Certified automotive and performance

(27 reviews)

RIP OFF. My girlfriend went there with a coupon to get her oil changed and they took complete…read moreadvantage of her. They did an oil change and then on their own decided to do a tranny fluid change and it cost over $300 when all done. She had no idea what to do and why it was so much. I called the manager and he scoffed, laughed, then hung up. I would never ever go here for any service. Extremely sad to take advantage of a single Mom with little kids.

Makes a usually dreaded chore almost a pleasure. I know i can always trust their reconnendations…read moreThanks guys!

Jiffy Lube

2.4

(28 reviews)

The employees working on my oil change were very respectful, hard working and thorough. The oil…read morechange seemed pricey with a $26 coupon but other than that, I have no complaints.

When you pull up to get your oil change done and there's six workers in the bay vaping on their…read morepens, chitchat and laughing joking around two cars that are there that they're barely working on and then tell you there's gonna be a few minutes late. OK no problem but then when I see you not working on the vehicles that are in there and you're laughing and you're continuously vaping and putting it in and out of your pockets and joking around punching each other in the arms and things I do not have time for this I do not have the patience for this and I do not have the gas to keep waiting grow up, be professional, and earn your money correctly. Thanks.

Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change

3.8

(12 reviews)

John and Jay took so good care of me. Explained everything to a tee without leaving my drivers…read moreseat. Cold water provided as well as a little AC to keep you cool. A++++ Checked fluids topped off washer and cleaned front window as a courtesy.

I went to this place to get an oil change because of the sign in front that claims $29.95 and was…read moreushered in quickly and chained in. Without any small talk the employee began to work on my car. Before I knew it the oil was drained. It is difficult to stop the service once the oil has been drained! I paid $67 dollars for a semi synthetic oil change. The real stuff would have been close to $100 dollars. My car only take 4 quarts! To add insult to injury they put the wrong sticker on my car and someone probably got my sticker. Never again!

Goodyear Auto Service

2.6

(13 reviews)

Took my vehicle in for 2 tires, and while they had my car they ran through a 1/4 tank of gas…read moreleaving me 11 miles to empty. There was no reason to use any fuel, it was 2 tires. They als disconnected my battery and tried to tell me I needed a new one as my vehicle needed to be jump started at their shop even though we had no battery issues before or AFTER the tires were replace. They are liars and thieves and I do not trust them and will NEVER take my vehicles there again. Over priced and deceitful.

Went here and asked if they could check a tire with a slow leak…read more There were no other customers. I was told, "Not unless you can leave it until tomorrow." I honestly was so confused, I looked to make sure I was at a tire merchant. I had no response. Weirdest customer service ever.

Tire Kingdom

(57 reviews)

I showed up very late in the day, as they were closing soon, with a screw in my tire! They brought…read moreit right in, repaired the flat, and they did it with a smile! Russell did an amazing job, made me feel like I mattered as a client! Everyone there was super nice and it was all done in 22 minutes! I am so happy!! I can't thank you enough!!

I recently moved to Punta Gorda from NC where I had a person for everything including tires. I…read morelooked around at other tire companies in the area and knew that I found my "person" here when I worked with Janet and Steven at Tire Kingdom. They worked me into their busy schedule to get a tire replaced for one of my cars, then did the same with my other car where I needed a complete set. They gave me very competitive recommendations and pricing for tires that they couldn't even provide me at Sam's club. I would highly recommend Tire Kingdom in Punta Gorda for their services. I'm sure that Steven and Janet will provide you with the great customer service and care that they afforded me.

Tires Plus

2.6

(20 reviews)

Thanks to Scott Francis and his crew for great help and service. Appreciate you staying open to…read moreinstall four new tires on my car. Gordon W.

I had an appointment on 3/30/26 to have 4 New Tires installed. When I arrived I asked if they…read morecould install 4 New TPMS Sensors since 2 of mine were no longer working, I also provided the Sensors which I had bought from Cadillac so that they would Original Replacements. They said that There Parent Company Firestone would only allow them to Install Sensors bought from them which would be $320 & $25 to calibrate. Well at that point I had them put the tires in my suv and I proceeded to another Automotive Shop to have the job done. I have been a loyal customer for many years. But not anymore. Very disappointed.

