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Expert Auto Repair & AC Specialist
1918 N E Ave Suite #1, Panama City, FL 32405, United States
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Expert Auto Repair & AC Specialist
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Ha
Review №1

My daughter had an oil leak on her car. Initially brought it to Eurasian Garage. For $140 they told me it was the valve cover gasket. Decided to do it myself considering they wanted to charge $800 total to do it. After changing the gasket, the oil leak had become worst. I then towed the car to Expert Auto at a friends recommendation. After they looked at the vehicle, the previous diagnosis was incorrect and l the engine had to be replaced. They did an amazing job and the car is running again. Would definitely recommend Expert Auto!

Sh
Review №2

My son just moved to Panama City, FL. His car got in an accident and Expert Auto went above and beyond to provide service quickly. That was really appreciated as an uber to work was 25.00 each way. Quality, Quick and affordable service. I with I could find more service providers like this business.

Jo
Review №3

Took my car in for a coolant line leak and it turned out to be a major problem that couldnt be fixed in the time he had available between jobs. He did however get it where I could get back home and not worry about it. Was very professional and very knowledgeable with the information and explanation he gave me. Would highly recommend and if any future car troubles come up while in town I will certainly be using them again!

An
Review №4

Went in to get a custom setup diagnosed. Staff was super nice and helpful. Diagnosis was free and we had a plan to fix it with a cost breakdown within 20 minutes. They made a customer for life.

As
Review №5

Went in to get help with ac on 2004 Sierra truck and he was very helpful and got my ac blowing cold air again. I will definitely be going back to him for any other car problems I have. Not a scamming mechanic he actually talked me through what was wrong with my ac and taught me about it. Glad I found this place.

Ju
Review №6

Took a chance and stopped in to see if he could fix my air conditioning. He explained everything he was doing and got it fixed. I was very happy with the price and the minimal time it took to get fixed. I highly recommend this place. Thank you Shawn / Sean for the fine service.

As
Review №7

Rocker arms and lifters went bad in my 2016 Ram 1500. Was originally worried about being taken advantage of being a woman. Fortunately, I was extremely happy with the outcome of the service and the price. Shawn took the time to explain everything and got me back on the road in no time. Highly recommend.

Sa
Review №8

Expert Auto saved our vacation! We were in town from TN and our starter went out. He was able to fix the starter quickly, provided excellent customer service, and gave us a fair price. If we are ever in a pickle in PCB again, we will definitely use Expert Auto again!

Review №9

Good place and very friendly the mechanic I recommend it I travel from Destyn my truck did not work the air conditioning and by the time it was nobody wanted to check it and he without any problem repaired it, Many thanks, it really helped me a lot because walking without air conditioning with the family is not easy at all because of the children who are the ones who cannot stand the heat God bless your place and many thanks again for helping me ..

Me
Review №10

Wish I could give him 10 stars! I took my kids down to PCB from Indiana. Sadly, my hubby had to stay home this trip. The AC in my Infinity QX60 stopped blowing cold air halfway through Alabama. Thank goodness I found Shawn because he was upfront and honest with me about what was causing the problem. He stopped what he was doing and took the time to diagnose the issue and thoroughly explain it to my son and me. It was a crack in the line. He tried to get the part shipped to him before we had to head home but it wasn’t possible but he was able to have the line soldered so we would have cool air on the 12 hr drive home. Then he texted the part number to me so we could have our mechanic order it when we return home. We have been back a couple weeks now and still have cool air. Shawn not only saved me thousands, but saved our vacation as well. Would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for an honest and upfront mechanic.

bo
Review №11

It is very hard to find auto repair you trust. I normally do all my own work if possible. I had an air conditioner problem. The owner Shawn check my vehicle for four days. He did not find the issue even after all that time. He charged nothing for four days of work. You do not find many shops with this kind of honesty. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for honest repair work. He will be getting mine and anyone else I can send to him. Thanks Shawn. P.S. I did try to pay him. Great place go there with confidence.

ke
Review №12

I have been struggling with a wiper issue for a few weeks that no one could seem to find out what the main issue was. On the first visit I was given a diagnosis with the exact price that i would spend to have the issue fixed. I later went back, in which my wipers were fixed and I am so happy!! Great customer service as well. I would definitely recommend this place!!

Jo
Review №13

Very professional and helpful charging a fair rate.

jo
Review №14

Im so glad I finally found an honest mechanic.Shawn is awesome.

