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Old 10-28-08, 01:45 PM
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Default Luxury Motor Works (Monrovia) - Installing door actuator

Anyone been to LMW recently....any feedback on service/price?

I had some work done there a while back, but haven't heard about them for a while. I sent an email to get a quote on installing my door actuator, but haven't heard back, tried calling just now and got voicemail.

Anyone know of a place (SGV area) where I can take my car to get the door actuator installed for a decent price? (Please don't say DYI, I just want to take it to a place and get it installed)

Thanks!

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Did you already buy an actuator? Too bad you're not down in OC
Old 10-28-08, 01:57 PM
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Yes, I got the actuator from Carson. Just need to get it installed.
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past or present or future, i will never recommend them
Old 10-28-08, 02:16 PM
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Any recommendation shops?

I'd like to get it done today (I think it's probably a 30-60 min job for a shop)
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i've had nothing but good experience with LMW, but as always, YMMV.
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see if tommy/music box can do it
all of my suggestions are in the OC
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Tommy for the win
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
see if tommy/music box can do it
all of my suggestions are in the OC
he'd be the one i recommend as well
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
see if tommy/music box can do it
all of my suggestions are in the OC
who is tommy? im in the OC and need 2 of mine replaced.... how much should it cost parts+labor?
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I agree with the others, stay clear of LMW.

I'm not sure if Tommy has done it before, but if he can do yours, maybe he can do mines also. I actually need to get my front driver side actuator fixed also.
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Tommy @ Musicbox 626 823-2853
948 N Durfee Ave
So. El Monte

Is capable of performing this job. He has worked for toyota dealerships installing factory alarms and factory head units in the past. He's specialty is electronics, sound system and alarms.

He prev bought a 2GS and fix his own door actuators.


Tommy ftw!!
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Originally Posted by Lexus GS3
Tommy @ Musicbox 626 823-2853
948 N Durfee Ave
So. El Monte

Is capable of performing this job. He has worked for toyota dealerships installing factory alarms and factory head units in the past. He's specialty is electronics, sound system and alarms.

He prev bought a 2GS and fix his own door actuators.


Tommy ftw!!
now that'd be a proven work

tommy worked on my car and i saw his work in person. very efficient and nice work done!
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I also want to suggest that you guys can use aftermarket door actuators to work on your car. Tommy @ musicbox has done it before. Aftermarket door actuator are roughly 40 to 60 bucks each. I know the oem lexus actuator is like $200 plus.
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