Auto Mechanic Referrals needed

Unfortunately, locally John-John's is basically it. Perhaps someone else here knows about someone else.

I have a friend who is ready to move his shop here but because of the scenic route he cant put it on 98 where he wanted to... I guess we have a nice route full of trees, and banks, and re offices, and title companies but not things that locals need,.......I have used Frimet to z on 98 in west pcb. other than that, i dont know....

john john's is not for the faint of heart. i go there for parts only.

Scotty's Auto is the place. 311 just north of the bridge. 835 4866.

Beach Technical is alot more reasonable in price...but they too tend to take there sweet time on fixing autos

I agree with JohnR--Scotty's Auto is the best place to go. The owners are very good people and SoWal locals, although their shop is just over the 331 bridge in Freeport.

For non-emergencies or routine maintenance, make an appointment with them--that way they can work you into their schedule and they will get your car back to you that day.

Not sure what kind of car you have, but Henry's Imports in PCBeach is the best -- Henry saved my old Benz so many times. And, he and Renee are wonderful people. I know they work on BMW, Benz, and Toyota...not sure about others. Good luck!

I need an auto service place for the simple maintenance stuff...oil change, oil filter, lube etc. Any recommendations? Is there a Jiffy Lube around here?

I need an auto service place for the simple maintenance stuff...oil change, oil filter, lube etc. Any recommendations? Is there a Jiffy Lube around here?

After reading so many horror stories on quicky lube (generic) stations, I am very hesitant about taking my autos to one for the basics. I drive to the dealers in PC, for those regularly scheduled services. There are several quickly lube stations on hwy 98 in Destin, and there may be some closer to your end of the beach in PCB, but I don't recall seeing any on 98 in PCB.

SJ

you are probably right about going back to the dealer ( my auto is an 06 honda accord ). but i am just too lazy to drive 30 minutes to pc. i guess i am getting used to being a sowal native.....becoming very laid back !!

only 30 minutes? I guess you are a lot closer than me. It is a solid 50 minutes each way for me to get to the Honda dealer on 15th in PC. I make a day of it and stop by Hunt's on Beck Ave for a self-reward of a few dz raw oysters to ease my pain.

Grease Pro Express is on Back Beach Road near the Taco Bell at HWY 79.

i've used grease pro a couple of times, they're good. also the goodyear in destin by gold's gym, early on saturday morning.

I drive to the wonderful Super Lube in Tallahassee. They are wonderful!

Beach Technical is alot more reasonable in price...but they too tend to take there sweet time on fixing autos

Take thier sweet time? I'll say they took 3 months to get started on my car and then ask if they wanted me to take it to someone else. Then, two weeks later and almost $800 for installing a jumper wire to bypass the problem, I can drive it again. I had a similar problem with my other car, an $800 tune up, plugs, rotor, distributor cap, plug wires, air filter. Twice bitten, still bleeding.


I have heard good reports on Scotty's and will be going threr next week.

I need an auto service place for the simple maintenance stuff...oil change, oil filter, lube etc. Any recommendations? Is there a Jiffy Lube around here?

I do this stuff at FRIMET on Hwy. 98.

I have been going to Tuffy's in Destin for a couple years and have been pleased with them in terms of service, prices, etc. They let you schedule appointments for oil changes, (which I love) and my car is always ready when they say it will be.

I am woefully ignorant on car matters and female, so they could have ripped me off on some major repairs, but nothing has raised a red flag w/ anyone I've asked about it and I never feel like I'm being patronized or talked down to.

Somebody has praised Tuffy's here before.

Scotty's is awesome. I say this at the risk of them becoming too busy or raising prices. Tell Lenna that Kurt sent you and she will do nothing extra special for you.

Does anyone have any suggestions for auto glass replacement? Since it took the Mini dealership 8 business days to change my oil and whatever else they do for a routine scheduled service, I'm hesitant to take my car back there for anything remotely complicated. Plus, the drive through Mississippi on I-10 usually produces a ding or a crack. Is there a good auto glass place around?

Big 10 Tires is good with routine stuff....brakes etcetera. They actually charge a decent rate and won't charge if they don't find anything wrong.
It's hard to find a good place around here. I end up at the dealer more often than not and pay through the nose there. :angry:

I miss the place on 393 - it was my go to for flat tires. Couldn't beat the location and I usually got a lesson on car maintenence/repair as well.

Does anyone have any suggestions for auto glass replacement? Since it took the Mini dealership 8 business days to change my oil and whatever else they do for a routine scheduled service, I'm hesitant to take my car back there for anything remotely complicated. Plus, the drive through Mississippi on I-10 usually produces a ding or a crack. Is there a good auto glass place around?

You should PM audie for who she used a few weeks ago while in sowal.
They came right to her place promptly and put new glass in.

Does anyone have any suggestions for auto glass replacement? Since it took the Mini dealership 8 business days to change my oil and whatever else they do for a routine scheduled service, I'm hesitant to take my car back there for anything remotely complicated. Plus, the drive through Mississippi on I-10 usually produces a ding or a crack. Is there a good auto glass place around?

Harmon Auto Glass,'phone no. 951-2048

Can anyone refer a good local mechanic who doesnt take 2 weeks to fix your car and doesn't charge you an arm and a leg (i.e. John Johns's) ?

I had a wheel bearing repair to be done, and called John John, Madhatter in PC, Scotty's (they wouldn't quote over the phone), and B & M Tire in Freeport. B & M Tire was about $100 cheaper. The business is also for sale, by the way. They did the job in an afternoon. No problems. The M is for Mickey Marse who is the mayor of Freeport. B is his son Brad.

Frimet is the best hands down around here. or if you have a euro model try eurasian garage in PC....they are really good and no bull around a car.

John-John

Sorry so many people have had a bad experince with John-John. I have used them since it was Santa Rosa Auto Repair. I have never had a problem.
They always give me a fair price for work done.
I drop it off in the morning and it is done by afternoon. Oil Changes with an appointment, about 15 minutes and I don't have to worry about someone forgetting to put something back on. (Like you do at the those drive through places.)