De
Review №15

Such a great experience not only did I get my ac fixed but learned a lot about what not to do with it in the future

Le
Review №16

Having an auto mechanic that does good work, at a fair price and that you can trust is important. Expert Auto Repair was recommended to me by a neighbor after we moved from Atlanta 6 months ago and they are all that. I have used them twice and twice they have not let me down. I will recommend them to any one. Great job guys!

ca
Review №17

Totally recommend!! He went the extra mile to try to help me! I am very pleased with the service I received.

Mi
Review №18

Got quick and friendly service. Diagnosed my issue, got me prices for parts / labor separately, and there was a super friendly pup that greeted me on that day! Answered all my questions, didnt rush me. Will return and would recommend!

Ch
Review №19

Fantastic experience and honest work. Shawn is someone you can trust. Thanks!

Fr
Review №20

Worst place ever.....an answer for your . If you dont have record why did you txt me. Your diagnose was wrong. My car needed to have both ball joints exchange. You have me an estimate for extra work. It did not need any of it. The car was not alligned after the ball joint was changed neither you told me that it was necessary to do it. You mentioned optional. It cost me two tires since the tires wear out since the car was not alligned and I drove with my daughter on wheels on wires. I have attached a picture of your txts. It seems to be you use the same answer and get upset over a review that we as customers we are entitled. I ask myself how many time you have done this. Thanks for telling via txt that you will put my vin # and telling me that it was cowardly. It is my right to review you and give you the rating that I believe that you deserve. Please stop texting my phone. It is not professional on your side to contact the customers intimidate and tell the what the pictures that I have attached shows. Its not an alias that I use. It is my second name.Have a good evening

Ch
Review №21

I first want to say Shawn Brown he was wonderful it was great prices it was great talking to him and I learned some very valuable lessons I can put into my life so this place is a 10 out of 10 I would recommend this to anybody and everybody.

ga
Review №22

Had a radiator leak, it was handled very professionally, they did my job in a timely manner and at a very fair price. Will not take my vehicle anywhere else but EXPERT AUTO REPAIR for any repairs from a radiator/ac to a complete engine / transmission rebuild. The owner Shawn and his right hand man Eric are truly professional and top notch.

Jo
Review №23

The owner was more than helpful on my Nissan Titan with the AC problem definitely helped me out definitely recommend anybody and everybody to go see him

Be
Review №24

The owner was really friendly and honest he explained to me and showed me everything me being a female it didnt try to advantage with cost and telling me extra stuff

Ma
Review №25

The guy explained to me about what he did and they have a good machine to work on it.Quality service for a affordable price.👍🏻👍🏻

Ka
Review №26

Did a great job on my 01 Subaru Forester, Shawn is extremely knowledgeable about Subarus and was able to get my car in and out of the shop very quickly after parts arrived, and kept me well informed through the whole process. Power steering rack replacement, front end suspension work, and engine mounts, all wearing great and Im very happy for taking it to Expert Auto. Honest professionals and good work, would recommend.

Va
Review №27

Gets it done right the first time. Cant beat the service I get with Expert Auto Repair.

St
Review №28

Got my vehicle in quickly and was able to fix it in short order at a reasonable price. Has done work for me in the past and no issues.

Mo
Review №29

I wont ever take my truck anywhere else. Shawn is a God send! His prices are fair, and he doesnt try to get u to do things to your vehicle that doesnt need it. And he is also easy on the eyes.

Jo
Review №30

Got air conditioner running ice cold for 40 dollars im loving it

sp
Review №31

Called about changing AC compressor For my wifes car Purchased all parts online with warranties they said they would not use my parts they wont to Jack the price up Never had to worry about my using you for anything

jo
Review №32

Awesome service! They actually walk you through how the system works, what is wrong and how they are going to repair it! Very personable, easy to work with and reasonably priced. I highly reccomend for auto repair!

ja
Review №33

The name says it all they are the experts friendly courteous very knowledgeable awesome place to take your automobile to have it running beautifully

Da
Review №34

I only made a phone call but the prices were way to high

Da
Review №35

We drove 45 min out of our way to because of the great reviews this place had and we were not disappointed!! They were very professional and and fast with their diagnosis of my air conditioning problem! They were very knowledgeable and found the problem quick and refused to charge me anything to look at it. I would most definitely return and would recommend this place over any I’ve been to before in the area. Definitely worth the drive wherever you’re at, thanks again guys for the quick honest work!!

