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Originally Posted by jswintberg
I hate to slam a Village location business, but I have to jump on this bandwagon. I took my car to Colony Tire two years ago, stupidly without checking TOTV threads. I had a small, but annoying steering noise. I walked out $3500 lighter. Same noise appeared over the past six months and I checked this site and noted the many recommendations for Mike's Auto in Fruitland Park. He gave me an oil change and replaced a seal on my power steering pump which was leaking for $85. Before the service, I gave Mike the Colony receipt because I did not want any duplicate work. When I paid him he laughed at the Colony charges and commented how can they sleep at night. As an example, he said he charges $250 for brakes and rotors and Colony charged $495. Now I wonder whether all the work charged was even done. At least now I have a mechanic I can trust.
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From the reviews on TOTV for Michaels Automotive, I went to him for A/C repair this past summer. His quote was $400 less than another place offered. Michael did an excellent job, and answered several questions I had on other mechanical issues in a straight forward, no nonsense manner. I believe he is trustworthy and I highly recommend him.
He doesn't do wheel alignments so he recommended Boulevard Tire in Lady Lake. Just this morning I went there for an oil change, tire rotation, and all 4 wheels aligned (same repair company that was overpriced on A/C work said I needed it) Boulevard Tire serviced my car and told me I DID NOT need an alignment. I now believe I have found two honest car repair shops.