The Ocello analysis of the service my car needed was 100% accurate. I had gone there thinking it would be a much bigger job. They took their time in explaining to me what needed to be done, and their work was performed quickly and perfectly. These guys are knowledgeable, courteous and efficient, and the price for their work was not only fair, it was low. This place is an asset to the Tamarac business community. read more

On Friday morning I called to make my appointment for Tuesday. I informed the person on the other line the reason for the appointment. I told him I would wait. I told my wait would be 90-mins.. On Tuesday I arrived on time. The a/c was out in the building. Only one person at the who was very busy. I explained the reason for my appointment between calls. I wanted to wait but the center was down three (3) mechanics, there was a board on the desk advertising for a mechanic. So, I could not wait. I have walk home in the heat, nobody available today drive me. Later, I got call about my tires. Two of them definitely needed to be replaced; yet, he could not replace them with Goodyear which is what I have now. He would have to give another brand which I never heard of. Service is not want it use to be! I will be going elsewhere. read more

Recommended New A/C and it works well. Misdiagnosis on a noisy pulley wheel. They said they would clean up the drive belt areas and then put on a new drive belt for $300. read more

Zero Stars! DO NOT USE THIS AUTO REPAIR SHOP! They charged me $11,000 to fix an oil leak in 2024. They replaced the oil pan gasket $595. Still leaking. They replaced the valve cover gasket $895. Still leaking. They replaced the oil pump $1495. Still leaking oil. They replaced the entire engine $7295. Oil stopped leaking. I went in for an oil change three months later and the next day I have a new oil leak in my brand new driveway! They got me 21 years ago for the same thing. Came in for an oil change, then left with an oil leak, then each time you return, something else is sabotaged in your car. I came in for new tires in Oct 2024. They forgot to recommend a wheel alignment. I go back for a wheel alignment a week later because the car was pulling to the right and apparently they did nothing. The car is pulling more to the right than it was when I visited them. Thank the Universe that I came here before going back again. Reading all of the terrible reviews. It reminded me that I came here 21 years ago and I wound up in an endless loop of car repairs that had me almost bankrupt back in 2003 when I was only earning $9hr in life. Ocello's is a butcher shop. DO NOT USE THIS MECHANIC. Next website I'm visiting is the Better Business Bureau, then Facebook, then Instagram, then Google Reviews, Apple Maps, and Bing Maps. Then I'll be dropping by every day like I did today to warn every customer there to get their car out of there as soon as possible. I will be back every day until this place is closed down. I cannot believe the depression I was in back in 2003 over the endless cycle of car repairs they had me in. I almost took my own life because of this place. DO NOT USE OCELLO's CAR REPAIR. And I never had any issues with my Honda Accord until I visited Ocello's. I gave them 5 stars so you can see my review and it doesn't get buried at the bottom. Pass this info onto your friends. Only send people you don't like to Ocello's. Edit Update: They spent a year trying to find an oil leak, only to wind up buying a new engine. Then after the first oil change with the new engine that Ocellos installed, I left with an oil leak again. When I brought it back they said the oil leak was the oil pan gasket and it would only cost $495 to fix it. I declined. I went to Northbrook and they said it was just the seal on the oil filter and only charged me $29 to fix it. Also as mentioned above, I went to Ocellos for new tires. The car drove straight as an arrow for the last 5 years. When I left with the new tires the car pulled to the right. They didn't do a wheel alignment. So I paid $185 for a wheel alignment and there was no change. Still pulled to the right. I went to Tire Kingdom and merely asked for a wheel alignment. I didn't mention anything about Ocellos. Tire Kingdom did the wheel alignment, but nothing changed. It still pulled to the right. When I explained it to the tech at Tire Kingdom he showed me the alignment chart and it shows my right rear tire camber to be off by two degrees. Did Ocellos touch something to cause my camber to get misaligned when they put the new tires on? Who knows. But either way before I visited Ocellos my Honda drove perfectly straight, now it pulls to the right. If you use Ocellos you use them at your own risk, and your wallet will be leaking month after month. read more

