Anybody recommendation for a mechanic in Panama City,FL

"Sgt GAU-8 Gabe" (rafael-gabriel)
11/22/2013 at 09:58 • Filed to: None

Hi guys! I am looking for a mechanic to help out and send my wife's car to as Im stationed in Korea and usually turn the wrench on our cars. She went for a quote and of course they tried to do the usual this and that replacement filler lines etc...she called them out on their bullshit. So I call out to my fellow Jalops as to any assistance of any suggestions of where to look or know anybody. Here is a picture of what "my office" looks like as a way to say thanks.

DISCUSSION (16)

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > Sgt GAU-8 Gabe
11/22/2013 at 10:01

Looks like the squelch in the blue position marker is a bit low. Send the new guy to the tool room and have him get a can of blue squelch.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
11/22/2013 at 10:02

BTW, I'm DC area, can't help on the PC area mechanic.

Xesty > Sgt GAU-8 Gabe
11/22/2013 at 10:07

Are you at Tyndall?

As for your question, I have only been to a Grease Pro while visiting extended family there who tried to nickle and dime me but the price of the actual repair was comparable to other places.

dinobot666 > Sgt GAU-8 Gabe
11/22/2013 at 10:07

It would help if we knew what kind of car she has.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Sgt GAU-8 Gabe
11/22/2013 at 10:10

Not in Panama City, FL myself or nearby, but it might be worth shopping a little outside the city. Independent service stations are among the most likely to feel the squeeze in terms of costs to stay open *in* the city, and if you find a good one into the outskirts or past city limits and into the country, they're less likely to be infected by the RUSH RUSH DECEIVE MUST MAKE PROFIT bug.

The thing to do might be to ask around among friends in the suburbs or beyond. One solid recommendation is worth a hundred attractive yellowpages entries.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Sgt GAU-8 Gabe
11/22/2013 at 10:10

The thing to do might be to ask around among friends in the suburbs or beyond. One solid recommendation is worth a hundred attractive yellowpages entries.

ttyymmnn > Sgt GAU-8 Gabe
11/22/2013 at 10:11

I'd be happy to see what comes up on the list of AAA approved repair facilities in PCF, but I need the year, make and model of the car.

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > Sgt GAU-8 Gabe
11/22/2013 at 10:52

Is the Hobby Shop still open and operating on base in FL (I assume you're wife is at Tyndall)? If not, what about some of your old co-workers? You know for a fact we (mechanics) work for booze, now they may make a pass at her so you've got to watch out for that...

NicoleinPCB > Sgt GAU-8 Gabe
11/22/2013 at 11:00

Frimet to Z on the Beach. Very good, fair and reasonably priced. Mark Frimet is the owner. (850) 233-6070

18100 Panama City Beach Pky, Panama City Beach, FL

Sgt GAU-8 Gabe > dinobot666
11/22/2013 at 11:42

08 Z4 Coupe (the clownshoe)

Sgt GAU-8 Gabe > Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole
11/22/2013 at 11:44

I know what you mean, not stationed there. We were at Spangdahlem before that. She just likes the area while I am over here.

Sgt GAU-8 Gabe > ttyymmnn
11/22/2013 at 11:44

She has an 08 Z4 Coupe.

Sgt GAU-8 Gabe > Xesty
11/22/2013 at 11:46

Nope not at Tyndall I just might have her take it to the dealer with parts in hand.

Sgt GAU-8 Gabe > NicoleinPCB
11/22/2013 at 11:49

Thanks Ill have her go see them in person and see how they are.

ttyymmnn > Sgt GAU-8 Gabe
11/22/2013 at 11:55

I entered the car info and the Zip Code for Tyndall (32403), searched in a 40 mile radius and found nothing. Hell, it didn't find anything for Mobile either, and I find that a bit suspect. It's entirely possible that the AAA search is no good. If you're a member, I'd suggest giving them a call.

Sgt GAU-8 Gabe > NicoleinPCB
11/22/2013 at 13:53

Thank you so much! They were willing to help out so much and so kind! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!