Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 11:42 pm, by: Peter Scott(Planetsoarercom)
"Can you recommend a Mechanic to work on my Soarer" is often asked. I started a bit of a guide based on searches of the archives. The beginning of a Guide can be viewed here: http://planetsoarer.com/mechanic/
I have grouped the mechanics by State and used the Ebay type rating system. Please let me know what you think of the format etc.
Are there other mechanics to add? I'm sure there were some specific UZZ32 mechanics and blinky dash mechanics for example that I didn't find.
So if you can think of any that need to be added please post them here and I'll add them. Any useful information will be added. I reckon we can grow it into something very useful.
Please post new info or links to old archives that you find that could be useful. I'll go through them and add them to the list. It takes a long time searching and pasting but I reckon it will be worth it.
Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 08:58 am, by: David Vaughan(Davidv)
Peter, I tried the email link on the site but it did not work. I have some comments about some specialists around here and one to add on a Sydney dealer.
Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 12:37 pm, by: Sam Schreck(Schreck300)
Yes, Neil is our saviour and the only one for me. However, there is a good Soarer workshop in Canberra... John at Trojan Motorsports in Mitchell. Phone: 02 6242 6277 Good blokes too.
Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 03:57 pm, by: Ollie Ernst(Oli_g)
Neil Griffiths (NSW) at Rushimports/Queanbeyan Autotech for all Soarer mechanical repairs. The guy is a the guru when it comes to mechanicals and more for these cars.
Mark Paddick (ACT) for most/all Soarer electronic item repairs like EMVs, CD Stackers, Blinky dash, etc. Also for LED upgrades to most Soarer lighting such as boot lights, dash buttons, glovebox, interior light etc.
Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 06:55 pm, by: Jeff Smith(Mozzie)
Nial Bond(NSW Sydney) 3/2 Hale st Botany 2019 Tel:0415866014 or 96666364 Nial(mechanic) does my work great bloke. As for neil he's the guru for most mods & lighting + a little mechanic work.Ideal for the southern NSW soarer's.
Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 10:20 pm, by: Mark Paddick(Sparks)
Ian, Mum has moved out with new boyfriend (She's 76 and he's 82....good on 'em!). The place is now FULL of Soarers and bits of them....but no more cakes.
Friday, January 27, 2006 - 10:21 am, by: Mark Northcott(My91gt)
There's a guy in Medowie (North of Newcastle) his about the only guy up here that I would trust with my soarer. Most of the time I can supply him parts as well.
As for Parts Brad Street Parts at Kotara are pretty easy to deal with sometimes (but Personally found James at Castle Hill Toyota alot easier and quicker with his work).
And Autobarn at Maitland are also good to deal with for the aftermarket parts. For both V8 and 1J soarers (plus a guy off here works for them)
Friday, January 27, 2006 - 10:44 am, by: Benny Gammelmark(Oldfield)
I got this from an earlier try to do the same:
NSW - Body shop: Mark Stewart Smash Repairs, 376 Pittwater Rd North Manly NSW 2100 - 9907-1000 Extremely good buy may be too expensive for some. You get what you pay for.
The guys at Precision Installations in Blakehurst. Did a great job of fitting my deck to the factory amplifiers so that all my speakers and subwoofer are still operatable, a job that a lot of other places didn't want to do. A little on the pricey side but they did a good job, and it's amazing what can be pushed through the stock speakers.
Precision Installations 996 King Georges Rd, Blakehurst NSW 2221
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and the only one for me. 
.Anyway, at least you got your priorities right.
