I'm afraid I havn't had a very good experience with Kevin the manager. They damaged the hood of my classic Range Rover while changing the oil. He's been evasive ever since Hardly up to the customer experience they tout to the public. I won't go back ever. Basically a $1,300.00 dollar oil change! NEVER AGAIN! To Damage a classic Ranger Rover and then conduct himself in such a way is just over the top. read more

Horrible service!!!! Went in for an oil change and left with countless more problems after they incorrectly changed it. Would not recommend to anyone. Horrible costumer service, very rude. I was blamed for the problem and only given a solution that would cost thousands. Do not trust them with your vehicle. read more

Diagnosed my wife's car. Said the starter needed to be replaced. Went back two months later with the same issue. They said it's actually the fuel pump causing the starter to break. Thanks for fixing root cause! (Sarcasm) read more

Wow!! Just wow!! What an awesome place for your car to get a service. This is what I was looking for, they send you a link with the details of what your car needs and what is done, where you're able to be part of the whole process even though you can see through a glass what are they doing to your car, nice waiting room with snacks and coffee to make your wait comfortable, read more

Honest1 Auto Care - Auto Repair Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The way Auto Repair should be! HONEST1 Auto Care is the most modern auto repair shop you will ever visit. The customer waiting area is comfortable with free snacks and coffee, a play area for little children, and even a desk. In the back are floor to ceiling windows so customers can watch their car being worked on. The auto repair bay is super modern, well lit, and incorporates innovative ideas that enable technicians to service car quickly and efficiently. They also offer a shuttle to addresses within the local area, and even complimentary 1-year roadside service! Oh yeah, and the employees are indeed honest, as well as knowledgeable and helpful. While you're waiting, they send you a text/email showing the results of the inspection, a diagnosis of the problem along with photo(s) of the relevant part, and recommendations for any other services you might want to consider. Prices are reasonable too! Indeed this is the future of auto maintenance and repair. read more

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I needed my transmission fluid exchange/clean done on my 2015 Hyundai Elantra and the dealer wanted over $300. I began to look around and remember seeing this store on my way home. I figured I'd give them a a shot and was impressed with how modern and clean their facility was. Michael was my advisor and answered all my questions, plus I learned they charged a lot less than my dealer and comparable (or less) than non dealer quotes. The hot me in and out quicker than they promised and even offered a military discount (10%). The wait area is comfortable with usb and outlets located at every seat. They also have coffee, sodas, and snacks. I believe this store is their "model" store and really new. They did a COMPLETE care review, which included pictures or their findings sent to my phone. Very reassuring because my car is 5 years old with over 75,000 miles on it. They did not try to "up-sell" me like the dealer, or Firestone and the one thing they suggested I agreed that I needed and their price was very reasonable. They did not try to pressure my to get it done now, but needless to say I booked another appointment on the spot. Glad I stopped in and I I've found my new go to place for my car. read more

Best part about this place is the convenience of its location. Right off of Gandy, easy to get in, and out. I enjoyed their customer service and shuttle availability when I needed to leave my car for longer than anticipated. They send text messages and emails at every step of my cars process there. They were very helpful and honest and I did not ever feel like I was being taken advantage of. I will definitely return because of the customer service. read more

Good 1-stop shop for repairs and maintenance if you know nothing about cars, but be aware they will take their sweet time! Regardless of why you bring in your car, they will inspect it to see if there's anything else that needs to be repaired or replaced. This is fine and good if this is what you want, and it's helpful if you know nothing to little about cars and if you don't do any of the basic maintenance yourself. But if you want something specifically checked out and fixed, for me they are overly thorough and take too much time trying to find other things wrong to give you the option to fix. This used to be my go-to place for auto repair and oil changes since so close to my house but I probably won't be coming back, everytime I come in it just takes longer that what I think is reasonable. For oil changes, expect about 2 hours. If you take your car in for an oil change and say all you want is an oil change, they will still take your car for a drive around the block and do an inspection, and tell you all the other things you need to get done besides the oil change. Last year I had squeaking brakes. They checked my brakes and put lube on the brake pads, this fixed the problem but it took 4 hours! and I have no idea why it needed to take so long. Last week I had a tire that kept going flat, so brought it in to get checked out, it took them 50min to tell me it was because there was a nail in the tire and they couldn't fix it. It took so long because the mechanic always checks out other things with the car, like air filter, oil, battery, etc even though I didn't ask them to and they didn't ask me if I wanted them to do so. Overall prices not ridiculously high, but not inexpensive eap either, about same as most other places, they will eventually get the job done but it takes a lot of time. read more

