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Old 01-20-2014, 09:44 AM
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Can anyone recommend a good auto repair mechanic, I have a Toyota Avalon. Being a seasonal resident, not sure who is good.
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Old 01-20-2014, 09:56 AM
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We've had very good experience with Hutson Automotive Repair on 441 in Fruitland Park. They've been in business for more than 30 years, and my family has been using them since 2005.
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Tri-County by Lowe's on 441. Very good, very honest.
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Michael's Auto Repair Inc located in Fruitland Park, FL
307 N Villa Ave, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
Phone (352) 365-2955
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Strickland Automotive in Wildwood by Hungry Howies, highly recommended
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Have to give kudos , once again to our advertiser, Wildwood Tire, a Goodyear store. Honest, quick, and very reasonable.
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Tri-County by Lowe's on 441. Very good, very honest.
Highly recommended.
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Michael's Auto Repair Inc located in Fruitland Park, FL
307 N Villa Ave, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
Phone (352) 365-2955
Another vote for Michael's. He is honest and does quality work.

You won't spend anything extra for what you want done, as some places do when you bring your car in for service, and they start telling you, that you need this, and or that.
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Tri-County by Lowe's on 441. Very good, very honest.
Another vote for Tri-County. Agree with the poster's accolades.
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I had to try Michael since y'all rave about him. It's true, he's honest, didn't try to upsell me. Had work done on my passenger door lock and it wouldn't work correctly after his fix. Came back to get it right, he apologized and gave me a free oil change for my trouble.

Think I found a new mechanic.
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I had heard of years ago that Tri County had numerous complaints against them. So I was thinking with the good recommendations here they must be either under new management or ownership. I just checked their BBB rating and it is "D" You may want to look at the Better Business Bureau site first. I know of many people that use both Hutsons and Michaels and have had excellent results with them and fair pricing.
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We just had another repair on my mother's car by Michael in Fruitland Park. He is honest and we have been happy with his work.
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