Import Authority is a fantastic auto repair shop for Tallahassee residents. I've brought my '02…read moreNissan XTERRA to them twice in the past year and both experiences were excellent. They listen when I describe the problems I'm experiencing and ask excellent questions. They are always very transparent about what's going on with my truck. They do charge a flat, $80 fee for inspections, but it is more than worth it. It essentially allows them to spend a couple hours on a thorough inspection and some minor tuning-up. Outside of the inspection fee, all of their work is excellently priced. They often charge less than the recommended prices for most services, and they work hard to acquire parts directly from the OEM.

I can't imagine why there aren't recent rave reviews for Import Authority other than the Yelp app…read moreis not used much anymore. Google reviews may be more up to date. But let me update now -- Import Authority has always been the best place to have your car serviced. It just gets better. As soon as your manufacture's warranty expires, get thee to the heroes at Import Authority.

DTs Garage I…read morestumbled over DTs Garage 7 years ago and have been grateful ever since. Are you as tired and wary of auto repair shops and mechanics as I was? Are you tired of being ripped off because they always find something more to repair or charge you an arm and a leg more than they estimated? At first I could hardly believe the owners were class A mechanics that also had an encyclopedic knowledge of virtually anything related to a vehicle you could think of. They actually talked to me like I was an intelligent person who understood my problem and could explain how to fix it in normal language. Not only that they gave me a reasonable estimate of repairs and guaranteed the price before they started repair. The estimate remained solid even if they had to do more to fix it. As you know, this doesn't happen except in your dreams, but here it is guaranteed policy. The last time I was there I thought I might need a new headlight. Nope, just five minutes of my time and a no-charge simple fix that works just fine. Saved me about $400 thank you and have a great day. So do yourself a favor and drop by DTs Garage the next time you need your vehicle repaired or just checked out. You'll be glad you did, like I was.

Wow what a great experience at D.T.'s Garage. Both the owner Eloy and his Son are such nice…read moreindividuals. On the day before dropping my daughter off at FSU, her air conditioning wasn't blowing cold air. It's a 2008 Honda Accord. Since I couldn't get an appointment at my local garage in Jax, I tried to fix it myself with one of the Freon Recharge kits and I apparently accidentally put too much even though it registered green on the gauge, which caused the whole system to stop working I was at My local JAX garage at 7:30 am when they opened to see if they could put gauges on it to try to get the freon levels correct. They took it to the back and the tech said the system would potentially need a full overhaul drain and refill and they wouldn't be willing to do that unless I was prepared that that could cause me to need m an entire new AC system at over $2,000 AND they potentially needed to keep the car for few days. They wouldn't touch it unless I was prepared for the worst. We had to leave to go to Tallahassee, so I decided to find a shop in town to take the car to. I found DT's off Yelp and called and Elon was kind enough to say he would take a look at the system and evaluate it. It was a simple fix of just adjusting down the Freon to the proper levels and he and his team did it and gave the car a through inspection with a simple request for me to just get my future work on both my kids cars done at his place! I'll absolutely be back! Highly recommended!! Great Job Eloy and team!!

I had a fantastic experience with Porter's Automotive, Inc. From start to finish, their customer…read moreservice was outstanding. The receptionist kept me updated every step of the way and made sure I knew exactly what was going on with my vehicle. I brought my car in on a Friday due to an electrical issue that was causing a short and preventing it from cranking properly. The team quickly diagnosed and repaired the problem, and I picked it up the following Tuesday. My car is now running just like it did when I first bought it, like brand new! I highly recommend Porter's Automotive to anyone looking for honest, reliable, and professional service. Support local businesses, you won't be disappointed!

They took all my money and left me with a broken car. The worst business I have ever seen. Avoid…read morethese people like the plague. He did not even have the guts to talk to me. Another pitiful Tallahassee businessman.

Light bulbs to be put in . I brought light bulbs and they charged me 260$ to put th in . The said…read moreit was for the service . Because my tailgate wouldn't drop but it took them every bit of 5 minutes ! Another shop that fucks people in Tallahassee . 3years ago I came to this shop for a radiator and they didn't hook the fan back up causing my car to over heat and the moto blew . Do not come here unless it's basic things : wipers exc . Not bulbs ! Not oil ! Not Andy mechanic work ! You will get fucked !

My daughter needed a jump to get to work this morning, so I went to her church and retrieved the…read morecar to get the battery checked. It started for me and I drove a mile or so to Tuffy's. They checked the battery and without showing me results presented a quote for $249 all on to replace with an Interstate battery. i had just been online to Costco where the Same battery was half the price, so I thanked him and headed to Costco, the car started right up. A half mile dpwn the road I spotted Auto Zone, where a quick check of the battery with their tool confirmed we have a good battery. I called Tuffy to let him know that I didnt appreciate the "service" and suggested I hope he can look in the mirror everyday. He insisted the battery is going to die eventually and I replied that "We all are, Sir". Caveat Emptor

