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!

Very nice and clean shop. Super kind people and a special shout out to Theresa for all her…read moreprofessionalism and dedication to providing excellent service!!! *****!

I have been going to A/E for auto repairs on my car. I have also referred friends to go. I had to…read morewrite this review, because I was very upset. Brought my car in to get the valves adjusted. They pulled the valve cover and noticed my rocker arm was off. They said they did not want to fix it. They charged me 280 dollars to take off the valve cover and put it back on. Would take Maybe a half hour!! I paid the bill. I went in to get my AC recharged and they quoted me 500 dollars!! They said they really don't want to work on older cars. I guess if they thought I was stupid enough to pay this, they would. I said that's Crazy for an AC recharge! I left and took my car to another shop and was charged 120 dollars!! I will Never bring my car in again and will Never refer anyone. Thought I was a "Valued Customer "?? That isn't a priority in this establishment.

Great service, fast, thorough, well priced, done. They did my brakes in an hour and even let me…read morewait for it in the lobby. The price was fair and I will definately give them another visit next time I need something done on my car.

Outstanding service. They changed everything on my front brakes at no cost due to heating problem…read more They changed the brakes more than a year ago and the warranty was valid. Highly recommended

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.... !!!

It is hard for me to believe but I've been going to Veterans Auto for over 20 years. From my very…read morefirst visit I knew this shop was top notch. The quality of their work is absolutely the best. They have relined brakes done oil changes, worked on my engine and replaced the tires on my daughter's car when it was needed. Veterans Auto has done it all for my family and me. I wouldn't think of going anywhere else for work on my car now. Mike is the manager of this team, and what a great team they make. Do yourself a favor if you need auto work done, see Mike at Veterans Auto first. His rates are always fair for the quality of work performed.

Nice guys. Great Service. Would use them again. I live 1500 miles north, down in FL for the…read morewinter and had a headlight fail in my Audi A4. Saw their reviews, drove over, Mike took care of it while I waited. Note: There's a few auto repair shops in the complex. You need to drive around back to get to their shop.

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.

Was here today having Steve and Co. check out a car which we decided to buy based upon his…read moreinspection. I'm hoping this can be our friendly neighborhood car shop for the next couple of decades. They appear to specialize in older cars. For our inspection today we felt it was a very good value.

Can't speak highly enough about Steve. He Took care of a leaky rear differential on my 2012…read moreMustang. It took a bit of trial and error to find out what was causing the leak, but Steve got it right. He even offered to wash my car afterward. Great guy - very customer focused.

I am very satisfied with the service and value. I would recommend this place. My car ac is working…read moregreat.

The airconditioning in my 2006 Lincoln LS had always been adequate at best. Bob had it less than…read morean hour and it blows Ice Cold for the first time even