Family Automotive/Marine Repair and Performance

08/21/2026

Hey it’s Brittanie!
Blaine will not be in the shop today. But I will have the phone on me, so don’t hesitate to call or reach out if you need anything!

08/20/2026

Hey everyone, it’s Blaine.

I did everything I could today at the shop, but I’m feeling pretty rough, so I’m going to leave a little early today and get some rest.

I’ll keep everyone updated this evening or in the morning and let you know whether I’ll be able to make it in tomorrow.

If I’m not there, Brittanie will be just a phone call away, but she will not physically be at the shop. So please don’t hesitate to call the shop phone if you need anything.

Thank you all for understanding!

Ragweed sucks!

08/04/2026

📢 A Friendly Shop Reminder

I know posts like this don’t always reach the people who need to see them, but it’s worth a try!

If you have a vehicle or boat at our shop and your repairs have been completed—or you’ve decided not to move forward with the recommended repairs—please make arrangements to pick it up as soon as possible.

One of the most common things we hear is, “You looked too busy, so we went somewhere else.” The reality is that most of the vehicles and boats you see sitting in our lot are already finished. We’re simply waiting for their owners to pick them up.

When completed vehicles remain here, they take up valuable shop space that could be used to help the next customer. Picking up your vehicle promptly helps us keep repairs moving and provide faster service to everyone.

Effective immediately, we will be strictly enforcing our storage policy:
• Vehicles and boats must be picked up within 3 days of repair completion, or within 3 days of declining further repairs.
• After that, a storage fee of $35 per day will be charged until the vehicle or boat is picked up.

We truly appreciate every one of our customers and your understanding as we work to keep our shop running efficiently. Thank you for your continued support of our small family business!

07/30/2026

Due to the extreme heat, we will be closing early tomorrow to help keep our team safe.

☀️ Friday’s Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

If you need to drop off or pick up your vehicle, please plan accordingly. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.

Stay cool and stay hydrated! 🥤

07/02/2026

📞 A Quick Update from Family Automotive & Marine Repair

To better serve our customers, Brittanie will now be handling all incoming phone calls while I stay in the shop doing what I do best—repairing, diagnosing, and turning wrenches.

Over the years, I’ve tried to answer every call personally, but I’ve realized that spending large portions of my day diagnosing vehicles over the phone keeps me away from the work that actually pays the bills and gets our customers’ vehicles, boats, and equipment repaired.

While I’m always happy to answer general questions, I can no longer provide free over-the-phone diagnostics. Every vehicle, boat, and piece of equipment is different, and giving an accurate diagnosis requires proper testing and inspection. Guessing over the phone isn’t fair to you, and it isn’t how we operate.

If you’re having an issue with your vehicle, boat, or equipment, we’ll be happy to schedule a time to inspect it and diagnose it correctly.

Thank you for understanding and for supporting our small, family-owned business. This change allows me to spend more time turning wrenches, complete repairs more efficiently, and continue providing the honest, quality service you expect from us.

We truly appreciate each and every one of you!

Thanks,
Blaine

06/16/2026

🚨📢We will be closing at 4:00 PM each day this week. 📢🚨

We will also be closed Friday, June 19, 2026.

If you need to pick up a vehicle, boat, or equipment, please make arrangements before closing. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for supporting our small business!

Have a great week!

06/05/2026

⚡ Battery Sale Through July 31st! ⚡

Purchase your batteries through us and have us perform the installation, and you’ll get your battery (or batteries) at our cost.

🚤 Need other marine equipment?
Any additional marine parts or accessories ordered through us qualify for next-day shipping for a flat rate of just $15.

Don’t miss out—this promotion runs through 7/31.

Contact us for pricing, availability, or to schedule your installation.

06/04/2026

05/29/2026

We work hard to keep repairs moving and meet customer deadlines, but we need communication from our customers to make that possible.

If your vehicle is in our shop and we call, text, or email for approvals, questions, or updates, please respond in a timely manner. When a vehicle is left disassembled while we wait for days on an answer, it delays other scheduled work and affects our entire workflow.

Going forward:• Vehicles waiting on customer response may be subject to additional labor/storage charges for downtime.• If we cannot reach you for approvals, your vehicle may be reassembled or moved outside, and it will lose its current spot in line.

We understand everyone gets busy, but communication is extremely important when repairs are being performed on a strict schedule. We appreciate all of our customers and thank you for helping us keep things running smoothly.

05/12/2026

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