Butch is a vanishing breed. (An honest mechanic.) I was…read morereally impressed with the way he diagnosed my car's problem, and he was direct, transparent and up-front on a written quote, BEFORE STARTING the job. He was prompt, thorough and professional. Would DEFINITELY hire again, Wish I could put 6 stars in the review. He completely satisfied me.

I called Butch to diagnose and repair my classic 87 Buick Grand National with an HVAC system that…read morehadn't worked since I purchased the car in 2018. Butch handled the diagnosis with precision and expertise, taking the time to thoroughly inspect the system instead of just guessing at the issue. Butch explained the problems in clear, simple terms, from worn components to tricky wiring that comes with age. What impressed me most was his respect for the originality of my vintage GM car. The A/C now runs ice-cold and the airflow feels just like it did when the car was new. It's rare to find technicians who understand the unique challenges of vintage GM HVAC systems, but Butch absolutely delivered. Honest, knowledgeable, and passionate about their craft--if you own a classic GM, this is the man to trust

Yup it's a small pop and son shop. I'm very happy w the clear communication and the repair so far…read moreto my fathers junky van was great. Noticed no more leaks in garage ,nor the drive way. I'm so impressed compared to the dealer. The ref came from Goodyear who I have trusted for years. Great job. A little pricey. But the car had two major oil leaks.

Been going to Chris for about 10 years with a Sienna, Lexus RX300, Caravan and Grand Cherokee…read more Honest & reliable. I will keep going there for a long time. Good guys.

Long story short- I needed an AC repair that the dealer quoted $2400. Firestone quoted $1600…read more Pinellas Auto quoted $600. They did a great job and my AC blows cold. 2 weeks later I bent a tie rod hitting a curb hard. They repaired and aligned and did some other odds and ends for a fair price. I have a new mechanic in Tarpon Springs! So far, I'm super happy with this locally owned business.

Yesterday, I had an unprecedented experience of cruel, unprofessional behavior by Pinellas Auto. To…read morepreface this review: 1. I mistakenly chose this auto shop because of positive online reviews and a seemingly inviting dropbox. 2. I have never written a Yelp Review (observe blank history) and I don't like disparaging a small business. 3. The 5-star review conveniently posted right below me, right after I left, is from the manager, Shannan T. Please, these people are not worth your hard-earned cash. Last night, my car shut down while I was driving. I have not had any major issues with my vehicle, and I've owned it for 9 years. It has served me well, but of course, these things start to happen at higher mileage. My car was stranded on the side of Alderman, in the midst of moderate speed traffic, just off of US 19, for approximately 2 hours, while I waited for AAA. When they arrived, they were extremely helpful and I asked the driver to take it to Pinellas Auto because it was convenient. The driver told me he suspected it was the fuel pump and later, when I filled out the drop-off form, I mentioned this. At 8 AM, I received a call from the receptionist and she stated that the diagnostic would be $40. She said they would remove it with service, and I acquiesced. An hour later, she said the mechanic could not find the issue and it would be another $85. Later, they told me that they meant it would be a *total* of $85, not $125. Because she did not communicate that their diagnostic test is not a flat fee, like for example, Tires Plus lets you know up front, I was more than perturbed, I was livid. It sounded as if I were being penalized, baited-and-switched for their incompetence (It took Tires Plus one hour to find the problem following this incident). I left the drop-off note as a trail of bread crumbs for what should have been an easier diagnosis. So why should it take this mechanic longer? They apparently milk it and charge for a diagnosis by the hour; they might want to let the customer know that up front, instead of dropping the financial bomb on them after they were already uneasily biting their nails in the diagnostic stage. I admittedly yelled at the receptionist with an, "Are you f****** kidding me?" and she remained silent. I asked again. She still remained silent. I said, "You are silent right now because you KNOW this is wrong." She still remained silent. I said I was coming to get my key, I said god****you, and I hung up. I had a Lyft take me to the auto repair shop and when I arrived, I found my vehicle as is pictured: with the hood up, window open (I don't know why or how it was open because the car had no power to get it open and I couldn't close it afterward), a hose exposed and other assorted parts like my filter gathered into my passenger seat. The Lyft driver was appalled at the scene. I requested that the receptionist take a look at how my car was left and I asked her what kind of place it was. The manager, Shannan, followed her out. Shannan smiled the entire time I expressed distress over the situation. I asked her if she felt it funny, and while she said no, she continued to facially express it with an even bigger smile. She said, "Well, you were rude to my receptionist." Emotions can get high when you bait-and-switch a customer with something as serious as their vehicle, which for most of us, is the vessel for our livelihood: work. While I should not have yelled at the receptionist, she knew that not telling me their diagnostic fee could increase was wrong and at least looked and sounded as if she acknowledged this. We know when someone understands us and she did understand why I was upset. I actually want to apologize to her because I should have saved the full breadth of my insults for Shannan, who smiled smugly while exclaiming: "It's your problem because it's your car." Obviously, it IS my problem; however, I should not be told one fee and then another. Shannan stood there with a verbal shrug: "We've been in business for thirty years," while I asked her how they could be so unprofessional to leave parts of my car in literal pieces, IN my passenger seat, with the hood up and car open in the middle of their parking lot. Anyone could have robbed my car of parts while it sat there, open and abandoned. They never even took the car inside their garage. They may have been there for 30 years, but I've been here for 33 and this is not how you run a business. The mechanic never showed his face and he never spoke to me. He sent out his two receptionists to gloat at me while he cowered inside. I had to waste another AAA tow to move my vehicle. I would be saddened to hear this happen to someone else. Don't let it happen to you.

