TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Craig and I just checked out the do it yourself mechanics place in Sterling It was great ! Really clean, good equipment. The owner is really helpful. For example when we discovered I only had 1 rotor he called Advance auto parts and got us a rotor in 15 mins. I also had one rotor that did not want to loosen. He had everything Craig asked for. We ran into Kevin another club member while we were there. He has a silver MINI with red stripes Ed the owner said they have hosted car club events and would host us if we want to do something. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 +1 on the DIY shop! The tools are all first rate (mostly Craftsman) and the equipment in the shop is top notch. They do have everything you need for MINI oil changes, tires (change, balance (low profile and run flats)), A/C servicing. The shop is super, super clean as well. I felt bad laying on the floor to do something as I left a bit of "grime" on the floor where I was laying! Ed carries B-12 chemicals and they have their own version of Sea Foam. He's got an outside area and he has no problem with folks doing a "carbon flush" on their engine as long as it's outside of the building. The shop is also less than a 1/4 mile from Mach V if you decided to buy parts and you just can't wait to put 'em on your ride! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmini Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 I look at the Thread - but could not find the Name or location of the Do It Your Self place. can you provide it to Us:wavey: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]Red Mini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Here's the info on the location: Do It Yourself Mechanics 21606 Cedar Lane Ste 100 Sterling, VA 20166 Phone: 703.421.8855 Fax: 703.421.1896 Email: info@ditymechanics.com 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Here's the website http://www.ditymechanics.com/ Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian0758 Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 I am so glad you all were impressed with the DIY shop :rock: I met Ed many years ago in the construction business and he is definitely a good guy. I took a tour of the shop a few weeks ago and was very impressed by the facilities :congrats: I will be there in a week or so to do my brakes, rotors and new brake lines :motor: See ya soon, Brian PS Ali, did you get the stuff for the Rally? 2012 Jeep Rubicon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 I asked him about the stuff for the rally but he said he was planning to give it to you next time he sees you. He is a really nice guy and on top of everything. Tigger chose to give Craig a few problems and Ed was right there with the right tool to get the job done. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameroon Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Oh wow, I'm thrilled to hear about this place - I was just thinking to myself that I wanted to do an oil change soon and was waffling between finding a driveway/garage and paying to have it done. I should get my suspension parts in line and then con Craig into helping me do the work out there [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Soon they'll want to hire Craig Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Soon, I'll have to start charging for my time! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAB 67 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 At the diy tech session with Keith last Saturday someone mentioned that Do It Yourself Mechanics in Sterling was closing. They are no longer answering their phone, so this may have already happened. Sad. Was a really great facility. JAB 67 Fairfax, VA 2004 MCS, PW/B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Sadly, they closed last Wed. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST060 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Sadly, they closed last Wed. What :questionmark: (Sorry, I had to use the emoticon) https://www.instagram.com/smokiendabandit/ 2009 MCS, HzB/B, CWP, PP, "BLUR" MOTORING ID: SOAR143 - MINI Community Service 2013 JCW GP, Thunder Grey, "SMOKIE" MOTORING ID: FAST060 2014 MCS Clubman, Highclass Gray, "THE ADMIRAL" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scavenger Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 That sucks they closed, a real shame! especially when Winter comes and we have to freeze our fingers off working on our MINIs 2006 MCS, SB/S , "B.A." Performance: DINAN "Stage 5" tune, throttle body, boost kit (fuel pump, pulley), & CAI; JCW exhaust sans resonator, brakes, & GP IC; DDM IC diverter; CSF Racing Aluminum Radiator Suspension: DINAN front strut brace; Alta 22mm rear bar; KW V1 coil-overs; H-Sport adjustable rear control arms; CravenSpeed strut underators Interior: CravenSpeed gauge mounts with Cooper S boost and voltage, & shift well cover Wheels: Enkei PF01 17" Audio: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 HU; MTX Terminator speakers F&B Alan @ opensource.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
