Independent Mazda specialists in Canada
10-20-10, 03:06 PM
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Independent Mazda specialists in Canada
Finding people to fix Mazdas can be like pulling teeth mostly when it comes to rotaries. I can't even find somebody to troubleshoot the sensors on my newer Mazda3, because of special Mazda testing equipment. Nobody really wants to take their 20-30 year old car to the pricey and many times incompetent dealerships either.
Lets starts a list of legitimate independent Mazda specialty shops in Canada as a resource for all.
Lets starts a list of legitimate independent Mazda specialty shops in Canada as a resource for all.
10-21-10, 02:40 PM
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That would be fine and good for those who live in the center of the universe also know as Ontario. But there has got to be more than that.
Plus those seem/are very rotary specific, which is well and good. Any 'Mazda in general' places? You know the kind of place I can bring any POS Mazda to get it fixed or restored without being told to go to the dealership cause they can't or don't want to do it.
Also that list is 2 years old and and the thread is closed, so the dead links and companies are stuck there and new entries can't be added.
10-21-10, 06:31 PM
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Although closed - the thread link above remains active. PM's are sent and always updated. I've learned as of recent BSC Motorsports has Infact closed shop. I spoke to Brent the other day to confirm this.
Valdez, your request to start a new thread "as a resource to all" really holds no merit. It has already been done, respectively. To start a new thread to see If any of our members have any other shops that can be added to the stickied thread seems plausible.
Valdez, your request to start a new thread "as a resource to all" really holds no merit. It has already been done, respectively. To start a new thread to see If any of our members have any other shops that can be added to the stickied thread seems plausible.
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10-21-10, 06:55 PM
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That's fine, but it still holds plenty of merit. My point is simply this: If I'm in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, eastern provinces, or the Territories, do I tow my RX-7 or Mazda 3 to Ontario to fix it? I think not. There aren't even listings for half the country, and the rest only have one choice aside from Ontario, it is far from complete. Many shops don't have a web site, so they are hard to find unless it is thru word of mouth.
A new thread is not needed if a workable one exists. From what you are saying, it sounds like the list can be updated, we just have to send a PM to you? That sounds good to me. Maybe put a note at the top saying so?
A new thread is not needed if a workable one exists. From what you are saying, it sounds like the list can be updated, we just have to send a PM to you? That sounds good to me. Maybe put a note at the top saying so?
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10-21-10, 09:05 PM
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In under 90 seconds of work I found a car forum dedicated to the vehicle you're asking about, as well as a thread topic asking about shops in your province. While I admit the thread is not the most helpful, perhaps the forum it's based in would have far better answers on where you might find a shop in your province that services a car this forum is not dedicated to.
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=176140.0
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http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=176140.0
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10-21-10, 09:22 PM
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I don't think he's looking for a Mazda 3 service shop specifically. I'm pretty sure he's looking for someone who can service both his cars; with the required Mazda diagnostic systems for the 3, and the know-how to work on a rotary vehicle. His problem is that there aren't enough of these shops close to his location which I assume is why he posted a new thread (in combination with the assumption that the other link was out-dated, of course).
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In under 90 seconds of work I found a car forum dedicated to the vehicle you're asking about, as well as a thread topic asking about shops in your province. While I admit the thread is not the most helpful, perhaps the forum it's based in would have far better answers on where you might find a shop in your province that services a car this forum is not dedicated to.
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=176140.0
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http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=176140.0
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10-22-10, 07:51 AM
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valdez makes a good point with this thread.
if there are rotary owners who do know and trust a shop in their province (other than the already listed ontario shops), then i think they should bring forward their recommendations to the moderator, and if justified, the list be updated.
i don't plan on driving across the country with my rx7, but should i choose to visit another province(s) i would feel much better knowing that if something does go wrong there are trusted shops to help get me back on the road. especially since there are very few dealers left who actually work on them; although, dealers need not be excluded from the list if they are competent and reputable.
if there are rotary owners who do know and trust a shop in their province (other than the already listed ontario shops), then i think they should bring forward their recommendations to the moderator, and if justified, the list be updated.
i don't plan on driving across the country with my rx7, but should i choose to visit another province(s) i would feel much better knowing that if something does go wrong there are trusted shops to help get me back on the road. especially since there are very few dealers left who actually work on them; although, dealers need not be excluded from the list if they are competent and reputable.
