Hi all - my check engine light has come on for the umphteenth time. :( We're new to the area so would appreciate any recommendations on a great mechanic in our area. We have a Toyota, if that helps at all. :) Thanks so much!!
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! It was so heart-warming to hear all of you rave about your mechanics! Anyhow, we're still trying to figure out where to go and when we can go ($ is a bit tight). But at least we'll have plenty of options to choose from. Thanks again!!
Hi J.,
The same thing happened to me a few weeks ago and the car needed a new sensor so luckily nothing was actually wrong with the car. I took my car to the dealer because it is under warranty. I really don't know any mechanics but hopefully the problem is minor.Good Luck!
V.
Hi J.,
I use Dan Martin at All Around Auto in Downtown Clearwater.
His number is ###-###-#### and he is very good. He will be very honest with you and if he can't fix your car or it needs something that he can't do, he will tell you without charging you. If you want him to do a check and then tell you how much it will cost before he actually does the work, you can leave it with him and he'll call you with the amount and you can decide if you want to do it or not.
I trust him as he has always gone above and beyond for me. I was looking at buying my minivan from another family here in Clearwater a few years ago and I took it to him, he checked it out, and didn't charge me. He told me I was getting a good deal and did find something minor needed to be fixed and gave me the estimate for it so if I did buy the van I would know what I was looking at paying for the repair. It was so nice and I was willing to pay for his time, but he didn't let me.
He even drove me to work one day when I was working a few miles from Downtown while he fixed my car.
You can tell him C. Eisenman sent you.
I hope this helps.
C.
Hello J.
My name is G.....I would recomend my mechanic, I do not know in what area you live but I been using them since long ago.
Oscar's auto repair and body shop.They are very,very honest, not expensive and exellent job.
1718 Missouri ave
clearwater, fl 33756
###-###-####
my husband works at suncoast auto and tire in st.pete/pinellas park.
his name is john ebner
6777 haines road, st petersburg, fl ###-###-#### or ###-###-####
i am not sure if that is too far for you but they are really good there and fair. it may be as simple as them resetting your computer.
i wish you luck.
Hi there!
I've been going to Rising Sun Automotive for years!!! They are Toyota specialists. It's a father and daughter run garage. They are great. Honest and affordable. Their number is ###-###-####. They are off of 66th street. The address is 9965 66th St No.
Good luck!
Sincerely
R. P
I don't know of one personally, but you can check Car Talk's mechanic's files. They are all mechanics nominated by individuals:
I have to tell the story behind this mechanic... I was walking my dog and this cute little older man came up to me and said excuse me can i give you my son's business card... He just is starting out in his own business. He has been a mechanic for big comanies and is tired of seeing them steal from the poor to feed the rich. So, he did what he needed to do and got his business license and his business insurance and when to work...He comes to YOU! and is ALOT CHEAPER and ALOT BETTER and HAS ALL THE EXPERIENCE... He fixed my A/C for HUNDREDS cheaper and in a QUARTER of the time because he knows the ins and outs...He has been a mechanic for YEARS! His name is Bill Radbone His number is ###-###-####... HE LIKES TO TALK but you will want to hug him when he is done fixing your car.
LET ME KNOW IF YOU USE HIM!
K. J.
I've used Ice Cold Air on Court Street in Clearwater. They have always given us the best price around and are very friendly. As a bonus, if you pull up their website online, there are coupons you can print and usually save at least another 10% off your service.
