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A.S. Williams writes:
I'm new to the area, being a UF student, and the rear breaks on my 97 gti went out. After going to multiple (and as it turns out, disreputable) shops and getting jerked around to the tune of $500-$555 per estimate for a job that I knew could be done for less at my regular garage in Orlando, I found Smitty's on this page and went there. They quoted $260 for new rotors, pads, and bearing seals. The final came out to $257. They finished it in one afternoon. They also did a complimentary inspection and gave me a list with estimates of all other problems with the car. Very reasonable and friendly people. I think I found my new garage.
Shop Rating: Above Average
Chuck Schmincke writes:
Knowledgeable, fast, friendly and reasonable!
Shop Rating: Excellent
Fred R. Williams writes:
Shop is a 30 yr. place for parts & service ... and I know the owner.
Shop Rating: Excellent
Roger Martin writes:
I was in Florida and needed an oil change. Since I'm not from around here, I looked up a shop on this list, . I found Smitty's in Gainesville. I was a bit nervous when I arrived because their shop is a bit rough looking on the outside. But Smitty was extremely friendly. I asked if they'd have time to investigate my check engine light. They ended up spending 2 1/2 hours investigating my emissions system and vacuum hoses. They checked individual components and smoke tested the vacuum lines. In the end they couldn't find anything, which was disappointing but not a surprise because the code indicated an intermittent failure. (I've driven 500 miles since then and the light hasn't recurred, but that's been typical lately.) The final bill? $78, including the oil change. I consider that extremely fair.
Shop Rating: Excellent
The Callen Family writes:
My son attends UF, and as out of town parents, who pay the bills, you are at a mechanics mercy when something happens. We were very lucky to find this place on Car Talk. Had my sons car towed their for a starter problem, it was fixed imediatly, very reasonbly priced. Some other work was recomended, we elected to only have the starter replaced. Month or so later CV joints went out, again had the car towed, and again the work was done imediatly and reasonably priced. Would highly recomend to any one. I wished we could find someone in our home town as honest, fair, helpful and freindly to deal with.
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