Steve Wheeler Automotive in
Little Lake City (FL)

I am so disgusted with the treatment I received from this man. Let's set aside how rude and disrespectful he treated me when I brought my car back because because not only did he not do what we had discussed but he overcharged me on oil parts and labor. The kicker of it all is that I got my car back with bigger problems then I brought it to him with. I no longer have a working speedometer or gas gage, every single light on my dash is on and neither my trunk or gas lid will open with the buttons. He refused to let me bring it back immediately said he was to busy that he'd call when he could fit me in my situation wasn't priority. Then when the issue he was paid to repair the oil pressure sensor he finally agreed to let me bring it in. I got a rental van and took it to him he came out and refused to even do anything about it. Said find a new mechanic. This man charged me 2200 and my car is now worse then when I took it to him. I'm reporting him and I would highly suggest taking your car somewhere else. He took three weeks to do the damage to my car as well. He's not efficient or affordable and he's a very rude man.

Steve Wheeler Automotive was referred to me by a stranger that was unable to repair my Mercedes-Benz ML320. During my conversation with Mr Wheeler, he spoke highly of his relationship with his church. Personally I felt that was the most important aspect of settling in a new State. Within a couple of visits to the church, as well as becoming acquainted with Mrs Wheeler as well as women of the congregation, Mrs Wheeler BEGAN constantly imposing herself in my personal business and every aspect of it. (I am 74 years old, extremely handicapped, CHF patient and depressed due to my son who is terminal.. I came to help him following his imploring me to come. I had not seen him in 38 years. He was absconded at the age of 4.) On a Saturday the pastor's wife, Mr. & Mrs. Wheeler determined he should come to my RV site to work on my vehicle. WITHOUT CONSULTING ME! I was informed that morning of his anticipated arrival. I was too ill and aggravated to appreciate the impositions. She had shown up at my home without provocation before 7:30 am wandering around the property! Then she called me at another time before 7:00am to debate my doctor appointment a month away ! I couldn't deal with this situation anymore. A verbal altercation ensued. She sent me a text message saying, "SATAN COME OUT OF SHIRLEY!!!). Following these issues, as well as others, I pled with the Pastor of CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, MARK, HIS WIFE PATTY AND ANOTHER LADY TO PASTOR IMPLEMENT CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE IN HOPES OF BRINGING PROPER CARE TO WHAT WAS AN EXCRUCIATING EXPERIENCE FOR ME. (I'M DEVOUT SINCE AGE 21, BUT RECEIVED CHRIST AT AGE 12!). STEVE WHEELER STEPPED IN AND INSISTED I BE OSTERCISED... IMMEDIATELY I WAS. I DON'T KNOW WHAT KIND OF A MECHANIC HE IS BECAUSE I WOULD NOT LET HIM WORK ON MY VEHICLE AT THE PROPERTY OF RESPECTED RV CAMPGROUND IN LAKE CITY.. BUT I IMPLORE YOU EXTREMELY MUCH TO BE VERY CAREFUL ABOUT ALLOWING HIS WIFE TO DRIVE YOU ANYWHERE. SHE MIGHT DETERMINE YOU HAVE DEMONS ALSO WHEN YOU DON'T WANT TO ALLOW HER TO RAM ROD YOUR LIFE AND TAKE OVER EVERY ASPECT OF IT. NEVER IN MY LIFE HAVE I HAD SUCH AS UNUSUALLY STRANGE, ESPECIALLY WHEN I NEEDED MY CHRISTIAN FAMILY MORE THAN ANY OTHER TIME IN MY ENTIRE LIFE.

Not only is he one of the few mechanics in the area that can work on Mercedes. He does a great job and he’s honest

Steve Wheeler went above and beyond to help me when I broke down in Lake City while traveling. He is experienced and knowledgeable. I'm grateful for good, honest people like Steve in the world. Thanks again for your help!!

My Audi broke down on 175S I called Steve from the HWY driving alone from Canada. It was close to after hours and he agreed to have my Audi towed and look at it same day ❤️ this amazing person stayed open fixed and test drove my car to ensure it was safe to continue my drive to Naples. Thank you to Steve and his beautiful wife for simply being wonderful caring people.

I've been taking our European cars to Steve Wheeler now for the better part of a year and can say one thing: I wish I had done so sooner. If you are looking for an honest Euro-car specialist who does good work and who does not overcharge for it, this is your specialist. I've been to the nicest dealerships and sipped their Starbucks while I waited in their high back leather chairs and been treated like royalty. I was charged like I was royalty too. Steve is not cheap, but he knows his stuff and does good and reliable work that he stands behind. Thank you Steve.

Trustworthy,Honest,Professional. Top notch mechanics who deliver A++ service! Many thanks.

Super nice guy, so thankful to have this place for our future services!

Let me start with - I have found my lifelong mechanic for my 1979 Mercedes Benz 450SL. Steve was wonderful!! He is EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE!! I brought my Benz to him to fix anything that needed fixing. He went over the entire car and did just that - at a reasonable price ! He explained everything that he did, why he did it and how. I am thoroughly pleased with him and his shop. If you have a European car I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you call Steve . An honest mechanic doing an honestly great job!!

