Recommend a dealer for repairs in Mass/R.I.?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by nancy13g, Nov 2, 2005.

  1. nancy13g

    nancy13g Guest

    I've got a 99 SL1 that's been giving me major transmission problems
    (slipping, not wanting to go into the right gear when accelerating,
    high RPMs at random times, etc.) Brought it to my local mechanic who's
    recommending a new transmission. Luckily, thanks to the wonder that is
    the Internet, I realize it probably doesn't need a new tranny -- more
    likely it just needs a solenoid, or maybe an alternator.

    I learned from my reading that I'm definitely going to be better off
    bringing it in to an authorized Saturn dealer for repairs -- so my only
    question now is, can somebody recommend a dealer in central/southern
    Mass who they've had good experience with -- or does anyone have any
    particular dealer they'd tell me to avoid?

    I live near Worcester (in Lunenburg, actually) but my boyfriend lives
    down near Woonsocket, RI, and I can swap out cars with him if I need
    to, so I'd like any recommendations convenient to either of those
    places.

    Thanks a lot, everyone!
     
    nancy13g, Nov 2, 2005
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  2. nancy13g

    decembro Guest

    I HIGHLY recommend Saturn of Hadley. I used to work there and I am
    still in contact with Dee the Service Manager there. My son still takes
    his car there to have work done.
     
    decembro, Nov 5, 2005
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  3. nancy13g

    nancy13g Guest

    Thanks for the advice!

    (scowl) Hadley, hmm? Now I have to decide whether your recommendation
    is enough to make me drive out there ... farther than I really wanted
    to, but on the other hand, even with gas as expensive as it is, it's
    still cheaper than doing what the original mechanic wanted and putting
    in a whole new tranny!
     
    nancy13g, Nov 5, 2005
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    John Horner Guest

    I do not have an answer to your question, but want to praise you for
    your good thinking. Going to an all purpose mechanic is a mistake with
    most modern vehicles. They are complex and quirky enough that your
    really want people who are familiar with your specific kind of vehicle.
    For many vehicles this can mean a good indepedant brand/type
    specialist. Sometimes the only good choice is a dealer.

    John
     
    John Horner, Nov 21, 2005
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