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Best Smog Station

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“Great experience they were fast, efficient, friendly and the part was a great low price for my new to me “used” 2017 Jeep Renegade of only $50 dollars after the DMV racked me in fees I was nearly broke and needed the lowest price available.”

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The Mustang Shop

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Team
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Price

“Seeing all the Mustangs they had in their shop gave me an immediate sense of confidence that these guys all knew everything there is to know about Mustangs.”

FAQs

Why would I convert from my power brakes to manual brakes?

There are several situations where vacuum-assisted power brakes may cause a problem that can be solved by converting to manual brakes. Mustangs with low vacuum due to a big camshaft may lose power assist at the worst possible time, greatly lengthening the stopping distance. Some engine conversions, such as a 4.6L swap, may not allow enough room for the vacuum booster. Pedal feel when road racing or open-tracking may be very inconsistent due to the vacuum level fluctuating from extended periods of wide-open throttle. Brake modulation and control can be improved by converting to manual brakes. Turbocharged and supercharged engines may not have enough vacuum available for consistent braking with vacuum-assisted brakes. In all of those situations, converting to manual brakes may be the best solution.

How hard is it to install the MM manual conversion kit?

While it takes a bit of time, it is within the skill set of most Mustang DIY's. We include illustrated instructions: MMBAK-10, and MMBAK-13 For easier installation, we also offer installation kits of prebent hardlines to connect the most popular Mustang master cylinders to your Mustang. New hardlines for the master cylinder are required because a manual brake conversion relocates the master cylinder about 6.5" closer to the firewall, beyond the reach of the stock power brake hardlines.

What's wrong with the stock Mustang rear suspension?

All 1979-2004 solid-axle equipped Mustangs have the same 4-link rear suspension first designed for the 1978 Ford Fairmont. It has significant limitations in performance applications. The Mustang's rear suspension design forces the upper control arms to perform two jobs at once. They control the side-to-side position of the axle housing, while also preventing axle-housing rotation during acceleration and braking. The Mustang upper control arm design fails to perform either job well. This design causes binding of the rear suspension that not only leads to poor handling and traction problems, but also damages the upper control arm mounts on the chassis.

How does the MM torque-arm improve traction and handling?

The complete MM torque-arm Suspension System replaces the troublesome upper control arms with the MM torque-arm and panhard bar. This separates the two functions once performed by the upper arms. The Torque Arm controls axle housing rotation during acceleration and braking, and the panhard bar controls the side-to-side position of the axle housing. With each part dedicated to a specific job, each can perform its function without compromise, greatly improving the performance of your Mustang. The MM torque-arm plants the rear tires much better during acceleration than the stock four-link design, and the panhard bar locates the axle much more precisely. Your Mustang's overall performance will be greatly improved, with much better acceleration out of corners, along with improved handling, stability, better straight-line launching ability, and increased predictability.

Should I change my springs?

Yes, but only the rear springs... To take full advantage of the improved rear grip provided by the MM torque-arm Suspension System, the rear spring rate should be increased from what is typical with a 4-link suspension. This will help optimize the handling balance so your Mustang will have the best performance possible. There is no need to change your front springs solely because of a torque-arm installation.MM designed stock-location rear springs specifically for use with a torque-arm. The table below matches the appropriate rear spring for use with a torque-arm to various front springs. Front Spring Rate (lb/in) Use This Rear Spring 490-575 H&R 51650 or 51651 575-800 H&R 51650.99 800-900 MM 42TA5 900+ MM 43TA7 Coil-over 175-250 H&R 51650.99 or MM 42TA5 Coil-over 250-325 43TA7 Coil-over 350 & up Requires coil-overs

More answers can be found on the FAQ page of our website.

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Superior Tire Inc.

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“After calling around Superior had by far the best price for the exact same tire to match the tires I had out on a week prior and was able to have it transferred from their warehouse to the store in about an hour.”

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Lou's Auto Repair & Parts

(34)

Vehicles
Price
Mechanic

“Well, Lou's Auto Repair is a family business, and what I respect about Lou is that his main concern is the safety of his customers, and making sure they are treated like family, because at Lou's you are family.”

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Total Care Transmissions & Classic Restoration

(29)

Work
Price
Job

“Honest and reliable”

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Underground Autowerks Inc.