03/16/26 - Knorr's Car Care Center Saves the Day!…read more We had a horrible experience with the Walmart Auto Center in New Port Richey and hope to save others from the same. Three weeks ago, we had an oil change done at the Walmart Auto Center on 54 in New Port Richey. Before having the oil changed, our car didn't leak oil, at all. After the oil change, we noticed that it was leaking oil a lot. We took it back, they looked at it and they said they couldn't tell where the oil was leaking from, even after cleaning it off and checking the plug and oil filter. The Manager claimed that she had run it for about an hour while watching it on camera and saw no leaking. She also said the oil level was fine. Today we noticed it was leaking even more and when we checked the oil, it was low about a quart. We took the car to Knorr Car Care Center to have them check it out. They were able to get to the car today and immediately identified that the oil filter was not installed tightly and wasn't sealed, AND the oil drain plug wasn't in all the way. They were able to immediately resolve the issue and said that the diagnostic cost they quoted us covered the cost of taking care of the problem! We have found our new local auto center and will be recommending them to others as well!

Was told my entire AC condenser needed to be replaced and was quoted $2.5k for the fix- only to…read morefind a HOLE made by a hammer in my condenser after I denied the fix and picked it up the following day... wow. This was a slow leak that was supposed to be fixed but they tried to make some extra cash. Take your car elsewhere this was BS.

The best mechanic! Most reliable and trustworthy too! Yanni is an expert in the business and truly…read moredoes an amazing job. Him and his crew go above and beyond. Thank you!

Yanni is wonderful! Quick efficient and trustworthy. Very fair and reasonable! Highly recommend!!!read more

I've used this location several times since it opened and the service has always been great. I feel…read morelike they truly intend to provide good service and value while not overselling products you don't need. They will soon me converted to Mavis Tire and Brakes but as long as they keep the staff, I'll keep coming back to service my cars.

From the owner: Mavis Tires & Brakes is one of the nation's largest independent tire retailers, offering top-brand…read moretires plus auto services like brakes, alignments, oil changes, batteries, suspension, and exhaust repair. With a wide selection backed by our tire price match guarantee, Mavis Tires & Brakes delivers trusted service and value. Come visit us today at Mavis Tires & Brakes in Tarpon Springs.