Palicar - BMW European Mobile Mechanic

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  khalil scott
a month ago
Jan is great at what he does and is very knowledgeable. I called him to replace transmission mounts on my car and I was amazed at how fast he completed the work. His prices are reasonable and he has convenient availability.I definitely plan on calling him for any of my BMW needs and will recommend him to my family and friends.

  Shervan Tavernier
2 days ago
Palicar did an exceptional job installing Class 1 hitch and lighting wiring harness on my F30 335i. He was here early and on time and did the job in a timely manner which shows he has much experience working on these German cars.

  Judie Elizabeth
4 months ago
This certified European mobile mechanic comes to your home. The owner, Jan, has excellent experience both in Europe and USA.My neighbor uses him for his Mercedes oil changes etc instead of the dealer.And as a new customer I found him to be quite knowledgeable. He checked all my tire pressures on my Audi and found them to be very low. And corrected the pressures. He also checked the tires for wear.This is a win win for his experience and convenience of coming to your driveway.Don t wait. Call him.

  John Gonzalez
3 weeks ago
Jan is incredible. Very fair pricing and works at a great pace. He replaced my Active Air Shutters and front grill on my BMW 330i after some road debris (tire) damage. I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for auto repair.

  Maria Rezhylo
8 months ago
Jan is a highly knowledgeable mechanic and knows his way around European cars better than many shops I ve taken my car to. He helped me to switch the headlight assembly in my BMW in a matter of 2 hours. It was the easiest and the most respectful interaction I ve had with a car mechanic. I m happy to say that I found my car mechanic and I would recommend his services to every owner of a European car.

  Steven Lawrence
a month ago
Jan was very professional and knowledgeable. He replaced my brake pads and rotors on my BMW very quickly. I would recommend him to anyone who is needing or looking for a professional mechanic to service their vehicle. Thanks again Jan!!

  cameron fair
a month ago
Jan Was AMAZING!! I DIY My crankshaft position sensor and Pcv valve. Jan was able tell me it was the sensor i bought wasn t supplying power and that through the process i didn t fully tighten the bolts on my intake manifold which caused a bigger vacuum leak and rough idle Jan replaced the sensor so quick without removing the intake manifold and tighten the bolts now my baby is running fine. Extremely thankful for him and will be using him in the future definitely recommend using him as your mechanic. Thanks again Jan

  ashley burch
5 days ago
Cannot say enough great things about Jan. Excellent communication and customer service, not to mention knowledgeable and thorough. Jan not only was able to fix our issue, but he kept in constant communication and took the time to explain everything to us. Wonderful experience!

  Tyler Setcavage
2 months ago
This guy is the man! He replaced my cracked coolant reservoir in my bmw m4 in about 15 minutes. He definitely saved me money on labor for this repair and it was A+ work no corners cut. Would recommend him to anyone needing solid bmw repair work and he comes to you!

  Joey Brock
11 months ago
If you're looking for a top-notch mobile mechanic who's knowledgeable, skilled, and has a great work ethic, Jan Paluska from "Palicar" mobile mechanic shop is your guy. Recently, I had some engine troubles with my 2000 BMW 540i E39/N60 car, and I called Jan to take a look. I was amazed at how quickly he diagnosed the issue, and he spent a significant amount of time explaining the various options and scenarios that were available to me.Jan's knowledge of automobile engineering is superior to most mechanics. His vast knowledge and experience make him an excellent choice for someone who understands working on cars very well, as well as someone who's looking for a mechanic they can trust. He's friendly, considerate, and takes the time to communicate in a way that's easy to understand. I was really impressed with the level of service he provided me.Since the repairs were more in the direction of an engine overhaul, a major mechanical failure, instead of anything maintenance-related or reasonable when comparing the value of the vehicle versus the cost of repairs, Jan reduced the on-site visit invoice just to be nice. I didn't expect him to do that, and it was a pleasant surprise. This is definitely a mechanic that's interested in long-term happy customers.Overall, I highly recommend Jan Paluska from "Palicar" mobile mechanic shop. If you're in need of a skilled, knowledgeable, and trustworthy mechanic who takes pride in their work and goes above and beyond for their customers, then Jan is your guy. He's definitely earned my respect, and I plan on using his services again in the future.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic

  Jason Halstead
5 months ago
Jan's work is very organized, neat and clean. He is a professional who takes great pride in his work and treats your car like royalty. If you have a German car you would be doing yourself a disservice by not using Palicar to do the work. Jan at Palicar is by far the best professional I have EVER had work on any vehicle. I will be a customer for life!