Gregg's Automotive Repair Center

2.5

(11 reviews)

Greggs stands behind all of their repairs.I had an oil leak after an…read more oil change on my Porsche Boxter and found a leak.Upon investigation I found that a new drain plug must be used through no fault of Greggs.I called about the leak and was given priority status to do the necessary repair.It was done punctually and remediated the problem with no input from Porsche.Repair shops should be notified about this defect.

Unprofessional. Terrible customer service. Price gouging. Disrespectful to women. Tried scamming me…read moreinto get 5000 of repairs that were not needed. Dishonest. Do not recommend this place. Will keep your vehicle for weeks and give you excuses.

Mavis Tires & Brakes

4.2

(10 reviews)

Poor Service - Vehicle Damage & No Accountability…read more I brought my vehicle to this Mavis location for routine service and left with new problems that were not there beforehand. Shortly after pickup, I began experiencing sensor malfunctions and the alignment was clearly off. The vehicle drove differently immediately, and warning indicators appeared that had never shown prior to service. I reported the issues to the store and later to corporate. I was repeatedly told I would receive a callback, including from a regional director, but those promises never materialized. I have been waiting since December 2025 for meaningful follow-up and still have not received a direct response or resolution. Calls often went unanswered, or I was told no one was available to assist. I understand mistakes can happen, but the lack of communication, accountability, and urgency to resolve the damage has been extremely disappointing. I was left spending additional time and money to correct issues that began here. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this location and hope the company improves both quality control and customer support. Now it's closed?

Great and quick service! 4 tires installed in 45 min! I would recommend them to anyone.read more

Frank's Family Car Care

3.9

(15 reviews)

I had to drop my car off for multiple repairs. Joe took care of me throughout my experience…read more He asked how I was getting home. I replied that I'd be taking an Uber. He told me that that wasn't necessary, as they'd give me a loaner while my car was in the shop. That floored me. In my 20 years of driving, I've never been offered a loaner to drive while my car was being repaired. Even though they were booked solid, the repairs were handled in a timely fashion, and at a reasonable price. I feel like they were square with me, and treated me fairly. I highly recommended.

joe is a great guy . Helped me with storing my truck and understood my situation very well and gave…read moreadvice that would even not be in his best interests

Joe's Auto & Truck Repair

(6 reviews)

Excellent service, honest & I got my car back when promised. I would recommend Joe's Auto & Truck…read moreRepair.

I have been going to Joes's Auto & Truck Repair for over five years. They recently replaced the…read moredrive shaft boot on my 2006 Winnebago View motor home. The vehicle is on a 2005 Sprinter chassis. Most garages won't work on motor homes or sprinters. I also have had air conditioning work, tires replaced, alignments and brake jobs. Everything has been done professionally and at a competitive price. If you are looking for an honest garage that does professional work at a fair price, you can't beat Joe's. Peter Gillen Punta Gorda

A&A Mobile Auto

(1 review)

Great service, very professional. Install was done in less than an hour. Would definitely recommend…read moreand wouldn't hesitate to use them again. Thank you!

From the owner: Trusted solution for quality mobile automotive repairs. For the quickest response time, please…read morecontact via the “Book Now” on our website. We come to you!

Tire Kingdom

(57 reviews)

I showed up very late in the day, as they were closing soon, with a screw in my tire! They brought…read moreit right in, repaired the flat, and they did it with a smile! Russell did an amazing job, made me feel like I mattered as a client! Everyone there was super nice and it was all done in 22 minutes! I am so happy!! I can't thank you enough!!

I recently moved to Punta Gorda from NC where I had a person for everything including tires. I…read morelooked around at other tire companies in the area and knew that I found my "person" here when I worked with Janet and Steven at Tire Kingdom. They worked me into their busy schedule to get a tire replaced for one of my cars, then did the same with my other car where I needed a complete set. They gave me very competitive recommendations and pricing for tires that they couldn't even provide me at Sam's club. I would highly recommend Tire Kingdom in Punta Gorda for their services. I'm sure that Steven and Janet will provide you with the great customer service and care that they afforded me.