I took my car there expecting the worst. I hit a pot hole and broke something underneath my car. It was a simple repair just $20.00 labor. Very pleased. read more

STAY AWAY! They will overcharge and sabotage your car so that you have to come back. Car broke down 3 times in one month with their service! Went to another place and realized all of their lies. Sent us FAKE pictures that were of a different car. read more

I've been here several times over the years and always had good service. I dropped my Car off for an oil change today. The guy at the front counter asked if I wanted them to look at anything else. I asked if they could fill my tires with air as well. He said yes they always do that with oil changes. I go to pick my car up a couple hours later and the guy who hands me the keys says "Your tire air pressure light is on but it will go away when you start driving." I get in the car and it's apparent none of my tires were filled because they are all showing that they need air. I go back inside and bring the issue up and am told I need to drive my vehicle a little for the sensors to catch up. My car isn't like that. As soon as air is put into the tires it is immediately reflected on the dash. Eventually a different guy than the one who did my oil change fills all my tires and they immediately reflect on the dash to be at the right air amount. The guy who did my oil change and gave me the keys lied about putting air in my tires and then tried to get me to leave and drive around for no reason knowing damn well he never put any air in. UPDATE: The following day I was contacted by the business stating their equipment had been faulty and the technician did not realize. They assured me the tire gauge had been replaced and this issue would not occur again. read more

I can't say enough about this automotive center. Usually mechanics get a very bad rep, but this place is honest and will not tell you something needs to be done unless it absolutely does need to be done. I have often been told by them that something I thought might need doing was not necessary. I recently had a problem that I thought might have been under warranty and went to my dealership, where I got a royal runaround. They told me it would be $265 to diagnose, and the repair could run up to $2000. I left and went to Ocello's, they found the problem, fixed it, and wouldn't take money from me as it turned out to be simple. They are the real deal! read more

The staff here are courteous and fair with their assessment of your specific situation. We have found the prices to be either cheaper or competitive compared to other shops, but it's their personal touch 5hat keeps us coming back. My 2004 Tacoma has 325,000 on it and the staff and technicians have been very attentive in helping me to keep it running smoothly. read more

I will make this review short because Google and BBB already have the biggest details. I am very low-income and unfortunately not very well versed in car things. Ocellos charged me over a thousand dollars for some coil replacements, which I had to go on a payment plan for. This is the third time I have gone back to them for similar/same issues. This time, I went somewhere else for another scan and low and behold the scan showed abnormalities regarding the coils and spark plugs! I took it back to Ocellos and they very kindly offered to look at it again for free... only to want to charge me AGAIN to fix the coils and they claimed there were some brand new issues in my car that had not come up in any scans (no lights in my car indicating an issue). They want another thousand dollars AND refuse to tell me why their previous work was faulty (or if it wasnt) and today I have asked them multiple times to send me a itemized reciept of the past services, and they are not answering. How convenient. If I don't get my money back, I will make sure that everyone I know won't EVER spend theirs at this predatory business. read more

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Friendly Staff. They addressed all issues I had with my 2017 Colorado, showed me the root cause, and explained all my options. Got it fixed up with the options they presented. Fair prices compared to competition in the area. Will definitely be coming back if another issue arises. read more

SCAM! Do NOT get service here. Not only did they "forget" to put my oil cap back which leaked emptied right after I left they tried to hold my car hostage for $1100 breaks saying it's unsafe to give the car back with the low break pads conditions. Then I take the car to a reliable shop aka pepboys for a second opinion and they said the breaks are in good condition and the oil cap was missing. Every 5 star review on here is paid by them to combat all the 1 star TRUTH. For your own sake do not go here for ANYTHING! read more

