DO NOT GO TO MIKE’S GARAGE. I’m currently looking at recs for a new mechanic in town and the last time i’ve seen a post about Mike’s was around five years ago.

To all the new students and residents of Tally, do not for the love of GOD bring your car to Mike’s Garage. Yes, that one attached to that fuck ass gas station on Pensacola. In 2025, he held onto my car for nearly two months after spouting a bunch of bullshit about the repairs I need with a wide smile on his face. Oh and he charged me nearly $2,000 (yes, i know… played me like a damn trumpet) to KEEP MY CAR IN THE LOT STILL BROKEN DOWN. I had to return my car a day or two later after his first “OH YOUR CAR IS READY DEAR” call because it broke down AGAIN. Mind you, my car never had serious issues prior as I kept up with it.

After calling me to pick up my car, I go to the lot two days later and it’s behind five other junk cars not ready for pick up. The cashier at the time called everyone he could to come get the car for me but Mike kept saying all of his family members and workers are out of town… only for the cashier to get in touch with Mike’s son who was in town and had no idea about my car being in the lot. His son and the cashier found my keys and tried to start my car only to find out that nothing had been done after two months 🙂 I was left stranded in town and unable to get home… on my birthday of all days.

I eventually got my car back and took it to a different mechanic who had to sit me down to tell me Mike essentially fucked my car more than it had been before, basically making it a total loss. I can’t prove it, but I almost feel like the old fuck took some parts of my car to keep for himself.

Anyway, I come to you now in 2026 after being forced to purchase a brand new vehicle for my peace of mind. Heed my warnings and go literally anywhere else. PLEASE.