10-22-10, 07:51 AM
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With 90 seconds of work you found absolutely nothing! JB vs. Super Lube for an oil change? A grand total of about 25 threads in a year for the entire prairies? Surely that site has all the answers! Your post almost rivals Bwek's as far as pointless posts go. Minus 1,000,000 internet points for the both of you.
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10-22-10, 01:50 PM
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I have had my Protege and 89 rx7 serviced at Gerry Gordons mazda in Winnipeg for a few years with no problems what so ever . Replaced the primary fuel rail on the 7 in one afternoon.
Not sure why licensed mechanics at a mazda dealership cause so much grief to some people, unless the real issue is you just dont have enough money to pay their fee.
Not sure why licensed mechanics at a mazda dealership cause so much grief to some people, unless the real issue is you just dont have enough money to pay their fee.
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I have had my Protege and 89 rx7 serviced at Gerry Gordons mazda in Winnipeg for a few years with no problems what so ever . Replaced the primary fuel rail on the 7 in one afternoon.
Not sure why licensed mechanics at a mazda dealership cause so much grief to some people, unless the real issue is you just dont have enough money to pay their fee.
Not sure why licensed mechanics at a mazda dealership cause so much grief to some people, unless the real issue is you just dont have enough money to pay their fee.
They leave you waiting, and don't really care about customer service in general. It was like pulling teeth to get my rust issues covered under warranty on the Mazda3, and then they would only fix certain areas (about half the of it). I brought it up with Destination Mazda and Mazda Canada as well, who were no more helpful either.
Took my first RX7 to Gerry's too, for starting issues. Turned out to be a bad ignition coil. They charged me over $600 to diagnose it, plus wanted to charge me another $800 to replace it, plus suggested I replace my leaking exhaust y-pipe for another $800. I bought a used coil for $50 bucks, and solved that BS. I then went to Midas for the exhaust and one zap with the welder 2 minutes and $20 later that was fixed.
So basically if I knew how to test the coil myself at the time, it would have cost me a day plus $50, and another $20 for the little leak in the y-pipe. Rather than over $2000 to have Mazda do it. Hence why I'll never take anything there again, nor will I buy a new Mazda that is still under warranty again because of the simple fact they don't like and/or want to honor them.
10-22-10, 03:52 PM
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I've gone to Gerry's a couple times and didn't like it at all for both service and price.
They leave you waiting, and don't really care about customer service in general. It was like pulling teeth to get my rust issues covered under warranty on the Mazda3, and then they would only fix certain areas (about half the of it). I brought it up with Destination Mazda and Mazda Canada as well, who were no more helpful either.
Took my first RX7 to Gerry's too, for starting issues. Turned out to be a bad ignition coil. They charged me over $600 to diagnose it, plus wanted to charge me another $800 to replace it, plus suggested I replace my leaking exhaust y-pipe for another $800. I bought a used coil for $50 bucks, and solved that BS. I then went to Midas for the exhaust and one zap with the welder 2 minutes and $20 later that was fixed.
So basically if I knew how to test the coil myself at the time, it would have cost me a day plus $50, and another $20 for the little leak in the y-pipe. Rather than over $2000 to have Mazda do it. Hence why I'll never take anything there again, nor will I buy a new Mazda that is still under warranty again because of the simple fact they don't like and/or want to honor them.
They leave you waiting, and don't really care about customer service in general. It was like pulling teeth to get my rust issues covered under warranty on the Mazda3, and then they would only fix certain areas (about half the of it). I brought it up with Destination Mazda and Mazda Canada as well, who were no more helpful either.
Took my first RX7 to Gerry's too, for starting issues. Turned out to be a bad ignition coil. They charged me over $600 to diagnose it, plus wanted to charge me another $800 to replace it, plus suggested I replace my leaking exhaust y-pipe for another $800. I bought a used coil for $50 bucks, and solved that BS. I then went to Midas for the exhaust and one zap with the welder 2 minutes and $20 later that was fixed.
So basically if I knew how to test the coil myself at the time, it would have cost me a day plus $50, and another $20 for the little leak in the y-pipe. Rather than over $2000 to have Mazda do it. Hence why I'll never take anything there again, nor will I buy a new Mazda that is still under warranty again because of the simple fact they don't like and/or want to honor them.
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