DO NOT TRUST Chris! I took my 2013 F 150 into Chris for a shifting problem in my transmission. at the initial conversation regarding the issues Chris stated the first thing he would do is run diagnostics on it and pull the pan to see what type of metal shavings would be in the pan. No codes were thrown and he asked me how many miles were on the truck. I told him 170k. His response was "The transmission is just tired, you need a new one." So I wrote him a check for $4700 for the transmission. his quote in writing to me was $4700 for the transmission and $1295 for labor. The day I took the truck in he called and said 'I don't think it's the transmission, sounds like the transfer case. but we won't know until we put the tranny in'. So I asked him why we ordered the transmission if It might be the transfer case. He said it needs a transmission anyway. So at this point he is unsure about what is actually wrong with the truck. He then says he had to take it to a Aamco and get their opinion. Turns out they said it was the transmission and I had also taken it for a second opinion that conquered as well that it was the transmission. So after all of this nonsense of him not knowing the problem, I lost two whole days with no work being done to the transmission. He also came back with a new quote of $2000 now to put the transmission in. $700 more than his writtwn quote to me after he inspected the vehicle. Then he had the nerve to tell me he would never waste my money and order a transmission unless he ran full diagnostics on the vehicle. But he conveniently had short term memory loss when he said 'it's just tired, you need a new transmission'. On top of that he told me I misunderstood him!! So why did you order the transmission then??? I could go on and on and on but the point to this is Chris doesn't really know what he is doing, he lies about everything and doesn't honor his own quotes! DO NOT TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO CHRIS AT COUNTRYSIDE AUTOMOTIVE!! Unless you like wasting time, money, being lied to and not having your quote honored! Regretting ever having trusted this man and also regretting that I have to give at least one star on this review! Worst experience ever. Chris gives honest mechanics a bad name!! One more thing... my truck smells like an ashtray now after he drove it. I've never been to his shop when he didn't have a cigarette in his mouth, pretty sure he smoked in my truck of it was just him, but he left that nasty smell in my vehicle. read more

This is the only place I trust to work on my car. I have been using their services for almost 20 years. There was a time when I had a piece of junk jeep Cherokee that ate fuel pumps for lunch. I had just had the jeep in for service and it wouldn't start in order to get it on a tow dolly to move away. I called and Chris came right over to my house got down on the ground and banged on the gas tank and off she went. Enough said right? They don't really have a sign out front. It's behind the shopping center last door on the right. I just hope all these new customers he gets from my referrals don't get in my way when I need his help! read more

The owner Chris is always accommodating - even when I reach out at the last minute for a repair. His prices are fair and service is always excellent. Wouldn't trust my car with anyone else read more

I have finally found a place that I can trust to take care of my vehicle needs without "taking me". Chris and Jay are amazing and they do great work on my multiple vehicles. They make sure to inform you every step of the way. Cost for work is more than reasonable. I wouldn't take my cars anywhere else. They are wonderful!!!! read more

Countryside Automotive is absolutely the best mechanic around! I called Chris and left a message at 10:00pm that my truck broke down and that I needed it fixed right away. He called me back at 8:00am the next morning and said bring it in. He made sure my vehicle was fixed by 5:00pm that day and went above and beyond for me! Chris is number one in my book. I've never been to such a caring mechanic. I would recommend him to everyone and will return. Chris thank you so much for helping me that day! I don't know what I would of done without you! Your amazing! read more

These guys are the best. Chris and Jay are very good and honest and their work is great. I have had spark plugs and wires, control arms, ball joints, radiator, they have basically been rebuilding my truck with Moog suspension and steering and Motorcraft the rest. 206000 miles and going strong cause of these guys. Give a call or stop in, tell them Trey sent you. read more

I have been a customer here for over 20 years. My cars and my children's cars, domestic and imports have been serviced there. Very honest and skilled. They are always my go to guys. read more

I took my Honda Accord EX to my local dealer because my check engine light was on. After a long wait and diagnostic check the dealer told me the rear oxygen sensor was bad. It was a very expensive fix. Thanks to my barber I found Countryside Automotive who did the same repair using the exact same dealer part for less than HALF the price of what Honda would have charged me. Chris and Jay were very easy to work with, in and out with no problems or delays. I will be a return customer now that I have found an honest and reliable shop to deal with. C.L. read more

Good, honest mechanics... I recently went to Tires Plus on East Lake Road in Palm Harbor for an oil change and AC charge due to the convenient location by my house. They told me that my ac compressor had seized and that it would be a $890 job. I went in with semi-cold air and left with none. On a whim, I took it to my regular mechanics at Countryside Automotive, where they ran dye to detect leaks and charged it and I now have ICE COLD air at a cost of $80. I should have known better that to take my car anywhere else! Thank you Countryside Automotive for always providing good, high-quality service at a reasonable price! read more