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Mechanic - Orlando Area
Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 7:37 am
by CptnSkippy
Do any of the central Floridians have a trusted mechanic in the area?
Re: Mechanic - Orlando Area
Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 8:06 am
by MyLittleAngels
Depends .. What sort of work do you need done?
Re: Mechanic - Orlando Area
Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 12:18 pm
by CptnSkippy
MyLittleAngels wrote:Depends .. What sort of work do you need done?
Brakes. I'm borrowing my in-law's car to go and yesterday he tells the Mrs there may be something with the brakes. Unless he's trying to tell her something?
He's trying to get it to a shop today for me (which obviously is preferred) but you never know...
Re: Mechanic - Orlando Area
Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 12:05 am
by Zazu
I've been happy with the work done by Action Gator on South OBT for the past ten years. This is the one between the 417 and the 528, btw.
:towmater:
Re: Mechanic - Orlando Area
Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 1:06 am
by GRUMPY PIRATE
..its NOT a Toyota..is it???

Re: Mechanic - Orlando Area
Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 7:37 pm
by hhsrat
I haven't needed his services, but my father has used Ken's Performance with good results.
Contact info from Google:
83 West Jersey Street, Orlando, FL 32806-4412,
(407) 839-6129
Re: Mechanic - Orlando Area
Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 9:35 pm
by Honda Enoch
Breaks are easy. DIY save the money.
Re: Mechanic - Orlando Area
Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 10:03 pm
by MyLittleAngels
Not sure if you've gotten it looked at yet, but I've had lots of luck with the Meineke in Ocoee (just up 429 from Disney). They've been honest, friendly, and even gave me free labor on a wheel bearing change (the bearings themselves were still under warranty, but the labor was long since gone - and yes, I know they should last, but for some reason my van eats a front set every year).
10810 W. Colonial Drive
OCOEE, FL 34761
Phone 407/877-0770
There's the address, if needed.
Re: Mechanic - Orlando Area
Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 10:44 pm
by hobie16
MyLittleAngels wrote:... but for some reason my van eats a front set every year).
There is something seriously wrong with that. I'd think seriously about finding someone who can determine the root mean cause of them failing or buy another vehicle.
Re: Mechanic - Orlando Area
Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 5:51 am
by CptnSkippy
Honda Enoch wrote:Breaks are easy. DIY save the money.
Perhaps, but since I have been known to be one of those ..." hmmmm here's some extra screws they must have packed with the car. I'll just put them in the ash tray" I'll leave it to the professionals.
Luckily the car was fixed before the trip, but thank you all for the suggestions... I'll be keeping them on hand for when the next adventure with this car kicks up.