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J
Citizen
Username: Vfxguy
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 1:51 pm: | 
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Just moved to town...any suggestions for a muffler, brake, oil change shop, or repair shop? Or reccomend ones to avoid. Thanks |
John Caffrey
Citizen
Username: Jerseyjack
Post Number: 124
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 5:38 pm: |
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Recommend: Nelsons, walking distance from train station. I don't know address but they are in the phone book. |
Anna
Citizen
Username: Anna
Post Number: 34
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 7:19 pm: |
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Whenever this question comes up on MOL, I always recommend Bernie's Motors on Millburn Ave, just past the Maplewood line. Honest, honest, honest; great diagnosticians about anything that's wrong; if they can't fix it, they won't pretend to and won't charge you either. We've been going there for years, as have our family and friends. Don't know phone number offhand, but I'm sure it's in the phone book. Also walking distance from our house in Maplewood (near Mpldw village), but they'll drive you back or pick you up if you ask and someone is available. Check it out. I'll bet you'll be glad you did.
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MARSHALL
Citizen
Username: Smoked_ribs
Post Number: 57
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 8:29 pm: |
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I really like A&Js on Springfield. |
J
Citizen
Username: Vfxguy
Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 12:46 am: |
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Hey thanks for the reccomendations! Unfortunately I went with to a chain place...not bad service...but I always feel like I paid too much. Definetly will look into these other places for the next scheduled maintenance or car repair. I'd rather go local when possible.
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Rick B
Citizen
Username: Ruck1977
Post Number: 1022
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 10:02 am: |
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Anna,
Is Bernie's called Bernie's? I looked it up but can't find it. Do you have the #? |
soresident
Citizen
Username: Soresident
Post Number: 350
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 4:52 pm: |
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973 763 4432 Bernie's.
I second Anna's recommendation of Bernie's. We were teribly saddened to learn that Bernie died this past year. He had operated the Exxon station in South Orange before opening Bernie's a number of years ago. He was a true gentleman. His son BJ, who worked with him for years, now operates Bernie's. |
Anna
Citizen
Username: Anna
Post Number: 36
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 10:21 pm: |
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RickB and SOresident -- Thanks Rick for coming up with the phone number. I think the actual name of the place is Bernie's Motor Cars.
We too were very sad to hear that Bernie died. He was a wonderful person, and someone who truly cared about his business and his customers in a way that is not common these days. BJ seems to be very much the same way -- his dad taught him well. |
Anna
Citizen
Username: Anna
Post Number: 37
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 10:25 pm: |
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PS, over the years we've also bought several used cars from Bernie's and they were great! They don't have many for sale, but turn them over pretty fast, so it's worth checking if you're looking for something in particular. We still have one we bought in '96, which was at the time 3 years old. Still running great. Of course, Bernie's does all the repair work, which actually hasn't been much. |
Rick B
Citizen
Username: Ruck1977
Post Number: 1027
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 8:14 pm: |
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Thanks to soresident for coming up with the # and thanks Anna for the recommendation.
I took my car in there on friday and was very pleased. I really liked it and was amazed that there is a place in this state that provides service with a smile! i will go back there from now on. They won me over! |
Anna
Citizen
Username: Anna
Post Number: 38
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 11:10 am: |
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RickB, glad you tried Bernie's and were happy. You're right -- they do provide great customer service, and I'm always glad to recommend them. |
Zach Williams
Citizen
Username: Babyzach
Post Number: 35
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 11:38 am: |
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I've had positive experiences with Willy's Sunoco in Florham Park. I work in Mo'town, so it's convenient. He is honest and does quality work as well. |
irl
Citizen
Username: Irl
Post Number: 219
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 10:18 pm: |
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Someone on another thread recommended Ridge Tires. Any opinions on that business? |
Private Citizen
Citizen
Username: Privatecitizen
Post Number: 80
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, April 1, 2006 - 3:14 pm: |
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Anybody on Valley Street worth mentioning? |
Ond
Citizen
Username: Ond
Post Number: 102
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, April 1, 2006 - 3:38 pm: |
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We've had positive experiences with Maplewood Tire at Tuscan (?) and Springfield Ave (across from the Hilton Branch Library / Maplecrest Park) for oil changes / general maintenance. |
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