Strictly Foreign Inc - West Melbourne (FL)

Golden Anniversary Adventure "I had the car back in less than 24 hours!!!! Incredible fast, efficient, and in my opinion, affordable service!" After 3 day journey down the I-95 corridor from visiting family in New York and New Jersey, we arrived home in Melbourne Florida to find Jane’s 2011 Buick LaCrosse sedan dead as a doornail in our driveway. I had known the car needed a new battery, and with nearly 90,000 miles on the odometer, and still using the original factory brakes, knew a brake job was soon needed. I replaced the battery without any difficulty, but LaCrosse would still not turn over and start. After spending two days getting educated watching You Tube Videos depicting fixes for electrical problems on these computerized post-2010 automobiles, I proceeded to perform diagnostics on the car. I did every trick in the book to start the car to no avail. The only problem I found was a blown fuse for the ECM (Electronic Control Module). This was very likely the root of the problem, but what was the cause? I replaced the fuse and it immediately blew out! How do I further troubleshoot the circuit? A rather expensive computer diagnostic tool would be necessary. After researching auto repair shops in my area, one kind of caught my eye, SoloTech Auto Works in West Melbourne, about 7 1/2 miles away. They had very good reviews on Google! After meeting with Russ and Jim and discussing the problem, I decided to have the car towed to their shop and have them attempt to repair it. Jim went to work on the problem right away. The problem was indeed mysterious. Diagnostic tools revealed several electronic question marks. A blown 20 Amp fuse for the expensive Electronic Control Module was highlighted, but, why did it blow out? After troubleshooting the vehicles electronics system, Jim discovered that a wire under the fuse box feeding electricity to the suspect circuit with the blown fuse had not been properly installed, likely by the factory, and was no longer making contact. Jim attached the wire properly, replaced the fuse, cleared all the codes that had previously displayed trouble, and voila - the car cranked over and started without hesitation! Jim is a well versed automotive mechanic originally from Long Island New York. He has a good deal of experience with automotive electrical issues, as well as a qualified all-around auto mechanic. He has been with SoloTech for just over a year and his expertise is quite apparent. Starting problem resolved for a lot less cost than I had originally feared, I then had SoloTech replace the Rear Brake pads and Rotors that I knew were due to be replaced anyway. I had the car back in less than 24 hours!!!! Incredible fast, efficient, and in my opinion, affordable service! I am a retired automotive mechanic and service manager having been in the automotive and truck industry for over 50 years. I highly recommend SoloTech Autoworks Thank You Jim, Russ, and SoloTech for solving such a frustrating, elusive problem.

Terri Gonzalez Wow! I am truly amazed at the professionalism and kindness here! I was told at Mazda that my car needed several things that would be quite a lot of money. Took it to Conner Automotive and they assured me I did NOT need these things! Will surely be going back when I do need something done! Honesty and Integrity!

Jeannie Found Precision Auto Repair on the Nextdoor App. Donnie was honest, patient, and gave me fair prices upfront for a drive belt replacement on my 2018 Hyundai Ioniq. He needed a special tool for the job, ordered it, and had my car ready just a few hours after I dropped it off. Great Service- Ill definitely be back and will recommend him to others!

Corrine Cook We have used Craig‘s 3 times in the past year and a half. We do have an old vehicle that has 180,000+ miles on it. Things are beginning to go wrong and no matter what it is or when it is that we need help, Craig‘s has been absolutely amazing. They communicate what’s needed. They fix and repair promptly with professionalism. We couldn’t ask for a better mechanic for our old Buick. Thanks Craig Auto Service for being so knowledgeable in your field, and we I highly recommend you!

Ginger Chen The battery died at noon and called to make an appointment on the next morning. I was afraid that I had to jump it early in the morning, so I drove it to the store. As I needed a ride back and another to pick it up, Tim started working on it immediately after he got one car done. It was so hot and soem on schedule, but within minutes, he just replaced the battery and got my vehicle running smooth. The second time, having Tim work on it, the first time was back to September 2021. Both were excellent work. Highly recommend.

Peter Peter If I could give Steve 10 stars I would. I had a FANTASTIC experience with his business. I had an issue with my AC and window (not going up and down). He went on it right away after I dropped it and updated me throughout the day about the status. He sends you a video of the work hes performing. He is at all times straight forward, transparent, honest and is a genuinely super nice person. He will not overcharge you! I would recommend him to anybody who wants it done correct, the first time. Steve really goes above and beyond! Keep up the excellent work Steve!!

raymond dunn Very friendly and reasonably priced. Did a great job for me

Kevin These guys are the best in town. I think reasonable prices and they get the job done that day not 3 days later. They did 2 days of work for me and didnt charge me a lot of money and and got me back on the road to work a plus

Galina Reyes I recently had the pleasure of working with Victor, and I cant recommend him highly enough! From the moment I walked into his shop, I was impressed by his kindness and professionalism. He took the time to thoroughly explain the issues with my car, which I truly appreciated. Victor worked quickly and efficiently, managing to fix my car in just one day. He even rushed to get the necessary parts from another store to ensure I had a working AC in the sweltering Florida heat. Its rare to find a mechanic who is not only skilled but also honest and transparent about the work being done. What stood out the most was Victors integrity; he had to undo some work that had been done incorrectly by someone else I found online, and he handled it with ease and expertise. The pricing was fair, which is another big plus in my book. If you’re looking for a reliable mechanic who truly cares about his customers, look no further than Victor!

Caroline Iannucci the people that work at Larrys shop are the kindest group Ive met in a long time! They got my car fixed in a timely manner if I asked questions they answered them honestly and accurately 10/10 would recommend