Dan's Brake World holds down a corner of St. Petersburg's 34th Street and 22nd Avenue S, just off I-275. Anyone looking for a straight-up and affordable mechanic will ask, "Why didn't I come here sooner?" The almost 400 reviewers on Google Maps agree, near perfect 4.9 stars. Run by the unflappable Dan Dacey (never a hair out of place) with sons Anthony and Dominic, Dan's Brake World at 2200 34 Ave. S keeps your old vehicle on the road. No drama, no surprises (if Dan can't do the job, he'll tell you), just a shop you can trust. dansbrakeworld.com—Thomas Hallock

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