Repair Shop: The Gas Menagerie Jaguar and Land Rover Service, Troy, New York, USA

The Gas Menagerie is a high-quality one man shop located just minutes from Downtown Albany, New York.

Patrick has been working on British cars for over 30 years and specializing in Jaguars and Land Rovers for most of that time. This experience covers the classic models to the modern cars. He is ASE certified and a member of the International Automotive Technicians' Network.

From the shop website:

I operate strictly by myself (except for occasional collaborative efforts with Gordon Newport, retired Jaguar specialist from the Albany area). I have been working on British cars since the introduction of the V-12 in 1971.
I'll answer the phone when you call to discuss your needs; I'll perform the work, and I'll be the one you see when you pick up your car. This makes for a bit less formal experience than you may encounter elsewhere but eliminates many of the communication hazards that often accompany visits to large repair shops or dealerships.

The Gas Menagerie has Dealer-level diagnostic equipment for Jaguar and Rover models and systems up to 2005 model year.  Your Land Rover will be in good hands with Patrick, as evidenced in part by this review on Car Talk:

"Patrick is honest as can be. He is willing to lend advice to customers concerning what work is necessary and what is not. In addition, he has a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical as well as electrical elements of my Land Rover Discovery '98. Interestingly, I turned to Patrick's shop from the dealer over my frustration by their lack of ability or willingness to solve certain problems. Insofar as my experience is concerned, Patrick has a 100% success rate in repairing my vehicle. What's more, he is always a pleasure to deal with. If you need a Rover hospital, this is the place to go."
--reviewer #82975, 2006

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