  Ryan Hidalgo
8 months ago
Jan is the best and I recommend him without reservation to anybody who needs work done on a European automobile!I initially came to learn of him and Palicar when my wife needed a mobile mechanic service to diagnose and fix an electrical issue that suddenly immobilized her X1 one day. My immediate first impressions were that he is courteous, professional, communicative, and extremely knowledgeable about the vehicles that he works on. He got that job done quickly and for a very reasonable price especially considering the same-day service.Based on that initial great first impression, my family and I called him for relatively more routine jobs such as oil changes which got scheduled and performed at our home with the same ease and efficiency as the emergency call above.When my M235i started having some engine issues several months later, I gave him a call and he came over to check it out. He immediately identified the issue (a leaking valve cover/gasket) and walked me through not only the diagnosis, but also later the repair itself since I was interested in seeing it. After the job was complete, he even offered to take my car to a local car wash where he cleaned out the engine bay and got it looking fresh again! It is obvious that he has incredible attention-to-detail, enjoys what he does, and takes genuine pride in his work which is always refreshing to see.I look forward to working with Jan and Palicar going forward for future routine maintenance and maybe even bigger jobs that I have in mind for my car!Services: Electrical repair, General repairs & maintenance, Engine repair, Brakes, Oil change

  T Beau
a year ago
Very professional and personal service with great attention to detail. Does a great job of informing you what is wrong and what is the necessary repairs. Not just a mobile service but a very personable one as well.I will continue to seek Palicar for all my Services on my Audi, wife s BMW, and son s VW Jetta. I wholeheartedly endorse Palicar and highly recommend Palicar for your European Car services & repairs.Service: Steering & suspension repair

  Courtney Hall Williams
5 months ago
Highly recommended. He did a great job repairing my bmw. More affordable than dealerships. Jan is my go-to mechanic now! Thanks again!Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto maintenanceServices: General repairs & maintenance, Auto maintenance

  Katelyn Scanlan (Kate)
2 weeks ago
Jan was awesome, he went well above and beyond my expectations. He is honest, reliable, has great communication. Plus fast service!

  Matthew Myers
3 months ago
Jan was very responsive, knowledgeable and fast. I recommend him to any BMW owner out there. I will be using him for all of my future repairs and work.

  James Whitaker
8 months ago
My go-to mechanic for Audi & BMW services! Jan (pronounced "yan") is an up-and-coming mobile mechanic that brings convenience to European car needs! I had a leak in my radiator pump & was misdiagnosed by two companies before I tried out Jan. He came to my apartment & fixed my problem in a few hours. If I went to Firestone or the local mechanic that does "all vehicles" it would have no doubt cost me a lot more in the long run. They were going to replace a hose when the pump was the problem. Jan was upfront about what was going wrong and was honest about the pricing. I will definitely use him for any problems that are coming up in the future. While he was working, he noticed I had a rear license plate light that was out & figured out how to fix it right away! If you have a European vehicle, give this person a call first before you go to the dealer.Services: Auto water leak repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto maintenance

  FE VR
11 months ago
Jan's professionalism truly impressed me. Despite my last-minute request, he made time for me and efficiently serviced my GLE350 with an oil change and thorough checks. His work was impeccable, and he completed it with both speed and tidiness, leaving no room for complaints. The price of the service was reasonable and significantly less expensive than what one would expect from a dealership. Overall, I am thoroughly satisfied with Jan's exceptional service and would highly recommend him. Will be using his services again in the future.

  Narshika Campbell
10 months ago
The service that Palicar provides is phenomenal! The owner, Jan Paluska, is very professional, knowledgeable, and passionate. I noticed something hanging from the bottom of my car and was looking for a quick answer to avoid any damage to the undercarriage of my car and a Google search led me to Palicar, which works on German engineered cars. I was able to schedule a date and time with the owner, Jan, who came to my location with all the tools needed. Jan explained everything to me where I understood and luckily I do not have to repair anything. He also checked for a noise that I was hearing from the back of my car when I make sharp turns and found a nut that was left from a collision shop that fixed damage to my bumper, that was sliding back and forth and was able to use a magnet to remove the nut. As a female, that has limited knowledge on cars, I was very appreciative that Jan was polite and explained everything for me to understand. I would highly recommend Palicar to anyone. 5 stars for sure!

  ricardo ravenna
11 months ago
Very impressed with Palicar. I had been trying to find the cause of a steering/suspension related issue for months. I went to various/overpriced shops who were all reputable and none of them could find my issue. It didn t take long for Jan to be able to find and resolve my issue on his own. His experience with BMW s made me very comfortable with leaving my car with him. If I could give Palicar more than 5 stars, I would. I truly recommend reaching out to Jan @ Palicar for any of your BMW and/or Euro needs.

