TLDR; service I received from Trey, was great- due to extraneous circumstances due to "irma panic"…read moreand recent break downs because of flooding damages last week, the time waiting was nearly unbearable. Geico's Roadside Assistance located them as my local towing company when my car broke down, having starter problems. Due to a back log of prior jobs, my ETA was 90 minutes, and then this was extended to about 160 minutes. After the long wait the tow truck driver, Trey, arrived. When directing his truck to my car, we got in a minor "fender bender", resulting in waiting for the police. after 2 hours waiting, the police dispatcher basically said they weren't going to show, as insurance information was already shared between parties, and they wouldn't be able to do anything anyway. they were experiencing a number of crashes due to panicked drivers hurricane prepping. Upon a quick inspection of my car Trey was able to get it started in less than 5 minutes. he apologized for the wait for police, saying if he had known the issue before hand he would have fixed it while we waited for the troopers who never showed. It was a quick fix that isn't going to hold, so he advised I get it to a shop as soon as possible. I will be trying their mechanics despite the questionable reviews because my interaction with Trey was exceptional.

how rude? they dont have zero stars...wanted to charge me premium labor rate cause my van had an…read moreenclosed box...even though van engine and car lift and tools used. if you want to pay someone just to argue with them, this may be your place.

The team at Car Doc On the Island are honest, reliable and overall wonderful to work with. They…read moreare the only shop I trust with my business fleet and personal vehicles. 5 star shop with 5 star employees and service!

This past week I took my truck to Tire Doc on the Island because there was a terrible vibration in…read morethe front end. They correctly diagnosed the problem as broken belts in a front tire, made the repairs and aligned the front end in a timely manner. They're courtesy and professionalism was exceptional. Bottom line: my truck drives better now than it has for ten years. Great job Tire Doc. Your mechanics deserve a raise!

If every dealership operated like this buying a car would not be a hassle these guys are great…read more thank you

Been to service dept twice in the last two weeks. Super easy experience. Both situations were…read moreminor, while I got a good introduction to the facility and staff. The general rule is to avoid dealership because of pricing, but what does incompetence cost? I've been a customer at Lexus of Orlando, Coast Cadillac, Crest Cadillac, and Sunset VW. They've all been great (1). Who do you let work on your car? footnote (1), except the four Ford dealerships where there's a consistent culture of corruption.

Eric the store Assistant Manager literally saved my moms life.. The underneath of my Accent was…read moredamaged going through a flooded street . I went to Tire kingdom for this emergency . I had to get my mom to a Hospice facility by 5 pm. When I told Eric my nerve-racking situation , he put my car in 'immediately' and fixed it in less than 15 minutes. Nothing short of a MIRACLE !!!! The tech that worked on it was a nice guy named Will. They are compassionate human beings !! They have me as a lifetime customer.. T Faraone, Nokomis Fl.

I had to replace a tire, ( second time) always helpful, on time and courteous. id definitely go…read moreback again

5 stars all the way for Scotti's Auto! I came in today needing help and received exceptional…read moreservice. The staff was knowledgeable, kind, and very professional. No pressure, fair pricing, and they made sure I felt taken care of from start to finish. It's rare to find a shop this trustworthy in Sarasota. Thank you so much for the great help today!

It was an easy experience. The car was reasonably priced and they didn't discount. Everyone was…read moreprofessional and straight forward. If you are considering buying a car from Scotti's, look at the positive reviews and take into consideration the negative. I gave a lot of weight to them being there for 20+ years and it is a used car we are buying. So far, we are very happy.

c & z auto repairs- has been renamed to... best tires and brakes…read more matt chapman and brian (the original owner and mechanic) still work here and still give the same great services, with the same repeat customers for years!! best tires and breaks, now gives full services now. a/c repairs, brakes, shocks, tune ups, maintence and tires. this is a well known and established company.

My Mom took her car to C & Z Auto Repair after having several expensive and disappointing trips to…read morethe dealership. Repairs were made in a timely manner at a very reasonable price. She used C & Z auto repair previously for their other vehicle and always picked up the vehicle pleased that the necessary repairs had been made. If you are looking for an honest and knowledgeable repair shop, I highly recommend C & Z Auto Repair.