Sun Guard

(10 reviews)

Every car I've ever owned has been thru sun guard for window tinting not the cheapest option…read moreavailable in town but honestly you get what you pay for...I've never had an issue with sun guards employees I haven't been to their new location but I'm looking forward to seeing what they have to offer

Wonderful job, nice waiting room. It didn't take too long to do our whole truck. What a different…read moredriving back to Tennessee. Great job.

Walt's Garage

3.6

(42 reviews)

Horrible! Walts Garage in Punta Gorda Car sat there for 3 1/2 weeks, couldn't get diagnosed…read moreproperly, finally ordered a part we asked for an oil change too. Picked up car drove 1 block and lights came on. Turned around went back and they picked a fight wouldn't fix the new problem which they caused and denied the damage they caused.. Went elsewhere and fixed the problem for less cost.

Took my Expedition in for A/C and an exhaust leak. The quote came to my by text message. Little…read moreless than $4000 dollars. I said I will come pick up the car and asked if I owed anything for the estimate. I was told over the phone $266.00. When I went to pick up the car the guy at the desk reduced the estimate to $99.00 plus tax $105.93. I was never told about a fee for an estimate. No I will not be getting the work done at Walt's and I will not be using them in the future for anything. Pretty good racket.... 100 dollars for each estimate.... ! I asked for a printed copy of the estimate and billing for the estimate. I received a receipt for 105.93 but not the entire estimate. When I came home I tried to view the estimate on my text message and it would not let me view it. So I paid for an estimate that I cannot even look at.... !!!

JNS Towing Services

(2 reviews)

My company had two trucks, F350 and F250, that needed towing to a local shop. Santos was very…read morepersonable and quick in picking them up and getting them transported. Santos is a reliable worker and owner of the business and works hard at taking care of every vehicle he is hired for. I highly recommend this business.

Prompt, polite, professional. Best service I. the Englewood area. Highly recommend For your towing…read moreneeds! Defiantly five star service. I felt very comfortable with Santos. Great, hard working guy.

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Walt's Garage

3.6

(42 reviews)

Horrible! Walts Garage in Punta Gorda Car sat there for 3 1/2 weeks, couldn't get diagnosed…read moreproperly, finally ordered a part we asked for an oil change too. Picked up car drove 1 block and lights came on. Turned around went back and they picked a fight wouldn't fix the new problem which they caused and denied the damage they caused.. Went elsewhere and fixed the problem for less cost.

Took my Expedition in for A/C and an exhaust leak. The quote came to my by text message. Little…read moreless than $4000 dollars. I said I will come pick up the car and asked if I owed anything for the estimate. I was told over the phone $266.00. When I went to pick up the car the guy at the desk reduced the estimate to $99.00 plus tax $105.93. I was never told about a fee for an estimate. No I will not be getting the work done at Walt's and I will not be using them in the future for anything. Pretty good racket.... 100 dollars for each estimate.... ! I asked for a printed copy of the estimate and billing for the estimate. I received a receipt for 105.93 but not the entire estimate. When I came home I tried to view the estimate on my text message and it would not let me view it. So I paid for an estimate that I cannot even look at.... !!!

Avenue Garage

(26 reviews)

2024 must have been an off year for the Avenue Garage. I've heard from a neighbor who previously…read moreworked as a mechanic there that they have quite a turnover with new mechanics and heard from another source that mechanics get commissions these days. I took my 2013 Mercedes convertible there in January 2024 and left it there for diagnostics of an overheating problem after being stuck in traffic all day from 1-75 being closed on December 27th or 28th 2023 due to a bad multiple vehicle accident. The Avenue Garage said the head gaskets were blown and it needed an engine replacement. They did find a replacement engine with approximately 50,000 miles "of course that's what they all say I have learned". Then the repair estimate was over $11,000 to replace the engine and make sure everything was operating properly. I decided that seemed really high and ended up leaving the vehicle here at my second home in Punta Gorda and deal with it this 2025 season. In January 2025 I contacted a Mercedes Benz repair specialist in Pompano Beach Florida and told him that it was determined last year by another repair technician in the Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda area that the car needs a replacement engine so he said he would try to find one and get back with me. He did find a replacement engine within a month then called me back with an estimate of approximately $4500 total for the engine and putting it in. The engine itself was $2100 which was included in the total price of $4500. I then paid for the engine and scheduled my once a year long haul tow up to 200 miles and had the vehicle towed to Pompano Beach for replacement of the engine. ABA Performance in Pompano Beach then test drove the car a few times, ran the engine diagnostics, determined it was low on coolant and spark plug #3 was misfiring but GUESS WHAT THE CAR DID NOT NEED A REPLACEMENT ENGINE AFTERALL! I was very skeptical about what I was being told but he satisfied me with his answers to all of my question. He did do a complete service on the vehicle and fixed what was needing to be fixed. So now I have a 2013 Mercedes replacement engine for sale $2100 OBO! So glad I didn't fall for the over 11 grand repair job that the Avenue Garage recommended. I almost sold the car as is to another neighbor thinking it needed an engine replacement and left the car here in Punta Gorda with a car cover on it which blew off during Helene or Milton not sure which hurricane it was. LESSON LEARNED ALWAYS GET A SECOND OR EVEN THIRD OPINION