LOVE my local garage https://www.honest1.com/south-tampa/ The manager, Kevin, took the time, this morning to add a couple of quarts of oil to "Bennie The MINI" before recommending any expensive work to be done. This level of personal service & relationship building will keep me coming back again and again. read more

I went today for an oil change and was very impressed. The establishment was clean and they have an area with snacks and coffee. I also noticed each chair has a plug and in the back, they had a table so you can bring your laptop to do some work. I was really impressed with the inspection, they send you a text with pictures of everything they inspected and videos of what each part does. I know nothing about cars and I always feel very vulnerable going to mechanics because I don't want to take advantage but this place was great and well, honest! I will be back for other repairs for sure. read more

Honest1 Auto Care - Auto Repair Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Nothing to positive things to say about my experience here. Had some uneven wear on my tires and came in for an alignment hoping that would fix the problem. I made an appointment online and it was an easy check in process. All the workers were wearing masks and the waiting area was spotless. There are some nice windows into the bay so you can watch your car being worked out. No delays in the processing of my car and they sent me updates to know at what stage my car was at. They sent me an inspection checklist afterwards. They earned my trust when they didnt complain about my air filters needing to be replaced (I changed them myself) unlike the other places I've been to. Helped me believe that they were in it to help me vs try to get all my money. read more

After waiting 5 hours for an oil change that they told me would only take 45 minutes at Goodyear I needed to find a new place. The 2 times I've been here they've been quick and helpful. I noticed that my car back tire was leaking air, and they found the hole and told me they were unable to fix it, so no charge to me. They they walked me through my next steps of finding out if I had a warranty then it's covered and if not then they'll order and fix it tomorrow. I also love their interior. It's so clean and they offer tables with charging stations so I can work while waiting. I highly recommend this place. read more

Great trustworthy and reliable service. Honest is in the name, and they are so transparent and helpful.

What a find! They repair almost anything. I brought in my Mercedes S550 for the B service. They did it fast and for about half of what the dealer would charge. Their waiting room is great with WiFi and Free refreshments. It's clean and well organized. I'll definitely be back. read more

Excellent place - takes care of you. Ask for Mike Narvaez - he is outstanding. Only got an oil change and a tire rotation, but it was fast and easy. read more

Thank you so much for your amazing customer service Barry. I needed new tires and He walked me through everything and made it easy. I love the inspection report they send you that include pictures of all the recommend work they suggest and why it's needed. I really felt like I could trust they weren't trying to over charge me or do unnecessary work. They were never pushy about getting anything other than what I wanted. They provided shuttle service to and from my home while my car was worked on, And at the end of the day the pricing was fair. read more

Honest1 Auto Care - Auto Repair Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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So I took my car here before to have the AC fixed and things seemed to run well after. Cost me over $1300 but the service was decent. I took my car back because I was having an issue. They charged me $250+ for a diagnostics test(2 for some reason, so separate charges ) apparently my head gasket blew and they gave me a song and dance about having to send off my car to get it repaired and would cost $8000-$10000 to do so. Well I paid for the useless diagnostics and took it down the street to another repair shop and they charged me NOTHING to analyze my car. They told me immediately what was wrong and I won't even discuss the price difference to get my car fixed. I feel completely raked and if they didn't want to service my car they should just say so. I won't ever go there again that's for sure! If you're in the S Tampa area please check our Brothers Automotive for HONEST services because these people either don't know what they are doing or are corporately f*cK!ng you at some point! read more

I went there to have my tires rotated, wheels balanced, and oil changed. Service was friendly, reasonably fast, and well done. So, I took the wife's car to check some slow leaks she thought she was having. They gave it a thorough check and found nothing but they also checked her brakes while they had it up and found some pads that need replacement soon. Decent price on the first car, no charge on the second. We will be going back. Nice waiting area with wifi etc. read more

