Automotive in Thomasville

Both Splash Zone and Hurricane Bay restore allure to befouled buggies with soft-brush automatic car washes. Breadcrumb trails of spark plugs lure vehicles into a computerized prerinse that softens up caked-on mud and grime. After loosening sludge, the car wash blankets soggy sedans in soft brushes, allowing drivers seated inside to imagine that they're being eaten by a shag carpet. The wash then dispatches muck from the entire exterior and shines tires before an automatic dryer blasts away excess water. Drivers redeem their coupons at computerized kiosks outside the car wash and can upgrade to higher-priced washes for an additional fee.

Advanced Moving and Storage opened its doors 24 years ago with the goal of accommodating relocation needs, from packing up to stowing belongings in secure lockers. To that end, the company planted its storage facilities on high ground, fenced the property, and installed computer-controlled gates, digital surveillance monitors, and a piranha-infested moat. Warding off infestation, the company's terminators spray the perimeter monthly and treat each unit (sized 5'x5' to 30x'30') between rentals. Customers can tally their belongings into an online calculator for an estimate of how much storage they may need. In addition to reserving storage for clothing, appliances, and armoire-portals to Narnia, customers can rent space in secured lots for boats, RVs, and 18-wheel trucks. Advanced Moving and Storage gives back to the community through various sponsorships for local little league teams, scouting troops, and the Tallahassee Toys for Tots program.

Super-Suds restores cars to their showroom shine with quick and painless washes. Vehicles travel through a brush-free zone that rinses away stubborn dirt and muck without damaging the paint. Rations of clear-coat protectant and conditioner preserve luster and shine, and technicians finish the job by hand, drying off exteriors to ward off water spots and keep exhaust pipes from catching a cough. Super-Suds also protects against looming thunderstorms by guaranteeing a free wash for every car that gets caught in the rain within 48 hours of visiting the shop.

Understanding the hard work put into buying and maintaining a vehicle, Performance Detailing's technicians harness that same work ethic as they lovingly scrub transports inside and out at homes, offices, and other convenient locations in Southwest Florida. Techs arrive at locations sporting everything necessary to complete the scheduled detail package, whether for automobiles, boats, RVs, or antique penny-farthings. They expertly hand-wash exteriors—using less than a half-gallon of water for most vehicles—before applying a protective coating of wax. Rather than driving transports down water slides, the techs often use clay bars to dislodge pollutants that bond to the paint and cause nasty oxidation scars. Inside, they use shampoo to evict grime from carpets and floor mats as conditioner massages leathery areas.

An ASE–certified technician with 35 years of automotive experience leads the crew at Tire Town Automotive Repair. At any given time within the garage’s eight service bays, there might be one mechanic repairing signal lights, another performing brake checks, and a third refitting cup holders for Super Big Gulps. On the retail end, hundreds of tires by Toyo Tire, Michelin, and Goodyear share display space with high-performance go-karts.

The technicians at Qwik Lube of Tallahassee dedicate themselves to extending the life of all makes and models of vehicles with up-to-date preventive-maintenance services. While skillfully nurturing vehicles, technicians demonstrate their dedication by keeping records of service dates and cars’ favorite snacks. Adhering to manufacturers’ recommendations, the staff tracks all future service dates, courteously informing clients when oil, belts, or air filters need changing.