OT: Toyota mechanic in the gorge

4Stringer/KipWinger · Since 27 Apr 2005 541 Posts Hood River Addicted

Could use a recommendation on a reasonable and decent mechanic in the gorge for basic Toyota work.

ldhr · Since 21 Jul 2009 1489 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

John (Paco) on Tucker road. Might be called 1512 motors?
He has a yellow house and garage with a bunch of Toyotas parked out front. Head south from the Heights and follow road past Good News Garden, around the curve to the right and go another 1/4 mile and it's on the right-hand side.... just past the big church.

laura · Since 22 May 2007 110 Posts Stoked

Jesse at Gilco in Bingen, works on my Toyota, he is a professional for sure.

Scriffler · Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted

Second that for Jesse. Honest opinions and great work. You won't take your truck to anyone else after jesse works on it.

hip in white salmon · Since 11 Jul 2007 149 Posts Stoked

Buz at Morris Motors in WHite Salmon is good and honest...been with him for years!

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1861 Posts XTreme Poster

John Taylor @ Taylor Auto next to HR bowling is good and very honest.

Pepi · Wed May 11, 11 8:36 pm

John Taylor. Eagle Scout honesty and work performance.

Paco is damn good with Subies and toyotas, but you have to catch him when he is not overloaded with work.

Both guys are the best at what they do and that is why you will likely have to be patient with sitting on their waiting list. It is worth it.

4Stringer/KipWinger · Since 27 Apr 2005 541 Posts Hood River Addicted

Appreciate the references. Went to Paco yesterday afternoon who made a great first impression by taking a look under the hood a couple minutes after arrived and diagnosed the problem - oxygen sensor in my 95' Honda is out. Ordered part and will fix tomorrow.