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HORNET 08-30-2024 07:39 AM

Fruitland Park Auto on 441/27. Talk to Harry. 352-315-0303

PugMom 08-30-2024 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2365391)
I like these guys, but do they take appointments yet??

I used them a couple times, but it's "first come, first serve" and the third time I went I did not get in and was asked to come back.

no appts. yet, like you, i show up very early & wait in line. to be fair, they work quickly & always try to get me in & out within 2hrs

Jhnidy 08-30-2024 09:41 AM

The last time the Chrysler was sick I started at Sumter Tire. Then went to Kracken Automotive. Near Sparr Lumber. One stall. Need appointment. Half of Sumter price.

352 234 6872

craarmy 08-30-2024 09:45 AM

Simple oil change Wal Mart. Actual repair NAPA just north of Wal MArt on 27/441. They due appointments.

jonathanb 08-30-2024 10:54 AM

Wildwood Tire on 44. Been using them for 12 years

dewilson58 08-30-2024 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PugMom (Post 2365496)
no appts. yet, like you, i show up very early & wait in line. to be fair, they work quickly & always try to get me in & out within 2hrs

Bummer

I like the guys, but I value my time more.

Bness 08-30-2024 01:43 PM

Daniel's in Leesburg. Straight shooters that alot of the locals use. They have been refreshingly honest. They are located on Sunnyside behind the Blue Crab fish market. Off 441 and 44

cherylncliff 08-31-2024 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by chiare13 (Post 2365283)
I am looking for a trustworthy mechanic in The Villages. I am in the village of Woodbury.
Thank you!

I highly recommend Michael's in Fruitland Park 307 N Villa Ave

pendi99 08-31-2024 07:17 AM

mechanic
 
Hilton motors

mrkorn12@aol.com 08-31-2024 07:24 AM

Call Mike Raysin (Michael’s Auto Repair) 352 – 365 – 2955. Address: 307 N. Villa Avenue, Fruitland Park. His shop is just west of 441, on the south side of 466A. I have used Mike for over 10 years. He is excellent. Also, he is reasonably priced and very honest. Over the years, I have sent many Villagers and others there—and always receive very positive feedback.

cahvillage 08-31-2024 08:38 AM

Auto Mechanic
 
I have been using Sumter Tire and Auto on Rt. 301 in Wildwood for 20 years and have never had a problem...They are honest and their prices are reasonable. They are also a family business.

gorillarick 08-31-2024 09:07 AM

Tires Plus in Leesburg
 
Tires Plus in Leesburg (across from Aldi on 441).
Called and got a quote to replace all the TPMS sensors in my wheels, bringing OEM parts with me. Agreed to do it, quoted reasonable price, with the caveat that they most likely would not be able to program them to the car's control unit (needs a dealer-only tool).
OK, so I'll get the dealer to only do the programming instead of the entire job, should save hundreds.
The mechanic that normally does the tire changing and TPMS stuff tried, and no success - like we said.
When I checked-out, the very experienced mechanic at the desk said; 'let me give it a try."
I watched him sweat for over 30 minutes, several times I said it's OK, I expected to have to take it to the dealer.
Voila. He did it, then refused to take any more than the original quote. This is beyond honestly.

While in the waiting room I talked to a guy that drove there from Eustis because he said they do the best alignments in the county and beyond. So, a few months later, I took wifey's car there for alignment. Completely satisfied !

Deden 08-31-2024 09:15 AM

I go to the Dealer.

retiredguy123 08-31-2024 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cahvillage (Post 2365887)
I have been using Sumter Tire and Auto on Rt. 301 in Wildwood for 20 years and have never had a problem...They are honest and their prices are reasonable. They are also a family business.

Have you ever compared their price to other shops? Recently, they wanted $2,400 for a new air conditioning compressor. It didn't sound right to me, so I called 3 other auto shops. They were all at least $900 less than Sumter Tire.

mikeycereal 08-31-2024 10:19 AM

Sumter is where I've gone for tires and an oil change. Only other work I had done was in Gainsville when I had to replace a starter up there last year and Billy's did a good job.

I heard that Wildwood Tire was good too; both in the same area off 301.


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