SunCoast Diesel

(16 reviews)

Holms is always great and honest. Our car got a bad front end vibration. Holmes mechanics checked…read moreit and found a bad tire that had separated. They did not even charge us for this help. Have since got tires replaced and vehicle ok. Holmes is the best.

Still angry this shop failed twice to fix my vehicle and ultimately led to it being totaled from a…read morecracked engine block due to their negligence. They actively refused to take any responsibility for it and were rude and combative after they destroyed our van. AWFUL; DO NOT TAKE YOUR VEHICLE HERE. Epic failure from vehicle service to actual service. Took it to them twice and they charged me out the yinyang and totally ineptly failed to fix the problem and refused to take responsibility for it. We only used this shop in desperation due to no other scheduling option and paid the ultimate price when finally the dealership told us about the incompetence and failure that led to the destruction of our van with only 75K miles on it. Saddest was the awful attitude we got when we made contact - total denial of their failure and rude, rude, rude.

Motor Man

4.4

(8 reviews)

TL;DR -- Motor Man saved my car and therefore me -- from months of frustration in ownership of a…read morebrand new car manufactured specifically to order. SIX star rating -- better than five star. In owning this 2019 Toyota Avalon (hybrid) since August 2019, the Air Conditioning (AC) was the one flaw. 3 weeks after buying the car, AC failed. Taking it back to the dealer(s) did no good. They couldn't find the problem. This was the brand new 5th generation Avalon with brand new cooling system. I knew I was taking a chance, and I got burned. Every time I went to the dealer, I failed to get a real solution to my AC. This went on for nearly TWO YEARS. Later, thanx to Motor Man, I realized the dealer system failed me: they could have fixed my car, but didn't. Then my AC failed again on the drive down to Florida. It was well over 100 heat index so that I was getting lightheaded on the way down, having to stop every hour. Showing up at the Toyota dealer at Fort Walton Beach (FWB) the next to get help did me no good. Toyota dealer had 30 cars (NOT exaggeration) at 7 am on Monday, all with appointments. Without an appointment, they turned me away. Dealer system failed me again. Out of desperation I started looking up "mechanics" in Yelp listings. Destin Imports had the most reviews in the area: they had to turn me away, but they did suggest I could try Motor Man. Motor Man fixed the problem, at last. Joe Weiss, the owner, carefully took more time and effort to fix the problem. It took FOUR days, but it was worth it. I finally had the car I was promised. He explained that my generation of AC being a new design, required to disassemble the ENTIRE front interior of the car, the seats, the steering column, the dashboard, all of it. This was necessary to get to the "box" containing the evaporator core of the car. Motor Man Joe figured that the issue was inside the "box" and the only way to really fix the AC was to disassemble everything to get at the "box" and see what the evaporator core looked like. It took most of two days to get there, but Motor Man Joe was right. The evaporator core was covered over with oily fluid. The part itself was defective. He had promised to close down his shop and dedicate his mechanics to solve this problem for me. He was in earnest, and determined to solve the problem for his customer. To me, that's rare to see from any professional, and worthy of respect. He kept his word, That's the American way a small business should operate, isn't it? He was able to get the replacement part from the *same* Toyota FWB dealer that turned me away. He checked everything while reassembling everything -- this required mechanical and electrical testing every single system in the dashboard, steering, console and so on. This was careful "sweat each detail" work, which is why it ended up taking most of FOUR days. I'm engineer enough not to be pushy of a professional doing careful quality work, and told Joe I was willing to wait patiently. (I would have said the same about patience to Toyota dealer mechanics if they'd only given me a chance by taking on the problem themselves -- they either turned me away or failed to take on the *whole* problem by telling me it was mysterious and they didn't know how to fix it) After he restored my now fixed car to me, there was one small issue of the fit of the the instrument panel. After driving around and finding this, it was a small matter for them to correct the fit. I had the car as it was meant to be from the manufacturer. CONCLUSION: Motor Man took care of me and fixed the problem. My flawed car became a true pleasure to drive even in the hottest weather, as opposed to dehydrating me badly and dangerously. I owe thanx to Motor Man. CONCLUSION, NEGATIVE: My new car had one defective part, and the Toyota dealer system failed to find it. More, they failed to even try. They failed to explain to me that this was a possibility. I'm an engineer, I would have understood and listened. Why didn't they explain this to me? Did the dealer mechanics not know? Did they know it would take two mechanics four days to solve this problem, and not want to devote that much time and resources to one customer. Is it because Toyota itself doesn't sufficiently incentivize its dealers to go all the way to ensure quality? I don't like asking such questions, but doesn't the failure to fix the vehicle invite such questions automatically?

