Palicar - BMW European Mobile Mechanic

Nov 29, 2024

We're so happy with the service and to have found Jan! Before Jan, my husband suggested we just roll the car into the river, wipe our hands of this troublemaker and call it a day. But Jan restored our hopes for this tricky vehicle. Jan is knowledgeable, highly professional, charges very reasonable rates, does things by the BMW book, and clearly has a strong work ethic. He did a great job on our most obvious problem (the battery), but he ALSO diagnosed and solved our most mysterious and irksome issue! For years, we had to wait over 5 minutes to let the car warm up after starting the engine. If we didn't give it A LOT of time, when we'd switch to Drive or Reverse, the car would have something of a panic attack and freeze. No one had been able to figure out WHY, until Jan. He immediately diagnosed the problem and worked quickly to fix it. Now we can start the engine, and GO like you can with a normal car! Thanks, Jan!

Nov 06, 2024

I’ve been a long time customer of Palicar and today they really saved me! My BMW was starting up funny so I was hesitant to drive it. I called Palicar and the owner came right to my driveway to install a new battery for me. Now everything is working perfect! Thank you so much!

Oct 06, 2024

Hands down the best European mobile mechanic, Very genuine guy with Reasonable pricing! I can’t thank you enough.

Oct 06, 2024

Jan is the most hardworking and honest BMW mechanic i’ve ever met. He delivers the best service in Tampa. Very knowledgable, friendly, and professional. Couldn’t recommend him more. 10/10

Sep 06, 2024

Excellent service! Saved me a ton of money. Great customer service and has earned a customer for life.

Sep 06, 2024

Jan is GREAT! My car wasn’t working for about 2 weeks. I called Jan in the evening around 7pm and he had my car fixed in 2 days! He was there the next day. He is reliable, knowledgeable & hands down our go to guy now.

Aug 06, 2024

Jan (Yan) is by far one of the best European mechanics I have ever met. He was not only professional and friendly, but he was also super informative on the process in which he was fixing my car. Very fairly priced and honest business. After todays interaction he now has a new regular. Will definitely recommend him for any euro car services and specialty. BEST EURO MECHANIC IN THE BIZ!!!

Jul 06, 2024

Best I know. The most honest, knowledgeable and hard-working mechanic I’ve ever met. I’ve been taking my car to him for a few years now. Never an issue. He will always tell you how it is and what actually needs to be done unlike many dealerships. Also can fix the vehicle at your location, which is a huge plus. Would give him a 10 out of 5 if I could.

Jul 06, 2024

Excellent work!! Respectful and professional mechanic. Completed job quickly. I am completely satisfied. He replaced my rear brake pads and as a courtesy installed mirror caps that I purcahsed recently.. Everything came out perfect! 100%Recommend! Awesome mobile service

Jul 06, 2024

He is the nicest and most knowledgeable mechanic that has ever worked on my mini cooper. I appreciate his expertise and time that he put into the repair of my countryman. Thank you!

Jul 06, 2024

Jan (owner of Palicar) is an outstanding person, business owner, and BMW mechanic. The day after a massive rainstorm this week in Tampa, I noticed a ton of water on the passenger side carpet of my 2016 BMW 3-series. I called Jan’s business number for help, and he actually answered his phone on the second ring! He is extremely polite, and after he and I spoke briefly about the issue, it was clear to me that he immediately understood the root cause of the problem and the required solution. Since he offers at-home service for some issues, we made an appointment for 9:00AM the very next day, and sure enough, at 9:00AM Jan showed up. Within 20 minutes, he had successfully unclogged the water drains leading from the sunroof to the base of the car. He even topped off my coolant. This completely solved the problem. If you’re looking for a BMW mechanic who is very smart, pleasant, professional, and highly knowledgeable, Jan is your man! Thank you, Jan, for today’s A+ service. Outstanding!!

Jun 06, 2024

Jan is great!! Excellent work, and communication is top tier. He is definitely knowledgeable on european vehicles. He is very clear and concise with his work. It’s been so hard to find an honest mechanic in Tampa. Other mechanics double and triple charge for parts that have to be removed to replace the initial part. If he ever branches out to domestic and asian vehicles, I will definitely bring the rest of my vehicles to him. I brought a long list of parts to replace on my 2013 A4 Quattro: Timing chains, guides, tensioners and covers Water pump and thermostat Transmission mount serpentine belt Oil separator Oil, and filter Valve cover resealed battery reprogramming electronics I am thankful to have found him and his company A+++ 🙏🏾

Jun 06, 2024

Using pelicar exclusively moving forward for any work on my car! Had a fantastic experience with an oil change and diagnostic check on my mini cooper, would recommend for any euro car work

Jun 06, 2024

can confidently say that it's one of the best automotive shops I've ever been to. From start to finish, my experience was top notch. Jan is not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly. I cannot recommend him enough. My car has so many miles but right now is driving like if it is a new car. We need more mechanics like Jan. Thank you so much Jan!

May 06, 2024

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!

May 06, 2024

Couldn’t recommend enough ! Jan was super pleasant to deal with ! He showed up to the appointment right on time was personable and had a clear knowledge of BMW X3 Mechanics. He doesn’t try to upsell you on repairs that are not needed he is honest and clear about what’s actually needed and what’s not.

May 06, 2024

Fantastic service! Great price and convienece!

May 06, 2024

Great work and great price couldn't recommend more!11/10

May 06, 2024

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.

May 06, 2024

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Apr 06, 2024

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

Apr 06, 2024

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.

Apr 06, 2024

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.

Apr 06, 2024

Jan was awesome, he went well above and beyond my expectations. He is honest, reliable, has great communication. Plus fast service!

Apr 06, 2024

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

Apr 06, 2024

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!!

Mar 06, 2024

Came thru fixed my problem in less than 30 min! Very professional.

Mar 06, 2024

Honest and reliable. Right on time and knowledgeable. Thanks for all your help.

Mar 06, 2024

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!

Mar 06, 2024

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

Feb 06, 2024

Great Mechanic!!!!!!!

Jan 06, 2024

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.

Dec 06, 2023

Dude is clutch!! I met him in a Walgreens parking lot & he cleared a faulty code for me right there on the spot. And really knows his stuff. Appreciate u fam💯💯

Dec 06, 2023

Highly recommended. He did a great job repairing my bmw. More affordable than dealerships. Jan is my go-to mechanic now! Thanks again!

Dec 06, 2023

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

Dec 06, 2023

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!!

Dec 06, 2023

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!

Dec 06, 2023

Super friendly, knowledgeable and punctual. His pricing is very fair. He will be my ‘go to’ mechanic from now on!

Dec 06, 2023

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.