pkirby

I'm considering a move there for a new job and will be looking for an independent mechanic.

Biscuit141

I have only been here about four months so its a new city for me too. What company are you looking at?

pkirby

They are based in Carmel. I hear it's a good place to raise a family; schools good, cost of living, stuff to do, etc. I've lived in the south for 12 years so the winters will be an adjustment. It's a really good job/career move. Where do you live ?

jikons

you will have more snow to play with in the winter...

pkirby

I know my wife wouldn't be fond of that idea.

IndianaSam

I live in Indy, near Geist Reservoir on the NE side. Most all of Hamilton county (Carmel) is nice, good schools, etc. There is a pretty good independent in the Castleton area I would recommend. He worked on my 8 when I still had it.

Where did you live down South? My wife is wanting to move south. Its not so much the cold winters as much as the dreary, no-sun winters that she hates.

Personally, I like Indy.

pkirby

Yeah the winters are going to be a tough one given we lived in Atlanta and Houston prior to Charlotte.

pkrasusky

Inspires Quattro Haikus here in CT sometimes even.

Good luck, hope it works out.

jazbo123

Indy winters??? Pfffft... barely worth a mention... no worries.

IndianaSam

I used to work for a software company, SAS, out of Cary. My wife is still po'ed I left the company, she wanted to move down there.

Indy winters aren't all that bad. Last year was non-noticable until a hard cold spell at the end of winter.

If you have any questions about the area, let me know.

The independent is EuroMotorWerks in Castleton. The owner used to run the VW/Audi Dealer service, and when they were sold, he went out on his own. They've grown alot, so he must be doing something right.