Before bringing my car to Motor Man Auto Repair I had the engine code read to determine the problem…read morewas Oxygen Sensor related. I priced out the parts at a local parts store to estimate cost for the 4 parts (roughly $300-450 for 4 sensors incl. tax) depending on the brand. I was charged $754.60 for parts. The original repair estimate at Motor Man Auto Repair was $1290.53, but the total bill I paid was $1543.62 - a difference of $253, which means I was charged roughly $800 for labor and "fees". What fees??? Additional fees were not explained to me. A labor charge of $200 per hour equates to 4.0 hours to replace 4 sensors. A $150 per hour labor charge equates to roughly 5.5 hours to replace 4 sensors. From my own findings, replacing 4 oxygen sensors on this model car should take roughly 3.5 hours to complete. Ordering the parts and completing the repair took from Friday morning til the following Wednesday. So the bottom line is, I feel like I was drastically overcharged for both the parts (allowing for markup) and labor. And I do not recall being told why the repair cost exceeded the $1290.53 quote I was given. I should have been out the door for under $1000. But I paid $1543.62. I own 3 vehicles but will hesitate to bring either to Motor Man Auto Repair in the future. The staff I encountered are all nice but I simply cannot afford to pay what Motor Man Auto Repair charges for repairs.

Tony Bigot's Transmissions Service

4.0

They are nice and they do honest work. Tony is a good guy and Rick is also…read more If you want a job done right, take it here.

Al's Auto Repair & Service

(8 reviews)

Had an A/C leak in my Audi SQ5. Mike did an inspection and asked to keep the car overnight for…read moreadditional testing. He determined there was a likely evaporator leak and recommended keeping the ac charged rather than spending thousands on a new evaporator. Pricing was fair and he gave me his honest assessment without trying to convince me to proceed with an expensive fix. Highly recommended!!

Had a great experience at Al's. They sticky diagnosed the problem that another shop couldn't figure…read moreout. The prices were reasonable, the service was friendly, and tree work was done promptly. This is a family-owned business with both the son and dad working their. I try to support local businesses, and this one is a prime example of why you should. They've been in business a long time and have stellar reviews. That doesn't happen by accident. I highly recommend them.

AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care

3.6

(27 reviews)

Had my high milage 2010 Mercury recently giving transmission problems. This shop took down the…read moreinformation I gave them and were able to quickly find the problems They had to go inside the transmission and replace components. They were very reasonable on the cost and did an excellent job. I have had no more problems with the transmission. A new transmission would have cost many thousands of dollars. I have driven the car several hundred miles since the repair. I highly recommend this shop for car repairs.

Took truck there for an issue. They identified it based on the year make and model and my…read moredesciption. No work necessary, they explained the situation, estimated costs and options based on experience. Told me everything I needed to know.

McLeod's Auto Repair

(17 reviews)

I highly recommend Mac Leod's Auto Repair! In January had an…read moreissue with my truck, brought it in and turns out it was a quick small fix with my belt. Got it back the same day. Fast forward to April, I had problems with it stalling. I assumed it was something to do with my fuel system so I brought it in again and it was diagnosed & repaired a day later. The prices were fair and didn't leave me penniless. Chad and his staff are pleasant to work with and their degree of professionalism is unmatched. They communicated clearly and precisely leaving me without question on what the issues were and how they would be remedied. If honesty and integrity are important to you (which they should be) then I highly recommend leaving your vehicular issues McLeod's hands.

I had my daughters car towed to mcleods I had told them the car would not start because It would…read moreturn off the engine but nothing inside the car (it didn't recognize the car was in park). They did a great job replacing the battery that was spent because of the problem and changing the oil. They called and said it was ready. They never addressed the problem. When the mechanic was shown the problem. He replied " you can always take the ground off the battery when you turn the ignition off. REALLY Don't take your vehicle there if you have any issues that a mechanic should work on.

L & L Auto Service

4.8

(18 reviews)

I was referred to L&L auto repair by an aircraft mechanic I knew. As a woman, I'm always leery of…read moreautomotive repair places. When an aviation mechanic told me he always took his vehicles to Gary as he was not only a great mechanic, but honest, I started taking my vehicles to L&L. I'm on my 3rd vehicle since first using this shop-probably @ 12 years ago. Last week I took my 2020 vehicle to L&L because I thought it needed spark plugs or the carburetor was the problem. My car was sluggish. The repair suggested - I can't remember the exact term they used - but it was a carbon cleaning. I can't believe how much of an improvement I've noticed. The sluggish acceleration has disappeared and the overall ride is much smoother. Gary has several employees who are equally trustworthy. I apologize, but I believe a special mention goes to Keith. I hope I got his name right. He suggested the carbon cleaning and he was spot on. A big thank-you to Gary and the crew at L&L!

We called because our engine light was on. I knew it wasn't critical so I called to see what they…read morecould do. They had me pull up and hooked the monitor to it. He fixed it within a few minutes and only charged a smile! They are our new garage! We have already made an appointment for our next oil change. Thank you so much!

Neese Automotive

2.9

(37 reviews)

Awesome shop! Great work! Reliable service!…read moreJackie is always helpful and accommodating with my schedule to get work done. They stand behind their work. I'll never go anywhere else.

As a military family, we were highly recommended to Neese Automotive, but our experience has been…read moreabsolutely terrible. We were initially quoted one price for a vehicle repair, but when it came time to pay, we were completely overcharged. To make matters worse, they handed our vehicle back to us fully knowing it was still broken. Unsurprisingly, it has already broken down again and still has the exact same issues. They charged us a premium for a fix they didn't even complete, and they have done absolutely nothing to make it right. Save your time and money--do not trust this shop.

