I'm by far and large a fairly sensible person, and seldom do I find my myself making uniformed…read moredecisions. Generally speaking, I'm an informed consumer, who usually does his research, checks reviews, googles businesses, owners etc., before spending my coin. But southern classic automotive a caught me at an interesting time in my life. Like most stories worth reading, this is, at its heart, a love story. It's starts like many others. Once upon a time, I met a car. I'd known many like it before, 4 to be exact; but this one was special. If you've ever been unfortunate enough to fall in love with a 20+ year old piece of the American dream, specifically one powered by the beautiful but inherently flawed aluminum block Northstar engine used by Cadillac from around '93-'02, you'll find the plot familiar. With just 92k miles and a still sparkling showroom paint job, it spontaneously overheated on me one afternoon while errand running. Within days my worst fears were confirmed. The head gasket was failing. For most Cadillacs, blown gaskets are the end of the line. It's the sword of Damocles hanging above the head of every 90's caddy lover. Thanks to the aluminum block, the gaskets can't just be changed, the bolts need to be replaced with better versions and special inserts to prevent it from happening again. It's not a small job. I knew this going in. So I tried to make my peace with it. I drove it to work and back for a month or two, saying my goodbyes, looking for a replacement. But nothing compared to what I had. I called shop after shop. No one wanted the job. A replacement motor would cost me almost as much as another car would, and I'd still have that sword hanging over my head. I was inches away from just giving up my dream of American luxury and buying a Mercury Montego. Desperate isn't the word. And then, in my darkest hour, I did one more random Yelp search. 3 shops came up. One said it was too big a job. Another didn't respond at all. The third was southern classic automotive. From the start Brandt set my mind at ease with timely responses and answers for my many questions. And most importantly perhaps, he was willing to take on the job. Although I live in New Orleans, and I'd never set foot in lulling, or laid an eye on his shop, based solely on our message interactions and phone calls I decided to give them a try. All I had to lose was my dream car after all. Lucky for me, my trust was well placed. Brandt took care of everything for me. He scheduled a tow truck to come pick it up from my house, stayed in contact and sent pictures throughout the process, and completed the job well within the price estimate I was given. Yeah it took an extra day or two, but honestly anyone who's ever held any kind of wrench knows that's the nature of the beast, and there's always gonna be a few wrinkles to iron out. The guys at the shop addressed all my concerns however, and honestly I couldn't have felt more taken care of. Little things, like changing my hoses and replacing the factory squeeze type clamps that are a royal PITA to remove with screw type clamps, go a very long way with me. Some might assume these kind of things are standard, but trust me, I've used enough shops to know they are in fact not. Will likely be using them in the near future for a few others things and will update on those services as necessary. But as far as head gasket repair on a Northstar motor goes? Look no further Cadillac Lovers. You've probably just found your happily ever after. To be continued....

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I highly recommend Today's Car Care. I brought my car in this morning and it's already fixed and…read moreready to be picked up. They are honest , friendly and efficiant.

Terrible service. Mechanics who don't know anything. Wouldn't recommend to anyone. Some of the…read morerudest people ever.

Frank has always taken care of our vehicles. He and Kirt are good and honest men. There is…read moreusually a wait, however with not many GOOD car services around the nest one will be busy. I recommend.

Well we bring are cars every time we need work done!! The work is done perfect. I wouldn't…read morerecommend anyone else in this Parish. If your car needs work in St a Charles Parish bring it here, plus if I lived over an hour away I would still bring my car here... Because I know they are honest, say what you mean, mean what you say and they do that !!!! Love ya Frank your the best!!! 5 stars

Today I walked in 20 minutes before closing because I'd just picked up a screw in my tire. The…read morerepresentative was courteous and accommodating. They repaired my tire on the spot. I sincerely appreciate quick, friendly service!

We have used Chabill's tires on two vehicles and each time they were able to get new tires on…read morewithin a few hours. We found it super easy and hassle free to just drop our vehicles off in the morning and come back later in the day for pickup. Each time we selected our tires on their website before dropping off and likes the fact that they didn't try to up charge us. Also, one of our vehicles needed tires not typically in stock and they were able to get them to the shop within two days.

Cottman is honest and doesn't charge you for unnecessary things. They also don't try and sell you…read moreon services that are not necessary. They are quick and efficient. I would recommend!

I got my transmission "rebuilt" by these guys. I called the owner and had a detail conversation…read moreabout the repair. He quoted me $2,000 out the door. I asked specifically $2,000 out the door/ good to go? He said yes. Kool with me. Got the car to them, (they took forever) I would drive by and see the car in the lot sitting, then they turn around and it's fixed in a day after me calling? To top it off I came with the money (2,000) and then the guy says it's $2,700. Like what, you quoted me 2,000 and never mentioned any price change within the last 24 hours. I paid the 27 but to me it's the principle of communication/ having honor in your word. All that being said yes the car lasted the first year for the warranty (barely) then went out shortly after. I'll never knock a man for doing his job or discredit him. Just need to clean up on the communication skills. Cause it's like, what if I didn't have the extra bread you trying to charge? I'm just SOL? But good luck if you choose them

is a complete fraud!! Do not trust him with your valuable will destroy your trying to swap out…read more not needed and knows nothing of customer service. He destroyed my and would not answer the phone or communicate with me on status of replacing the he destroyed in the process I was forced to take after six weeks of trying to get a hold of beware of this fraudulent no doubt he will be serving time soon enough!

He rescheduled three times and didn't even show up for the last meeting----w/o so much as a phone…read morecall!! Very unprofessional =(