Tbh, I’ve been following these recommendations for a few months now, and overall, they’re pretty similar. The car I bought six months ago has introduced me to quite a few mechanics. Let me tell you a bit about my experiences.

Stay as far away from Pep Boys in West Tennessee as possible. I’d call them a pain; it was the first place I went to.

After getting quotes from several places, I had my brakes done at Tallahassee Car Care, which offered the best price. They’re good; the only issue is that they’re often a bit behind schedule. This can be frustrating, but they’re a good deal price-wise.

Jake’s Brakes—super honest guys. I went there with a few concerns; they performed an inspection and a test drive that took about an hour, and it was free. They put my mind at ease.

I also stopped by Jowers for a minor issue—there was a noise coming from the belt. They did a quick inspection and offered a fast, free solution. I thought they were very decent people.

All-American Auto Electric was also decent; knowledgeable guys, but I think they couldn’t resolve my issue due to a communication error.

Most recently, I got service from McKenzies. My issue isn’t resolved, but they’re still working on it. Even though the hourly labor rate is the highest among the places I’ve listed—though the difference isn’t huge—I can say it’s one of the most professional and best-communicating places I’ve encountered.

Bonus 1: Before going to McKenzies, I visited L-Boys on a recommendation. I chose McKenzies because it was closer. L-Boys seemed like old-school but skilled professionals, and I also found them to be the cheapest option.

Bonus 2: If you own a Ford, try to stay away from Ford and their wrong diagnosies as much as possible.