I needed to find a reliable mechanic close to my daughter (student at ... read more I needed to find a reliable mechanic close to my daughter (student at Eckerd) for some work on her car, and ran across Southern Pinellas, which is right down the street, and after reading great reviews, sent her there. She went in to get a check engine light diagnosed, and after seeing it was an issue with the catalytic converter, he let her know that she'd need to take it to a muffler shop (gave her an excellent recommendation for that, too), and didn't charge her for the diagnostic. As a parent, I'd highly recommend Southern Pinellas to anyone looking for a trustworthy mechanic near Eckerd!