Tech One Honda / Acura

I have a 1998 Honda Accord with 150k miles on it. One of the pulleys started making an awful sound and I decided to have the timing belt and water pump changed at the same time, since this routine maintenance had never been done. I’m retired now so I have more time to investigate things before I make a decision. So I spent a few hours researching on Unilocal for mechanics with the highest ratings. I called 5 or 6 of those rated highest for their quality of work and good prices, but I still felt that their quotes were too expensive for someone like me on fixed income and tight budget. So I resorted to Craigslist and found Tech One with the Joe Luis as the owner/​mechanic. I am very leery of Craigslist but he had 18 years of Honda experience and he quoted me a great price on the labor, not even close to what the other shops were asking. I took my car to his shop in the morning to his new location at Hampden and Downing. I was then able to catch a bus right in front of his shop that took me almost directly to my house near I-​25 and 1 – 70 (the mousetrap). He called me later to tell me the pulley had seized and I also had a broken motor mount. I approved all of the work and then he called a couple of hours later and said everything was done. I hopped on the return bus, he showed me the broken parts he replaced, explained all of the costs, and told me about the condition of some other minor maintenance issues (brake fluid, spark plugs, etc., which I will do myself). I was extremely pleased with the service and total cost. He was very friendly. I feel lucky to have found him. I feel no hesitation in giving him the highest rating.