I went to the garage recommended by Jagar;
Fixed the following problems and paid $82 (everything included):
1) Left side mirror is replaced with a used one;
2) Left front light cover is replaced with a new one;
3) "rubber car door seal" for the right back door is re-glued since it is detached from the door;
Give a quote for body shop type of work for $750; the owner suggested me to not do it since it is not worthy for this kind of old car; instead, he told me to buy some anti-rust spray from Canadian Tire to temporarily protect my car.
- I have three rusted areas on the sides of the car;
- I have a serious rusted area on the body part close to the back left tire;
Pros:
- The owner is friendly and honest;
- The labor is cheap;
- It has after-market parts which are relatively cheap (You need to ask for it);
- Small problems are fixed right away if parts are in its stock;
- Everyone can speak English, no communication problem;
Cons:
- Too far away from Ottawa; if you have to leave your car there overnight, it is hard to arrange transportation;
- For small problems, maybe it is not necessary to go there since you wouldn't save too much from parts and labor.