Under50

Anybody in Virginia with experience with Corvette Specialist in chantilly va? Everyone In the area seems to Like cooper corvettes and Tonys in gaithersburg, md. I did find some initial reviews back from 2006-2007 but looking for something more recent on them.

Thanks

winstonc

The worst shop in the area. The owner doesn't actually work at the shop anymore. He's a service writer at a auto body shop.

It was a good shop when Gig owned it. But after GIG passed away the current owner purchased Corvette Specialist from Georgia, Gigs wife.

I called and he was rude.

Under50

Thanks for the reply i will stick to coopers or Tony's

CMTECH

Really??? I have never had a problem with this shop..Shop is always full, Prices are reasonable. work done well..Oh well..

winstonc

You must be talking about a difference shop.

Under50

haha well i've hold off on purchasing a corvette being on the east coast and having nasty winters every now and then i cannot soley just have a vette and not have a 2nd car...other thing is i hate not having a garage to store the car in when i don't want to use it (live in condo)

CMTECH

Sorry you had a bad experience..All I can relate is my own and I stand by it.

I am very familiar with the history of this company and knew all the players involved. Unfortunately, as with any 40+ year old company, it has seen it's share of negative press such as yours..

My personal experience only goes back 4 years as I personally know one of the partners. I worked very closely with him in the 70's and 80's through G.M.s engine development program and testing within the N.H.R.A. experimental classes.I can honestly say that his intuition and knowledge compares with the likes of Bill Jenkins and even Smokey Yanick that were also members of the program at that time.

Unfortunately, His desire to resurrect the company was not met with the same viger with the rest of the owners and he has since moved on to start his own company in Chantilly last July.

gearbreaker

I've been a customer of corvette specialists (now corvette motorsports) for the last 2 years. While the current owner/operator, can certainly seem to be gruff at times, he is a nice guy and knowledgeable about all corvettes. If you're looking for him to coddle you, he won't do that. If he has to choose between your feelings and the car, he will pick the car.

He's been taking good care of my c3 since I bought it and I will continue to use him.

Things he has done:
4 speed trans rebuild
Clutch
Rear main seal
Brake calipers
Radiator
Borgesson steering kit install

Bluewasp

I say turn your own wrenches.

meyerweb

Yes, well not everyone is qualified to do so. Or wants to.

jobber26

I first took my 76 to the mechanic/owner in 2010. Since then I have had him completely restore the corvette mechanically without a single return... when it was Corvette Specialist and now Corvette Motorsports. The first owner when it was Corvette Specialist couldn't repair a bicycle, he was just the owner. The new owner is the mechanic with 30+ years on Corvettes from C1-C7, that's right C7s. I got complete restoration of engine, exhaust, lights & vacuum system, all electrical harnesses, all electrical everything, complete suspension including lowering, all hi-performance upgrades, interior restore, engine rebuild & hi-perf, window restore, etc. etc... NO RETURNS OR RE-DOs!!! Is he cheap? NOPE! Is he going to hold your hand? NOPE! I'm looking for a well built Corvette that hauls *** and lasts! Not a friend... I got a wifey for dat!!!


side-everything works on this car



Not slow; 392.87CI Stroker

Under50

So almost 4 years later. looking to Re ask the same question.

Besides Tonys in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is there anyone close to winchestor va thats reputable to do a preinspection on Corvettes in the area, Is corvette motorsports still recommended as a no? seemed pretty rough over the phone but a busy shop since its appointment only now

Thanks

CMTECH

Recommend as a no? With almost 5 star ratings on Yelp, Angie's list and Google, I'd say they are worth a try..Besides, I feel many on here have little good to say about any shop unless they get something done for free..LOL

*89x2*

Usually when a business is "by appointment only", it's because they do not have the hours or staff to really be there. I know every time this Chantilly shop comes up for discussion, CMTECH tells everyone how wonderful the shop is, and how busy they are.
Coincidentally, later this month, I will be in Chantilly, so perhaps I should drop by and see how "busy" they really are, and what this shop is doing these days.

Bluewasp

what year corvette?