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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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Question Acura mechanic in NOVA?

This thread was probably started at some point in the past, but I want to ask again....where do you take your car for service? Dealer? Independent Mech?
I am new to the area, in Alexandria, and have the B1 service on my dash. Radley seems to be the most convenient place, but.....well, are there other options? more affordable ones?
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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Welcome to NoVa, not sure about indy's but the dealers in NoVa are all pretty good. I use Pohanka (in Chantilly), purchased car there.

There are two Radley's; Baileys Crossroads and Woodbridge. I'd stay away from Baileys X Roads, just because of all the traffic and how small that lot is.

There's a good mechanic that works out of his house, he installed my Aspec body kit and shocks. Dennis Furlong, dennis.furlong at gmail dot com , not sure if he is still doing it though.
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
Welcome to NoVa, not sure about indy's but the dealers in NoVa are all pretty good. I use Pohanka (in Chantilly), purchased car there.

There are two Radley's; Baileys Crossroads and Woodbridge. I'd stay away from Baileys X Roads, just because of all the traffic and how small that lot is.

There's a good mechanic that works out of his house, he installed my Aspec body kit and shocks. Dennis Furlong, dennis.furlong at gmail dot com , not sure if he is still doing it though.
Thanks for the welcome. Radley at Baileys is the closets one to me, but Woodbrige will probably be the easiest to get to without traffic. I do want to establish a "relationship" with a dealer thinking about future purchases, but right now is just plain maintenance and repairs (maybe not even that since I have warranty) that I am looking for.
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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Even though they have the same owners, Radley in Woodbridge is a lot better than the one in Bailey's Crossroad. I've heard some horror stories about the one in Bailey's Crossroad, but that was a few years ago and I don't know if they've changed.

And to Dennis. He's a good guy and worked on my 335i few weeks ago.
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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www.I-Modify.com - Dennis

Member:NVA-AV6 does all work for Honda/Acura
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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www.I-Modify.com - Dennis

Member:NVA-AV6 does all work for Honda/Acura
What does that mean? NVA-AV6?
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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i take all my acuras to radley in baileys crossroads
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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What does that mean? NVA-AV6?
he is a work at home mechanic that does everything and anything, his real name is paul. he does simple maintanence work like changing oil, etc. but also does anything else from transmission conversions, engine builds(like stroker kits for our cars), internal work, street tuning, Powdercoating, wire tucking and even now make custom supercharger and turbo charger kit which are made as ordered.

many indivduals on here, like myself, and members on v6net have had work done by paul and always leave very satisfied. plus his prices are very reasonable.
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 04:15 AM
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Anyone else have any suggestions for people to contact for work in the NoVA area?

I've pm'ed the member you mentioned and checked out i-modify.com already - I just like comparing multiple quotes and shit.
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Anyone else have any suggestions for people to contact for work in the NoVA area?

I've pm'ed the member you mentioned and checked out i-modify.com already - I just like comparing multiple quotes and shit.
Dennis is f'n awesome. There's really no need to look anywhere else. If you're close to him, than it's a no brainer. He books up pretty far in advance though so better call quick!
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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Dennis @ i-MODify.com has worked on my TL and Civic. A good man who does excellent work.
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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If you're closer to Leesburg, Paul(NVA-AV6). If you're closer to DC like Springfield, Dennis(i-modify)
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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Also if your closer to dc i have a buddy of mine in acura radley in baileys crossroads. his name is edwin does all that and he is certified tech from acura and his shop manager.
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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I am due for my B4 service (105k): Timing Belt, Water pump and spark plug replacement.

Anyone know of a reputable mechanic who can do the job?

Thanks!
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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Oops...I forgot to mention I am located in Northern VA - Fairfax county.

Thanks!

I am due for my B4 service (105k): Timing Belt, Water pump and spark plug replacement.

Anyone know of a reputable mechanic who can do the job?

Thanks!
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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I live off rt:50w after south riding. Hoping for warmer weather and meeting you all...
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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I recently had my 105k service done at radley acura in baileys crossroads. (Now i dont have 105k on my car but the car is now 7 years old.) If you have the extended warrenty you would want to talk to brian at radley. He set it up for me to claim the water pump on the warranty and then only charged me for the timing belt change and also had my unorthidox racing pulley put on at the same time and it cost right at $500 all said and done.

Now if you dont have the extended warrenty the service runs $1000 and if you sign up for there mailing list they send out coupons every month for service and parts.
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jupitersolo
I'd stay away from Baileys X Roads, just because of all the traffic and how small that lot is.

There's a good mechanic that works out of his house, he installed my Aspec body kit and shocks. Dennis Furlong, dennis.furlong at gmail dot com , not sure if he is still doing it though.
jupitersolo, Radley Acura in Falls Church has a ginormous lot.

If your Dennis is the guy off of Telegraph Road, concur. He is great!
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