Seeking a good, local mechanic

anthony1995anthony1995Beach LoverSandestin, FL70 postsJoined May 3, '08View profile MessageBeach Lover

Jul 27, '08 · 12:28 PM1,502

Hi all,

Since moving here from Alabama, I had to give up my wonderful mechanic. Does anyone have an suggestions on a mechanic in the area? I'm in Sandestin. I'd prefer to not go with a big, brand name franchise and stick with the local mom and pop shop. But, after saything that, I also don't want for them to have the car for weeks or charge an arm and a leg. I have a domestic and an import. 2000 Dodge Stratus and a 2003 Infiniti G35. I have a set of brake pads for the Infiniti but don't have time to do it myself. Gotta get that done!! Thanks.

Anthony

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sunspotbabySoWal InsiderSanta Rosa Beach5,000 postsJoined Mar 31, '06View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Jul 27, '08 · 12:54 PM#2

I just had Al's on Airport Rd put in a motor for my celica. Good work, reasonable price. 837-6505
I've also heard that Scotty's on 331 is good, but don't have personal experience with them. Others on this board highly recommend them. 835-4866

You can also search threads for mechanics and probably get some more suggestions.

:welcome:

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NightAngelBeach FanaticThe Village502 postsJoined Aug 28, '06View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Jul 27, '08 · 1:04 PM#3

I put in a vote for Scottys as well. My family has been using him for years and he is always fair.

bennedy

bennedyBeach Lover52 postsJoined Dec 8, '06View profile MessageBeach Lover

Jul 27, '08 · 8:21 PM#4

I highly recommend Matt @ Beach Technical. He is located on Shannon Ln. just off CR 393

anthony1995anthony1995Beach LoverSandestin, FL70 postsJoined May 3, '08View profile MessageBeach LoverAuthor

Jul 27, '08 · 9:20 PM#5

Thanks!

Thanks for all of the wonderful suggestions on a mechanic. I'll call a couple of them up. I'm leaning toward Scotty's. As for the comment on buying a new car every 2 years, no way no how! My wife and I finally became debt free earlier this year with the help of Dave Ramsey's advice. If we bought a new car every 2 years, it'd put us back in debt. I've been there and I didn't like it! I just can't make myself pay $300-600 a month for a car again when I can put $300 into a paid for one every 4 months for repairs and bank the rest plus interest that I would have paid!

Anyway, didn't mean to get on the debt rant! Thanks for all the suggestions!

Anthony

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lennonsdarlinBeach LoverSanta Rosa Beach100 postsJoined May 13, '08View profile MessageBeach Lover

Jul 28, '08 · 10:39 AM#6

beach technical

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ASHBeach FanaticRoosevelt, MN2,153 postsJoined Feb 4, '08View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Jul 28, '08 · 4:49 PM#7

beach technical

Agree. I have had them work on both my vehicles and I always get an estimate upfront and when I can expect to get my vehicle back. They have never let me down yet.