(17)

Mechanic
Happy

“Tim is the only kind, honest, and knowledgeable mechanic who didn't tell me to change my 2011 Countryman's engine.”

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Listed for drivers in and around National City, CA, these 24 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: National City, CA

Of the 24 professionals we list here, 20 are in National City itself and 4 come from San Diego (12 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 774 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price", "honest" and "quality". 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 14 of the professionals on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.

How long have the listed shops been open?

17 of the 24 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.

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Lextek

(20)

Communication
Job
Mechanic

“I plan on keeping this car for a while and trust that Lextek knows my 300 and have the same goals to keep my vehicle running smoothly for the next 100k.”

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Ace Radiator

(26)

Oil Cooler
Price
Quality

“I have given him charge air coolers for buses, radiators for cars, oil coolers for tractors, and aftercoolers for Generators and ACE has been there for me for all of them!”

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Legends Auto

(5)

Mechanic

“Time efficient and professional.”

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MAX Car Service

(11)

Prices
Company

“Company is really great in terms of customer service and getting the job done quickly, definitely would recommend for someone who also is looking for good prices on repairs or services as well!”

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MCI Auto Repair

(10)

“! My pins in my rear calipers were seized and not cycling like they should, one of the pins/bolt broke inside the bracket and instead of ordering new brackets/calipers and costing me more money they painstakingly drilled out the stuck pin/bolt and ma...”

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Chick's Electric Motor Services

(3)

“Great service!”

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M & R Transmission

(26)

Clutch
Prices
Mario

“Not only did Mario and his team replace my clutch but they also installed my after market radiator and a new water pump and to top it off they replaced my broken e-brake handle no charge, which went awesome with a price tag on the repairs that was wa...”

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Highland Service

(22)

Car Wash
Mechanic
Price

“Had a flat, was driving on donut, they did their best but the tire was old, cracking on sides and been patched a few times prior, they appologized and suggested t store that sold good used tires since I couldn't afford a new tire!”

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Mendeola Transaxles

(1)

“Best transaxles around”

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R & M Auto Electric

(21)

Honest
Price
Mechanic

“Very friendly and affordable place when I have a problem with any of my cars that I can't fix myself or it's too complicated I go here he also can order oem parts which last longer.”

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07 Auto Repair

(20)

Prices
Mechanic

“I had a nasty one-car accident in National City, and this shop came recommended by AAA - the mechanics were the nicest people around, and had my car fixed ahead of schedule and under budget!”

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Westcott Mazda Service

(21)

Prices
Dealership
Vehicle

“Our salesperson Frank provided top notch customer service and did an excellent job helping us get a new vehicle.”

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Vega Auto Repair

(2)

Spark Plugs
Engine

“Guy Vega is pretty with engines it did my overhaul on my 67 but she did a good job I did not pay him to replace any other parts of course she wasn't going to replace spark plugs or any of those cuz that's not included in an overhaul but he did do a g...”

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All-Pro Auto Repair

(11)

Mechanic
Desk

“Every step along the road to recovery, Howard updated us on the progress and even invited us into the shop multiple times to show and explain what is going on.”

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Freddy's Auto Repair

(10)

“Took my car to get the ignition coils and sparkplugs replaced.”

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Steering Column Repair & Supplies

(4)

“Great customer service.”

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Highland Mobile Auto Service

(1)

“All my oil changes are done here”

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Domex Customs

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Average Cost	$496
Minimum cost	$323
Maximum cost	$2692
Avg Per Hour Rates	$87

Best Auto Repair in National City, CA

Best Smog Station

The Mustang Shop

Superior Tire Inc.

Lou's Auto Repair & Parts

Total Care Transmissions & Classic Restoration

Underground Autowerks Inc.

Area overview: National City, CA

Lextek

Ace Radiator

Legends Auto

MAX Car Service

MCI Auto Repair

Chick's Electric Motor Services

M & R Transmission

Highland Service

Mendeola Transaxles

R & M Auto Electric

07 Auto Repair

Westcott Mazda Service

Vega Auto Repair

All-Pro Auto Repair

Freddy's Auto Repair

Steering Column Repair & Supplies

Highland Mobile Auto Service

Domex Customs

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