I brought my car there because it wouldn't start. They charge you for just looking at it. They couldn't find out what was wrong with it and I got charge $63 for a half an hour worth of labor he said leave it overnight we have to simulate the problem to do it over again. Then they can fix it. But if they don't find it and if they work on your car another four more hours than to be $100 or $115 an hour and I could have a $400 bill and still car not fixed.. sorry to me that is not good service. It is just highway robbery. read more

Would leave zero stars if I could. Everything they fix, they do it incorrectly apparently... Just spent $1200+ here in the beginning of June to fix a leak in my coolant pipe and now I'm at Buick because my check engine light came on and there is no coolant anywhere in my car. Also had battery issues after getting a new battery here during that same trip.... When I mention to someone this is where I took my car they laugh. Waste of money!! read more

NO CASH - DON'T GO. They do not accept cash, only cards. Be forewarned as they do not readily provide that sliver of important information before accepting your key. It was only AFTER the oil change, I was told to buy a gift card from the Publix located in the plaza, which I did after showing the literal CASH IN MY HAND. Albeit a few vulgar words did escape my mouth in the moment.. Sorry but I was livid. I returned with the requested gift card, activated on my walk back. Gave the card for payment. GUESS WHAT HAPPENED?? DECLINED. Swipe again - DECLINED. I called the number on the back of gift card at least 3-5x on SPEAKER. Swipe again - DECLINED. Guy in the front called from the store phone around 2-3x. Swipe again - DECLINED. At this point, I'm as cool as a cucumber. He is experiencing the same problem I am, he obviously hears the amount on the card and also has the seen the receipt from Publix. He disappears to the back and I'm annoyed beyond belief but at the same time I'm straight chilling, no lie. Get prepared to read the absolute BEST PART! He returns stating that he called his "manager/owner of the shop" and he has given him permission to accept the CASH. Bruh.................... read more

Over 25 years of friendly, expert & courteous service at Ocello's Automotive Center has been my experience. This family-oriented business has taken care of all the vehicles I have owned thru the years. I highly recommend them for whatever automotive needs you might have. read more

8 quarts $49.99. Synthetic $69.99. Super friendly staff here. Most cars require 5. Justin took care of my oil change. He is very knowledgeable at his craft (my husband had some work done by him too). There are online coupons for just about everything but make sure to print them before you come. I saved $20. It's a pretty great savings! Finding a trustworthy mechanic is right up there with trusting a used car salesman, few and far between. I however feel very confident that I'm getting good quality, service and paying only for what I need. Justin takes the time to explain what he did and what he checked. Joe helped me with my Tire Monitoring System. Thank you Joe for not trying to sell me unneeded sensors. I appreciate your honesty and integrity. read more

I went to get my tire fix due to a nail. The employees were responsive. I was in and out in less than 15 minutes and the service only cost $15. They offer only tire plugs and no patches and you cannot pay by cash. read more

I lived in Tamarac for 7 years all the while I used Ocello's for my vehicle maintenance. Joe was always responsive and usually followed up within a few days to ensure my expectations were met. I would highly recommend Ocello's to anyone. read more

Friendly staff who knows what there doing. They replaced my fuel pump and Cleaned fuel system quickly and did not call with a list of "problems " trying to run up the bill. I will definitely use them Brought my car back due to a/c died. They spent 2 days rebuilding a/c system and called me 2 x a day to update me. A week later it quits when 100 degrees out. Brought it back and they stood by their work replaced bad part no charge. A Mini Cooper requires the entire front be removed to work on engine and I know they lost on labor alone but I respect a team that does the right thing. read more

I don't know exactly where to start, except to say that everything was exceptional. The team there was conscientious, thorough, and empathetic to my situation. I had had a bad experience just several days prior with some new tires. I called Ocellos thinking that they may not want to try to rectify someone else's poor work. They jumped right in, and were absolutely wonderful. I can't say enough good about the total experience from beginning to end. Furthermore, not only was the issue rectified, but they were thorough enough to find an issue that could have become a much bigger problem. Great experience, great group of guys, and obviously hard-working and conscientious. I will continue to use them, and to recommend them. read more

