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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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Although they are known for their work on German cars, these guys do a great job on our precious Japanese possessions. I just returned from Cars & Concepts on N. Manhattan Ave Tampa. And I am quite pleased with the experience. While sitting in the waiting room I felt like I had a consultation by a surgeon, the tech came out and sat down “So do you autocross or track your car? When you’re on the track are you solo…” together we sat there and decided how we wanted to dial in the car. It was great to deal with guys who know what they are talking about and are passionate about it. When calling for an appointment ask for Steve he is the professor 813-348-6183.
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Nice to know there are shops out there who care about the customer still and not just the dollar.
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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S2ks take a while to dial in right, unfortunately an $89 special is only going to give the tech about 1 1/2 hours before he starts to loose money. A correctly done alignment is worth every penny.
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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This information is invaluable. Thank you! I got burned badly on my first S2000 alignment. Honda had to spend 3 hrs fixing it and I was out over $1000 in tires, fees, etc. Lesson: Find a "surgeon" you trust.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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honda cars of bradenton, ask john from lht he will go to bat for me on such subject........
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 05:36 AM
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Cars & Concepts did mine as well. With similar results. I was very happy with the amount of care that went into getting me exactly what I wanted/needed.
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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Took my car to C&C the other day for an alignment fixwhich I thought another shop butchered. Too bad it wasn't the alignment. I have a collapsed front left strut. My Koni's are only ablut 25K/2 years old. I hope they'll warranty it for me. Anyway, Matt never charged me a thing and I will be back in a week or so to get the new strut installed and re-aligned.

These guys are real professionals. And although they specialize in BMW, they are true enthusiasts. I am recommending them to anyone needing alignments among other things!
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