Need to find Infiniti maintenance shop (non dealer) Fairfield, CT area...

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jamai2002
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I am looking for a mechanic that specializes in Infiniti's in the Fairfield, CT area.


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Almost impossible to make a living specializing in one brand especially one with a small sales volume like Infiniti..

At best you will find a Nissan or a Combo Asian Shop..................who might have hired a dealer technican who has worked on a few G35.

Parts will cost the same as Dealers, because they must buy the parts from the dealers. All you are buying is a lower overhead which can save you $25 an hour with fewer frills and no loaner cars.

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Keith is your best bet to get your car running as best as it can for an affordable price. He is an Infiniti Senior Tehcnician:

Keith Vanmeter Auto Repair(856) 415-2022395 Wenonah AveMantua, NJ 08051

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I'm not exactly sure 3 hours is in the cards, What all needs to be done to the car? maybe I can help.

jamai2002
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I actually just need front brakes and rotors. Infiniti of Fairfield said they would charge me $570. After I just paid $362 to replace an O2/heat sensor there I thought I would shop around a bit.

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MagikDragon wrote:I'm not exactly sure 3 hours is in the cards, What all needs to be done to the car? maybe I can help.
Oh yeah, NE speed limits are 55 mph! I forgot.

Still well worth the 3 hour drive to get a once over and determine which preventative maintenance should be performed. Never underestimate the value of expertise!

Brake job should be able to be done by any ASE certified shop. Get parts from Joe,

http://www.infinitipartsusa.com today for discount

OEM pads, have rotors turned, measure hub runout (lateral and radial), and have a shim kit on hand if you need it.

If you need rotors, I personally like the plated and drilled Stillen Brembo that Je sells. Tirerack has the unplated Brembo but they will rust like stock rotors where they are not scraped by the pad. Do not buy cheap eBay rotors! Or even PoopBoys crap.

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MagikDragon
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get the parts and then email me i am a hell of alot cheaper than a shop and i'm also only 45 minutes away. email me if you want.


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