Today was my 4th visit to Ocello's Automotive Center and each time they have done right by me- I've had both front & rear brakes done, new tires, oil change & what I thought was a problem with my battery or alternator but turned out to be a dead key fob battery- Joe is awesome- straight forward and thorough in explaining what needs to be done - executing the work quickly with consideration for my time & comfort- and Jerry never fails to put a smile on my face- for these reasons they will have my business for a long, long time- read more

Initially I liked this place, but after dumping almost $6000 in our van, I can see that they're just trying to tell you to fix things that don't need to be fixed. We brought the van in to fix the sliding door lock, and they charged us $415 to change the driver and passenger doors?! They also left tar on the carpet by the sliding door indicating that they attempted to change it... They replaced the axel with an aftermarket axel... and a year later it shattered while we were driving, with our kids in the car. He assured me the after market axel was safe. So upset with this place. read more

Update to my post in 2022 (3 years since last review).... Last year I needed an oil change in a hurry so I purchased their 3 for 1 offer (they no longer offer it)... I did this because A) they are still the closest to me and B ) pre paying 3 oil changes with a discount felt like a good chance to see if they had changed since my previous bad experiences..... In a word.. nope. The employee's are blunt yet nice, I do not blame them for this (I'm assuming its a company policy)... but each and every time I got those oil changes... "something" was wrong. First time they told me my struts were leaking and needed replacement (they don't)... second time, no mention of the struts, but now my AC needs to be replaced (works perfectly fine)... third oil change.. no mention of the struts or AC, but now 3 of my 4 tires should be replaced. Ironically, while trying to sell me 3 tires on a 15 year old car for $600... the rep said my car was in "really good shape, Honda's like this are usually full of issues and leaks, but yours looks great." I hope people can take my experiments with this shop to heart and learn from it. They might be nice people.. but they don't have your best interest at heart.. they will try to squeeze you for every dime imaginable and pray on you if they think you do not know better. My 2 cents? Ask them to quote you for whatever they say you "need" (if they will even give you a quote) then bring you car to another shop or two and ask how much the job they quoted would cost. It will open your eyes like it did mine. Half the time you probably don't even need the work they claim. read more

Yesterday I had a very low tire and I had to stop somewhere I found Ocellos in Tamarac I was amazed at the service. My husband is out of town and I didn't know what I was going to do. I had a nail in the tire they were able to fix it all within 15 minutes. Very good service. Thanks so much! read more

Ocello's is extremely fair on price and they do great work very quickly. After being overcharged by the dealership to replace a side-view mirror, they were able to save me $150. BSM worked and all. They even followed up a week later to make sure it all worked. Definitely coming back to them for any future repair needs. read more

This review is long overdue, but better late than never (work done July). Plus, I've had more time to drive it - so I can say with 100% satisfaction that the work done was legit. 30 weeks into my pregnancy, my car stopped on the road. We called around for quotes and received outrageous prices, some charging boatloads just to even look. We had previously gotten a different car fixed there after a quick, over-the-phone diagnosis, so we checked with them. The pricing was great, lower than any other place we called! As a new mom, I appreciated that he took the time to explain the work and show me exactly what they had done to fix the oil pump and tire issue. Ocello's went above and beyond on my car and I haven't had any issues since. Only quality work and great communication here. read more

This place was a rip off. Dishonest people. Told me many things were wrong with my car that would cost a couple thousand. Asked for the minimum to get by. A year later my car is working without ever needing all the other repairs. Many mechanics in nearby areas told me they ripped me off. Never again will I do business with this company. During the holidays, and I walked to get my car, sweating and stressed. read more

I can't say enough positive things about Joe and Justin. From 100% honest communication, explaining each step of the process and being honorable/professional. If you car needs anything from body work to engine work please call this place first. So many companies are fly-by-night and this place has been around for a long time... I now know why! Thank you guys! read more

