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bajabass
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Hey Lee, maybe get a more reliable car????  Just kidding, Happy New Year!
Keep your eyes on the road, and your hands upon the wheel!
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Loretana
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Lee,
I highly recommend Ruben for any/all repairs in Loreto. cell #613-114-6191
His English is quite good.
His shop is in a large walled compound just past the Loreto Airport turnoff on the International Highway, right side, going south. It sits alone, so
you can't miss it.
Plus, he is totally reasonable, and fun to hang out with!
"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."
-Nikola Tesla
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J.P.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Loretana
Lee,
I highly recommend Ruben for any/all repairs in Loreto. cell #613-114-6191
His English is quite good.
His shop is in a large walled compound just past the Loreto Airport turnoff on the International Highway, right side, going south. It sits alone, so
you can't miss it.
Plus, he is totally reasonable, and fun to hang out with!
I totally agree he saved my bacon and my vacation. while he worked on my vehicle we took the time to explore Loreto and had a enjoyable delay in our
trip
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Osprey
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Lee, you wanna take the heat for sending someone, unwitingly, to a guy who is now a bandito but was a saint/magician when first encountered?
The list, by it's existance, will necessarily exclude thousands of saint/mechanics all up and down Baja who are not represented by THE REMEMBERERS who
just happen not to come forward.
A list of service providers in my village, for example, had five or six people on it that I think should be in prison and it did not have about an
even number of people I would give all my keys to without at doubt or a worry.
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unbob
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Mulege mechanico
In Mulege it's Señor Oscar Rodriguez Luna.
Read this thread.
His shop is just off the highway (west side) as you come into town from the north (look for 'Ray's' sign on the highway) - Oscar's shop is less than
100m off the highway.
"I'm too young to be this old!"
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
Lee, you wanna take the heat for sending someone, unwitingly, to a guy who is now a bandito but was a saint/magician when first encountered?
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Much too political. This thread isn't about me taking heat. I don't know any mechanics so can't endorse anyone. I bet Shari and Juan know
someone in GN or nearby? THAT is the kind of endorsement I'd take if I needed a mechanic in GN. Better than asking strangers on the street.
Specific kind of mechanic? CAR AND TRUCK MECHANIC! Most people drive cars in Baja, some drive trucks. Include diesel too.
A search of mechanic and a dozen posts and I've already lost interest. I'm thinking one list of mechanics would benefit ALL NOMADS here. One
thread with reputable mechanics. Personal experience or reputation. I bet Dennis knows someone in Ensenada he'd recommend.
So far, we have a mechanic in Loreto and one in Mulege.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
I bet Dennis knows someone in Ensenada he'd recommend.
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The man who works for me is the best in this area, consensus says, but we're out here in Punta Banda.
Vicente, the mechanic, is mobile and confines his work to house calls. He avoids electrical problems unless they're really basic and won't even say
the words, "automatic transmission."
Call me if you need him. U2U me for a phone number if you plan to be driving through.
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vacaenbaja
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"A man has got to know his limitations" as Dirty Harry would say. I respect that a lot down there where it is often viewed
as walking away from money to be made if you don't at least hazard a wild try at something.
Much easier said than done in Baja where for better or worse,people will sometimes in the name of being helpfull get in over their heads.
I do think that a list updated often of go to mechanics along the length of the peninsula would be great.
What would also be good would be a resonable towing service if such a thing exists in case you find yourself having
to get your rig back to the border or some major town
with out having to pay an arm and a leg.
[Edited on 1-2-2012 by vacaenbaja]
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Call me if you need him. U2U me for a phone number if you plan to be driving through. |
I want to post your guy's phone number here. Mobile is good! Unless you think he wouldn't want his number listed here.
Dennis how about your phone number here? Nomads should call you if they want your guy? What?
Hoping Shari and Juan will check in and someone in LP and Cabo?
Reuben in Loreto looks like my bro-in-law. This is the kind of guy I'm looking for here.
US Marines: providing enemies of America an opportunity to die for their country since 1775.
What I say before any important decision.
F*ck it.
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Bajahowodd
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Inasmuch as Lee lives in Pescadero, when I first read his post, I was wondering whether he was looking for his own local needs, or to create a data
base up and down the peninsula.
Reading through, it does seem like the latter.
