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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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Need AC Work in Tampa Bay...

I need a reliable place that does good work that won't rip me off...

I've been quoted from $700 to $1000 to $1900 (last quote) for the same work... The last 2 quotes were from Ice Cold Air!!!

Raf
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Re: Need AC Work in Tampa Bay...

go to Ferman Chevrolet in Brandon...ask for mike in the garage...he`s in his forties, he knows these cars...he works on mine.......he knows the best place(wink) and price to take your car...he`s the most honest mechanic I have ever known
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Car: 91 Black Formula KR
Engine: 305 TPI R69/G92
Transmission: Astro A5-Pro 5.0-McCleod
Axle/Gears: US Gear 3.42 Eaton True Trac
Re: Need AC Work in Tampa Bay...

Does "wink" mean he does work on the side?

If you have his email, PM me or I can PM you my phone number to pass to him...

I'm over near Clearwater...

Raf
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Re: Need AC Work in Tampa Bay...

you can always check with raynaldo 'ray' at johnny's automotive in haines city florida. (863) 422-2995. he has been workin' with me and REALLY reasonable! I have found that he does great work and i think their hourly is 70 bucks an hr. flat rate, cheapest rate in town. his place is right off highway 27 haines city on old polk city road.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 01:51 AM
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Re: Need AC Work in Tampa Bay...

you are near the clearwater airport?....check with the auction across the street...I think they still use Tiny`s automotive......
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 07:11 AM
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Axle/Gears: US Gear 3.42 Eaton True Trac
Re: Need AC Work in Tampa Bay...

I'm near Clearwater, Haines City is too far & $70 is too rich... I'll keep checking the local ones...

Thanks everyone..

Rafael
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Re: Need AC Work in Tampa Bay...

Pep Boys gets 95/hour.....average shop? 70/hour.......if you find someone that does 60/hour you have a deal.......any mechanic that prices by the book is just putting it to you with no vaseline....if the job calls for 4 hours it usually only takes 2-3.......pay for the 2-3 only. I`m a dealer and I have guys that charge me based on the job.....not the book
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