Perdue’s Automotive Center

I’ve visited Mr. Perdue & Steve on numerous occasions and referred several customers to them as well (including out of town visitors in a pinch). They’ve helped me tow my car across town and have always given fair and honest advice as well as fair prices for parts and labor. They always call to update me on issues before starting any work. The most recent visit was due to a screw stuck in my tire and Steve stayed open late to help me out and fix it. One of the best businesses in town for customer service.

good place to get your car fixed

When I knew my brakes needed to be replaced, I first went to a national chain. I thought that it would be the lowest price and, being new to town, thought it would be a safe bet. After I dropped the car off there to be looked at and had an uneasy feeling, I checked Unilocal.There was only 1 review for the place, but it said it was the worst place in town. I’m so glad I looked at the highest rated places at that point. I chose Perdue’s because although it was not the highest rated, it had the most reviews. I found out when I went in this morning why. First, the reception from Mr. Perdue himself was so pleasant! I took it in this morning after 8, he called me before 10am to give me a quote ($ 80) (lower than the chain), and had it done before noon! Amazing. And Mr. Perdue personally took care of me at the end of the transaction as well. I am so thankful that I found Perdue’s and I have already told my friends (also new to town) that we have found our mechanic for good. Thank you, Mr. Perdue, for being so reasonably priced, honest, fast, and kind!
Oh p. s. He’s been in business since 1952!

Great people. So whatever, you may have to wait to talk to them on the phone, or wait for your car. That is a good sign, they are busy because they are honest mechanics who really save you a lot of money. I recommend Perdue’s Automotive to all my friends and family. I would give this six stars if I could!

I had heard that this was an honest mechanic and charged a fair price. They will fix your car and fix it well — as long as it’s not a VW or German engineered car. They fixed a bent valve problem on my VW incorrectly forcing me to either get a new car or have the repair re-​done. The cost involved to get it re-​done correctly (pay double what they charged me to try and fix it the first time) — the car is not worth the repair at this point. When I originally brought the car to this garage, I stated to the owner that I knew a VW was a different animal and would totally understand if he didn’t want to take it on — or didn’t have the know how — and that I would take it somewhere else — give me the word. He said he could do it — but it also might take a week. About a month later, after much prodding, I got my car back — fixed incorrectly. Not a happy camper — at all.

This is the best mechanic you’ll find in Tallahassee. They are honest and good at what they do. The owner, Kenny Purdue, treats you like family. I recommend it to anyone I come across. You will never be overcharged and they will never do anything without consulting you first. They only fix what needs fixed. They’re always super nice and helpful. My car is always fixed within a couple of days. Just be prepared to have a conversation when you go in because they’re that friendly. Great place!

I’ve been in Tallahassee about 20 years and I’ve finally found an honest mechanic. As someone with no mechanical aptitude, this is the kind of place I’ve prayed for. I would recommend him to my parents without reservation, and I have. I’ve never had any trouble getting my car fixed in a timely fashion. Great bunch of guys, and great mechanics.

This is an honest mechanic. They’ve been in business for damn near 50 years and you don’t get there by screwing people over. I’ve walked out there with a $ 15 tab before. If you have any problem, the owner Kenny is a gentleman and will take care of it. I can’t recommend Perdue’s enough.

they have no call waiting, no answering service, no answering machine, and only one devoted phone line. you’re not getting any call backs or information on your vehicle unless you go there and light a fire under under their asses personally!
my car was there for a full week with no information — after promising to call me with updates later in the day that i dropped it off. i got no call, no answer when i could get through, and endless busy signals! i finally went there in person and was told they hadn’t even looked at it yet! they said they were too busy at the moment and that they would get to it the next day. of course they did not. 2 weeks after bringing it there, and still not even a diagnostic, i finally had it towed to tires plus… we’ll see how that goes.
business 101 for perdue:
1. get call waiting or an answering service and don’t leave your customers in the dark.
2. If you can’t handle the volume, either expand your business or stop accepting new clients.