Excellent and prompt repair of my unusual car that has very hard to find parts. I had my Pontiac Solstice towed to Guy's early in the morning. Within hours they called with exactly what was wrong with my car and the estimate for parts and repair. By the afternoon they had replaced the valve timing solinoid and other parts to make my car GO. I have used Guy's for at least 20 years. I always get HONEST and knowledgeable repairs for my cars. Thank you! read more

Took my car in to get my engine replaced and at first, I had a pleasant experience. I was quoted a fair price, but as time went on, things just kept being added and ended up having to pay $1200 more than what I was quoted. He told me of a way to get $700 knocked off, only to be told that it didn't apply to me once I arrived. When I finally picked it up, it was absolutely filthy! There was dirt and trash everywhere inside and outside of my car! I Attempted to wash the windshield that was so dirty I couldn't see through it, only to discover there was absolutely no wiper fluid. I had to pull over just to wipe it down so I could see. I didn't receive an itemized receipt, nor information regarding the warranty that supposedly came with the engine replacement. Will not recommend or return, and if something goes wrong with it, I'm taking them to court. read more

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***PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BRING YOUR VEHICLE TO GUY'S AUTOMOTIVE ON NEBRASKA AVENUE IN TAMPA*** In March 2020, I brought in my Cadillac CTS to repair a broken heater core and engine thermostat since Guy's estimated quote was around half of the dealership. Following the repair, I immediately noticed scratches on my shift knob but was promised by Pat that she would find a replacement. I also noticed that there was trash and random bolts left in the car and it was much dirtier than when I had dropped it off. The next day my engine light came on and I returned it to Guy's four separate times to try to find the issue. Guy suggested I replace my cam sensors since he couldn't find an issue with the car (a $741 repair in total) but two days after that repair, the check engine light came back on yet again. I finally decided to just bring it to the Ed Morse Cadillac dealership and they easily found the issue (a stretched timing chain that ended up being a $2,500 repair which was not a problem prior to bringing it to Guy's). I was also told that the cover to my high pressure fuel pump sound dampener was missing and there were multiple loose clamps/brackets from the repairs done at Guy's. I contacted Guy's shop to continue to ask about the shift knob replacement for the fifth time and to find the replacement part that had gone missing from their repairs (Pat had been dodging me about the replacement for almost two months at that point). Six weeks later the parts came in and I was beyond shocked to see that they replaced my damaged shift knob with one that was in even worse condition (both faded and scratched). I am still really nervous about what they could have damaged in the engine while putting back the part they lost. After three stressful months, incredibly poor customer service, and over $3,200 spent on either unnecessary work or work to repair the damage Guy's shop did to the car, I can honestly say this is by far the worst experience I've not only had with a mechanic, but with any business period. I would hate to see anyone else treated like this... please avoid this shop at all costs. read more

My daughter brought her Honda in to ahve the starter replaced, there were no other issues other than the starter when she dropped it off. Sh just picked it up and now is on the side of the road , overheating. they damaged the throttle body whlie removing the starter and changed her over $300 to replace, then after her car overheated and landed her on the side of the road, they told her that the radiator was leaking and it would be over $400 to fix. They damaged the radiator while putting the fan asemby back together and they also failed to fill the radiator up with antifreeze. They took advantage of my daught who is 22 yrs old and now she is broken down on the side of the road waiting for AAA. Nice job guys, you should be so proud of yourselves. I would stay as far away from this place, they seem to prey on young women who are not mechanically knowlegable. read more

Had an emergency with my vehicle not starting, Mike and his team were very professional and helpful. I was able to get the car towed and it was fixed by the next day, Very affordable honest mechanics. I would not trust these poor reviews. read more

Please don't take your car here. The mechanic wanted to put junk used parts on my Mercedes Benz and charge me about 100 $ more for used parts than original from the dealer and then claim it would be 9 labor hours billed to replace them in my sunroof I told Mercedes of Tampa this and they laughed hysterically. The mechanic left oily prints over the entire front area of my upholstery dash sunroof area and seats. This guy knows nothing about sunroofs except what he sees on YouTube. They're quacks in the automotive industry and will charge you 3 times of what a real professional would. Save your time and money. read more

What a bunch of hacks! Advertise themselves as sunroof experts which isn't the case. Unfortunately had them work on my broken sunroof in my Ford F-150. Not only was it ungodly expensive, it took for ever and they damaged my truck in the process. The dimpled the roof from the inside that didn't show up on the outside as rusty bumps until months later. Also scratch Ed the dashboard in three places putting the new sunroof unit in and dirtied the headliner in the process. The general manager is an over talkative clown! AVOID! read more

