New to TV.....Auto mechanic/repair shop recommendations?
 

New to The Villages and my tools are still in boxes, so I am not quite set up to fix a problem that has developed on my Mustang. Either the gasket at the thermostat housing or the intake manifold gasket is leaking coolant. The coolant is burning off before it drops to the ground, but I have to repeatedly fill the reservoir. I need to get it fixed before it gets worse.

Since I can’t yet fix it myself, I need to take it to a reliable and reputable garage. Since TOTV subscribers always give good information, I figured I would ask here for recommendations.

Thanx in advance.

Michaels in Fruitland Park or Boulevard Tire in Lady Lake.

Wildwood Tire (301 and 44) Sumter Tire on 301, have used both and both very good.

Just DO NOT use TIRE CHOICE near Colony and other places! Never needed a repair place but Sumter Tire on 301 was excellent for our basic maintenance needs.

Ditto for Wildwood Tire & Auto!! Always fair with both estimates of work needed, and pricing. Have often been told "you don't need" this or that, or not at that time.....and problem was resolved for less time & expense than expected. Very personable, family operation.

I strongly agree

Ditto for Wildwood. Tire

Accurso Auto in Oxford near the Charter School. Awesome shop. Been going there for over a decade.

Michael’s Auto Repair in Fruitland Park worked on my Lexus and I was very pleased.

Sumter Tire in 301 in Wildwood

Accu-Tech on 301..very good

Sumter Tire on 301

Good, Honest Auto Repair
 

Strongly recommend NAPA on 441 just north of the Walmart, phone 352-307-6210. Supervisor is Doug. Have had everything from oil changes to full transmission replacements. Started because Tire Choice near Colony gave me a price for all strut and alignment (which was needed), but price was high. NAPA quoted and did the job using the identical parts for 60% of the price. Have used nobody else for 7 years. I was also convinced I had a major problem and they found a minor issue and fixed it for free.

Michaels
 

Michael's in Fruitland Park. 10 years I have been going there. 3 different cars all work was reasonable with no go backs.

All German Motorworks 352 787 8778 in Leesburg
Great work professional reasonable

Michaels did a great emergency fix for us. Was recommended by AAA. Also found Sumter Tire on 301 to be very accommodating.

Auto Repair
 

Sumter Tire & Auto
810 N Main St.
Wildwood
(352) 748-6556
This a locally, family owned and run business, providing most all maintenance, repair and upkeep to your automobile. The business thrives on ethical practices and is certainly competitively prices. A definite plus for their approach with ethics is their communication with women who may not be familiar with the auto's problem or suggested solution to remedy the problem. They will explain in understandable detail what is wrong and what they recommend to correct the problem and outline the total price for the job. You will have confidence that you and your car are in good hands.

I've been very satisfied for the last 15 years, with Von at Quality Tire on 466, near 441.

Hilton Garage on 441

Sumter Tire & Auto
 

They have a 5 star rating, which is hard for an auto repair facility. They are honest and their prices are fair.

I take my German car to Accurso in Oxford. Way cheaper than the dealership in Gainesville, used OEM parts. My American truck goes to Sumter Tire in Wildwood, in the 6 years I've been here I've never heard a bad word about them. They do everything, not just a tire place.

Call Bobby at Accutech 352-748-1500. He is located on RT 301 a little south of RT 466. Last year he replaced my crankshaft in my 1990 Miata -- no problems -- he's honest, too!

Good luck.

Quality Tire was highly recommended to me but the only number I can find 362 753 8462 is disconnected.

Be very careful ! They like to tell you that something needs to be done that isn’t. As far away from TV less expensive and not a target

To reiterate what was said above, DO NOT GO TO TIRE CHOICE

Auto
 

Sumter Tire on 301

I agree, Accurso Auto. Off of Rt466, behind Bargains and Treasures. They display a big NAPA sign. Most honest and reasonable, plus professional auto shop I have ever used Been going there for several years with no complaint and never had to bring my vehicle back a second time for the same problem.

Auto repair shop
 

Accurso Auto in Oxford is awesome! Jason is very professional, certified and does awesome work.

Hilton Automotive north on 441 1/4 block north of rt. 42 in Summerfield. Very fair prices.

I agree with prior recommendations. Sumter Tire, 707 S. Main St, Wildwood. They are just south of RT 44a. I haven’t used them to work on my street rod yet but they did work on my GMC Very pleasant, professional & fair price. They had a few classic cars in the shop when I was there.

Sumter tire and auto on 301 just past CVS heading North.....great reliable, reasonable and honest service

Good to see choices and recommendations.
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Gregg Smith Automotive (352/347-2222)--HONEST and COMPETENT! (Been using them for 3 vehicles for 15 years).

Hutson Automotive in Fruitland Park is very honest and reliable with reasonable prices. They service the Villages vehicles, city vehicles. They have been there for about 30 years and a family business. I swear by them. All their mechanics are certified.

While we’re talking about care maintenance, any referrals for A/C tune up? ( vac The system Check for leaks with detector, add oil and refill?) nothing wrong with my A/C but it 6 years old and I want vac, refill. IMO takes about 6 to 8 years for refrigeration to get low and effect cooling or stop cooling.

That’s what I was going to say! They were great finds!

Tire Round Up. Lady Lake Ive been to the rest see Jeff honest family owned.

Fruitland Park Auto Repair on 441/27 Right beside the granite company, Harry is fantastic, prices are reasonable and they do honest estimate

Don at Hilton Automotive on 441. Been with them 22 years. Honest and reliable!

If you are "repeatedly" filling the cooling system you may be simply replenishing the fluid lost due to expansion. Wait twice (or three times) as long between refills and see if it takes twice (or three times) as much to refill. That's a simple test which may save you tons of money on diagnosis and unnecessary "repair" costs.