Servicing a Diesel Cruiser in Brisbane HELP!!!!!!!!!!

[BJH]

Hi all, i know this has probablly been asked Heaps b4 but i did do a search and didn't find anything. i may have been doing the search wrong but this kinda stuff changes from time to time anyways.

I am about to take delivery of my second Diesel Landcruiser (moving up from a 82-2h to a 96-1hz). i use to do everything myself in the old girl but want to keep the service book updated with the new truck as it has a perfect service history to date. I live in Brisbane on the north side, but would consider driving to the south side if i get a few people giving me a raving review of a good mechanic on the southside.
I was going to take it to Toyota but after hearing that my dad's 100 series TD got into a fishtail with a boat on the back on the highway just south of Mackey on sunday becasue the guys at Toyota didn't tighten the bolts in the front caliper properlly around month ago sorta put me off them!!!! any help would be appricated and taken on board.

Many thanks
Brandon.

[4x4xmore]

ive heard diesel australia at allgas st slacks creek are pretty good and reasonably priced too.

off topic though my boss took his new v8 100 series in to toyota for its first service and ended up getting a call from then, the idiot mechanic smashed it just driving from customer carpark to service dept, he was 2 weeks without a car, but as they say " oh what a feeling " toyota

[Chucky]

When I get any work done to my 80 I go to PIVA on Giles Rd Redland Bay. The owner has a 80 so he knows what needs to be done on them. They charge a honest rate ($45 p/h) and don't take forever to do the job.

All my family now use them as well as a number of friends in the area and I have never heard anything bad about them at all.

[BJH]

umm ok thanks for the info guys!! i really would like some options on the north if someone can give them to me!!

Should be pciking up my new Beast tomorrow night I can't wait!! no more leaf springs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[eliteforce32]

mate north side u could take it to 4x4 excelence at brendale or boab 4x4 at lawnton, rjb autos, lawnton, down pairsley drive many places mate with good prices and service

[greenhilux]

Wouldnt reccomend toyota at all. Midas at Tingalpa is great for diesel services.

[Big Boots]

How northside......? Caboolture to far ? Give Rolly a call at Caseys Automotive.

[BJH]

Yeah Caboolture is a bit far, I have been told about a place at newmarket that is ment to be good. i don't have the name here at home but its on my email at work so will post it and see if someone here has used them b4. won't be till tuesday though casue i am taking a break

cheers all!!
Brandon.

[just cruizin']

David @ 4x4 Excellence is very good, helpful, friendly and won't sell you what you don't need. He inspected my truck for nothing before I bought.

[Spartacus]

mike topfer: ON and offroad mechanical
next to KM diesel brendale.

[Homer]

Not trying to Hi-jack
But has anyone tried the "Diesel Specialists" on kingsford smith drive at Hamilton

[BJH]

Thanks guys!! i got about 2500 to drive b4 i put my new truck in somewhere.. might try David @ 4x4 Excellence first up. its nice and close, Homer i don't mind you asking a question like that in my thread!! it relates to what i am asking for so go for it:)

Also on a side note, what do you guys reckon about the price i paid for my new truck? $18000

96 DX Cruiser, 2' lift mags, snorkel, sidesteps, wheel arches, rola roof racks, 270 on the clock with service history from day one, NO rust what so ever.. very clean no dings, TJM bullbar (think it might be a winch bar to) pair of Hella spotties. think thats it! will post pics when i get a chance to take some i guess i just hijacked my own thread!!