Great place filled with knowledgeable technicians. I have had my Ram truck serviced here several times over its 140k miles and they have always taken great care of me. Whether it was the brakes, a brake light or a wheel bearing Sam's Auto Repair always did great work for me. read more

I used a previous auto repair shop in Sarasota for years. The gradually disappointed. I took my 4-Runner(20 years old) into Sam's on the Monday before Thanksgiving, as I need the car for a trip just after the holiday. They were super busy. Despite this, they were honest, quick, communicative, and reasonable. Everyone wants a mechanic they can trust but can't find one. Sam's is the place you might want to consider. read more

Towed my 2011 f150 to Sam's( soon to be Elite Auto and tires) for no start. In the past month... 2 starters, new keys and 4 trips later I still have the same issue. I WAS a thirty year customer. Not anymore. Jerry is very helpful. Service manager Nick seems arrogant and unwilling to solve my issue. I do NOT recommend this shop. read more

Excellent service, highly recommended. I have a lowered vehicle that needed a fairly intensive alignment and most shops in the area did not want to even attempt. Sam's was more than willing to do the alignment and got everything perfect! Will definitely be back. read more

##BEWARE! Bait and Switch Scammers## My mom's car'AC wasn't working properly so she went to Sam's Auto Repair to have it checked out. They told her it's most likely a leak and that they will add some Freon with some dye and that when it leaks out again she'll come back and they will patch it. They also gave her a price of $154 and said that the price will also include the repair of the leak when she comes back. The AC stopped working the next morning so she went back to the shop to have the repair completed. Imagine her surprise when she was told that it's not just a leak and that the whole AC assembly needs to be replaced, and now that's going to cost her $2,386(!). What a shameless bait and switch, they refused to give her back any of the $154 she paid the day before (that was supposed to cover the entire repair) now stating that the $154 was the price of diagnostics. What diagnostics? All they did was put some Freon and some dye. And on top of that they are now trying to rip her off by charging an exuberant AC repair bill. She called me all upset and when I asked to speak with the mechanic, the guy didn't even have the decency to get on the phone with me. When she asked for a partial refund, the guy told her to get out of his office and threatened to call the cops on my mom, who's 64 years old... wow! I am honestly baffled by their audacity. Not to mention we will never use Sam's Auto Repair and urge everyone else to steer clear. Save your money and go to a reputable and honest shop. read more

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Fairly prompt in responding to call. Explains everything, Prices for parts at a comparable rate,

This is by far the best repair shop that I've ever been to, let alone in this area. It starts with the ownership. They have this crazy idea that if they treat you well the first time you go there, the next time you need help you will go back. They give discounts to all A.A.A. members and even non-AAA members are not taken advantage of or overcharged. They simply find out what your problem is and fix it. They don't tell you things are broken that aren't or that they did work that they did not. Everybody that works there has been there for a long time, and that cell is a sign of a good business. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else. Superbly run and staffed. read more

Have taken both my personal and work vehicles to this business for years and have nothing but amazing things to say about the work that they do. Would recommend anyone local to the area that is looking to have their vehicle serviced to try them out. read more

Courteous, prompt, reliable and even friendly repair. Used them twice. Pleased both times.

Have taken both my personal and work vehicles to this business for years and have nothing but amazing things to say about the work that they do. Would recommend anyone local to the area that is looking to have their vehicle serviced to try them out. read more

Knowledgeable mechanics who do not rip you off and try to save you a buck. Busy place though so make an appointment if possible

Had Jeep Patriot towed to Sams Auto Repair. It ended up costing me $728 (over charged) !to replace Throttle Body Motor and cabin air filter. After picking up car after repair the check engine light went on. So my son took it back to see why and they said now it needs a catalytic converter which would cost $1800. Took it to another repair shop for second opinion and it turns out it does not need a catalytic converter!! They had failed to reset code so check engine light would go off. I had the new repair shop reset code for free and now check engine light is off. Buyer beware!! I will not bring any car here again. read more

This place is a complete rip off. Had AAA tow in my vehicle in and they wanted almost 475.00 to replace an alternator. So I called their parts supplier my cost on the alternator was 200.00 without any discounts which they receive and Sams told me 0.9 hrs to install at 107. Hr. Thats 307.00 and they could not explain the rest. After the 2nd call the bill went do 417.00 still could not EXPLAIN. Their answer was we have enough work as you can tell so take you vehicle and have a good day. There are many shop who are honest so dont just settle for your first estimate.... read more

would never do business with this place again. refused to even look at alternator they installed without a 110 dollar diagnostic test. made a 10 a.m appointment at 3 p.m. same day still hadn't even looked at my vehicle. much more to this story but trying to be civil. car still having issues will reach out to them. don't expect much. will also post on every social media outlet i can find to voice my disgust at this terrible service. read more

I have been a customer for years (because it is a AAA-approved shop), Had oil change recently and tech didn't check fluids. In the past all fluids, belts, filters and tires were checked. Top offs were standard or, at least, I would be notified if something needed attention. But lately, people who work here have been rude and abusive. When owner is present, this doesn't happen. Very disappointed. read more