SkyTigress

Howdy fellow Marylanders.
I just recently got my first C5.
Anyone have a honest mechanic they take their Vettes to? I have a BMW mechanic I like but he is extremely busy. I live in north Bmore county (close to PA line and 83) but willing to go to Harford or Carroll County for a good person.
Thanks y’all 👍👍👍👍

Joe_Joe

How far are you willing to travel? I have a great guy that is down near Chesapeake Beach here in MD. I can PM you his info if you're interested.

AmericanPsycho

What kind of work needs done? I know of a honest/reliable shop in Baltimore county, they aren't a vette specialist shop though

SkyTigress

Yeah it doesn't have to be Vette specific. Just a honest shop that won't damage it raising it on a lift and is familiar 'enough' with them.
I wanted to find someone to do the "antivenom" mod, check the ac drains or the ac box/drains under the glove box (I checked the upper rain udders myself and they were clean) because I'm having condensation drip on the passenger floor mat when the a/c is on. Also I think it's due for it's 80k 'maintenance' soon. I have sciatica so it really sucks trying to work on cars at all now.
You can PM me if you don't want to name drop here. I was considering taking it to Hunt Valley Autoworks/Phoenix Auto or Ed Murphy's on York Rd in Cockeysville area since they seem to be highly rated online. Willing to drive to Carroll or Harford County too. Thanks!

SkyTigress

That's a bit far for me but thank you

kjlc1225

I know a shop in Fork, MD that does excellent work. I used him when I had my V-Rod but he works on Corvettes and owns a C8. I will PM you the info.

Airtech22

Good afternoon,
I also am interested in someone local and live in Carney (very close to Fork), just received my 2014 C7 and need a good mechanic who can also perform a state inspection.
Please advise if your mechanic is looking for additional customers.

Thanks in advance!

kjlc1225

Contact Gary at Fork Auto. He owns the shop and is a great guy.

SHOCheapRacing

Up in Bel Air Md, I use Gallants Automotive. They have been stellar with my Z06, always working on all generations.

Airtech22

Scheduled an appointment with Rob for next week.
Thanks

SHOCheapRacing

Straight shooter, I would send my parents to him and never ask what they paid or had done.

SkyTigress

Hi!
I'm still looking for a shop for my C5. Can you report back on your experience with Gallant? I read that it is under different ownership than in years past.
It's really hard when you're female to find an honest mechanic that won't try to rip you off. I've taken my car to Heritage Chevrolet in Owings Mills back in June for a Active Handling System warning (figured I better go to a dealer and this one came recommended) that turned into a $800 steering wheel position sensor replacement...I was semi-disappointed when I got my car back with a dead battery and a disconnected vacuum hose that was giving me a CEL (that I found myself) after looking around. I was happy he fixed my rear defogger and installed my bronze headlight gears though. So I have mixed feelings about going back there because I'm not really sure if I needed the sensor (they gave me my original and it had no evidence of arcing) and possibly could've been a dying battery causing codes to be thrown. So I'm kinda suspicious of that place now.

Thanks guys

Airtech22

Happy to report Rob is my now go to shop (apparently quite a few other Corvette owners also).
Rob was a long time mechanic prior to purchasing the shop from its original owner.
I think that you will be pleasantly surprised at the personalized service and reasonable (MHO) cost of the work.
Please let us know your thoughts should you chose this option.

Regards,

SkyTigress

That's good to hear! So far I've narrowed it down to Gallant and Southern Stables Automotive in Shrewsbury. The latter is a lot closer to me and has very high marks on google reviews and in the FB local car clubs.
I'll will update this thread depending on who I go see. Thank you for chiming back in.

SkyTigress

*Bump
Southern Stables Automotive has good reviews but owner seems a little nutty. It's probably a good shop but seems like they're more Ford-specific than GM.

So, I made an appt with Rob at Gallant for next week to get some fluids done to feel out the shop. He was friendly on the phone and seemed chill.
If everything feels right, I will come back to get more stuff done on my list. I definitely want to get new shocks soon...

guitarman1

Heard good things about Tony's Corvette Shop in Gaithersburg, MD

ChiefBoats

I know quite a few that take their Vettes to Gallants in Bel Air, can't remember a bad word said about the shop.

SHOCheapRacing

Found this pic from Gallants and remembered this post, not affiliated, just a happy customer:

schaumi

I'm happy I decided to log on today and then found this post. I'm looking for someone reputable and I'm not far from Bel Air, so I'll have to look into Gallants.

SkyTigress

I have gone twice already for simple stuff and have been happy with Rob. I just recently got a P0135 code and I'm blowing the mini fuse for the 02 sensor so I'm gonna be back soon this week with it.
Figures it does this when I just got a VEIP test due notice in the mail