I am very grateful to Dave and the help and reassurance he provided in our moment of distress.
When I spoke to Dave Spada the next day, he was just as the reviews had indicated - very informative, fair and honest. More importantly, he was OBJECTIVE about my options, and in the end, due to the source of the break down (a blown water pump), we decided it would be best to have the car towed to the dealership, where they are better equipped to handle this particular problem, and would possibly be able to save the existing engine, although with substantial service. Dave had recommended replacing the entire engine, which given the state of it (coolant in the oil), I tend to agree with his recommendation, rather than spending thousands of dollars to try to repair the motor to ultimately discover it indeed has suffered catastrophic failure. However, the dealer where the vehicle is regularly serviced, felt there was a decent chance they could replace the water pump and save the engine, so I'm taking that chance and waiting with fingers crossed...
Dave, Ron, and the crew looked at the car, diagnosed the real problem, and fixed it for a fraction of what I had expected to pay.
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I had my broken down 2009 Mazda CX-9 towed from the Florida Turnpike to Spada's in Vero Beach, based on the tow company's recommendation. Of course I was initially skeptical about the recommendation (due to the possibility of the tow company receiving referral fees, etc), but based on the reviews I found online (Google and other sites), which were an average 5.0 star (our of 5), I was reassured that we were in good hands.
From now on, I'm taking my car to Spada's first. You should, too.
Reliable honest repair work at a great price. The owners and staff are always amazing!
Then, a few months later, the big-brand repair shop quoted $700+ for a repair. I decided to show it to Spada's first.
Fabouls service, they explained everything in great detail before they started.
A guy I met in line at Panera overheard me talking about the expensive car repair I was facing. He said, "Give Spada's a try." Sure, why not?
Anyway, I felt compelled to write this favorable review based on the fact that Spada's accepted our towed vehicle on a weekend, without commitment to any charges or fees, as well as the straight-forward and honest way that Dave dealt with me thereafter. Based on my brief experience, I agree with the other reviews on Google, that state that Spada's is a fair and honest repair shop, that treats it's customer with respect and dignity, takes the time to explain the problem with their automobile, and offers an objective opinion about the best solution.
Spada's is a great repair shop. They are very knowledgeable and trustworthy. They have grown so much since they first opened which is a testament to how good they are. People know good service when they get it and they aren't afraid to tell their friends when they've found it. If you simply call ahead and schedule an appointment, you'll see they can almost always work with your time frame. Give them a try!
I left the car with them for a check-up. An hour later, I got a call to tell me that all I needed was a dab of silicone lubricant applied to a moving part. Again, they could have charged me a fortune, but instead they fixed the problem and sent me on my way.
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