islndbreze@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> Hi All:
>
> I have a 1994 Miata that I've had for the past 10 years. Ownership of
> this car has been fabulous because it just about never gave me an
> ounce of trouble... until last month. Last month I spent close to
> $1000 on a tune up, new calipers, and a catalytic converter.
>
> Then this past Saturday my clutch pedal suddenly went to the floor
> with no resistance. I also had a puddle under the car, though the
> reserve tank for the clutch was full. I deduced that it was probably
> the slave cylinder that had failed.
>
> On Monday morning, after failing to find someone to fix my car over
> the weekend, I called a local repair shop. They have had my car all
> week and have yet to even look at it to give me an estimate; but he
> has told me that it will probably be a complicated repair, which makes
> me nervous. Needless to say I am angry as heck but sort of stuck at
> this point. I can't do the repair myself (not mechanically inclined)
> and I've already had it towed to this place.
>
> My question is, is there a way to look up mechanics, by zip code, that
> deal with Miatas on a regular basis, or that specialize in Mazda
> repairs. I want to secure a mechanic for future repairs and it sure as
> hell won't be the one who is presently holding my car and life
> hostage.
>
> My zip code is 11754.
>
> Thanks, in advance, for any guidance.
i understand "angie's list" (.com?) may be of use to you.
hth,
peter


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