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Old 04-15-2012, 02:20 PM
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We have babied our 2005 Thunderbird and only taken it to a mechanic friend here in Orlando. Seeing how it only has 3,100 miles I don't want to go back and forth to Orlando from The Villages for service.

Who do you use that is good and honest and will appreciate me wanting to keep my car in as good a shape after service as when I brought it in.
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We have used and have been very happy with Hutson Automotive, 3201 US Highway 441/27, Fruitland Park (352) 728-1454, since 2005. We understand they've been there for close to 30 years. He has both a fondness and knowledge for older cars.

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I like Hutson's they're friendly, honest, and do excellent work! 352-725-1454.
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Try Tim at Accutech. 301 just south of 466. Been using him for 7 yrs.
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Meredith's auto...very dependable, I have been using him for 13 years.
He is located on c 25 just across from the blue parrot in Lady Lake.
On the historical side of the villages.
40739 County Road 25 Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 753-1033
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Meredith's auto...very dependable, I have been using him for 13 years.
He is located on c 25 just across from the blue parrot in Lady Lake.
On the historical side of the villages.
40739 County Road 25 Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 753-1033

Two votes for Meredith's.
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Thanks very much. I have used my independant mechanic and neighbor for 7+ yrs. but see no reason to drive it back to Orlando for service once we move to TV in June.
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We have babied our 2005 Thunderbird and only taken it to a mechanic friend here in Orlando. Seeing how it only has 3,100 miles I don't want to go back and forth to Orlando from The Villages for service.

Who do you use that is good and honest and will appreciate me wanting to keep my car in as good a shape after service as when I brought it in.
Just curious why you only used such a nice 2005 T-Bird 3,100 miles? I'm a firm believer that if you like something so much, use it and enjoy it, why save it for someone else?
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Finish Line on CR-35 (baseline Rd) in Ocala. Bill owns and operates it and is honest and fair as can be. We take both our cars to him and never question what they need. He was a Vo-Tech teacher before starting his business.
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Tri-County Automotive on 441 near Crackle Barrel. The most honest group you'll ever meet. 352-753-5400
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Just curious why you only used such a nice 2005 T-Bird 3,100 miles? I'm a firm believer that if you like something so much, use it and enjoy it, why save it for someone else?
It just worked out that way. We did not need 2 cars and lease the other.
We bought it for fun.
It is only 1 of 82 in Inca Gold which was a last minute decision by Ford at the end of the run.
With less than 2 cars per state even people with other Tbirds barely have seen or know about the color. In 2002 Ford made a bright Yellow.
Inca Gold is the rarest of colors.
We do plan on driving more in TV.
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It just worked out that way. We did not need 2 cars and lease the other.
We bought it for fun.
It is only 1 of 82 in Inca Gold which was a last minute decision by Ford at the end of the run.
With less than 2 cars per state even people with other Tbirds barely have seen or know about the color. In 2002 Ford made a bright Yellow.
Inca Gold is the rarest of colors.
We do plan on driving more in TV.
Please do drive more and enjoy it! That's what life is about. Hope to see it one day when I'm in The Villages.
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Tri-County Automotive on 441. I have known him for over 30 years & he is a great, honest buisness owner.
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Tri-County Automotive on 441 near Crackle Barrel. The most honest group you'll ever meet. 352-753-5400
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We have babied our 2005 Thunderbird and only taken it to a mechanic friend here in Orlando. Seeing how it only has 3,100 miles I don't want to go back and forth to Orlando from The Villages for service.

Who do you use that is good and honest and will appreciate me wanting to keep my car in as good a shape after service as when I brought it in.
I have Vaughn owner of Lady Lake Tire and Repair work on my 95 Mustang. 216 Highway 466 ( about 300 yards down from 441 in Lady Lake) He is honest won't "sell" you what you don't need and charges for his time not what Chilton says he should get for the job. I'm so glad I found him!
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