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Who does the work on your truck?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Ivan, Sep 7, 2011.

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Who does the work on your truck?

  1. No body but me touches my baby ;)

    96 vote(s)
    55.8%

  2. Dealerships the way to go!

    25 vote(s)
    14.5%

  3. Supporting local business at the locally owned repair shop

    11 vote(s)
    6.4%

  4. I do oil changes, bring it somewhere else for everything else

    26 vote(s)
    15.1%

  5. My tacoma doesn't need work, its invincible!!

    14 vote(s)
    8.1%
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  1. Sep 15, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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    USAONE

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    USAONE Well-Known Member

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    My son does mine. He is a 26 year Toyota master tech.
     
    USAONE, Sep 15, 2011
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  2. Dec 17, 2013 at 3:43 PM
    #42
    2006TRDSPORT

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    2006TRDSPORT 2006TRDSPORT

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    yup, regular maintenance is easy to do yourself! If my Transmission or Engine ever give out then it's off to the professional, lol.
     
    2006TRDSPORT, Dec 17, 2013
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  3. Dec 17, 2013 at 3:47 PM
    #43
    Jetlander

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    Jetlander Just trying to measure up...

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    Depends on the day.
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    I do 99% of everything. Short of tearing the engine or transmission apart.
     
    Jetlander, Dec 17, 2013
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  4. Dec 17, 2013 at 5:12 PM
    #44
    nucktaco

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    nucktaco Well-Known Member

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    oil changes at the infiniti dealer down the street (get a bodyshop discount and its cheaper than buying the oil myself).

    all other mechanical work goes to a small shop who my work has dealt with for 20+ years. great guys and hes the only guy i trust to touch my truck. good prices too.
     
    nucktaco, Dec 17, 2013
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  5. Dec 17, 2013 at 7:55 PM
    #45
    Jrs13086

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    Jrs13086 Well-Known Member

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    Nothing yet
    For now the dealer bc it's part of the deal of having a new truck. As far as upgrades there is a pretty good 4x4 shop about 1 mile from my house. They do legit work
     
    Jrs13086, Dec 17, 2013
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  6. Dec 17, 2013 at 8:06 PM
    #46
    Mr Salty

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    Mr Salty "Give up the good to go for the great"

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    Me and one of the best Fab guys out there. Nope this guy is not on here.
     
    Mr Salty, Dec 17, 2013
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  7. Dec 17, 2013 at 8:29 PM
    #47
    raskal311

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    raskal311 Well-Known Member

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    Where is the Nissan service department option? Yes they will work on non Nissan vehicals.
     
    raskal311, Dec 17, 2013
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  8. Dec 18, 2013 at 12:58 AM
    #48
    TheMuffinMan

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    TheMuffinMan Banana Nut

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    Just bought my '14 and after the warranty expires I'll be doing everything. After owning a KTM 950 previously (for those who know dirt/dual-sport bikes) wrenching on anything seems easy... :D
     
    TheMuffinMan, Dec 18, 2013
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  9. Dec 21, 2013 at 8:43 PM
    #49
    W Bishop

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    W Bishop Stupid should be painful!

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    Originally Posted by Dirty5Thirty [​IMG]
    I am the only person certified to work on my truck






    What they say.
     
    W Bishop, Dec 21, 2013
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  10. Dec 21, 2013 at 9:09 PM
    #50
    Spoonman

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    Me baby!
     
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  11. Dec 22, 2013 at 5:18 AM
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    I do all the work I'm able to on my truck

    Unfortunately, I live at an Apt, where they had me sign a contract that says absolutely no mechanical work can be done on the premises
    So, whatever can't reasonable be done by myself in the Autozone parking lot (thank you, Autozone! haha!) has to be done in the Mechanics shop :(
     
    flatblack, Dec 22, 2013
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  12. Dec 22, 2013 at 10:46 AM
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    CelsisTaco

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    2 inch lift. LED fog lights (Cali fab) Alpine head unit. Kicker door speakers. Skar subwoofer.
    I change the oil, but for the most part everything else is done by Firestone or the dealer!
     
    CelsisTaco, Dec 22, 2013
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