I would like to commend and thank Jason, Kirk and all at Avenue Garage for the warranty replacement…read moreof the ABS Pump/Module that failed on my 2010 VW Jetta. Not only did they replace the faulty unit free of charge, but cleaned the vehicle inside and out as well as inspected the car for additional deficiencies. This was a safety courtesy to me without any pressure to perform the repairs or drum up sales. This was very much appreciated as these deficiencies really needed to be addressed and I was given a quote and the option to either repair it myself or have them do it. Again, no pressure! Thanks Guys!

Mr Front End Inc & Rv Services Unlimited

4.0

(22 reviews)

I have a 2006 Winnebago View RV. At its age there are frequent repairs…read more Your go to place should be Mr. Front End. From front end problems to tires, and water heaters. Basically, all repairs whether mechanical or electrical. Their Service Manager Dave and Eddie their RV lead technician have always provided me with excellent results at a reasonable price. Peter Gillen

Everyone has bad days from time to time, especially car repair shops. But all in all, Mr. Ft End…read moreis a decent local shop. They're very busy so plan your service ahead!

Greer Automotive and Performance

(1 review)

Great guys! Went into the garage to have a dent pulled out after being rear ended by a scooter…read more They preformed the service with concern and diligently removed the dent. Thanks guys! Camille

Complete Auto Repair

(33 reviews)

I paid for two diagnostics and was told it was my camera or I needed a new computer. Sorry to say…read moreit was neither and got my car fixed elsewhere.

They are liars and rip off artists..avoid this place like the plague.... took 1,000 to fix my…read moretruck, got it back a week later with same issue said it was something else but I had it scanned so I know they are lying....then refused to give me a refund because they claim they replaced another part that I never authorized! No stars in fact I give them -5 stars

S & S Money Auto Repair and Sales

(24 reviews)

Dropped our Vehicle off, still Have a wait before the parts come in! Pricing seems to very Fair,…read more Shane & Staff are very Nice and totally patient with me during all my calls and questions, While looking for parts for the best price! The Shop is very Nice/Clean & Organized I will update post once the truck comes back!

Been going there for years and have always gotten quality service and fair prices. They have saved…read moreme a lot of money over the years.

Fine Line Automotive Concepts

4.6

(9 reviews)

Excellent service with purchased aftermarket install. Worked with me and the manufacturer/vendor to…read morecorrect minor issue promptly. Highly recommend for all types of aftermarket service and installation. Promptly communicated timing and made correction within 24 hours of warranty part arrival. Highly recommend!

I took my damaged auto to Fine Line Automotive Concepts to get an estimate for the repairs. The…read moreprice was very fair and since my insurance deductable was almost more than the estimate I decided to pay-out-of-pocket. The repair was done in a timely manner and their quality of work was excellent. Hopefully, I will not have any more accidents but if I do I will definitely return to Fine Line Automotive Concepts.

JSN Auto Repair

(6 reviews)

like always Great service friendly people and the cleanest shop!!…read more They take great pride in their work as well as the shop! Bill & Joan Bessel

What a difference a year makes. Had both truck and SUV oil change and tire rotation done with no…read moreproblem. This year SUV was being done after an hour and a half I asked if there was a problem. I was told that if I wasn't happy I could take it to the Mercedes dealer for $750. When it was finished I paid and canceled the service to be done on my truck that afternoon.

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