Had my front end breaks done for a reasonable price. They informed me on a prior visit they needed to be done. But unlike other places and knowing I'm on a budget did try to hard sell me. I've been going there for years and will continue. read more

Recommended from a few ladies where I live for tires... they ordered my tires and did a great job.. very happy with them..The wait was not bad at all and the 3 men working there were very polite. I highly recommend this place to anyone that needs tires. Thanks again Jackie read more

Went into Ocello's on a Saturday for an oil change. The Service guy at the counter was very pleasant and accommodating. I had my grand-daughter with me, so I wanted to get out as quickly as possible. The Manager came out at one point and introduced himself and asked if we wanted anything to drink. The technician, David did the oil change on my car and was very professional and prompt with the work. He also recommended some other work for my car. I made an appointment for that additional work, which I appreciated to preserve the life of my car. I will go back for a follow-up oil change and any other work, that I may need on my car. They are very easy to deal with for your automotive needs. read more

Nice job, courteous staff always. We ll continue going here for our auto service needs.

I had mixed results here over the years. Some Service Advisors will just complete the requested work, and some will give you a laundry list of repairs that "need" to be done, costing a fortune. My big problem came when the a/c on my car went out. The dealer quoted me $1900 for an OEM a/c. Ocellos quoted me $1700. I went with Ocellos and it was a BIG mistake. Obviously it wasn't an OEM a/c and my car never got cool enough again. When I brought it back the Service Advisor said " well it's really hot outside". I said" it's Florida you dummy of course it's hot outside." He told me to "give it time" which was just his way of getting rid of me. I won't return. read more

I wish there was an option for NO STARS. First of all this shop tries to suggest things for your car that you do not need. They try to rip you off in every way possible. The customer service at the front desk is horrible. I drop off my car to get an oil change on Saturday at 9:30 and they tell me it should be ready in the afternoon. I get a call at 12 from Jo Schmo saying everything that's wrong with my car and trying to sell me parts I do not need. I decline and say just do the oil change. He said it should be ready in a hour. Fast forward to 2:30. I called the shop because nobody called to give me status. The guy said Jo Schmo will let you know the status and I will have him call you back. Fast forward 20 minutes later and no call. I called the shop and they said they haven't even put the oil in the car. They told me to come in 30 minutes and it should be ready. I arrive at the shop and then Jo Schmo tells me he was sorry about everything but when he told me it would be an hour for my car to be finished, he never gave the paper work and the ok to the mechanic to work on my car. He said his shop was just way too busy and they had to work on other cars while my car was sitting there from 12 to 3:30. All it needed was for some oil to be put in it. Do not go to this shop. Complete waste of your time and money. read more

Great service. Fast and reliable experts. We been using them for about 20 years. We have bought tires, change the oil in different cars. Never a complaint. read more

Had a coupon for an oil change, also made an appointment. All I got was a song and dance why he will not do it. Needless to say I won't be using this shop. Never been there before, never will. At least the guy was nice about it while he is telling me to get lost. read more

I trust this auto place! They are honest and do not try to rip people off. My dad and uncle now bring their cars here as well. They have a quick turnaround time and do a great job! read more

I was looking into buying a car from a private seller and Im so glad I took the time to have ocello's take a further look into the car, they were very upfront with the issues that the car has. as a means to make sure I knew what I was buying before making any decisions. Justin and Danny took time to go through everything that they saw, explaining why they thought things needed work and overall were very honest and helpful about distinguishing what needs work urgently and what could wait. They weren't trying to sell us anything, they were truthful about the car because they want the best for the customer. I have a hard time believing that the people giving them one star are more then people that just misjudged their detailed work as an attempt to up-sell the customer. read more

DON'T GO HERE. Paid a ridiculous $80 for a synthetic oil change which didn't even include tire rotation. Paid an extra $15 for this and they didn't even rotate them!!!! I noticed as I was leaving and had to walk back in for a refund. What a joke. read more