RUN...... RUN AWAY........ RUN FAST AWAY Absolutely the worse auto mechanic shop on the face of this earth. Run, these people DO NOT know how to fix luxury cars. My car needed a simple water pump, these liars not only put a used Part on my car after charging me for a new part, but they didn't even put it on correctly and they jacked up other parts, to long to write list. Picked up my car, 4 miles later its broken down in 10 times worse condition. Complete and unethical shop. RUN AWAY ........... RUN FAST ........... read more

Just got a new(used) vehicle and got the brakes all done! Great price for auto repairs read more

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Only give it a 3 because what he did for me only took a few minutes got me a computer for my van and then recalculated it I did believe the calculation charges a little high a hundred thirty bucks only took four to five minutes to reset it with a computer that he already had for a car and hook up I believe it's a job will worth at least 50 $60 but they fixed it he got to me quickly take care of me but I don't think they did enough work for me or spend enough time on any of my vehicles for me to actually give a real true higher rating but I am going back because I need something else done and we'll see if I can up this review read more

I recently went to Guy's to have four shocks installed on my 2002 corvette; I supplied the shocks. The gentlemen completed the install in 3.5hrs and charged me $272 including tax, Great! The chevy dealer where I bought the car wanted over $400 and another dealer I checked told me $600...Ouch! I made an appointment, got there on time and was well treated, the price was unbeatable and the work was excellent. read more

No update status calls, terrible customer service. Had my Audi for a MONTH and managed to fix none of the problems it came in with. Got the car back with low gas, went to fill up and yep, battery was dead. Stay clear read more

This place totally ripped my man off. Kept his vehicle for over a month after $500 down and told it would take 3 days it's been over a month amd now we have a vehicle with a bad battery and alternator . Left with more problems than we started with and $300 more dollars later... Total rip off and not honest whatsoever. I suggest doing your research first ! read more

I went to Guy's Automotive for a year; spent a lot of money. FYI: he'll charge you $90 to scan the car every time, so you're starting at $90. Long story short...I fired this idiot. He'll never touch one of my cars, again. He had a guy named Dan who worked the Hills office...took care of me; insured I got a solution. After that, my car would leave his garage with more things that were wrong than I brought it in for. This non-caring SOB (ie Guy; the owner) would not even put my car back together properly! My thingie under the xar- that catches any fluids et al -came undone on vacation; was dragging it for miles; had to stop and get it fixed...after he put it back together improperly, again. I was promised by Dan (before he was fired) that I would only have to pay $3,200 to get my transmission fixed- not a penny more. Guy nulified this; wanted thousands more to make it right. He kept telling me that my twin turbos were coding. That's an $8,000 job! I found my vacuum system hose crimped (manually by a tool and not in a regular location). FYI: that will throw a torbo code on the meter. None of the work that Guy did was right. All of it included other things that were wrong/broken. He didn't even put all the screws back on my engine; validated by ither mechanics. Take it from one who was deemed "one if their better customers," stay away from Guy's Automotive. He's just a do-boy; a part-changer looking to changer as many as possible. I believe you're looking for a solution shop. This ain't it.... read more

All reviews should be taken with a grain of salt. While I have noticed that reviews on here are a little more harsh than the ones i've seen on google and elsewhere, each person's experience is their own and i have mine. I dealt with Dan at the Hillsborough location. My KA9 Acura 3.5 RL had a slipping transmission. I am a competent mechanic by trade and in the military, working on automobiles, diesel engines, 2 stroke marine engines and boats, and currently schooling for aviation. (Hence not having the time or the shop space to do my own transmission) Within a few minutes of speaking with Dan over the phone, it was evident that he and the shop had experience even with this uncommon (and somewhat odd) vehicle. I scheduled the vehicle for repair and upon meeting him and discussing the work needed, i was assured that my car was in good hands. Dan thoroughly explained what would be rebuilt in my transmission and entertained my requests to be notified and SHOWN via text pictures the damage and extra parts i needed. I had my front axles, rear main seal, and rear trans mount also replaced and he notified me that the last person who worked on my car did not secure the front brake lines and that they rubbed against the axles and were in need of replacement. He compromised with me in price, was straightforward with what was being done and what was needed on my vehicle, even took care of small requests (like replacing a wheel stud which i provided, for free at that). I received my car in a respectable condition; no oil streaked hand marks over my fenders, my personal belongings remained untouched in the cab, and even a paper floormat to keep from greasy shoes leaving marks on my carpet. My wheel lock key was not forgotten and returned in the vehicle as well. Might i add, my car is severely lowered and the wheels are aftermarket, but upon inspection of the undercarriage the car wasn't ran hard over anything and my fuel tank was still full as when i dropped it off. Based on my experiences, i intend to take my car back here. I was treated with respect and as a valued customer. More importantly, the car drives better than before. read more

