Guest Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hi everyone. I'm new to the site. I used to be a 505 owner back in the 80's and have been pining for one again as a 2nd car. I can still remember how comfie those seats were! Since I wouldn't be doing my own maintenance and haven't seen a Peugeot in the Los Angeles area in a very long time, I was wondering whether anyone knows of a Peugeot mechanic or at least a Peugeot-friendly one in town. I live in Burbank. I have 2 great mechanics that I use, but they are all about Japanese cars. After having had 5 French cars as my daily drivers (crazy girl that I was) in the past, I know they all have their little quirks and would prefer someone who knows and loves these cars. I'll be hanging around the site absorbing as much info as I can regarding car availability, parts and general cost. I'm in love with the SW8 and would like to find a V6 as 2nd car work horse/cruiser-but for now I need to do research to see whether or not I could handle a Peugeot as it appears to be even more exotic nowadays. I hope I don't become disillusioned since my Peugeot was only about 5 yrs old and in pristine condition, but with 20+ years on the clock it will be especially hard to find a somewhat decent one... Well, thank you in advance for keeping such a valuable site. Diana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal505 Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Dubarr Peugeot in Huntington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 In my experience over the 18 years of my Peugeot ownership, aside from Dubarr down south (a quality shop), there are really only two good shops (read: knowledgeable, trustworthy and honest) any longer in the L.A. area for Peugeot: European Auto Service 18520 Wyandotte St. Reseda, CA 91335 818 343 72 84 Ask for Rene Yutkit (mechanic's name) in El Monte 626 329 1830 I can't remember the address Both of these shops have Certified Peugeot Mechanics from times long gone and good parts sources. Stay away from Westside Peugeot in Santa Monica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thank you very much. At least there are a few. Huntington Beach would be too far, but the other 2 would be fine. I'll print these out to keep in on file. Diana In my experience over the 18 years of my Peugeot ownership, aside from Dubarr down south (a quality shop), there are really only two good shops (read: knowledgeable, trustworthy and honest) any longer in the L.A. area for Peugeot: European Auto Service 18520 Wyandotte St. Reseda, CA 91335 818 343 72 84 Ask for Rene Yutkit (mechanic's name) in El Monte 626 329 1830 I can't remember the address Both of these shops have Certified Peugeot Mechanics from times long gone and good parts sources. Stay away from Westside Peugeot in Santa Monica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Hi Diana - welcome to the forum! Nice SW8 The link above is for a really nice wagon... Hopefully you find something you like, and a mechanic to take care of it. If I lived in Cali my family car would be a 505 wagon for sure - but with our harsh winters up here - AWD is manditory now. Good luck and keep us posted if you find a car. Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thank you for the lead. Yes, I did see that one. Right now I want to feel it out and gather as much info as I can to see what it will take to own one again. I have the time to do the research since I'm unemployed it gives me something to focus on and look forward to... Diana Hi Diana - welcome to the forum! Nice SW8 The link above is for a really nice wagon... Hopefully you find something you like, and a mechanic to take care of it. If I lived in Cali my family car would be a 505 wagon for sure - but with our harsh winters up here - AWD is manditory now. Good luck and keep us posted if you find a car. Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushgo Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 In my experience over the 18 years of my Peugeot ownership, aside from Dubarr down south (a quality shop), there are really only two good shops (read: knowledgeable, trustworthy and honest) any longer in the L.A. area for Peugeot: European Auto Service 18520 Wyandotte St. Reseda, CA 91335 818 343 72 84 Ask for Rene Yutkit (mechanic's name) in El Monte 626 329 1830 I can't remember the address Both of these shops have Certified Peugeot Mechanics from times long gone and good parts sources. Stay away from Westside Peugeot in Santa Monica. I agree with you staying WestSide Peugeot in Santa Monica. The guy is an Asshole and treats you like he's doing YOU a favor! and his work is shitty! I get my car serviced by Jesse from ar Dubarr in huntington. Great guy and VERY honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal505 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Westside peugeot is a bunch of bullshit. When I was visiting my family in socal, my rad went bad. I've done business with Jesse Dubarr, and can I say I would do it again. Very nice person to deal with. And they have a lot of nice cars at their shop too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushgo Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Westside peugeot is a bunch of bullshit. When I was visiting my family in socal, my rad went bad. I've done business with Jesse Dubarr, and can I say I would do it again. Very nice person to deal with. And they have a lot of nice cars at their shop too! Yes Jesse is a great mechanic Rob, and YES he does have some nice cars in his garage! He' is selling a MINT 85 gray STI btw i think it only has 80,000 original miles on it and the leather is PRISTINE! Its gorgeous! $2000.00 you should hit him up about it just outta curiousity~! heres a pic of it http://www.505turbo.com/forum/index.php?ac...ost&id=1412 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal505 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 thats clean as hell. where about socal are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushgo Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 thats clean as hell. where about socal are you? I am in Ventura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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