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Old Mar 6, 2017 | 12:59 PM
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Can anyone recommend a good C5 mechanic or shop around the North Tampa, New Port Richey Spring Hill area in Florida?
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Sorry, Cant make any recommendations but I will get you a BUMP to the TOP of the list!

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Old Mar 6, 2017 | 03:15 PM
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You might want to post in the southeast region...just went there.
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I wish I could answer. I am in Tampa as well and the only place people use it the Corvette Shoppe on Dale Mabry. But I've heard the service is questionable. Hopefully someone will chime in.
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I dont know how far West Palm Beach is from you but you can go to Horsepower Sales of West Palm. The owner is Jeremy Preston and he is an expert on the c5,c6 and c7 Corvettes. He does it all from heavy engine work to suspension and of course he has a dyno for performance tuning. You cant go wrong with him.

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I wish I could answer. I am in Tampa as well and the only place people use it the Corvette Shoppe on Dale Mabry. But I've heard the service is questionable. Hopefully someone will chime in.
Thanks, I emailed them earlier and never received a response.
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Just had a ton of work done by anti venom corvette in seffner/brandon. Highly recommend them
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Originally Posted by edram454
I dont know how far West Palm Beach is from you but you can go to Horsepower Sales of West Palm. The owner is Jeremy Preston and he is an expert on the c5,c6 and c7 Corvettes. He does it all from heavy engine work to suspension and of course he has a dyno for performance tuning. You cant go wrong with him.

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Far from Tampa and Horsepower Sales likes to keep your Vette overnight.
I'm sure someone from Tampa, with a Vette would be helpful.
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Originally Posted by jimmielee
Can anyone recommend a good C5 mechanic or shop around the North Tampa, New Port Richey Spring Hill area in Florida?
I would contact the local Corvette Club and ask president and/or officer for referral.

http://www.baccvette.us
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Robert is from the Tampa area and I am sure would be glad to direct you.


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Vern's Chevy Service on Missouri in Clearwater is the best I have ever found, he really does know everything when it comes to Corvettes.
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