Jacob at Jahny Auto has been my go-to auto mechanic for years, now. I can always count on him and…read morehis team to give me an honest assessment of the work to be done. While nothing good is cheap, I know the prices will always be reasonable! :-) PLEASE NOTE: As I write this, Jahny Auto is and has been at 3018 NE 19th Dr in Gainesville. An older address still shows up on some internet sites.

Jacob is an awesome mechanic that goes above and beyond. I recently had my a/c replaced in my crown…read morevic and a couple days later had a disconnect that resulted in my overheating and engine shutting off about 45mins away in Ocala. Jacob drove on his day off to come to Ocala to fix it but was willing to tow it to his shop if needed (all free of charge!). He was very sincere with his apology. Furthermore, he's a very patient man. He inspected a concern with my suspension (when my a/c job was done) and gave an estimate that lead to him working past closing time. He's honest about what needs to be replaced and what is fine. He fixed my two rear control arms by the next day :) Additionally, his prices are much cheaper than the original estimate I received elsewhere. He allows you to bring your own parts or they will give you a fair price.

Fred and everyone else at Conkling Auto are excellent guys. Not only will they diagnose your…read moreproblem pretty quickly, but Fred will show you what it is and explain it to you in easy to understand language. You'll always walk out of the shop feeling as if you now know more about your car. Fred's prices are extremely fair and he's always honest with his customers. Everyone I know that goes there keeps coming back to where Fred doesn't end up just having customers, he makes friends. Make or model doesn't matter, they'll get it done. But, if you're a fan of the Nissan 240sx...well look no further. Fred is the guru of S-Chassis cars. He's been working on them for more than a decade and has a collection. I can't stress this enough, if you're looking for a tune up or a complete engine swap Fred Conkling at Conkling Automotive is your guy!

A friend recommended Conkling Automotive because of Fred's extensive experience with Subarus. My…read morecar is a 2001 Forester with about 54000 miles on it at the time. It is a great car but because of it's age and low mileage it was having some troubles for the first time in it's long life. I am not an aspiring mechanic...so I'll say it was making quirky noises and thumps were making me wonder about it's safety on long road trips. I took it to Fred who listened to it, took a look under the hood, looked below, and DIAGNOSED what it needed. New hoses and belts for the ones that were cracked and crunchy and a couple of things that were probably wise to replace as long as he was in there. He gave me a great price and explained everything he was going to do, showed me the parts when they came in, and fixed it. My car is not only road-worthy now but it runs better than it has since its youth. Fred did not try to take advantage of my ignorance of cars, he tried to educate me :D. Now I know more about my car and I have a mechanic for it that I trust. Two thumbs up!

All star automotive is definitely represents Steve and his team perfectly. Throttle body, A.C. And…read moreOil change. Being relatively new to the Gainesville area. I searched reviews and found All Star. I took my car in thinking I was going to have to spend at least 500$ on a single part. The throttle body. Steve was in contact through the whole process. I ended up having a loose wire and loose vacuum hose. My car was ready the next morning. I ended up paying for only an oil change. I will be going to All Star for all of my cars needs in the future. Word of advice. If your mechanic saves you a couple 100$ or 1,000$. Pls be sure to tip them. You can't go wrong with All Star Automotive.

George was able to look at my car the same day I called and give me an honest appraisal and…read moreestimate of the repairs needed. He only estimated the most essential repairs needed on the car, without adding on extra work. I would definitely recommend this repair shop.

I got a recommendation from a satisfied customer to give these guys a try. I took the advice and…read moreI'm glad I did. I take all the family vehicles here for service and any work needed. I have always found them honest and trustworthy, fair on the prices and the work preformed has been excellent. If they say something needs to be fixed I can believe them. I'm a loyal customer!

These folks are the absolute best. I intended to write this review a few months ago, but better…read morelate than never! I was on a road trip to SW FL from Texas over the summer and my AC was found out. They squeezed me in, got my AC going, and had me back on the road in no time. I was traveling with my dogs and they were kind enough to let me bring the puppers inside with me. If you live in the area, then give these folks your business.

I had significant damage to the left front end of my Honda Odyssey, about two months ago. I can't…read moregive enough praise to Classic Collision. The repairs were immaculate. They even cleaned the interior. They also have an incredible play area for little ones. They come highly recommended, and you will have no complaints. I must not forget to mention on top of all the great and professional services, they managed to get everything done sooner than the expected date. One more thing that's a major plus, the repair work comes with a lifetime warranty.

I got my ride back in better condition than it was before and even warrantied the service performed…read moreso if any issues do come up after the work they did that may not have been noticed right then and there they'll cover it. They also are willing to work with customers and fit their needs such as picking it up later than the pickup date and they give a bunch of weekly updates which helps in case they're packed with cars and busy so the customer stays in the loop knows their ride is being taken care of and it was no hassle with my insurance they handled it all perfectly and all I paid was my deductible with no strings attached like a fee or something

They did great work! Truck had a broken axel and drive shaft they discovered the problem fixed it…read morein less than a week.

Hoping to save a little money, I decided to bring my Toyota here instead of the dealership (they're…read morereally expensive). I am regretting it. I took my car in to have the CV joints replaced before a road trip. It was otherwise perfect. I got my car back and proceeded on my way for my week and a half long vacation out of state. What a miserable drive... The car shimmies every time you turn the wheel to the right. Never did that before, but just "happened to" the moment we got it back. That's not coincidence. I took it in with one problem and left with a different one. Now I'm not only out the money I paid for them to fix the CV joints... But Now I have another issue to shell money out for... Not to mention the aggravation and time. I don't know what they did while they were under my car but now I don't trust them. My husband suggested taking it back and asking them to fix it, but I just don't see it being a wise choice to let them back under my car again. The trust is gone so it looks like I get to go spend more money... But this time I'll be at the dealership. At least I've never had a problem there.

The entire staff was amazing. The best buying experience I've had in years, from Mitch, Justin,…read moreZach and the ultimate manager Dale. They welcomed.us when I arrived. Mitch and Justin we well prepared and ready for me. The entire process was so smooth. Dale made sure we were well taken care of as we waited for Zach the finance person who was so professional and proficient. Was worth the 4 hour drive to buy it!!

Terrible company! I no longer own the vehicle I bought from Gettel in Gainsville. It has not been…read moremy car since April 2026. I attempted to talk to them about the approx. $130 charge they continued to bill my cc since the vehicle was sold four months ago. They didn't return my calls. Finally, I reached a live person and explained the situation. She was rude and hung up on me. I immediately called back and asked to speak to someone in authority. They were, suspiciously, "all in a meeting". That was when I decided to cut the head off the snake's body and cancelled that cc. No more monthly charges at 26% interest. I had purchased a 10 year old Prius. Within 3 months of the purchase, I was informed that every battery in the car needed to be replaced in order for the car to be able to be driven. Caveat emptor - buyer beware.

I had a very concerning experience with the Gainesville Maaco location involving Jeff Wilks and…read moreKatie Wilks. On September 22, 2025, a **police report was created with the Alachua Police Department involving **Officer Cody Tapnes. After reviewing the situation, I believe the report contained false information related to Jeff Wilks and Katie Wilks. When I contacted the shop to ask about the situation and attempt to resolve the issue, Jeff Wilks was extremely rude on the phone and repeatedly hung up instead of addressing the concerns professionally. Because of the seriousness of what occurred, this matter is now being addressed legally, and the individuals involved will be named in a lawsuit. I strongly encourage others to document everything carefully when dealing with this location. Extremely disappointing experience.

A picture is worth a thousand words. Murray is the best looking car around. You'd never know this…read morewas an 11 year old car.