T & Z Auto Service

T & Z Auto Service Quality auto repair service at honest prices Started participating in open track Driver's Ed events in 2001 then progressing to get a race license in 2006.

Present day owner since 1999, Dave Deerson is neither the "T" nor the "Z" of T and Z Auto but is continuing the role of local auto repair shop that original owner Bob Toreky started in 1971. A family man and local South River resident, Dave Deerson transfers his passion for cars and quality service into his small independently owned business. When not working on cars or racing with his car club, D

ave enjoys time with his stunning wife and amazing sons Sebastian and Cheyne. Starting out in professional Auto service over 37 years ago as a GM dealer master tech then taking over the helm at T and Z in 1999. Beginning with GM production cars, early Mazda RX7s,it was the early days of Spec Miata that began the attachment to the Miata/MX5 platform. With many years building,racing,maintaining then Dave has become the "go to' source for diagnostics,maintenance,repair,fabrication and restoration of all generations of the MIata.

Wiring done.....Plumbing done... almost ready to start up! Need to wait until the vinyl is done and the weather breaks t...
02/21/2026

Wiring done.....Plumbing done... almost ready to start up! Need to wait until the vinyl is done and the weather breaks to get some finished pics outside......Stay tuned....

With the engine on the front subframe, the front and rear suspensions can be put in place for the body to be lowered on ...
02/21/2026

With the engine on the front subframe, the front and rear suspensions can be put in place for the body to be lowered on to them. Then the rest of the underbody components can be added to cross more items off the "To Do" list!

All of the suspension back from powedercoat,plating and painting with fresh bushings!
02/21/2026

All of the suspension back from powedercoat,plating and painting with fresh bushings!

Chassis/cage painted up on the rotisserie!
02/21/2026

Chassis/cage painted up on the rotisserie!

Let's skip to where I'm at today....... Never realized that I didn't take any pics of the cage build, but it really was ...
10/30/2025

Let's skip to where I'm at today....... Never realized that I didn't take any pics of the cage build, but it really was the same as the last 4 or 5 cars that I have built. I have templates,jigs and a set recipe(specs for cuts and bends) so that every car is consistent. On to painting the chassis,underside of hood/trunk and interior parts a shade of gray that I came up with that I feel is just perfect. More to come......

Well, on to another Spec Miata build. Only this time, this one is MINE! Started with a "99 tub I got for free as it need...
10/30/2025

Well, on to another Spec Miata build. Only this time, this one is MINE! Started with a "99 tub I got for free as it needed a driver's side quarter panel from a mishap at NJMP. So stripped of all undercoat/seam sealer, floor dropped the build can begin.....

Cam cover, water pump inlet, thermostat neck/outlet got the V***r Hone treatment to give that minty-fresh look!
02/07/2024

Cam cover, water pump inlet, thermostat neck/outlet got the V***r Hone treatment to give that minty-fresh look!

Had the pleasure of servicing this beautiful 22k mile 1991 Miata this week! It truly is a time capsule, however it still...
02/07/2024

Had the pleasure of servicing this beautiful 22k mile 1991 Miata this week! It truly is a time capsule, however it still is a 33 year old car with 33 year old hoses, belts and oil seals. This great little machine got freshened up with timing belt,water pump,radiator and all hoses. Also resealed cam caps with seals and front crank seal. As clean as it is in this before pic, check out how it turned out with the alloy parts getting freshened up with V***r Honing!

As we settle into post Holiday winter, don't forget race season is closer than you think! If you are planning or thinkin...
01/08/2024

As we settle into post Holiday winter, don't forget race season is closer than you think! If you are planning or thinking about giving yourself more room for in your Miata, don't put off a floor drop to the last minute. The schedule is filling up fast.

Christmas present came early this year! Upping the quality of service given to Miata Major services and engine reseals, ...
12/19/2023

Christmas present came early this year! Upping the quality of service given to Miata Major services and engine reseals, V***r Honing gives a more factory fresh surface finish treatment these great cars deserve.

Miss this car! Early days and great fun!Maybe heading back that way?.................NA in the future?😉
12/19/2023

Miss this car! Early days and great fun!Maybe heading back that way?.................NA in the future?😉

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113 Whitehead Avenue
South River, NJ
08882

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

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