- HOW DID I FIND THEM? - Googling shops and reading reviews gave me an idea where to start searching for a mechanic to dedicate my 350Z (and my other rides) to. It's 2019 and I was about to finalize in purchasing my Z. So, I went to some of the other shops and I thought most were pretty decent, but I wasn't quite sold just yet. I went to another facility that was mistakenly listed as a tuner shop, but it was actually a distribution center for tuner parts. While I was there, I asked the lady at the front desk does she know of a good mechanic for Nissans around the area. Literally everyone in the office turned and said "DRZA" and/or "Definitely go see Derek!" I thought, "This Derek must be pretty damn good for everyone in the office to list him as the first choice," besides another shop I didn't go see (and totally forgot). I really wanted to see what this DRZA shop is all the hype about. - MY 1ST IMPRESSION - My first impression was seeing Nissan vehicles (300ZX, Skylines, DRZA's iconic 370, etc) parked like a car meet at the front door. As you can see in their pictures, their shop is organized, neat, and they take great care handling their customer's vehicles. Heck, I could spend about an hour or two just looking at the parked cars there like I'm attending a car show. Now I've been doing business with many mechanics since my first car in 2004 and none... absolutely none were as impressionable as this family's shop. - BUSINESS AND TURN AROUND TIME - Once I started bringing my rides to the shop, I was expecting the turn-around time to be like- I dunno... 2 or 3 weeks? That was my experience with all the shops I've done business with over the decades. Boy, was I in for a surprise (the first time) when Rita called a day or two later to let me know the job's finished. Mind you, Derek is a one-man mechanic running the show! ONE... MECHANIC! Yeah, there's some help that may be there every now and then, but for the most part, it's Derek in the garage and Rita running the administration. - IN CONCLUSION - The shop won me over from the get-go with their professionalism. Their performance and fast turn-around time made me a returning and dedicated customer. When I asked Derek how come it's just him working around here, he said (rephrasing), "...because there's hardly any help who is as serious as I am when working on cars..." Not only did DRZA won me over and made me a returning customer, but I have a high level of respect for Derek and Rita's dedication and professionalism to their work as it all defines the family's shop. I highly recommend taking your vehicle(s) to DRZA if you want quality and honest work done. It's worth it! read more

There aren't enough words to express how grateful I am for Rita and Derick at Drza Auto Repair in Tavares, Florida. I own a 2005 Nissan 350Z Touring with a 6-speed manual transmission, and I'm incredibly particular about who works on my car. After my experience with Drza Auto Repair, I can honestly say I will never trust anyone else with it. From the moment I walked in, Rita made me feel like a valued customer. She was friendly, professional, and kept me informed every step of the way. Derick's knowledge, skill, and attention to detail are truly exceptional. It's obvious that he takes pride in his work and treats every vehicle as if it were his own. They diagnosed the problem correctly, completed the repairs with outstanding craftsmanship, and returned my 350Z running better than I expected. Finding an honest, knowledgeable, and trustworthy repair shop is rare these days, but Drza Auto Repair is exactly that. Rita and Derick have earned my complete trust and my business for life. If you want your vehicle repaired the right way by people who genuinely care about their customers and stand behind their work, Drza Auto Repair is the only place I would recommend. Thank you, Rita and Derick, for taking such amazing care of my 350Z. You truly are the best, and you've gained a lifelong customer. Five stars aren't enough! read more

Great experience at DRZA Took my 1992 Suzuki Carry Kei truck to them with a pretty lengthy list of issues that included clutch, brakes, radiator/cooling, and a transmission that was full of water. They were able to get all the parts needed (which are not that readily available) and did a great job on everything. I wanted to find a shop experienced with JDM vehicles and I'm glad I found DRZA. Derek and Rita took my Kei truck with many issues, fixed them, and returned it to me in absolutely great shape. Many thanks to them for running such a great shop and the quality of their work. Kevin T. read more

i have had two cars upgraded by derek at drza auto.by upgraded i mean producing more horsepower.i know many of the big names in the racing world and derek is up there with the best of them.he makes you feel like you are part of the team and involves you in every aspect of your build.no one touches my cars but drza auto.why,because i know that every little detail will be fixed or replaced and i don't have to worry did he do this or that.in this world of the fast buck it is hard to find a person like derek! read more

I was recommended by a close friend/coworker when I noticed some oil pressure issues on my 07 Nissan 350Z so I called ahead of time to set an appointment and dropped off my car to have the gallery gasket replaced. I got some additional work done as well and was highley satisfied with the end result. The staff are friendly and kept me up to date with the repairs. I highly recommend this shop and will most definitely return if I ever need more work done in the future! read more

I have been taking my cars to Derek and Rita at DRZA Auto for years now. From simple exhaust work to full car builds, I have had it all done here. They have done multiple builds for me and as they are very professional and have the knowledge, tools and resources to get the job done right the first time. I highly recommend DRZA Auto for any of your maintenance and aftermarket performance needs! LIFETIME CUSTOMER! read more

Drza Auto Repair is the best I've ever encountered. Derek and Rita are professional, honest, and top notch experts in what they do. DRZA auto repair performs top notch work and they genuinely care about making sure you are a happy customer. There's never been a time that DRZA has steered me wrong. Trust me, once you experience DRZA you won't ever want to take your automobile anywhere else! read more

I have been a customer of DRZA for over a year and this is truly a great shop. Derek and Rita are fantastic people who are honest and hands on in every aspect. I spent a year restoring a 1989 Nissan 240sx and DRZA did all of the mechanical work. Derek's knowledge and experience with Nissan is top notch. I recommend them highly. read more

I have been going to Drza Auto for years. I am always more than satisfied with the work they do! Derek and Rita are very knowledgable and make me feel comfortable every time I am there. Their shop in Tavares is very nice as well! I would recommend anyone needing great work done by honest people to go check them out. read more

This is an EXTREMELY TRUSTWORTHY business. DRZA automotive repair is awesome. No matter the repair needed. By the way he also does performance enhancments. I have been using his services on my Toyotas and Nissans for 5 years now. Always professional and thorough. I recommend his shop. read more

Rita and Derek are great! They're very honest with you about what work needs to be done. They worked on my Challenger for me. New thermostat, front lower control arms, break pads with rotors and installed my new exhaust system. I'll definitely be going there for future work. read more

If you want it done RIGHT! DRZA is the place to go! Why?... Because of the Quality work, experience, quality parts, service and over 20 years of experience. Unlike many other businesses out there. Where you're treated like family and you're welcome every time!!!! read more