Mechanic in Lutz, FL
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Even if you're a seasoned technician yourself, fixing your car or truck is never fun. Luckily, the team at Honest1 can guide you through any vehicle repair. Our Roadworthy Experts™ are ready to tackle anything from diagnosing to fixing or replacing. With every visit, they arm you with the what, why, and what next—how car repairs should be.
What Drivers are Saying
Rocco Damico
Excellent first time experience. Took my 2012 Ford Focus in for oil change and wipers. They also did their standard check and gave me a detailed printout with everything they found. They also took the time to explain in detail. There was absolutely no pressure to run up a huge bill. All in all, a definite 5 star experience.
John Dryburgh
Honest One auto care runs their business as their name states. They did a fabulous job on my Ford escape, hybrid, quoted me a very reasonable price, got the job done well within the parameters and we’re delighted to have my business. I can honestly recommend them for any service you might need.
Luis Santiago
Awesome service, I walked in thinking 🤔 I had my appointment set for 8am to have my brake rotors and pads changed. Justin the manager started checking his system and noticed the appointment wasn't showing up. I mentioned i had called and was given a quote over the phone and appointment set. Justin took my information on my vehicle and quoted me what I had been quoted over the phone, he took the time to make me feel comfortable and was able to service my vehicle. Justin's customer service was...
Sohail Haque
Amazing service and the name on the garage says it all. They are straight forward and will tell you what is either wrong or not. I went with some ghost messages left in the ECU but no lights on dash. Went there they said it would cost X and then I wanted them to check the AC and the cost would be Y. When I went back they said they checked, nothing wrong and they cleared the messages and charge was $0. Oh and they will give you a ride home if needed.
Douglas Stein
My right front headlight on my 2015 Tesla Model S stopped working. I got a notice on my dashboard screen that it was malfunctioning. I scheduled and attended a service appointment with Tesla and was told that I needed an entirely new right headlight assembly. The cost was going to be around $2800+ for diagnostic tests and the new headlight assembly and I was given an appointment to return in a week. I searched on Tesla repair and found Honest1. It was fairly close to my home in Lutz so I...
Car repairs 101
Regular maintenance and a keen eye are the best ways to keep your ride Roadworthy™. However, knowing the signs and symptoms of common vehicle repairs can help you get ahead of expensive issues.
Look for leaks
- Yellowish-green, pastel blue, or fluorescent orange: Points to an overheating engine or a leaky cooling system.
- Dark brown or black: Could be an oil leak from a bad seal or gasket.
- Red: Might mean a transmission or power steering fluid leak.
- Clear: Likely condensation from your A/C and nothing to stress over.
Listen for trouble
- Squeal: Could be a loose or worn belt or brake system issue.
- Click: Probably the hardest to pin down; can mean a stuck valve lifter, low engine oil, brake issues, an axle issue, or something in your tire.
- Screech: May be a problem with your brake, wheel bearing, or drivetrain.
- Rumble: Often indicates worn drive-line components.
- Ping: Usually the result of using lower octane gas than recommended.
- Heavy Knocking: Might be a worn crankshaft or connecting rod bearings.
- Clunk: Possibly a loose shock absorber, suspension component, exhaust pipe, or motor mount.
Focus on the ride
- Trouble steering: Likely misaligned wheels or worn steering components.
- Pulling in one direction: The tendency to steer left or right could be due to under-inflated tires, a misaligned front end, or failed brake components.
- Rough ride and handling: Worn shock absorbers, suspension components, or improper tire inflation can affect cornering. A vehicle that bounces twice or more when pushed down hard at each wheel might need new shocks.
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