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Call Scottys it is just off 98, down the street from Caring and Sharing
 
I like the way they schedule rather than "bring it in and I'll get to when I can".

Call Scottys it is just off 98, down the street from Caring and Sharing 
 
I like the way they schedule rather than &quot;bring it in and I&#039;ll get to when I can&quot;.

John R

needs to get out more

Yes, Scotty's.  M-F, 8-5.  850 622 0003.  No answering machine.

Yes, Scotty&#039;s.  M-F, 8-5.  850 622 0003.  No answering machine.

Kurt

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Call Scotty's and tell Lenna SoWal.com sent ya'.

Call Scotty&#039;s and tell Lenna SoWal.com sent ya&#039;.

sunspotbaby

SoWal Insider

We used Scotty's for the first time last week for the AC in the car.  They only spent about 40 minutes on it and prorated the hourly rate. I would've thought a minimum 1 hour would be charged. I recommend them too.

We used Scotty&#039;s for the first time last week for the AC in the car.  They only spent about 40 minutes on it and prorated the hourly rate. I would&#039;ve thought a minimum 1 hour would be charged. I recommend them too.

Scotty's, Beach Technical and John John are all near the West end of 30-A.

Scotty&#039;s, Beach Technical and John John are all near the West end of 30-A.

cheesehead

Beach Lover

JJ is to expensive. Want your oil changed, pm me. I have an ;03 Maxima, and do it myself.

Douglas the Intrepid

Yeah, John Johns is horrible...I ended up spending a couple hundred more then I should have the one time I went there for some routine maintenance. Instead of charging a set rate for standard things like a tune up, they charged me by the hour...and they took their time! I was so mad....

NightAngel

I agree with the others. You can't beat Scotty's for fairness and he does it right the first time. My family has used him for years and I have never felt ripped off. He always calls you after he evaluates the problem and lets you know what the cost will be before he does the work and most of the time, it winds up being less.

I agree with the others. You can&#039;t beat Scotty&#039;s for fairness and he does it right the first time. My family has used him for years and I have never felt ripped off. He always calls you after he evaluates the problem and lets you know what the cost will be before he does the work and most of the time, it winds up being less.

robvanepps

I agree with the dis-satisfaction with John John's.  I've only dealt with them twice and questioned their practices both times.

I agree with the dis-satisfaction with John John&#039;s.  I&#039;ve only dealt with them twice and questioned their practices both times.

rheffron

Lynnie

I have used Jon Jon's and Beach Technical.  Have not used Scotty's......based upon the recommendations, try them.  You know what I'm sayin'?

I have used Jon Jon&#039;s and Beach Technical.  Have not used Scotty&#039;s......based upon the recommendations, try them.  You know what I&#039;m sayin&#039;?

scubamal86

Beach Comber

Thanks for all the great advice!  Since I would have to be without my car all day, I skipped Scotty's for the oil change and went to Destin.  Was told what my check engine light was on for and am now saving up $$$$$ to fix it.  :yikes:  When I get the appropriate amount of cash, I am definitely getting it done at Scotty's!  

Wish me luck!!!  The just cant start soon enough!
Why can't car repairs be on payment plans? :bang:

Thanks for all the great advice! Since I would have to be without my car all day, I skipped Scotty&#039;s for the oil change and went to Destin. Was told what my check engine light was on for and am now saving up $$$$$ to fix it. :yikes: When I get the appropriate amount of cash, I am definitely getting it done at Scotty&#039;s! 
 
Wish me luck!!! The just cant start soon enough! 
Why can&#039;t car repairs be on payment plans? :bang:

Miss Critter

scuba, I don't know where you went, but if it wasn't Express Oil Change, I highly recommend that you try them. Unlike my experience with the other 30-minute oil change place, they will do what costs you the least amount of money. Not that you can't still go to Scotty's, but if your "diagnosis" wasn't from them, your estimate may be higher than it could be. I've used Express since they opened with great results, and it's not just me. While waiting, I hear them go over items with other customers and it always seems to be in the customer's favor.

scuba, I don&#039;t know where you went, but if it wasn&#039;t Express Oil Change, I highly recommend that you try them. Unlike my experience with the other 30-minute oil change place, they will do what costs you the least amount of money. Not that you can&#039;t still go to Scotty&#039;s, but if your &quot;diagnosis&quot; wasn&#039;t from them, your estimate may be higher than it could be. I&#039;ve used Express since they opened with great results, and it&#039;s not just me. While waiting, I hear them go over items with other customers and it always seems to be in the customer&#039;s favor.

I am looking for a place as close to 30a as possible, but quality is more important than convenience.  I have an '05 Altima.  I am due for an oil change, and the check engine light is on.  :eek:  Any suggestions?

I am looking for a place as close to 30a as possible, but quality is more important than convenience.  I have an &#039;05 Altima.  I am due for an oil change, and the check engine light is on.  😱  Any suggestions?

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