Alex and his team are my heroes! My car overheated before I parked at my eye doctor's office in San Marco. What the heck was I gonna do when I got back in my car? While my eyes dilated, I searched for a repair shop nearby that I could have them check out my car. 1st choice came up with rave reviews on Yelp and Google. I called shortly after they opened and spoke to Alex who asked if I could drop it off. I said yeah and he told me to bring it on by. I did so, he took down my info, and my man picked me up and took me to work. They checked out my car and sent me a text the contained an estimate based on what they found. Yup, coolant was leaking and the water pump needed to be replaced. I approved the work and they did it all. The best part is when speaking to Alex he said my car would be ready by the time they closed. I was worried that they'd close up shop as we didn't get over until way past time but they stayed open and Alex moved my car out of the shop and cashed me out. I'm so happy to have my car back and running better than ever. read more

I needed a hood strut and negative battery terminal installed. I had already ordered the parts because my son was supposed to do them. Didn't happen, so I called to see what they would charge, was informed they will not use customer parts, so I found another shop that would. read more

I was recommended by a super life friend who has taken her cars here for years. It was everything I had hoped for. It felt like family. Haven't picked up my car yet. Will keep you posted. Love them so far!!! read more

We've been going to 1st Choice for years now. I've never felt taken advantage of when working with Alex - they are very honest, friendly and straightforward. They do high quality of work with OEM parts. Their pricing is competitive and they are pretty good with communication. The shop is very clean but no frills. You'll notice there's a decent number of cars on property but that just means business is good! I wish they had another shop closer to us but for the quality of service, I can get over the drive. I've had to call to get a receipt from over 3 years ago and they were able to send it over via email immediately. read more

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I had a random engine knock on my 2016 Honda Accord Sport. The car wouldn't start for more than 5 minutes. I am lucky enough that I don't need my car on a day to day basis but do prefer having one, but that luxury allowed me to call several auto shops near me. I made a list of all the shops with an above 4.5 star rating called and asked how much it would be to replace the engine if I brought my own (my cousin was able to get me a great hook up, I don't recommend this for most people) This was around Christmas time. 2 places said they won't do it, 2 other places said around $3,500 - $4,500. 1st Choice gave me the third most affordable price from the list. So I went to visit the most affordable price place and it looked like a run down farm. Would not leave my car there and feel good. Second most affordable price wanted to give me back my car February 1. So I decided to go with 1st Choice. Replacing an engine is a very scary thing. They gave me a price, they gave me a date, updated me as they did it and even took a video for me that I requested. For the first time in my life a Mechanic shop was done the day they said it would be done. Was less than a week turn around. I actually had my rental for much longer then needed. When my check engine light came back on, I wrote them and they had me go right back. They are dope people, pros, great work around time and I'd go to them every single time. Hard to find this kinda quality at that price point. Go to them. read more

Professional, knowledgeable and Honest! I took my 2016 4runner on a recommendation from a master mechanic that works at Toyota dealership!!! Toyota techs could not figure out why after a new set of tires the vehicle pulled right, they tried to no avail to fix and align it and finally I was told that is common for Tundras and 4 runners to slightly pull to right and it will always do it from factory.... really I said! I took it to Alex who diagnosed and repaired the problem NO EXCUSES!! He is a master technician, he was professional, knowledgeable and friendly! I am glad to have found him. read more

No need to shop around for a new mechanic. You have found it with First Choice. Great work and diagnostics, good price and total honesty. You couldn't ask for more! They go beyond expectations and are always looking out for your best interests! read more

First and foremost, I wanted to thank Alex at 1st Choice Automotive for the fantastic work he performed on my vehicles. Alex is a rarity in the field of automotive mechanics, meaning he is as good with his mind as he is with his hands. Other mechanics don't trouble shoot, but instead use the shotgun approach. They replace everything associated with the problem rather than correctly determining the problem, therefore there is always an opportunity for an unethical mechanic to increase profit. Alex is the most ethical mechanics I've ever done business with. Not only will he troubleshoot, but he also determines the most cost effective manner to the repair without compromising customer safety. I would highly recommend Alex and 1st Choice Automotive to anyone. Best regards, Dr. Dave Edenfield read more

