I had a positive experience today with a mechanic. I blew a new tire as I drove into a Pilot parking lot in Georgia. It sounded like I rolled over a bomb!! In my rearview mirrors I saw the dust and debris fly up in the air. As it turned out the tire blew one side over the rim. The tire guy came out and put it back on. As I move my trailer it blew again within about 50' from where it was repaired. I drove with him back to his garage and bought a rim to put on my trailer. It isn't an aluminum wheel, but it gets me going again. The final bill was for .9/hr labor at $82/hour and $1/mile each way. Labor came to $81 and the rim was $111. Even after adding sales tax the entire bill was less than $200. I don't think they have a minimum charge. I called another shop and they charge $160 just to come out. I could not believe that I have found an honest shop. If you need any sort of mechanic work or tires and are in south Georgia they are in the old TA truck stop at exit 97 off I-75. That is in Cordele, GA. The truck stop is closed but the shop is open. The name of the shop is Rockhgouse Truck & Trailer Repair. If I am in the area and need help I will certainly give these people a call next time. I don't usually plug shops, but I was really impressed that he didn't charge more. He told me that they are trying to work with OOIDA to give them a 10% discount. He also said that they really want to cater to owner operators. I like to see honest people succeed.
If anyone else has a shop that they have gotten good service and fair pricing perhaps you could post it here for others to benefit.