This mechanic took advantage of me. I had confidence in this mechanic because I've visited their location on N Dale Mabry and received great service, but I took my car into the one on Gandy and had a horrible experience. I took my car in with problems with the rear differential and needed a catalytic converter replaced. It was driving when I took it in, but was making loud noises. They charged me two diagnostic fees for the two problems even though they can be determined with the same test. So I paid $200. When I received the quote to fix the car I decided it was not worth the money to repair it (I was planning to get a new car) and requested they not work on it. When I picked up my car, it started but wouldn't drive more than three feet forward and eventually wouldn't even start. I limped it into a parking lot and called them back and the mechanic blamed it on the catalytic converters. I paid to have my car towed to my house only to open the hood and find that the engine cover was screwed on wrong, multiple screws had been lost and the vacuum tube that connects the air box to the engine was left disconnected- which is what caused my car to be undrivable. When I called to complain, the operator at this location was very rude. He denied that they ever touched those parts of the car. I tried to explain that even if they didn't disconnect the parts, they were lost/came undone while my car was under the care of the mechanic. He refused to accept any responsibility for the disconnected vacuum tube and missing screws and would not give me any kind of refund. He almost hung up on me. I believe that after they gave me the diagnostic and I didn't want further service, the mechanic threw my car back together. I could've gotten in a wreck pulling out of the mechanic as they gave me a car that would shut off in the middle of the road. Essentially I paid $200 for them to run one test, pull a bunch of parts off and hand my the keys to an undrivable car. I think because I'm a woman, they thought I wouldn't look under the hood and discover their slap-shod work. Never trust this location. I will say the location on N Dale Mabry has incredible service and very kind, trustworthy mechanics. read more

Honest1 Auto Care - Vacuum tube that was left disconnected by the mechanic. - Auto Repair Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The absolute cleanest auto care place I've ever seen. The waiting area is awesome, the employees friendly and knowledgeable, and the service is wonderful!! They give you by text message a complete comprehensive report on your vehicle (including pictures) and this place is a no pressure business. You tell them what you want and its up to you if they find anything else that may need repair. Just a wonderful place for auto repairs. read more

I found this shop to be fair and honest. Purchased new tires at a competitive price. Staff were knowledgeable and professional. All good. I would use them again. read more

These guys are awesome and honest. Always willing to tell me if I can wait a while longer or If the problem needs to be fixed asap. I am so happy I found these guys when I first had my ford and now they happily help me with my mazda. No one I'd rather go to, I don't feel like I'm getting scammed and that's the best feeling to someone who knows nothing about cars! read more

As a single female who knows nothing about cars, one of my most dreaded tasks is taking my car in for service, especially when what's wrong is hard to describe for fear the mechanics will start smirking at me as if I'm a moron when I tell them, "my car makes knocking noises sometimes." From the moment I called Honest1 Auto Care, they made me feel relaxed about the whole ordeal. Their waiting room is lovely and the coffee and snacks are first rate. But best of all they diagnosed why my car was behaving strangely and all for a very reasonable price and found other things that needed attention. Plus they explained what was wrong in a way I felt like I totally understood. Thank goodness I finally have an auto repair shop that I can trust. read more

Being in a different state, I needed someone I can trust for my kids vehicles, while in college. I chose this place based on reviews. So glad I did! Barry was very informative with things that needed done, pictures & everything. He assisted me in finding ways to save money & meeting required services. We are definitely using these guys for future services! They also give military discount read more

Your car will leave with more issues than when you came in. They pretend to be honest but it's all a gimmick. Over priced services, charge you for repairs you never needed, minor repairs turn into major when Honest 1 attempts to fix. Never go here if you care about your car. read more

I was past due on an oil change and typically go to the dealership but did not want to deal with the process always taking 4-5 hours even with an appointment. I reached out to friends about who they use and was referred to try Honest1. I'm so glad I did. I called the morning of and they scheduled me for 1:00 pm. I ended up getting there earlier around 12:30 and they were done within an hour. They took photos and made notes of the service along with recommendations for other repairs. The notes were sent to both my phone and email. They also had awesome snacks in the lobby which I didn't notice until I was leaving but was surprised by the individually wrapped cookie waiting for me in my car! read more