G&J Tire Service

(5 reviews)

The staff is very friendly and kind,fixed my car right away.i highly recommend them to anyoneread more

G & J Tire Center in Fort Walton Beach is truly a gem! A wonderful family-owned business with…read moreexcellent service. Iris at the front desk was incredibly courteous, friendly, and helpful from start to finish. The service was fast, professional, and the pricing was outstanding. I couldn't be more pleased--absolutely a 5-star experience!

Keller's Tire Center

(22 reviews)

Have taken my vehicles here for ~15 years or so, and have never been let down. Today I drove in…read morewith a damaged tires (got a nail in it yesterday, and a shop in pensocala said it was trashed and needed replacement) I limped the truck back home with a slow leak and came to Kellers to swap the spare onto the bad one and order a new tire. They had the truck in for 10 minutes and then came to tell me it was fine, and they could patch it. He said no way im going to sell you a tire, that one is perfectly fine...... $25 bucks later and I'm back on the road..... Honesty and integrity.... thats why our family will always buy tires from Keller's when needed. Thanks yall!

My daughter had a blow out on 98 - Keller Tires was amazing - assisted me with replacing the tire…read more They went above and beyond in my opinion! Price quoted was what I paid! Everyone was so helpful and courteous! I can honestly say I will come back to them with any future needs! If you want someone trustworthily and helpful - go visit these folks!

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers

(53 reviews)

I had a tire problem with an unusual size. Stephen (Store Manager) fixed me up without charging…read moreme. These guys are NOT out to cheat you. They are straight shooters. Give them a try if you have a problem.

Tire Kingdom did an amazing job helping me get a nail out of my tire quickly and efficiently. The…read morestaff was friendly, professional, and really made the whole process stress-free which was amazing because I have no idea what I'm doing. I'm so grateful for their prompt service and expertise. Highly recommend Tire Kingdom if you ever need tire help!

Ft Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair

4.0

(23 reviews)

Staff is super friendly but was unreliable about conveying the cost of charging our AC system…read more Ended up paying almost double what we were quoted and Danny did not care. When danny tried to justify the cost with the fact that the machine was expensive he got mad with what I said back. Everyone was nice until they weren't. As it turns out having our AC charged here was $150 MORE than what it would've costed us at the dealership. 10/10 do not recommend and definitely won't be back.

Highly recommend Fort Walton Beach radiator shop for mechanical services from diagnostic to repair…read moreand maintenance. The customer service is absolutely stellar and the workmanship is superior! Prices are reasonable and staff is friendly and honest. Lots of "quality" here from the personnel to the service. Ladies you'll feel very comfortable here!

McLeod's Auto Repair

(17 reviews)

AJZ Towing

The service was amazing and the process went very smoothly. We were able to get a truck to us in…read moreless than 30 minutes and the driver was very friendly. My group and I were worried about the price, but it was very reasonable and affordable for our wallets. We got exactly what we requested and very quickly too. 10/10 would recommend to anyone struggling with towing issues. If anything happens, I know who to call!

From the owner: We speak Español read more

Splash Towing

Exceptional customer service after a very bad experience with Seaside towing. They called me to…read moreensure I was safe and ok, gave me an accurate ETA, updated it as they got closer, were extremely friendly and very understanding about my issues with Seaside towing. Would 100% recommend! Thank you Splash Towing!

From the owner: Towing, Winch-Outs, Battery Jumps, Lock Outs, and General Roadside Assistaceread more

Bessa Detailing

John detailed both my cars and he always does an impeccable job. He always leaves my cars clean and…read morelooking like new. Affordable price and quality work, I highly recommend it!!!!

From the owner: We are starting this business in order to show our qualities and dedication, and it is our duty to…read moreshow an excellent job and have total customer satisfaction from the beginning to the completion of a project. In order to understand our customers needs and expectations, we take great care to communicate with each customer in a professional manner. Our trust is based on service, safety and quality, no matter how big or small the job.

Caliber Car Wash

3.7

(7 reviews)

Great customer service, would definitely recommend! They gave us a free wash for an issue they…read morewere having on there end!

It's hard to evaluate car washes.... They're all about the same... caliber is conveniently located…read moreand easily accessible. That's the only thing that makes it anything different than the others as far as I'm concerned. The staff was meh.... Not super friendly but not extra rude either. Just kind they didn't want to be there...

Gatlin Spur Station

3.8

(4 reviews)

Scam going on !! Charging cards above what you owe ! April 8 2024 Then refuse to put it back on…read moreyour card ! Then all of a sudden they speak no English!

The best gas in Town for all you motor heads..high octane. Fuel...i like it in my 63. Corvair…read moretruck...and my 2013 f-150 with the twin turbos.. dont put E -85 in a stock turbo motor..not factory recommend ...old school hot rods know ware to go for ethinaol free gas.. quality and service. Old school gas station.. Always polite....and full service. When was the last time you didnt have to pump your own gas..? Or check the air in the tires? Awsome!

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