Finding a good RAM mechanic

[ramhacker]

I recently purchased a 2017 RAM 1500. Prior to this, I owned a Honda for 12 years and I have a favorite shop that I went to - local family-owned shop - they did great work, were honest, and even tried to save me some $ on some occasions... I'd also see them around town as I live in a somewhat small town.

Only thing is, they specialize in imports, not RAMs.

So I know it's only a matter of time until I need work done on my RAM, and I'd like to ask for some guidance. One option I have is to ask them if they'd still work on the truck. It would still be the same high quality folks, but at the expense of them not being RAM/Mopar experts, assuming they would take it on.

Option #2 would be to take this time to start working on my own vehicle. It sounds interesting to me, and I know I would be capable of doing it skill-wise, but I'm afraid time constraints, having to go buy a bunch of tools, and workspace limitations may not make this super practical. Mostly because I tend to work 10-12 hour days at work more often than not and life has me spent outside of that.

Other than that, do you have any tips on locating a different RAM mechanic? Any good ways to tell if they are the right mechanic? I haven't had to do this in about 12 years...

PS: I'm in San Diego, CA if anyone else on here happens to be local.

 

[KeepRight]

I'm not trying to point out the obvious... Have you asked your fav mechanic shop? I get you saying they work imports... mechanics is mechanics. It's not that much working on things. I work on fighter jets - cars, trucks it's almost the same. Well other than my jets can blow crap up.

 

[KeepRight]

Update: my son is a Marine out there. His friends recommend Cornerstone Auto. Not specific to Ram, but quality work, decent price.


https://cornerstoneautoa1.com/

 

[NJMOPAR]

I'm lucky, I have a local guy who installs my parts, and his head mechanic is 60 and drives a Gen 3 1500. He wants to buy my truck!

 

[ramhacker]

Update: my son is a Marine out there. His friends recommend Cornerstone Auto. Not specific to Ram, but quality work, decent price.


https://cornerstoneautoa1.com/

Thanks for the recommendations!

 

[Livinalittle]

It just nuts and bolts. Your preferred shop should have no issue working on A Ram.

As for DIY: it’s mostly just maintenance and mods. If you maintain your truck properly, large repairs will be rare. If you do need to make a large repair and you aren’t sure if you’re in over your head, check the forum and see what problems people have run into. If it takes too much time / special tools / skills, just take it to the shop.