  Eric Lam
a year ago
My brake pads, rotors, and fluid change were done on my BMW X1. He was very responsive and very good at communicating to me through the whole repair process. He was VERY trustworthy compared to the dealership at not actually up selling repairs. Best part was he came to me to do the repair saving me time & money. Will be using him in the future here on out.

  D Rozier
2 weeks ago
Jan was extremely helpful, knowledgable, convenient, and efficient. Will definitely be using his services again in the future.

  bluu
2 months ago
did an amazing job on my spark plugs and coils, perfect communication and did the job very fast, arrived on time as well

  kevin ochoa
8 months ago
Excellent service, I cannot recommend anymore! Did a fuse box and B+ power cable repair on my BMW 328i 2011 and he knew exactly what he was doing. Great person, very trustworthy, and a total professional. I couldn t be happier with the service.Service: Electrical repairService: Electrical repair

  Lu R
a year ago
2001 Porsche 986S: Shocks & suspension parts replacement / Manual shift cable replacement -- 100% RECOMMEND for any Porsche work!!!Contacted Palicar/Jan because I wanted someone who knew and was familiar with Porsche cars... and, he earned my trust. He's the real deal...he's meticulous with his work, swept up the area after work completion and didn't leave a mess behind. He also provides company invoices and a warranty for all the work he performs. His labor fee/price is fair/reasonable. Friendly personality and professional.Super reliable person:I had two separate appointments with Palicar for two different jobs (mentioned above). He showed up at the time we had agreed to the two times he worked on my car. Two times I needed him in short notice and he made the every effort to come over the soonest to check out the problem. The first time he stopped by the same day and the second time the next day, both times in the evening. He was easy to get a hold of. He responded to my phone calls/text messages in a timely manner.Something I appreciate is that you get to develop a more personal relationship & treatment with the actual technician that works on your car (opposed to a dealership). Overtime, he gets to know your car and you'll have no worries because your car is with someone you trust.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Steering & suspension replacement

  Kyle Burghart
9 months ago
Jan was awesome! Helped us quickly and did a great job supporting us when we had a car stranded in a weird area in South Tampa.The repair was quick and painless once we got the car in a good location. Helped us with an alternator issue in a 2007 VW Rabbit.Thanks again!

  Taylor Lestage
a year ago
Returning customer! My car is over +10 years old and was having water pump issues and I had a wedding I needed to go to this week. Jan was able to quickly order the parts needed to get the job done. He was very professional and knowledgeable! And also took the time to explain and recommend what should be addressed next. Thank you Palicar!Services: Auto water leak repair, Auto engine diagnostic

  Zion Daymon
4 months ago
I was totally broken down in this nice man mad a whole u turn in help me . Quick in fast a real life saver I wish I could give more stars

  Courtney Collins
7 months ago
Jan was very knowledgeable and courteous. He was on time and completed the job very quickly. A+ all the way around. Highly recommend. I am definitely saving his number for any future repairs! Thank you!!Service: Auto power window repairService: Auto power window repair

  Yeffrey Perez
a year ago
Let me tell you that i am a person who has only ever given my car to one mechanic since i got it and when driving to tampa to visit a friend i ran into car issues and was going crazy so the next morning (sunday) i went on a search to see how i can get it repaired to drive back to Miami , and i ran across Palicar and thank god i did , the gentleman very professionally answered my call on a Sunday and advised me he was doing a job and he will be visiting my location afterward which would be about a hour and will diagnose my car, i was already worried as mechanics sometimes charge for that service and he advised he loves his art and cares about the customers so he does not charge diagnostic test. And then we couldn t find the part and he was able to overnight the piece we needed and installed it next day , i was extremely lucky i ran into someone who actually cares about a care and the pockets of a customer . Would definitely use him again and recommend him to anyoneServices: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair