This shop is now called Jimmy's Auto Repair…read more It used to be Vaughn's Auto Shop (aka Quality Shop & Tire), and let me say this clearly, it was the ONE mechanic in the area you could actually trust. Fair prices, honest work, and a constant stream of cars coming in and out. People didn't just go there because it was convenient, they went there because they knew they wouldn't get taken advantage of. Senior citizens trusted Vaughn, including my mother, because they knew he would never rip them off or steer them wrong. Vaughn, to me, will always be one of the kindest, most decent men I've ever known. He took care of my mother and her cars for over 20 years. I remember calling from California to check on her, and every single time, she was getting solid advice, fair pricing, and real care when it came to her car. That kind of consistency is rare. I will never forget how well he and his team treated her. Fast forward to today. Vaughn passed away a few years ago, and his loss was deeply felt in this community. With him, it feels like the heart of that shop went too. The business is now run by Jimmy and his daughter. And the difference is noticeable. Where there used to be a steady flow of customers and cars waiting to be serviced, now the lot is often empty. My mother and I both had a very different experience there recently, and I'm going to be very direct about it. The treatment was rude, cold, and dismissive. It made the entire interaction very uncomfortable. My mother, who lives on a fixed income, tried to ask if there was any flexibility on pricing for a relatively small repair. The answer was no, and it felt final. No effort to work with her, no understanding of her situation. And that's where it really hits. Vaughn would have worked with her. He understood people. He understood that for someone on a fixed income, even a small unexpected expense can throw everything off for months. What used to feel like a place that cared now feels transactional and indifferent. For long-time customers who supported this business for decades, the shift is hard to stomach.

I want to add another positive review for Quality Tire and Brake on 466 (just past Golden Art on…read morethe south side of 466. If you want a nice waiting room with coffee and doughnuts, this place is not for you. I would never have stopped there if I hadn't read many positive reviews. I almost drove by because it looked like a junk yard from the road. However, If you want quality work at a reasonable price, this is the place for you! Owner is polite, knowledgeable & honest. Employees have been with him for years.

Hilton automotive is the best automotive team in our north central Florida area. Honest, reasonably…read morepriced, high quality work! Been my go to automotive service providers for seven years, helping keep my oldy but goody 2010 Lincoln MKX in top performance. Don and his crew are incredibly conscientious. I don'task anymore "how much will it cost?" Service rates far below dealership hourly rates, and warranty parts and service better than any others. Praying they stay in businessfor many more years. They are a great service to our local community and much appreciated. Loyal customer

Made an appt at 1:00 to get rear brakes and rotors. I got there at 1:30. They told me they were…read moreworking on it. It wasn't finished until 3:00 there were no other customers waiting. Then they charged me for two hours labor and parts $459.... could have got same work done at Pep Boys for $350. They don't have a window so you can see what the mechanics are doing. They just go in and out of the door, like they really care. A few months ago I took a car that i wanted to drive to Penna to keep it there. I wanted it checked over so it was safe to drive. . I got there but the car left me sit in a snowstorm in the middle of the road...a sensor was bad. They never caught it. My PA mechanic found wires that were not soldered and were starting to burn from exposed metal. Could have caused a fire. I took the wires to them after he spliced it and showed them where they were burned.. they just said "oops sorry". One of the hoses was completely rotted and should have been caught. They never offered a reimbursement for any of it. I will go back to Pep Boys next time. They

Trustworthy, high standards, honest, great customer service, fair prices, family run. I have been a…read morecustomer for 13 years. I had a bad experience with a popularly listed business. I consider that a good thing, because I found Harry and his brothers! I had a Ford Focus way back then, and Harry told me to keep as long as possible. He said the new cars were all computer run, and much more expensive to work on. Did your "mechanic" ever say that to you?

I have been using Fruitland Park auto for more then twenty years - having been in this business (…read morein my younger years) I am very familiar with what a professional shop should look like. When I first moved into the area I researched most of the private shops and found Fruitland Park auto best met my needs and standards -that was true then and is true to this day- I have referred countless friends and having spoken to many others customers I know they have a loyal following.