Purchased a 2019 Silverado 2500 HD Diesel with 18 k miles January 2021. Truck was in great…read morecondition and just what we needed as a final retirement vehicle. The finance manager got us a 72 month loan at a very low interest with PNC Bank. We asked if we could get a 72 month warranty to cover truck bumper to bumper till the truck is paid off, the manager told us it is covered but the payment will go up a little over the term of the loan. Well our truck engine light came on, DEF tank level sensor went bad yesterday 12-19-25. Checked our Zurich service warranty on what to do, found the contract Carol GMC was out of date. The Finance Manager lied, this contract started when the truck was manufactured in 2019, we didn't own it till 2021, lost half the warranty before we took ownership. Called dealership today, they said he made a mistake but for 4k more, we could add the extra three years, we lost everything in Hurricane Ian but truck and camper and retired with little income. Do Not Purchase anything from this lying dealership. Lie, lie, lie, hope their senior parents don't get cheated on like we did. Terrible people, asked if they would discount repairs sense they MADE the mistake of three years warranty gone before our purchase, nope sorry, it was over. Do Not Buy at this GMC Dealership...

I seldom write reviews but I felt obligated to warn others about this. DO NOT BUY A USED VEHICLE…read moreFROM DARBY BUICK. I bought a 2014 Mazda5 from them in December and it's obvious that no inspection was done of this vehicle before they sold it to me. It has been in the shop about as much as it has been on the road since I owned. Sure they could play it off by saying they did an inspection and there must be another newly developed issue but would it explain a completely bald spare tire. I'm talking slick, no treads at all. Well, live and learn. Hopefully you will all learn from my mistake

On 7-31-25 I paid Skips Automotive to do a full diagnostic inspection on my new to me Dodge. At…read morethat time it had approx 11,500 miles driven. This resulted in Rob Wong advising the car needs new front brake pads and rotors. I was charged a job deposit of $1220.00 for front brakes pads and rotors and waited to be told the parts were in. I haven't worked in the automotive industry so I view myself as a lay person. In my opinion, brakes are either good or not good. A few days later I called Rob stating that there was no squeaking, pulling of the steering wheel or pulsing coming from the front and asked his opinion on whether it was safe to continue driving. He stated "it should be safe to drive." The next few days I went to 3 other service shops for brake inspection. Most folks wouldnt have the time, money or fortitude to do this. At 11,544 miles Firestone found 6-7 mm left on the pads and rotors which were said to be 60% of life left. At 11,624 Tires Plus inspected the brakes. Again 6mm of pad remaining. They determined that service wasnt needed. The 3rd, Dodge of Sarasota, inspected the brakes at 12,721 and found 60% life left of both pads and rotors and stated "no brake work is needed." Needless to say my brakes aren't an issue. 3 shops wanted my money but didn't take it because there was no reason. I told Rob I wasn't doing a brake replacement. Facts are I can wait another 11,000 miles at this rate of wear. Rob Wong emailed Sept 31, 25, saying "I am going to charge you a restocking fee, and you will be responsible for return shipping on the cancellation. Return shipping was 141.41, my restocking fee is 10%(so $122), the manufacturer has a $120 restocking fee. So, the initial cost was $1220-122-120-141.41= $836.59 you will be receiving." I went to court today. The Wongs wrote a check for $1385. Why more than the $1220 deposit? Apparently they agreed that me having to file a claim and have summons served cost me money. They (Shaila not Rob) willingly paid half court costs, apologized and paid me in full $1220 plus $165. He ate the restock, return shipping etc to the tune of $261.41. And paid me $165 more than he took from me. The lesson is this. I have a special car......Dodge Hellcat Redeye. At first I considered myself fortunate to find Skips Automotive. To see an AES certified mechanic shop treat its customers this way burns me and is the reason for the review but has cost them more than this unfortunate review. Had Rob been upfront about the acutal condition of the brakes and not sold them as a performance upgrade thinking I was going to the track and actually had a discussion instead of choosing to do business this way Id have gone back again and again and again. The other thing is when a shop cant pony up the minor $'s for parts and needs a deposit, RUN. Ask to see the pads/rotors. Educate yourself and have them SHOW you why the service is necessary. I wonder what he would have done differently had he to do it again. He lost a total of $426.41, a morning away from work, PLUS me as a return customer. His wife graciously apologized for her husband who refused let his ego get out of the way of recognizing the proper way to treat a customer. Too late. In regard to everything I was generous and more than fair. It cost me $237 not including gas, meter time, and angst more than I was reimbursed. Is the sting on Skips Automotive/Raw Racing going to last? Buyer beware!

This guy is a crook. Ihe had my car for on and off 18 months kept it did no work sat in the…read moreparking lot for eight months, took me in three Sarasota County deputies to get my car removed from his premises. then he made up some bogus bill that I owed him just remember the state of Florida it is a felony to put parts on a vehicle without the owners permission Florida statute 860.15 stay clear of this guy of course he might be in jail by now .