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Vizcanio Mechanic recommendation

ncampion - 6-2-2020 at 09:24 AM

Just wanted to give a big Thanks and recommendation to a great mechanic in Vizcaino. Ignacio (615) 161 8530.

He totally overhauled the transmission in our GMC Yukon that died a few miles out of town. He knew what was wrong, ordered the necessary parts, dissembled the entire trans, thoroughly cleaned all parts and reassembled it with new parts. It worked perfectly all the way to the US. Also had a good experience at the Kadekaman Hotel, restaurant was not bad either. Spent three days there and I can say that there is NOTHING to do in Vizcaino.

David K - 6-2-2020 at 10:24 AM

Thanks... these are always good posts to keep in mind!
Vizcaino has always been amazing to me with the people and services.

Last year, we met 'Junior' at the big auto parts store (east side, near bank) who has a mechanic shop in town (see the Visita de San Pablo episode of Trail of Missions Recon). That auto parts store is pretty amazing, too! During our 2016 Baja Extreme Tour, the 4Runner needed a new alternator... they had it (and front wheel bearing clips for the Land Cruiser).

BajaBlanca - 6-3-2020 at 02:56 AM

You were so close to us! If it were not Covid-19 nightmare times, we could have picked you up for you to discover La Bocana. Vizcaino is where we go to the dentist.

We ate at the Kadakaaman restaurant once or twice and were not impressed.

When we used to eat out LOL, we liked Martitha's restaurant on the other side of the street. Really fast service and delicious food.

I bet the mechanic you used is the same one Les uses. He is excellent and does not overcharge. Many a time has Les left early enough to be there at 7 am, to ensure he is the first one serviced for the day. It takes us 1 1/2 hours to get there.

weebray - 6-3-2020 at 08:25 AM

Due to an early enduring economically unsustainable existence, often, the need of the services of a wrench in The Baja arose. The place was normally desolate. Those early experiences schooled me on the prowess and humble largess of the Mexican people. The whole family would tend (FOOD+) after me while the mecanico repurposed some inanimate object to effect a cure. Painfully and slowly a cuenta would be considered. Seldom would any paper be involved. The ensuing result always left me gobsmacked. You should be so lucky.

Mulege Canuck - 6-3-2020 at 03:22 PM

Where is that mechanics shop located in town? Does the shop have a name?

Thanks. Always good to have info on a good mechanic.

David K - 6-3-2020 at 03:55 PM

Quote: Originally posted by ncampion  
Just wanted to give a big Thanks and recommendation to a great mechanic in Vizcaino. Ignacio (615) 161 8530.

He totally overhauled the transmission in our GMC Yukon that died a few miles out of town. He knew what was wrong, ordered the necessary parts, dissembled the entire trans, thoroughly cleaned all parts and reassembled it with new parts. It worked perfectly all the way to the US. Also had a good experience at the Kadekaman Hotel, restaurant was not bad either. Spent three days there and I can say that there is NOTHING to do in Vizcaino.


I bet you could have paid Junior to take you to the San Pablo visita???

See Junior in front of his Vizcaino auto shop (with a barking dog) and our day with him going to San Pablo... it was fantastic! This episode is 8 minutes and includes San Ignacio and Ricky Brabec (Dakar and Baja m/c champion). The giant dirt devil was at the big farm the road goes around getting to San Pablo.

David K - 6-4-2020 at 10:51 AM

Here is the Facebook page for Taller Junior in Vizcaino: https://www.facebook.com/Taller-Juniors-910999129087498/

Mulege Canuck - 6-4-2020 at 01:05 PM

Gracias David

BajaRun - 6-4-2020 at 04:31 PM

Arturo has everything (x100) you could possibly ever need automotive related at Refacciones y Accesorios Del Valle. aka Pro 1 in Vizciano


https://www.facebook.com/pages/Refacciones-Y-Accesorios-Del-...

honda tom - 6-4-2020 at 10:16 PM

very cool david. shows the respect that so many of us have for the el camino real ... and the missions along the way. history right in front of us.