A REAL REVIEW…read more Both my Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Frontier have been serviced by South bay auto since about 2010 to June 20, 2022. The old man (previous owner) died sometime in the previous 12-14 months prior to the above date, and the quality went down and pricing up. However the customer service is 1st rate, and you will feel great after your experience there, if you know little about cars, and who does.....me. LOL On my (wife's) Toyota RAV4 I had South Bay Auto replace both front axels, the alternator, front, rear rotors + pads, trans fluid screen, trans fluid more than once, various oil + filter changes, Air Conditioning core (requires complete dash board removal), tie rods and a several other repairs. I do believe the heater core was replaced twice. The work was done professionally and at a fair price. However in the last couple of years I did suspect without, any proof, there may have been some add-ons. On my Nissan I did not feel as good about my repairs....I will explain, I kept accurate records, and inspections. On Feb. 27, 2019, I had South Bay Auto replace the upper and lower radiator hoses. After the repairs, I brought my Nissan to my home garage, I inspected the work, and found it faulty. I found the top radiator hose installed rubbing against a bracket on the radiator. With the vibration of the engine, a hole will develop at the hose, when rubbing against the bracket, a year or more later. This actually happened to me on another vehicle. Not trusting South Bay Auto I removed the bracket and installed it 3/8 inch away from the hose. The next day I brought my Nissan to South Bay Auto and showed him the shoddy work his people did on my Nissan. The last time my Nissan was serviced at South Bay Auto was on June 20, 2022. I had them replace the front rotors + pads, and drain + fill the differential oil. I supplied the new parts + container of differential oil and almost always want to receive the used parts from the dealer or repair shop for my vehicle. Two or three weeks later I noticed that the container of oil I had given to South Bay Auto to drain + fill of my differential, the oil that they had returned to me, the seal had not been broken. Looks like either the oil was drained and filled with the shops own oil, and I was only charged with labor, no charge for the oil. Or the oil was never changed , only oil level checked . Now there are times a misunderstanding happens, but never to the customers benefit....LOL

1.31.24 Hey Brandon,…read morethank you again for the MANY times you and your team have done a tremendous job in servicing and repairing our vehicles. You are a quality guy and run a great business that should be the template for all businesses and certainly for the automotive community. Honest and Trustworthy! Don Jenson CFS

This is my go to shop even though have to drive by many others to get here. Have an older vehicle…read more(2012) so things keep going wrong due to age. Michael's gets me back running and the prices are very reasonable and often lowers than expected Highly recommend.

Brought my dodge challenger in to have two problems looked into and hopefully resolved . I…read moreprovided a detailed breakdown engine error codes ,including past and present problems and repairs so it would be easier to diagnose. The next day Im informed a compression test was performed and I have a hole in valve which they cannot or are unwilling to repair. So im left wondering why i even had them look at vehicle . At that time I was prepared to pay for expensive repair but i was gracious and said I'd pick up car and pay for diagnostic. I was then asked if I wanted a broken connected to ignition coil replaced which I had repaired myself and I wondered why they even messed with it since they claimed it wouldn't fix bigger problem and it was functional but once again I was polite and instead spoke with mechanic about what he thought I should do and more detailed explanation of "hole " in valve . His theory was nitrous. was likely culprit. I saw no reason to disagree and thanked him for his time. Ten minutes after leaving with car I disco my ignition connector was never put back . so I had to return and re install it myself without any help. just a sorry bout that . A few days later i was begining to get suspicious of the diagnosis they gave and decided to do compression test myself. I found NO loss of compression. The diagnosis gave was totally wrong and the reason for it is either incompetence or a lazy scam to collect money for literally no help whatsoever . They may seem trustworthy and knowledgeable but my time /money was utterly wasted and strongly recommend not using them even for a oil change . Whether it's incompetence or lack of integrity I'd say its. both since they assume they're dealing with dumb customers . Clowns

It was easy to make an appointment; John was able to answer all of our questions. They performed…read morereliable work at a fair price. They also did a complete inspection on our vehicle

Craig is absolutely horrible! Malibu for a noise in the front and check engine light they didn't…read morefix anything on my car and give me a bill for $1215! Our sales guide Don was great, but their service and customer service in the service department absolutely horrible

This is by far the most honest, friendly auto service I have ever used, and I have used a lot. My…read morecar just decided it was time to take a break so it would not start. No electrical power. I called around the Ocala area looking for someone to look at the car, do a diagnostic test to see what was wrong. The tow truck got to the garage and unloaded the car. They (Lopez Auto) Called me within 30 minutes of the car being dropped off with the diagnosis. A Dead Battery. This was an honest, upfront diagnosis and the battery was replaced the next morning at a very reasonable price. GREAT JOB!!!!!

Honest, friendly, great value and work with their customers!…read moreHave been my go to mechanic since I discovered them.

It's hard to get an appointment at times (because of their stellar reputation) but if you request…read morean appointment toward the end of the day and are willing to wait up to a week it is possible to get an oil change here.

Had them replace my oil pan. Cost more than what the dealership cost was…read more Their Labor rate total: $260. The Mitsubishi dealer est was $200. Not a cost savings. Have to have my service belt replaced. Wont be back to Hampton's.