That said, for Lee and others on the bottom of the peninsula, you really cannot do better than these guys.
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About ten years ago, my son-in-law had trouble with his Toyota truck while in Cabo. He was recommended to a guy outside San Jose. Long story short,
after paying this guy, the truck broke down again near Guerrero Negro. Also turns out the owner of that shop was a convicted child molester on the
lam.
[Edited on 1-2-2012 by Bajahowodd]
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Loretana
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Originally posted by Lee
"Reuben in Loreto looks like my bro-in-law. This is the kind of guy I'm looking for here."
The other cool thing about Ruben is that he is a good machinist and has every tool imaginable. I've had him make fittings and fasteners for stuff like
my laundry room German design (!) Grohe faucet.........
He repairs all manner of boat engines, he's been the "go to" guy here in LTO since the 80's. (at least that's when I met him)
Yes, there are other competent engine mechanics here in Loreto, but I know I can trust Ruben.
The only thing he doesn't like to work on is air conditioning but he's forgiven. 
"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."
-Nikola Tesla
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larryC
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I also can highly recommend Rueben in Loreto, and from what I hear from others that his son is also good mechanic.
Larry
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captkw
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mech's
hola,having a car mec work a on a marine engine,,is like having a dentest do brain surgery,,or vis vrisa,,every year,,I'll get 2 or 3 boat's ,that,
the guy's,brother in law,,the top mec at the blah,blah...dealership,atemp's to repair a boat and ,usally,end's up costing the owner a easya couple of
grand and more to clean up, the damage !! just saying,what I see in my line of work !!! boat motor's are not cheap,,,and the bigger horse power and
with injection,ecu's and electrical systems,that if, they do not know,understand them, like the back of his hand,,you can get in a big pile of doo doo
quik !! K&T 
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Gypsy Jan
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There is an Excellent Auto Repair Shop in Rosarito
Jonnie's.
If you want more info, I would be happy to post his address and phone number.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
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J.P.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Call me if you need him. U2U me for a phone number if you plan to be driving through. |
I want to post your guy's phone number here. Mobile is good! Unless you think he wouldn't want his number listed here.
Dennis how about your phone number here? Nomads should call you if they want your guy? What?
Hoping Shari and Juan will check in and someone in LP and Cabo?
Reuben in Loreto looks like my bro-in-law. This is the kind of guy I'm looking for here. |
Ruben's son has a shop on hwy 1 in town he is also a very good mechanic stays very busy he's the one that recomended me to Ruben
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TonyC
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How about in the San Quintin area up to Camalu?
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shari
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howdy Lee....sorry for not checking in sooner...super busy with the wedding. In case of car trouble in the Vizcaino area...Refracciones Y Accesorios
DEL VALLE is the best bet for getting back on the road ...right at the bus terminal. It is across and a bit south of the original Pemex and a big big
place that carries the best selection of car parts in central baja and an excellent shop...and if ya need to stay overnight, Hotel Olivia is a half a
block away and great. they are very professional and I'd have work done there instead of GN.
In GN, for engine stuff, we use Chino's automotive a block south of the bus terminal..ask anyone...but as mentioned, each town has their
specialties...like in Vizcaino, there is a transmission wizard...but he's slow, and GN has a 4 wheel drive guy who is fantastic...electronics guys
etc...each place has special guys for special fixes. Sometimes it's best to ask the hotel receptionist or gas attendants for recommendations.
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CortezBlue
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You didn't mention San Felipe, however, there is a retired Lexus mechanic Mike Hailey, that lives and operates inside of Pete's Camp just north of San
Felipe.
If you go to the bar at Pete's camp anyone can tell you where to find him. His shop is just before the bar on the North side of the street, but there
are no signs.
He does great work and has fixed many vehicles for me, including, rebuilding the motor in my Polaris quad
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Lee
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Close to compiling a list.
Need a number/address for Jonnie's in Rosarito.
Guess Dennis won't divulge his mobile source in Ensenada.
Anyone else with connections in Ensenada?
San Quintin? La Paz? Cabo/SJ area?
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Alm
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
Much too political. |
The very question by the OP looks a bit political to me. it's hard to understand why would anybody need a list of mechanics in any town from TJ to
Cabo, unless he is running some business and doing daily trips all over the peninsula.
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