Guys Automotive used to be my preferred location for maintenance repair of my two vehicles. Now there is new management at the Hilsborough location and their quality of service is such a mess i will never go back. The new management does not know cars, cannot give a proper estimate of repair and insults customers. Run away! read more

Contacted them about getting my A/C repaired and a steering wheel control button fixed. Email confirmation excluded the shop number. When I called to confirm the repair, the guy that answered said I contacted the wrong shop and referred me somewhere else. So now I will be taking my car somewhere else. Don't bother with a place that is going to play games. read more

After being taken advantage of at the Brandon Volkswagen dealership, I was grateful for my friend's recommendation to come see Dan at Guy's Automotive. Dan was very thorough and explained every aspect of the engine to me. He disproved what they were suggesting and tested other potential concerns to make sure we addressed all problems. He walked me through every step. The feeling of being in good hands is priceless! I definitely suggest going to see Dan! read more

My son is student in Florida having to deal with car issues on his own for the first time. We live in NY. I found Guys on the internet and read the reviews on Yelp and took a chance. We are VERY happy with their service. There was a problem with the front end which was fixed promptly and for a reasonable price and no one tried to sell my young son anything he didn't need. Most recently the car had been hit and we needed body work done. Guys worked with the adjuster for the insurance company and again made the repairs promptly, for a reasonable price and did excellent work. Conversely, my son's friends had sent him to 2 different chain garages for oil change and tire rotation and for a new tire and he was overcharged both times and they tried to up sell him both times. I highly recommend using Guys Automotive. read more

Took my Honda Ridgeline to Guy's Auto Body shop on Nebraska after it was in an accident. Guy did exactly what he said he was going to do, for exactly the price he quoted me in the exact amount of time he said it would take. The truck looks great and is ready for my teenagers again! Great Job. read more

Took my car all the way to Tampa from Orlando where I live because they advertise that they work on foreign cars. I have trouble finding people who will work on my car. They diagnosed my car by quickly which worried me but he reassured me that he was positive that he knew what the problem was. When drove my car home from picking it up, it broke down on me. I had to pay to have it towed yet again down to Tampa. They diagnosed it yet again and quoted me a price. He swore that it had nothing to do with the previous problem. A week later my car was fixed and he told me over the phone that this was probably the issue to begin with. So the $500 I spent in the first place was a complete waste. When I picked up my car the second time, they charged me $180 more than originally quoted and refused to adjust the price. After much argument, I decided just to pay and leave but when I got in my car, it was a filthy mess. Muddy boot prints all over the carpet. I wish I had taken a picture. It was ridiculous. Also the gentleman who mans the counter and answers the phone is not the most personable or customer focused. I waited about 10 minutes as he answered phone call after phone call while I stood in front of him with no acknowledgement that I was even there. I had to interrupt him just to get him to give me my car keys. Ridiculous. I would never go back here. I felt swindled. When you get a quote you don't expect to be charged more read more

Fantastic auto repair shop. I've been taking my Volkswagen here for years now after seeing some positive reviews online and decided to check them out for my regular maintenance. These guys are great. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and never try to rip you off. They've even given no charge when they checked my car and found no issue. That's pretty rare to find in a mechanic. Good service and very reasonable prices. Definitely recommend. read more

Great customer service. Guy communicated with me through the complete process. I had never been in an accident before and he helped me to understand how the insurance works and renting a car. My car was repaired in a timely manner and it's in good condition. I definitely recommend! read more

I hesitate writing the review Guy's deserves ... because I like them so much! (I don't want to wait in line.) But, there isn't a finer garage around and that is why I drive a good distance to take my car to Guy's on Hillsborough. These people are master technicians. They can get an overheated car in line with the turn of a wrench. Orlando and Antonio are super skilled at their work. The MC (manager) Dan is like a magician! And what hair! There is a good atmosphere in here and now even a towel in the bathroom! I would never hesitate to send someone to Guy's on Hillsborough. Dan will take care of you and keep your price reasonable, often with alternative ingenious measures. He is quite adept at getting goods from junkyards and other recycled places too. I needed help once after hours and they did not turn me away. Good folks in here. They are bi-lingual too. You can count on Guy's! Remember to turn at Rosemont. read more