Willie and the crew at Honest1 are great. I have been taking my car to this place for about 2 years now and would never go elsewhere for repairs and maintenance. I am a woman and appreciate the time they take explaining what needs to be done... they even take pictures under the car to show various things that need repair or replacement. I completely trust their expertise and knowledge and know that I am treated honestly and fairly at H1. I can recommend this service to anyone who needs good mechanics, and I especially recommend that if you are a woman, you take advantage of H1's excellent service. They go above and beyond in customer care, and their comfortable waiting room is evidence of this. read more

I received a advertisement card at my home that stated FREE estimates for repairs. I was thrilled, because I needed new brakes and rotors for my car. I took my car in to the shop. I was quoted a ridiculously high price to replace my brakes. They also charged me for the estimate, that was quoted "free" in ad. I had brakes replaced at another shop for much less money and a quality job at Southern Tire. I would have given less than one star if possible. I was happy to try out new place, but it was a negative experience for me. I can not recommend Honest 1 auto care. read more

Overpriced and slow service. Had my car for multiple days to replace tires. They wanted to replace every tire even though it was not necessary. Eventually talked me into replacing 3 and here we are 3 weeks later with one of those 3 already flat. Called them to see if there was any warranty and of course there wasn't. They were quick to tell me to bring it to them again for repair though! I will never be back to (DIS)Honest Auto Care. Take your business elsewhere! read more

Superior customer service and outstanding pricing for servicing. This had by far been my best experience in a automotive repair facility and would highly recommend others on visiting this location. The managers and staff alike are very courteous and very knowledgeable, I will be back. 10/10. read more

Had my oil changed and a brake fluid flush. The staff was 100% professional. The prices are very competitive . They had my car done in a timely manner and called to let me know it was ready.Honest 1 is an asset to the Bayshore area. So glad to find a great place to get my car serviced. read more

Fantastic customer service! Michael was very friendly & professional. He also helped save me a LOT of money with my repairs through my warranty. We will bring our vehicles back here. read more

This place is fantastic. They fixed our beloved Avalon and gave us white-glove service and great prices for the repairs and a couple of upgrades. Super nice folks, very professional, and obviously living up to their name. Really happy. read more

This auto repair shop is the cleanest most respectful place that I've been to. They even have snacks for you while you're waiting for your car to be fixed! Mike & Melissa were eager to help me with my unique situation with my car troubles and did everything they could to get me back on the road in a timely manner without a hole in my wallet. I'm in the military and this is the most military friendly auto shop that I have been to. They really value their customers and have the best prices I have seen since moving to Tampa. I will definitely be using their services in the future and I would highly recommend this place for anyone needing any type of repairs to their vehicle read more

Overall a great experience from the moment I walked in. I want to hang out in the clean calm lobby with free coffee all the time. The staff was thorough and patient and went through all my concerns and pricing questions. They offered me the specials but didn't push it and even suggested I not spend extra money on tires that were fine for what I needed. They checked back with any charges and kept me up to date with progress through texts. I will definitely go back again for my car care needs. read more

We drove from PA to take my daughter to school in Florida. On the way down she had headlight issues. After calling Honest1, Barry got me in right away to have the issue addressed. What a relief after not knowing where to take the car. The staff were professional and the establishment was top notch. It's nice knowing that my daughter will have somewhere reputable to take the car should she have any issues in the future. Thanks guys! read more

They are so honest, that they didn't even make any money on me today. When I went in with my dead battery that was just jumped, they told me to first call my dealer, because they thought perhaps the battery was still under warranty. I didn't think it would be. Sure enough, battery under warranty so dealer replacement it iWill definitely be back if I have a service need. read more

the man could not give me a price to look at my front end. he wanted me to leave my car and then he was going to do the work needed to fix the problem. i told him that i would not be having any work done, but only wanted a visual, but he forced me to take my business elsewhere. read more