Jeep Mechanic ad on Craigslist for ASE Mastertech

[scivic05]

Hey everybody

Has anybody heard anything about this guy posting on Craigslist for a Chrysler Mastertech/ ASE Mastertech? I am looking for a good mechanic to work on my new to me but older high mileage ZJ. I am not that mechanically inclined and am just looking for somebody to trust who is not going to take all of my money or do bad work. Any help is greatly appreciated
This is the ad I saw and sent an email to. Please let me know what you guys thing

Chrysler,Dodge,Jeep repairs (fincastle,va)

Date: 2010-02-21, 7:29PM EST
Reply to: serv-jvue9-1611600793@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]


I am a chrysler certified mastertech and a ASE mastertech that specializes in chrysler,dodge and jeep repairs and all other makes and models to.I can fix the jeep blend door problems half the cost of the dealer with factory parts.I can fix just about any problem without you having to go and spend high dealer prices to fix your problem right.I also work on 5.9 cummins engines and can do anything from a injection pump to a engine replacement.You can call me at 540-915-3310 and ask for josh or email me any time with your problem and I will get back to you.I can come to you to diagnose or repair your vehicle or you can bring it to me.

[hadfield4wd]

Whats wrong with the zj?

[scivic05]

That is the point of taking it to a mechanic. Too check it out.

[hadfield4wd]

Well I haven't heard of that guy so I won't say one way or another.

[Hokie98zj]

before you take it to some guy on craigslist,do you feel like there are problems with your jeep?any odd noises,vibrations,tires chirping,hard starts,etc?

start with the fluid changes anyways along with plugs,wires,cap,etc

[scivic05]

Thus far the enging runs good. It idles pretty steady and looks like it might have a new valve cover, looks newer anywhoo. I am getting all of the fluids changed tom. and some new tires put on. After that I will try to order my budget boost and shocks. Hopefully that will take care of any suspension issues and I can take a better look at the front end with the wheels off to see if anything is loose. I spoke with Jerry here at work about the small noise in the rear end and the possible issues with the all wheel drive transfer case, he is the man SO.. after I get all of that done everyhting will be good. Also, after I fix the coolant temp sensor. I just would like to have someone I could take it too for stuff I either do not have the skill set, tools, know how (or cannot find on the net), and I do not really enjoy freezing outside in my driveway trying to work on stuff. Come on Spring

[hadfield4wd]

The budget boost will only accentuate problems with the suspension. If you wnat to avoid problems change all your bushings or get new control arms.

[scivic05]

Yes I realize that not fixing an existing problem is only adding insult to injury. Once again to make it clear....... I am going to have a mechanic look at the Jeep(actually tom) to see if there are any things that need to be replaced before moving on to upgrades, hence starting this post and asking about a mechanic who could look at my Jeep before I started to modify it. Thank you everyone for trying to help me out, I do really appreciate it. I will let you know how thing look after I get an update. I would imagine just about everything is worn out on the front end of this thing but I would like to have some sort of a plan of attack on repairs(most important first). The tires and fluid changes are going to set me back a lot and probably will not be able to buy anything for a bit. The mechanic looking it over is more to give me peace of mind it is a safe vehicle not only for myself and family but for the other people that share the road with me. Have a good week everyone

[hadfield4wd]

Can't fault that.

[rubican!]

so what your really trying to say is ...... J/K, ball joints bushings etc. if your suspension is straight then i say lift it!!!!!!! Dont worry about the 4.0 it will run lol.