I highly recommend Alex and his crew for any and all of your auto work. I have been using his services for the last 1.5 years. Whether I've had a blow out and need a new tire yesterday, or my air isn't working correctly, he's always prompt, reliable and ready to get my car in and out at a fair price. I recently went in to have regular maintenance and an A/C check done. In the process of Checking the overall health of the vehicle, he found that there were two tires in desperate need of change and it was hidden from my normal view. Thanks to Alex for making me aware and saving me from what could have been a horrible outcome. read more

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I didn't have to wait long and they have a nice waiting room. I came in with a noise coming from my hood when I accelerate and they recognized my transmission fluid was low and inspected for leaks before topping me off. They accept appointments, it was quick and easy, and they didn't charge me a thing! They have a ton of work going on but use appointments to keep the waiting room empty during the pandemic. read more

Easy five star review. I have been a customer for a few years now and have come to rely on Igor and Alex to take care of my family's cars. They have always been friendly and patient with me and, most importantly, Alex is a talented and honest mechanic. read more

Alex really helped me out on my Subaru. Did some major repairs & explained to me what needs to be worked on for next time. I finally found a great mechanic in Jacksonville. I definitely will be spreading the word to my family & friends about this place. read more

Alex's shop is immaculate. We bought his personal vehicle. It looked beautiful but was a lemon. I would recommend 1st choice automotive to anyone looking for a mechanic, but thumbs down for honesty. read more

This is the only place I trust with my cars. I trust Alex's decision making with all my cars and his prices are more than fair. Take your car in and you will not be disappointed. read more

Thanks Igor for maintenance my car. You do a great job. The best guys in Jacksonville.

Alex and crew at 1st Choice automotive provide excellent service for all my vehicles. Knowledge and experience definitely show when dealing with these guys. You ask a question, you get a honest answer. Will definitely return and recommend to others. read more

These guys know Prius's. I called about 10 mechanics asking for a quote on replacing a inverter cooling pump and every single one said "I've never heard of that before and I work on Prius's all the time, let me do some research and I'll call you back." Then of course they never call me back. The other line I would hear was "I don't replace anything without a $99 diagnostic check." In comes 1st choice automotive, I call in expecting more of the same but instead I hear the lovely words "yeah, the inverter cooling pump? Really common issue, there was a recall on them back in 07-2013. It's straight forward but I'll check to make sure that really is the issue before we proceed." He went on to tell me that he was Prius certified and actually used to work at a Toyota dealership. His level of knowledge exceeded my expectations and he didn't charge me an extra $100 dollars "so he could make sure it was the problem." He warned me about another issue with my Prius but wasn't pushy about it. He's earned my respect and will comeback for all my Prius needs. read more

I came here base on the reviews and was quoted a ridiculous amount so I decided to go to another mechanic not far from here and got an honest quote and the job was done in a timely manner safe to say I wont be back read more

If you have been looking for a qualified, convenient, reliable source for all your mechanical car care needs and scheduled maintenance, at an incredibly fair price, you need look no further. In the desert that is the automobile repair business, Alex and his team at 1st Choice Automotive is an oasis of quality. His confidence and level of attention to detail are unsurpassed. He has a central location, so getting there is easy, and if you want to wait, there is a comfortable waiting area, work desks, and Wi-Fi. He and his team have many years of experience to their credit, and his ability to diagnose, thoroughly explain the situation and options, and repair the problem efficiently while respecting your time , instead of just ordering new parts, allows you as the consumer to save some serious dollars and know with certainty that you are ready to roll again. Alex has worked with us on four of my family's cars, and in multiple cases, he was able to repair items that dealerships had said would cost over a thousand dollars, for just a couple of hundred dollars, or in one case, for just the price of the part! I wholeheartedly recommend him for any repairs or just regular maintenance , to all my customers and friends. Just so you know, he also works on high end sports cars, and has a great flexibility to service fleets of work vehicles. You cannot go wrong with 1st Choice and their owner, Alex. read more

Alex and his team were great was in a pinch for oil change and flat tire! He was able to get me in and out! Great customer service, highly recommend!! read more