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Tyler makara

Tyler makara

Owner & Lead Mechanic

Makara Auto & Tire

⭐ Featured on MiTL Brandon
“My grandfather fixed cars the honest way. I do the same thing, I just have better diagnostic tools.”

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About Tyler makara

Tyler Makara is a third-generation mechanic who took over his grandfather's shop on 18th Street and modernized it without losing the soul. Makara Auto is the kind of place where they still call you by your first name, explain what's wrong in plain English, and won't upsell you a service you don't need. His shop has been voted Brandon's Best Mechanic three years running.

❤️ What Customers Love

4.8 Google rating. Most mentioned: 'honest', 'fair pricing', 'trustworthy', 'old school service'.

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