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Old Jan 9, 2019 | 04:29 PM
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I have just relocated to Conyers GA (SW of Atlanta) and am in need of a good mechanic for my 00 Coupe. Any recommendations for south ATL?
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Welcome to the ATL. If you can’t get an answer from another member about that side of town, I can give you a recommendation for a guy up in Gainesville who’ll treat you right.
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What kind of work do you need done? If you need a tuner or want mods installed, LSXperts up in Ball Ground is my pick. They did great work on my C5Z. I had a built LS3 and clutch put in the car and the results were awesome. That's a long drive for you but worth it. Great customer service, honest and straightforward.

If you just need basic work done (tune up, air conditioning, that sort of thing) then I'd find a Pep Boys near you. They're honest, super low cost and they do good work. I take all my cars there if I don't feel like wrenching myself. I think there's one in Conyers, or there was 20 years ago when I worked in that area.

Roswell Auto Care is another good pick, but that's up 400 in Roswell. They can do pretty much anything and they're really good about explaining the work, quoting it accurately, and doing exactly what they say they will.
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Old Jan 9, 2019 | 10:51 PM
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Thank you both for your responses! I have developed an oil leak, so just looking for a compentant Vette mechanic local. Have talked to a couple of local shops, and no one wants to work on my LS1.
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Old Jan 9, 2019 | 10:58 PM
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Change the PCV hose system. It’s an assembly costs around $120 and it’s common to get stuffy and cause oil pan and rear main leaks. If you fix the leak but don’t change the pvc the issue will come back.

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Change the PCV hose system. It’s an assembly costs around $120 and it’s common to get stuffy and cause oil pan and rear main leaks. If you fix the leak but don’t change the pvc the issue will come back.

thanks for the insight!
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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 04:39 PM
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Spartan LSX Performance Auburn GA , 678-524-4548
you can check them out on face book too.
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Spartan LSX Performance Auburn GA , 678-524-4548
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Thank you!
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Spartan LSX Performance Auburn GA , 678-524-4548
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South Georgia Corvettes in Thomasville is a great place to get things done right.
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I use American Corvette in Powder Springs,Ga. Have always been pleased with their work. May take a while to get an appointment sometimes.
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Originally Posted by Torque Obsessed
What kind of work do you need done? If you need a tuner or want mods installed, LSXperts up in Ball Ground is my pick. They did great work on my C5Z. I had a built LS3 and clutch put in the car and the results were awesome. That's a long drive for you but worth it. Great customer service, honest and straightforward.
I used LSXperts also for clutch change and master and slave cylinder replacement - good work - I would recommend them also.
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