Good Maintenance shops/ inspectors ?

[jcolgan]

The shop on the field I have used for over 10 years has changed hands. The new shop may well turn out to be fine, but it is un-nerving to put my plane in for an annual as they have told me they have limited Mooney experience. 
I am in north Alabama, just about dead center.  Airport is KDCU.  Anyone know of Mooney savvy shops or individuals near me?  My annual is not due for 9 months, but it is never to early to start worrying about the next one.  I am in a private hangar and have jacks and tools, will just need a qualified inspector.  

[Marc_B]

@jcolgan Three Mooney Service Centers within Mooney distance around you:

AGL Aviation (KMRN) 2 hrs

Cole Aviation (KDNN) 45 min

Don Maxwell Aviation (KGGG) 2.5 hrs

 

Plenty of comments here:

 

But if you're just wanting to do an owner assisted annual in your hangar then you'll have to ask around locally for a qualified AP/IA.  If you're someone who normally likes to get all squawks addressed at annual and looking for a Mooney shop to help, then flying 1-2 hours away for annual isn't too bad.  Especially if you can get a Mooney buddy to help out for some fuel or a burger!

[Schllc]

A big thumbs up foe Joe Cole a Cole aviation. 
He is the salt of the earth, a really good guy. 
Wouldnt hesitate for a moment to bring my plane back to him. 

[Hank]

I used to do annual in my hangar, but the traveling IA retired. Now I use a nearby IA who does not permit owner assist, but he does quality work.

Periodona Aviation in Wetumpka, 08A. Call Brett, 334-328-7855.

For Mooney shops, I highly recommend Joey Cole in Dalton, GA, KDNN. 706-271-0222. He has done just about everything to Mooneys. 

Wetumpka is a bit further (~30 nm more), but the drive is easier as the roads don't go from N. AL to N. GA very well, and it's 4-lane all the way from Decatur to Wetumpka. 

[jcolgan]

I have done owner assisted in the hanger and would do it again if that was necessary but would prefer to pay somebody else. Time is precious and I am slow.