San Diego - Who maintains your ZL1?

SDMARO4482 · 02-27-2018, 09:48 PM

I'm trying to avoid going to the stealership for any maintenance to avoid stupid mistakes. I have access to military auto hobby shops etc but need someone to do tire work and maybe an oil change on occasion.

Who do you all trust?

Tim202 · 02-28-2018, 10:14 AM

I've been going to Lutz Tire on Market Street for years. I had an STI for 11 years and they did a lot (I'm no mechanic, I can change tires, but that's about it.) On my Camaro, I had them do alignment, tire swap, oil change (including rear diff). Basically anything that is not warranty work, I go to Lutz. They might be a tick on the pricy side, but I have had no issues with them.

misterjaayy · 02-28-2018, 02:03 PM

For tire/brake work, I use Courtney Tire in Chula Vista. So far they have only done tire services for my SS and my wife’s BMW but they do good work at very reasonable prices. I’m going to have them change my brake pads next week. As far as oil/fluid changes, I’m in the market for a solid GM mechanic as well.

SDMARO4482 · 03-03-2018, 04:29 PM

Good input. Hopefully others will chime in.

phaedrus · 03-03-2018, 10:40 PM

I would normally never go to the dealership for anything, but as part of the negotiation (2018 ZL1 M6) Quality Chevrolet gave me free oil changes for life. Normally I do my own oil changes, but can’t beat the price and illeviates my paranoia about jacking the car up in a wrong spot.

For everything else, I have a great mechanic in Escondido that I plan to use - Sam at SamTech Auto.

02-27-2018, 09:48 PM	#1
SDMARO4482 Drives: 2017 NFG ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 38	San Diego - Who maintains your ZL1? I'm trying to avoid going to the stealership for any maintenance to avoid stupid mistakes. I have access to military auto hobby shops etc but need someone to do tire work and maybe an oil change on occasion. Who do you all trust?

02-28-2018, 10:14 AM	#2
Tim202 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 218	I've been going to Lutz Tire on Market Street for years. I had an STI for 11 years and they did a lot (I'm no mechanic, I can change tires, but that's about it.) On my Camaro, I had them do alignment, tire swap, oil change (including rear diff). Basically anything that is not warranty work, I go to Lutz. They might be a tick on the pricy side, but I have had no issues with them.

02-28-2018, 02:03 PM	#3
misterjaayy Drives: 2019 CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	For tire/brake work, I use Courtney Tire in Chula Vista. So far they have only done tire services for my SS and my wife’s BMW but they do good work at very reasonable prices. I’m going to have them change my brake pads next week. As far as oil/fluid changes, I’m in the market for a solid GM mechanic as well.

03-03-2018, 04:29 PM	#4
SDMARO4482 Drives: 2017 NFG ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 38	Good input. Hopefully others will chime in.

03-03-2018, 10:40 PM	#5
phaedrus Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Convertible, M6 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 37 View My Garage	I would normally never go to the dealership for anything, but as part of the negotiation (2018 ZL1 M6) Quality Chevrolet gave me free oil changes for life. Normally I do my own oil changes, but can’t beat the price and illeviates my paranoia about jacking the car up in a wrong spot. For everything else, I have a great mechanic in Escondido that I plan to use - Sam at SamTech Auto.

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