Ma
Review №36

Good guys, good work if you can get in line!

Ma
Review №37

Highly recommend! Shawn is FANTASTIC! I’m not a local resident as I live 9.5 hours away..However I couldn’t have found a better shop after running into a A/C problem on our family vacation trip.

Ch
Review №38

Shawn is a great guy! I’ve been to his shop twice with my vehicles and he’s been straight and honest with me regarding what I needed to get done and also even helped save me some money! You won’t find a better shop than this!

Na
Review №39

Went in on a whim earlier this morning, and without a bat of an eye he fixed the problem within minutes on my Ford Ranger and sent us on our way. Just a simple vacuum hose, he even said he would be able to fit us in next week for some other issues. Amazing, friendly local man, thanks again Shawn! We will definitely see you again next week!

Da
Review №40

This guy is great! He will check your ac for free and advise you from there. He even spent some extra time on giving me some advice. I will be back

Br
Review №41

Would highly recommend expert auto repair! The starter on my truck broke today and I was originally going to get it fixed at the dealership but they were going to charge $500 plus tax. Called this shop on a recommendation from a friend and was able to get it fixed for less than half the price and it was ready the same day. Nothing but great service and professionalism!

Na
Review №42

They did a great job on repairing my car at last minute notice

Ja
Review №43

Sean is the MOST HONEST mechanic you will EVER find! This morning I called to ask for a diagnostic price because my car is overheating. He in turn told me not to drive it and how to do a diagnostic by myself which saved me $90 then after I figured the problem out and called him back he gave me a price on fixing it. The price is absolutely reasonable and just downright upfront with what I am looking at to fix my car. I cannot stress enough that if you need ANY work done on your vehicle to call this shop and bring all your needs here! There is no other mechanic that will tell you the truth and truly cares about your well being on the road! He will have my service for life!!

aa
Review №44

Shawn was the only person working on this day and still managed to help me in a timely manner. I came in early without calling or making an appointment and he still worked with me and changed my brakes. I’m from out of state and wasn’t sure what type of luck I’d have finding someone on short notice but I’m glad I chose to come here. If I’m ever in town and have an issue, I’ll definitely come back. Thanks Shawn.

Gu
Review №45

Because I specifically ask the mechanic NOT to order parts from oReilly, but to get them from auto zone.He totally ignored my request, got them from oReillys anyway.I honestly believe the parts were way over priced.I just know that I will NEVER go there again !!!

A.
Review №46

Shawn went above and beyond. I brought them a really hurting unit. They worked with what my budget had and got me safely back on the road.Thanks again! Couldn’t recommend more.

An
Review №47

I honestly cant say enough good things about this place, my ac went out in my Yukon and I had no idea what it could be, I kept changing the fuses and it kept blowing them, so I called around to get an estimate, everyone else wanted $80+ for a diagnosis so I called Rodney and he said $30, took it in and it turned out to be my AC clutch. Rodney told me $350 to change the clutch and compressor so of course I had him do it, once again everyone else wanted $600-$1,200 to change it. Its so refreshing to find a honest person doing great work for a great price. I will definitely be taking all my future repairs here. They dont only do AC repairs they do everything! Thanks for all your help!

K
Review №48

I came in for an AC check up because I feel the temperature isnt cold enough.They tested my car for 15 mins. Found nothing wrong with the AC and told me the temp is within its acceptable range. They didnt want me to waste money to fill up with freon. Theyre very upfront about it. This will be my to go shop in the future for my vehicle problems.

Th
Review №49

Smart guy, and helpful. Hes the kind of mechanic that will give you honest information and advice that will end up saving you money in the end.

So
Review №50

Great service! Very informative and thorough

Br
Review №51

There arent enough good things I can say about Shaun at Expert Auto, all the guys who work there are great. Since moving to the area from CO, we were lucky enough to find Expert Auto after a few BRIEF experiences with other mechanics in the area. Hes honest, knowledgable, fair and helpful. We have had many issues addressed on a couple vehicles and the amount of money and headaches weve saved by using him are unbelieveable. I have never had such a good experience with a mechanic, especially when my car seems like its falling apart. We will always compare any services in the future to his care. The best.

