If you're like me......... I am NOT a mechanic, but want quality work and an honest mechanic who won't rip me off.
I found an awesome mechanic who charges excellent labor rates.

Check this out :

** You must supply OEM parts ** He won't put junk in your car - Period.**

With a small OEM discount, the parts were $ 640.00 Plus Tax
Here's what I had done.......

4 oxygen sensors replaced
Tune up
Fuel Filter change.

THE COST : $299.60 Tax Included
The owner even put the old parts in a bag for me to inspect.
the car runs great !!

Give Mr. Tanaca a call.
Tanacas Auto : 1 W Main St. Rockaway NJ (973) 586-4840

You couldn't handle that yourself? $300 is alot for simple stuff like that, nothing to boast about.

Let me break this down for you.

I am NOT an auto mechanic

My dealership wants $240.00 Plus tax to change the Spark Plugs

and almost a grand for the O2 sensors

I didn't even bother to ask about the fuel filter.

So for us NON mechanics...........$299.60 is a VERY GOOD price for all that work.

considering the dealer gets $ 120.00 AN HOUR by me.

It took him 2 hours to get one of the really tough O2 sensors off the car.....and he didn't even charge me extra.

Think about that.

It's a fair deal.

If you're like me......... I am NOT a mechanic, but want quality work and an honest mechanic who won't rip me off.
I found an awesome mechanic who charges excellent labor rates.

Check this out :

** You must supply OEM parts ** He won't put junk in your car - Period.**

With a small OEM discount, the parts were $ 640.00 Plus Tax
Here's what I had done.......

4 oxygen sensors replaced
Tune up
Fuel Filter change.

THE COST : $299.60 Tax Included
The owner even put the old parts in a bag for me to inspect.
the car runs great !!

Give Mr. Tanaca a call.
Tanacas Auto : 1 W Main St. Rockaway NJ (973) 586-4840

:D

I also am NOT an auto mechanic......


I pulled off a motor swap. Thats a bad excuse.

being a little hard on the guy fellas? Some are not all mechanically inclined.

OP, its good you found a reliable and fair mechanic. Very difficult to come by. Seems like you will be goin back to him for more work if you need it.

shoulda went to bimmer clinic :)

shoulda went to bimmer clinic :)

We all don't live next to Elizabeth....do we? Bill is an awesome guy and more than likely I am gunna use him, as I have in the past, when I need things done to the car I can't do. However, driving down there and back isn't exactly a 20 minute thing and doens't fit exactly perfect in a schedule escpicially when you live about an hour +/- (depending who you are) away.

I know and understand....

but I've driven MUCH further in the past before I knew about this place down the block!

being a little hard on the guy fellas? Some are not all mechanically inclined.

OP, its good you found a reliable and fair mechanic. Very difficult to come by. Seems like you will be goin back to him for more work if you need it.


Good mechanics who charge a fair price are rare these days.
I will stick by him for sure :D
Others from the Morris County area should at least consider it
If you don't do your own work that is.

Tanacas auto is located at 1 W Main St. in Rockaway at the Gulf Station.
Well worth the trip.
His number : (973) 586-4840

$299.60 ( Tax Included ) is a GREAT price for labor
to have all 4 O2 sensors changed........Along with a tune up and fuel filter.

I probably saved close to $600.00...Maybe more !!
But you have to supply OEM parts

There was a guy there today with an E60 530I
Seems he is happy with the service, and low labor cost too.

wow dealer wants 1000 to change the o2 sensors? thats ridiculous.

shoulda went to bimmer clinic :)

+1, i dont live near elizabeth either but its worth the drive, especially if the car can be driven there.

congrats steve.......i must pass that shop like 5 times a week and never noticed it there hahaha how close is it to quick check??....2 minutes from my house..... glad to know there is someone literally down the street if i ever need anything ....i had the guy at rockaway auto repair on main street replace my thermostat last spring

shidoshi tanaca, train me.. *for those who get the bloodsport reference.

We all don't live next to Elizabeth....do we? Bill is an awesome guy and more than likely I am gunna use him, as I have in the past, when I need things done to the car I can't do. However, driving down there and back isn't exactly a 20 minute thing and doens't fit exactly perfect in a schedule escpicially when you live about an hour +/- (depending who you are) away.

no excuses man... haha

i'm beginning to find myself there 3 saturday's a month lately. :D

-mike

you and me both.... hes doing my cooling system and clutch next week :)

shidoshi tanaca, train me.. *for those who get the bloodsport reference.



no excuses man... haha

i'm beginning to find myself there 3 saturday's a month lately. :D

-mike

Are you going tomorrow? lol

Found an old post from last years work performed by Tananca

Give him a try, you will be happy you did !!

i take my car here
have been for like ever

never had an issue and they dudes are awesome

Eurosport of Westfield (http://www.eurosportofwestfield.com/)

i got one also, changed my whole wiring setup when it got burned by the 02 sensor melting together... changed o2 sensors, did a oil changed for 100 bucks, lol... he only works on my cars, 4 hondas, 1 navigator and my latest addition, my bimmer... he's a mechanic for acura/honda...