My car had a massive transmission failure in town causing the auto to be towed for repair.My car…read moreended up at Advanced Auto repair .The owner "Frank " was very knowledgable, professional and treated this senior citizen with respect. Frank had my car back on the road in no time Scott B

Advance Auto Repair & Transmission - Please Read Before Trusting This Shop With Your Transmission…read more I normally do not leave negative reviews, but after dealing with this issue from November 2024 through 2026, I feel obligated to share my experience so others can make an informed decision before spending thousands of dollars here. In November 2024, I brought my vehicle to Advance Auto Repair & Transmission because my transmission was slipping. After speaking with the owner, Frank, I paid $3,991 on 11/2/2024 to have my transmission rebuilt. About a week after getting my car back, I noticed transmission fluid leaking and had to return the vehicle for repairs. They corrected the leak, but approximately three months later, the transmission began slipping again. I brought the car back, and Frank repaired it without issue. However, shortly afterward, the torque converter (which is part of the transmission system) failed. The torque converter was replaced multiple times because, according to Frank, the parts supplier kept sending defective parts. Eventually, he ordered the part directly from the dealership. Unfortunately, after the replacement, the transmission slipping returned again. I continued reporting the issue, but every time we test drove the vehicle together, the problem would not happen while Frank was present but did happen when one of his employees test drove it with me for about 30 minutes and he cleaned a certain part that he thought would fix the problem, which it didn't. When I brought it back and told frank his employee noticed the slippage, we asked him but now he state he doesn't remember. Are you serious. What kind of shop is this. So frank again told me he believed I was "paranoid" and insisted the transmission was fine. Instead of fully resolving the issue, he extended my transmission warranty as a "courtesy." However, my concern was never about extending the warranty -- it was about properly fixing the transmission while it was still under warranty. I continued driving the car despite the slipping because I had already invested nearly $4,000 into the repair. Over the course of 2024 into 2026, I repeatedly brought the vehicle back regarding the same issue. Throughout this entire process, I remained patient and respectful, despite the ongoing frustration. My final visit was especially disappointing. After waiting for Frank to return from a test drive, he walked into the office laughing. I told him I did not understand what was funny because this situation has cost me thousands of dollars and years of inconvenience. Once again, he dismissed my concerns and told me the transmission was fine and that I was simply paranoid after we test drove it for only about 5 minutes. What makes this even more frustrating is that multiple passengers who rode in my car independently noticed the transmission slipping without me mentioning anything to them beforehand. Clearly, I am not imagining the issue. Before I left, Frank informed me that my warranty had expired, despite the fact that the original transmission problem was never permanently resolved while the warranty was active. Advance Auto Repair & Transmission advertises "100% guaranteed work," but based on my experience, I do not feel that promise was honored. After paying nearly $4,000 , which I'm still paying on and spending over a year returning to the shop for the same unresolved issue, my transmission is still slipping. Frank got paid, I still do not have a properly repaired transmission and I'm out of $4000.

Great service. Reasonable price. Highly recommend! I went there for my KIA SOUL for regular…read moremaintenance including rotate the tires. I got an appointment the next day and it was done in an hour. Very professional. I wish I found them earlier as they are located in a small street behind Home Depot

I have two older cars that needed service and Andrew at Four points did the service on both…read morevehicles and I could not be happier. Very professional, on time and work was done perfectly. So glad I found Four Points Auto Repair.

Apparently, Don's is not interested in working on "boring" imports. Their quote to replace the…read moretiming belt on my 2018 Honda was nearly twice the amount quoted by the Honda dealer (which was also higher than other local shops).

The staff was friendly and helpful. I RANDOMLY searched for a place to check my oil, the light came…read moreon while I was driving home to Fort Lauderdale. It was sorta clo to me. Despite not having an appointment they were still fast to get my car looked at. It cost $21 and my car was good to go! Yay!

The Ram 1500 this time. In-and-out in 20 minutes again. Every 5000 miles it's a no-brainer.read more

Went to a real mechanic. They said I need: Steering rack…read moreTires soon Brake caliper hose twisted and missing bolts Throttle body gasket and cleaning Drive belts Valve cover gasket All fluids changed(no oil sticker on car!) Brake fluid cap Battery mount and new terminals Paid these guys $150+ for nothing. They're shady. Avoid. Said the truck I bought was beautiful yadah yadah, turns out it needs $2k of work. These are the people that force everyone to know about cars, when I don't wanna care, I just wanna drive. Wouldn't even trust them to change my oil.

