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Mechanic wanted in Sarasota area

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  1. 74Fiats

    74Fiats Rookie

    Sep 20, 2020
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    Sarasota, FL
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    John Mishriky
    #1 74Fiats, May 25, 2023
    Hi all, I have a growing collection of old eclectic Italian cars from the 60's and 70's (Fiat 1500 OSCA, Fiat Dino Coupe, Fiat X1/9, Fiat 500, Dino 208 GT4, Lancia Fulvia). Love them all :)

    Looking for a mechanic in the area who can help with maintaining them.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks,
    John
     
  2. RBarbieri

    RBarbieri Karting

    Feb 11, 2014
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    Bradenton, FL
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    Rich Barbieri
    #2 RBarbieri, May 25, 2023
    If you haven't try Sarasota Italian Garage in Bradenton.
     
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  3. 74Fiats

    74Fiats Rookie

    Sep 20, 2020
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    John Mishriky
    #3 74Fiats, May 25, 2023
    I haven't and I will! Thank you for the quick reply.
     
  4. ken qv

    ken qv Formula 3

    Oct 25, 2006
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    #4 ken qv, May 26, 2023
    The Italian garage is over priced.. call Dino
    941-524-9343
     
  5. 74Fiats

    74Fiats Rookie

    Sep 20, 2020
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    John Mishriky
    #5 74Fiats, May 26, 2023
    Thanks Ken. Just gave Dino a call, let you know what comes of it.
     
  6. tonyswfla

    tonyswfla Formula Junior
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    Dec 2, 2007
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    #6 tonyswfla, Jun 14, 2023
    Dino at Luciano and Dino SANZOGNI?
     
  7. 74Fiats

    74Fiats Rookie

    Sep 20, 2020
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    #7 74Fiats, Jun 14, 2023
    Hi Tony. Yes, that would be him. Do you have experience with Dino that you'd like to share? I have not followed up with him yet.
     
  8. tonyswfla

    tonyswfla Formula Junior
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    #8 tonyswfla, Jun 14, 2023
    He has been there for over 25 yrs. I have a scorpion I need to service and get scheduled with him.

    Italian garage facility is more for F cars I think. A good alternative to F of Tampa and F of Naples if you are out of warranty.
     
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  9. gjpearce

    gjpearce Rookie

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    #9 gjpearce, Jul 30, 2023
    My TR needs a belt service. I am going to try maranellomotorsports. I have a small collection and my old mechanic out of Clearwater did them all.....REASONABLY!!! That includes Porsche and Mercedes. He died of covid. When I asked for a ballpark figure from those guys in Sarasota, they said the service would be 15-20K.........I understand inflation, but this is double what I am used to paying.
     
  10. gansevoort

    gansevoort Rookie

    Sep 28, 2012
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    Patrick M.
    #10 gansevoort, Nov 9, 2023
     
  11. tonyswfla

    tonyswfla Formula Junior
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    #11 tonyswfla, Nov 9, 2023
    Did anything come to pass with Dino?
     
  12. Performify

    Performify Formula Junior
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    Jan 4, 2020
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    Sarasota, FL
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    #12 Performify, Nov 14, 2023
    i have not used them personally yet but the local "Ferrari Drivers Group Sarasota" recommended these guys:

    https://www.europeanexoticcenter.com/

    the general consensus of the group when asked was there is no other valid option in the area and they were pretty passionately negative about it.

    so far i've not brought myself to tackle the couple open service issues on the f430 not having access to Blackhorse anymore. after a few subpar service experiences with other cars, i totally understand why people all over ship cars back to Vince and crew.
     
  13. RBarbieri

    RBarbieri Karting

    Feb 11, 2014
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    Rich Barbieri
    #13 RBarbieri, Nov 15, 2023
    I'd recommend Ben as SVMotorsports in Sarasota. He has a lot of experience with Ferrari's.
     

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