Thank you Steve! You helped me a ton in 2016 when I needed to drive home to my then fiancé from Jax as my X5 died due to a water pump and thermostat failure. You did a stellar job and got me on my way same day. Beyond grateful for your help that day.

I know the mechanics that work there very well I know them to be honest to the extreme. Not only are they honest but expert to the extreme. I highly recommend them.

Brought my 1972 Triumph TR6 in for clutch repair. I originally thought the problem was a much more serious transmission problem but after I told Mr. Wheeler the symptoms, he was positive the problem was the clutch, not transmission. Bottom line, he could have made this a much more expensive repair but was honest and straightforward. When I tell any garage what I have to be worked on, they look at me like I am from Mars. If they can't plug into a computer and have it diagnose the problem, they do not want to deal with it. Not so here. Will definitely come back when necessary.

I drove my Mercedes down for spring break and didn’t make it all the way. It was stuck and the head gasket blew. Steve helped me so much to get it to his place and get it checked out. He gave me no problem watching over it for me. Steve was very informative and helped me above and beyond. Very appreciative that there are still people out there like him to help in a hard time like this and not take advantage. Give him your business and I am sure you will be pleased.

Needed new brakes for my S500 Mercedes Benz, Matt did a GREAT job, saving me hundreds of dollars. Matt also changed the brake fluid for no additional charge. I got such a deal... I had him put on a new air shock...Friendly, knowledgeable and inexpensive!!! My kind of auto shop... As Arnold would say " I'll Be BACK!! "

Had to take my '05 MB CLK 500 in for some considerable repairs. This shop is very professional and very knowledgeable. Would absolutely recommend to anyone that needs their European car repaired. Just remember, you get what you pay for!

I replaced the clutch pedal bushings on my '08 Cooper S, but after the job was finished, my air bag system and cruise control were in error or not working. I contacted Steve and arranged to drop off of my car. Steve went through the diagnostics and corrected all error codes and adjusted my brake light switch to correct the cruise control issue. His work was quick and neat, and even printed out a sheet on how to adjust the brake switch myself, if need be. Very polite and professional. I will not hesitate to bring my car to him in the future.

The best and honest mechanics in Lakeside. Great prices and fast service.

I drove my 1984 Rabbit GTI from NY to Lake City, and I developed a couple problems on the way down that I couldn't pin down. I Googled for a VW specialist near me, and his name came up. I also asked some locals for shops near by, and Steve's name came up also. I dropped my car off to him. I saw that he was busy with other work, and learned that his partner was off the entire week. I didn't expect to get a call the next day that he fixed the problems and that the car was ready! Fantastic.

My wife and I were on a road trip and we had a problem with our BMW. I was referred to Steve from a parts shop. He checked several things on my vehicle and was able to diagnose the problem. Very good shop.

Very thorough when checking out my Mini Cooper. I had some unusual lights come on my dash, when I took it in to him, he was very kind, and within a few hours, he had figured out why the mystery light was on. There are sensors that were on the valve stems covers of my tires...Wow! The price was extremely reasonable, and we both learned something.

Steve is a consummate professional, as skilled as he is trustworthy. You can count on Steve! He goes above and beyond for his customers. My BMW X5 and I are grateful.

Traveling from Orlando our alternator died. We were fortunate to randomly do a Google search and locate Steve Wheeler auto repair. Steve and Matt not only replaced our alternator but were also concerned with our comfort during the wait for the part to arrive. We are very thankful that we found this auto repair shop and highly recommend their service.

I was driving my friends F-250 pick up when it started making a terrible noise and running rough. I called Matt and told him what happened and he knew before I even got the truck to the shop what was wrong with it ( it blew a spark plug out) . Matt was able to fix it in a very reasonable period of time at a price that was less than the dealer would charge me. I highly recommend them even for domestics .

My son's car broke down on the way back to FSU and Steve Wheeler Automotive was the closet service garage that worked on VW's. He was told by the tow truck driver that his wife and daughter both owned VW's and he would take them no where else to get services. The next morning I gave Steve a call and he informed me that the vehicle's engine was damaged. He suggested I not make the investment into a vehicle that had 132k miles. His professional advise was extremely candied and provide me excellent information without charging me for the diagnostic process. I would highly recommend Steve Wheeler's Automotive as a business with integrate. I would gladly suggest his services to anyone needing auto repair within the Lake City, Fl area.

My experience at Steve Wheeler Automotive was nothing short of outstanding. My car was brought there and immediately assessed. Mr. Wheeler shopped around on the computer to find the most inexpensive replacement part and quoted me an extremely fair and reasonable price to complete the job. All of this while treating me as though I was a member of his family. Mr. Wheeler and his Lead Tech Matt were very knowledgeable and truly professional. If I lived closer to Lake City, I would trust them with all of my automotive needs.

I highly recommend Steve Wheeler Automotive. My husband and I bought a used 2001 Jetta in September of 2013 and were referred to Steve by a mechanic in Mayo who did not work on European cars. Steve took the time to speak with us at length in reference to the repairs. Steve is honest, informative and I am so happy that we found him. He is truly the epitome of mechanics. Thank you Steve! Sincerely, Brigitte H. Wall

I had an extremely complex differential repair on my 2003 BMW 330i ZHP and Steve was able to do the work, including finding the right part (no thanks to BMW USA), in a reasonable time frame and at a fair price. I would use him again preferentially.