Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care

The company I work at had trusted Phil to take care of us when we were paralyzed from not having the ability to do business because of a broke down F-150 transmission in my truck. They gave the quote and got the job done quick but when it came time to pay they slipped an extra $100 onto the bill for some circle-talking, salesman type excuse, Today it is about three years later (40,000 miles) and we are having that transmission replaced at another facility so for an espensive rebuild ($2350.00) we definitely did NOT get the value we deserved by having the transmission rebuilt by an individual who had done well for us in the past (that one time was also pricey). Buy a used transmission and have it installed by any mechanic other than the ones at this facility. more

I have a MB E320. Passing through Orlando and all of a sudden lights come on, gears don't shift, RPM's through the roof...only 15 mph...late Friday night. Pros: null Cons: null more

The reason the Tow Company is a con is mainly due to the time that it took them to get to the house (2 hours)... which might have been influenced by traffic.... I don't know. Pros: Helpful, Friendly and Straight Forward Cons: Tow Company... more

Phil has been servicing my car for years. This is an honest, efficient, well maintained auto repair shop. Kudos! Pros: Fast, Efficient Service more

Phil (the owner) works his tail off to take care of his customers. He is fair and knowledgeable and just an all around good guy that will not take advantage. He expects the same from his employees. I have been going for a few years now and have never been disappointed or felt ripped off. Pros: Prompt and professional more

I was referred to this Cottman Center from Tires Plus-Casselberry. They have a good reputation with other auto repair centers. My Isuzu Rodeo was buckling and not moving from a stop. They performed a free inspection and found the transmission fluid was low due to a bad seal. I didn't need a new transmission, just the seal and fluid/filter change, since the fluid was dark and going bad. Pros: Transmission expertise, Honesty Cons: None more