not challenging you. Stop with your personal attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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