Los Angeles Mechanic

[idjiot]

Can someone share where they get their oil changed and other general maintenance items in LA? I've got oil and brake pads and am just looking for a nice, honest guy who will charge me labor to get this stuff done. I don't think a Porsche expert is required in these things. I would gladly do the oil change myself but I can't seem to figure out how best to drain 9 quarts of oil and then transport it to a gas station.

I'm actually in the West LA / Santa Monica area specifically.

There must be SOMEONE out there who's willing to do this stuff at a fair price! Otherwise, I'll probably have to just get my oil changed at the $120 guy. *sigh* I've called a couple of places but they seem to look down on the fact that I get my own parts - making comments such as, "if you go to a restaurant, do you bring your own meat?"

Thanks.