T & Z Auto Service

I’ll preface this review by saying that I always worked on my cars myself. Especially on my Miata’s. I haven’t really trusted anyone to work on my «fun» cars. Once I got busy with life and no longer had the opportunity to turn my own wrenches I was recommended Dave @ T&Z by the local Miata community.
Dave is one man shop. He is the only person that will work on your vehicle. He takes pride in what he does, he is old school. Just look at his Spec Miata and other cars he built from scratch. I was very happy with his workmanship and attitude. He is also a racer and builds spec Miatas and does upkeep on them.
He did belts/​hoses and water pump on my stock 94 Miata that I took on a 5000 mile road trip to California in November 2014.
He also helped me rebuild an 94 FM2 Turbo Miata that I bought with a hole in the block.
He swapped a new engine in, installed Vmax coilovers, Exhaust, FM Butterfly brace and aligned my car really well.
I also bring him my work truck even though his shop is quite a drive from my house.
He truly earned my business.
Just a tip: If you call his shop you will often get a voicemail. Dave is usually working during the day. Don’t be annoyed by no-​one is picking up the phone. He will always get back to you if you leave a message.

T&Z Automotive in South River, NJ is a 1 man shop. Dave Deerson the owner is an incredible mechanic. Very knowledgeable and very honest. He is into racing and has built a few race cars for himself including a few Spec Miata racers. Aside from working on everything, if you’ve got a Miata, then Dave has to be your guy. He is also the chief tech for NASA NE –North American Racing Association. You’d be very hard pressed to find anyone better or more honest to work on your car.

Excellent! Dave does a great job and has fair prices. This is the only shop that will be doing work on my Mazda Miata.