Update to my original post...when I was NEW (naive) customer…read more Thought I'd found a great mechanic but low & behold...just another disappointment! It's taken me awhile to write this since I do have other life priorities than writing reviews. But here it finally is. After they changed my front brakes, and let them convince me the rotors needed changed but...did not. What was I thinking?! Anyway...finally had funds to get the rear brakes done. Was given an estimate but then AFTER the brakes were done & I got the bill it was $200 higher (I realize and estimate is just that) however $200 when they couldn't get the ones quoted so got the more expensive ones, without telling me First! Considering I am barely surviving on SS (which they were aware of my financial constraints) but even if not...they should've told me BEFORE they did the job giving me the option to reschedule!! It wasn't a dire emergency! It wouldn't been the smart decision...it's just poor business sense if one really cares about retaining a customer! On top of that, the rotors unlike the front ones which aren't near as bad, have the greatest amount of brake dust I've ever experienced on my 19 yo car...it accumulates in less than 2 days! They constantly need Cleaned it's so horrendous and unsightly...and for $200 MORE?!?! Plus they Screech when I brake!! Unacceptable & Inexcusable!! I should've listened to a previous post to take business elsewhere. Another one bites the dust!! Literally! uUIp

We ended up not needing their services, but the professional and hospitable approach has won us…read moreover for next time.

I recently visited Mazzarell's Automotive, I wanted to cash in on my "Special Discounted Oil…read moreChange," (I had misplaced the Special Coupon), which was given to me after purchasing a 2013 Ford Edge from Mike Mazzarella at Mazzarella's Auto Sales. Upon entering Mazzarell's Automotive, I was greeted by the kind and knowledgeable Service Manager, Ashlee. As one could imagine, I was a bit skeptical about what all this 'discounted' service entailed. Well, both my oil change and service was treated as ALL 'Full Price' oil change/service at Mazzarella's. Ashlee was very patient and eager to answer all of my questions(Cost of a Normal Oil Change and service), along with address any concerns I had. She was truly a delight to work with during my visit. I would recommend this establishment to anyone who might have an issue with one of their vehicles. Rest assured, i realize this isn't a 'prerequisite' for any business; however, the Owners are 'believers.' To me, that that always does a lot to calm the fears and feeling of apprehension when taking the tremendous leap in allowing someone to work on their vehicle. For the record, about a week after my visit to Mazzarella's Automotive, I received a letter/ and coupon in the mail. Needless to say, I have already given it to my best friend, and she will be taking advantage of this great promotional in the very near future. This business has at least two new customers now....not too shabby. PS: I saw Ashlee earlier this week at a store in Vero, and I was so excited to see her. I waved at her and cheesed really big...she looked at me as if I had lobsters growing out of my ears. I'm sure she has a lot of long days and sees lots of both familiar/unfamiliar faces. I just thought it was funny. Keep up the Good Work!

We have a 2015 Ford F150 and it was not running well even though my husband takes very good care of…read morehis truck and takes it in for service on a regular basis. We took it to the local Ford dealership and they gave us a RIDICULOUS quote and misdiagnosed the issue. We decided to get a 2nd opinion and had Mazzarella's take a look and for THOUSANDS cheaper not only did they fix the issue my husband complained about they addressed a few other issues with our permissions of course and my husband couldn't not be happier with his truck and the service we received. They are officially our auto service on our vehicles. Many THANKS to the crew at Mazzarella's you are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.

I've been coming to Eurojap for service on all my vehicles since I moved down here in 2000. Kameron…read moreand his dad run the shop really well. It's not uncommon to here "you really don't need that," "this can wait until," or "we can get something that's just as good and it will save you a few bucks." They don't sell you a service or part if you don't need it. Standard service prices are very reasonable. They are open on Saturday for half a day which is a HUGE plus.

I would not return to Euro/Jap Auto Repair and do not recommend them…read more I brought my BMW in for a coolant leak and approved a specific written estimate to replace the oil filter adapter. I also paid a diagnostic fee. After the shop began the approved repair, I was told they discovered another coolant leak and that additional parts and labor would be required. I declined the additional work. At that point, the shop claimed parts were "broken due to age" and made inaccurate statements about how the vehicle arrived (they stated it was towed, which was not true). None of this was disclosed in the original estimate, nor was I informed upfront that I could be financially responsible if they started a repair and could not complete it without additional approval. The entire situation felt disorganized and misleading. Communication was inconsistent, details changed, and I had to repeatedly correct incorrect information. While they ultimately stated no additional charges would be applied, the process itself was unnecessarily stressful and unprofessional. A reputable shop should provide clear estimates, accurate documentation, and transparent communication--especially when dealing with expensive repairs. This experience did not meet those standards. Proceed with caution and get everything in writing before approving any work.

Excellent work. Fair prices. When you are given an estimated time for a job, it's always been exact…read morefor me. They are the only ones to touch our cars.

This repair center is without question the most honest,…read more professional and caring organization i have had the pleasure of encountering. I am a former mechanic and know how to correctly repair a vehicle. I am not local to Vero so they have been taking care of my 84 year old mothers repair needs for a couple of years now. She calls me with her estimates and questions. On many occasions i have on my visits to her confirmed the need for the recommended repairs and they have been spot on and never seem to try to include unnecessary add ons. She has been to other shops before she found this one and they would always try to add on easy money scam repairs that i would have to advise against. That doesnt happen here. They treat her like family and i cant thank them enough. You may have to wait a bit to get in, but theres a reason for this. They are the BEST. Thank you to all the Team at Old Dixie.