Kr
Review №52

Shawn is very knowledgeable and most importantly honest! Great conversation and the price could not be beat. I highly recommend this auto repair shop

je
Review №53

Went in with no appointment and he took care of my AC issue. Although a simple drain n fill of freon, it was done promptly and I was in an out within 30 min. I would recommend

al
Review №54

First time, I went to them instead of other places because they had the cheapest quote and they are amazing! Honest and upfront people, its hard to find honest people when it comes to people working on your vehicle. They were always calling/texting to keep me in the loop which I really appreciate. I wouldnt take my car any other place! Thank you guys so much!

Br
Review №55

Sean at expert auto repair is down to earth very fair on price. Honest good guy he has earned my business from now on.

Jo
Review №56

Took 2015 Outback in last Friday, had a new blower motor installed before end of business that day. Excellent service! Highly recommend!

Mu
Review №57

Needed an ac compressor put in. Very friendly staff, quality work for a fair price with an HONEST owner. Hard to find places like this these days.

Da
Review №58

Not only did he fix my ac, I learned about other issues with my vehicle, and what I can expect and how to fix them in the future. Thanks so much for your time and energy! The ac works so great, I had to turn it down! Highly recommend!

Je
Review №59

Owner is super friendly and just wants everyone to be safe. Very reasonable and respectful.

De
Review №60

Had my ac installed along with the condesor. So far so good. I just picked it up. Excellent service, punctual and informative. I would recommend going here to anyone. Thanks for your help!

Sh
Review №61

The A/C in my Mazda CX-9 had been unreliable for the past few weeks. Today it stopped working completely! I called to see if someone could take a look at it this afternoon, but by the time I got to the shop, the A/C was working! I told Rodney the mechanic what was happening, and he immediately diagnosed it being a problem with the blower motor.He ordered the part (even called a couple of places to find the cheapest price), had it delivered to his shop, and fitted it, all while I waited! I was in and out (including waiting for the part) in less than an hour!I highly recommend Expert Auto Repair and AC Specialist if youre looking for a nice, honest mechanic, who does a great job at a very reasonable rate, and who doesnt try to up-sell you stuff you dont need!! Thanks so much Rodney, Ill definitely be heading back your way (when the need arises), and recommending you to others!

Sh
Review №62

Use these guys if you want it done RIGHT! We highly recommend using them.

Wi
Review №63

Best shop in town. Fair priced and friendly service. They only fix whats needed, no dealership scams here.

me
Review №64

Honest. Fair prices. Explained everything. Didnt do more than what was needed. And the best thing...they fixed our problem! And we were out of towners! Nothing fancy, just honest quality work.

Ca
Review №65

Had auto issues while traveling thru PC and was pleasantly surprised with the prompt and courteous service provided by this place. They addressed my problem and had me on the road at a very reasonable price. Thank you.

Br
Review №66

Helped diagnose my problem a/c. Knowledgable and honest.

Je
Review №67

1600$ to fix my AC !!!!! Still have issues with it. This man does not take the time to do things properly. In the process of taking my money he lost our keys, cracked my dash and glued it back together, replaced my steering wheel with something brand new that had rips all over it. Then took more money to fix my speedometer and guess what much to my surprise IT DOESNT WORK!!!!!!!

Ma
Review №68

The most honest, reliable, expert mechanic in Bay County. Been doing business with them for over 10 years. Quality work and honesty is what keeps my business!

Sh
Review №69

Good

Ri
Review №70

After having an issue with my A/C, I went to Expert Auto Repair. The owner kept in contact with me every step of my repair and I was on the road with a new condenser within 24 hours.

ST
Review №71

They don’t know how to work on cars and they Are complete rip-offs. Stay away from this shop.

Ty
Review №72

Dependable and honest which is hard to find

Ro
Review №73

Friendly service, reasonable pricing, and quick service.

Da
Review №74

Great service all around. I wont go anywhere else.

Ch
Review №75

Trustworthy and great mechanic.

Wi
Review №76

Very fair and reasonably priced addressed and solved the problem

Fr
Review №77

Honest & reliable ..highly recommend

Lo
Review №78

Went in a while back and had a horrible experience!

JA
Review №79

Great work!

Co
Review №80

Excellent service!!!

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  • Address:1918 N E Ave Suite #1, Panama City, FL 32405, United States
  • Phone:+1 850-774-5565
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Air conditioning repair service
  • Mechanic
  • Truck repair shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–5PM
  • Thursday:8AM–5PM
  • Friday:8AM–5PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
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