My husband and I were on our way from Central Texas to Englewood Florida for vacation with friends…read morewhen our truck broke down on I-10 just west of Tallahassee. The awesome wrecker driver from Lawson's Paint and Body brought us to Powerhouse. As you can imagine,we were pretty frustrated. We were a day and a half into a long road trip, for vacation, and had no idea how serious the breakdown was. Both Jim, the owner, and Phil, the manager, went way above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and entertain us. The first thing Phil said when he introduced himself was "I want to put y'all at ease. " And he did. They have a really nice waiting room with sofas, a big screen tv, reading material, and a little kitchen.  Phil even offered -- no, almost insisted -- to bring us food from a nearby fast food place, though we declined. And the bathroom was clean and even smelled nice! Luckily, they were able to repair the truck relatively easily and quickly, just a couple of hours. They even off our transmission fluid. Importantly, they didn't have enough mechanics on duty at the time to get to us right away, but knowing that we were on the road and broken down and stuck, Jim did the repairs himself. When Phil noticed the Navy stickers on my husband's truck, they bonded over having been in the Navy at the same time, and gave us a military discount on the already VERY reasonable bill. Neither of us has EVER had such amazing service from auto repair, and we've had some great mechanics!

Attention parents who live afar with college students in Tally who are desperate to find a honest…read moreand trustworthy mechanic: This place doesn't deserve 5 stars, there should be an option for extra credit. 10/5!! Shop owners went above and beyond with one of my most valued gifts; my daughter. Took her car in for issues that we've been chasing for almost a year (at a different shop). I initially tried to give them a detailed description of all that has been done and luckily they asked to look at it with a 'fresh pair of eyes'. Much to my surprise, given the thousands of dollars I've already poured into this car, they FIXED it! Diagnostic took longer than the fix. This job required skilled and patient professionals, which is exactly what we got when we walked into this shop. Communicated with me every step of the way. Unfortunately, I handed them a half broken key fob, which I forgot to tell them. As expected it broke after a test drive. When they called to notify me of what happened, I apologized profusely as it was MY fault. Now some of you may think, oh well, the key broke while in their possession, so it's their responsibility to fix it. I couldn't disagree more, however, they still took it upon themselves to get me a new key. Their rationale - I didn't need the added headache after all the trouble this car had already caused. I didn't think it was possible, there are still some businesses out there with integrity. I wouldn't trust any other mechanic to ensure my daughter is in a safe and functional vehicle.

This place was amazing!! I dropped off my car early in the morning and they had it completed by…read morenoon. They also made me aware of another issue I had and referred me to another shop that would be less expensive. INCREDIBLE!!! I will definitely be back and I'll be sending anyone else to this shop who may need some diagnostic work done!!! Hats off and thank you to the Doug's!! You two really helped me when I needed it most!!

I went to them last-minute with a transmission problem and they were wonderful and accommodating. I…read moredidn't have an appointment or anything, but they were quick to diagnose the problem, fix it for a great price, and get it back to me. The staff was extremely kind and explained everything to me clearly. I'm extremely grateful for the care they show their customers.

Not that we wanted it to happen this way but twice in six months we've had the opportunity to do…read morebusiness with University. The first time was fixing a "dumbass" accident where I rear-ended a much larger SUV. The driver didn't want to pursue a claim. I was OK with that but still wanted to fix my relatively new car. Since I preferred not to submit a claim to my insurance, the owner Stan explained several ways in which we could approach the repairs. We agreed on strategy and they did a great job without having to replace parts. I spent less than my deductible and got the car back in fourlq days. Had it not been raining it would have been three days. Car number 2 got rear ended and had significantly more damage. This is where Jen's expertise kicked in. She helped coordinate all of the communication between the insurance companies to the point that we dropped of the car off, picked up the rental at the same time and waited for their call. In three days they were done, the estimate was exactly what we paid and they arranged for the rental to be picked up. The entire experience was very easy and pleasant As far as the quality of work, I am very pleased. The shut lines and panel fit were perfect. The paint color match is perfect. There are no squeaks and rattles. I am absolutely happy and would recommend them to anyone. If you're a student or the parent of a student, there is nothing to worry about. They'll take great care of you as long as you have the patience to deal with your insurer. That's a variable no one can control.

They over charge for towing. I do not recommend them. $825 for a tow for about 30 miles from 98…read morenear St Mark to Tallahassee. Yes they were coming from Monticello. This is unreasonable and taking advantage of someone who hit a bear and stuck out in the middle of nowhere. $500 would have been more than it should have been but maybe more understandable considering the drive. They rip off people stranded.

Great experience! These guys do an awesome job....if you want a quality job with an honest…read moreapproach, this is the repair shop for you. I made an appointment via text and they were ready for me when I arrived. The price they charged me was very fair and they were upfront with what it would cost ahead of time. I will definitely come back for any of my trucks future needs. I highly recommend them for your automotive repairs.

In short, this is a rare find in the land of mechanics. Yes they're honest!…read more Traveling to Tallahassee, my minivan sprung a coolant leak and I had to get it fixed to continue. I inquired through the Yelp messaging system before the shop opened for the day and they responded in minutes! They took the car in immediately, diagnosed the problem in seconds (a heater hose leak), a we were driving again at midday. This is not normal. It's really rare. The price was very reasonable, too. Do call this business if you need a Tallahassee mechanic.