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“Berrisford Smith, owner of Smitty’s Auto Service, has found satisfaction and success since striking out on his own….” That was the caption under a large photo of Smitty standing in his shop, posing for The Gainsville Sun twenty-three years ago.  A lot has changed since Smitty graced the front page of the newspaper’s Business & Careers section, but his sentiments remain the same. Smitty spent nearly a decade working as an Auto Technician for the then local VW Dealership before deciding to open his own auto repair service.  Friends and family worried.  With a young family, a new home, and other responsibilities, should he assume the many risks of business ownership?  They didn’t worry for long. Smitty opened his shop with just one lift, a couple of floor jacks, and … Continue reading →

“Click-clack.” Wait a second, my engine doesn’t sound like that when I start it up normally. And for some reason it doesn’t seem to make any other noise than that. I turn the key and expect to hear the engine roaring to life, but instead get this clicking noise and then nothing. What a wonderful way to start out the work week! I don’t have to scour the world for the best priced auto parts Gainesville FL has to offer. If you are having problems similar to this, it is probably the starter in your car that is damaged or not working properly. However your vehicle might not be making any kind of recognizable noise after turning the key. Either that or the above onomatopoeia fails to fully capture the … Continue reading →

If you drive a Volkswagen, a Mercedes, a BMW, or an Audi, what is one thing you share in common with everyone else that owns one? Unless you know someone or have a friend who’s hobby leads them to specialize in those vehicles, you will have a difficult time keeping things running properly. The majority of mechanics that are used to domestic vehicles can’t stand to work on import cars, and when they do, something often goes wrong again before you are even due for your next oil change. Something about specialty import vehicles causes mechanics to either love them and focus on them, or hate them and give them the cold shoulder. Luckily for those living around the area, you have Smitty’s Auto Service. The best import car mechanic … Continue reading →