Tires Plus

(23 reviews)

After getting tired of sitting in the dealers for 2 1/2 hours only to have them come out to tell me…read moreI needed more services that I suspected I really didn't need, I decided to try a local repair shop. Am I ever glad I did! Much shorter wait time, cost less and no laundry list of additional services. I recommend.

Since I moved here 2 yrs ago I have been using This auto…read moreservice. They ck throughly and let you know what's needed. I feel they are trustworthy and honest. I'm satisfied with their service

Venice Auto Tech

(5 reviews)

Owned the car for only two days, and the dash lit up six warning lights. Stressed out, and could…read morenot get appointment at my regular shop for a week. Jon took the car right away, fixed everything on the list in 28 hours. It's my new go-to mechanic.

First off. I apologize for being so late on this review. I had a 2000 BMW that needed a new…read moreSerpentine Belt. I found Venice Tech on Facebook, and contacted them to see about doing the repair and the cost. They did the repair, and the time was quick, and the cost was very reasonable as compared. I would recommend as the work was quality, the time was excellent to fix issue, and the price was very reasonable. Nice people, great job.

Masella's Auto Repair

(55 reviews)

Since moving to FL I have had some not so honest experiences so was hesitant to try another garage…read more Masella's came highly recommended! From gear shit replacement, brakes, tires, etc, they have never let me down. I also have found them to not overcharge the way other businesses have been known to do. I recommend them to anyone new to the general South Sarasota/North Charlotte Counties area. A good family business that proudly stands behind the family name that has earned respect of many in the greater Venice/Englewood/Nokomis areas.

We were vacationing in Venice and needed an oil change. I got a recommendation from an acquaintance…read moreto use Masella's. I made an appointment to have the oil changed at 1:00 on a Friday and it went really well. The service writer was very helpful and courteous. It took about 45 minutes and the cost was reasonable. No upsell, no delay, just quick service. I overhear several phone calls with customers while I was waiting that sounded very professional and honest. The waiting room was the cleanest that I have ever experienced in a small shop like this. They had water and seltzer in a mini fridge. They also had a Kurig for coffee. I recommend them to anyone needing service. Thanks for a great service experience.

Curry Auto Repair Center at Tamiami

(13 reviews)

So glad I found this place. Drove down from Northern N.Y. ( Adirondacks ) this past Feb/Mar to…read morevisit family and I Always make sure to get my car serviced before I leave because of the price gouging and dishonest repair suggestions that these dealerships in the area do to out of state and local elderly customers. Can't stand people or businesses that do this. Upon arriving from my 1,500 mile trip I noticed that I was having a lot of noise coming from the undercarriage of my vehicle. The kind of noise you can't ignore and need to get checked out. Reluctantly, I had to call the place I didn't want to call because of multiple past negative experiences. My vehicle is still somewhat under warranty ( that's the only reason I went back ) so I hoped that this time would be different and maybe there's a chance the problem might fall under warranty repair ( I rather focus on writing a well earned review for Curry Auto Repair than naming the place , I drive a Subaru ). Sure enough, $237.00 for silicone spray and a non answer to what the noise was. Still had my vehicle sounding like the undercarriage was gonna fall apart as I was driving away. Couple of weeks went by and the sound kept getting worse and now I was a week out from having to drive 1,500 back home to the Adirondacks ( still winter and snowing up here ). Started to scramble trying to find someone to take a look at my vehicle, not only to still try and diagnose the problem but also make sure that it's safe to drive. Enter Curry Auto Repair. Got referred to Curry from a neighbor of my Mom's through what they saw on Yelp reviews. Walked in at the end of the day and first met David and then Steve. I explained the situation I was in and they told me to come back in the morning and one of the technicians ( Mark ) would take a test drive with me and that after, they'd put it up on the lift and take a look. When I was waiting to take the test drive, I was able to witness David and Steve's interactions with customers who were picking up and dropping off their cars. Couldn't believe how involved David and Steve were in making sure that all their customers were taken care of while also handling the phones. They were reminding customers about coupons that they have to save a little on certain services as well as explaining in detail everything they had done while their car was in for service, great to see that. You can tell this place cares about reputation and its customers. Just so professional and kind. Went on the test drive and Mark was able to assess that the noise was a stabilizer link and that the rest of my vehicle was safe and would make it back. You know what Curry charged me ? Nothing. Couldn't believe it. It was only about a half hour of their time to help me diagnose the problem but still. I was a nobody walking into a place I've never been in and David, Steve and Mark treated me like a life long customer. I've since referred my Mom to this place and are also spreading the word to her neighbors. ( Thank you for helping her with the tires on her car ) Thank you so much for that. I made it back to the ADK's safe and sound. My car is currently at my dealership in Plattsburgh NY getting repaired. The problem is exactly what Mark said it was. * To anyone reading this. If you're looking to move on from Dealership dishonesty and price gouging, Please go checkout Curry Auto Repair. David,Steve and the awesome staff and knowledgeable technicians ( Again, thank you Mark. You know more about Subarus than Subaru does ) are here to help keep your vehicle running safe and sound and advise you with honesty. Curry Auto services all makes and models and is a family owned business since 1961, just another plus. Big thanks to the entire Team at Curry Automotive. Stay safe and Healthy -Franz

I give 5 stars to very few places. I moved here in 2021 & won't take my car anywhere else…read more Excellent customer service!!

Dacey's Place

(3 reviews)

I wheeled into the NAPA auto parts store to purchase a running light bulb for a Nissan Altima. I…read morediscovered the vehicle had to go on a lift to replace this bulb and learned the adjacent service garage (Dacey's Place) could fix the problem. After speaking with the owner, he squeezed me in, had me back on the road and was very fair with his fee. I highly recommend Dacey's Place as they are prompt, fair, and seem honest. They also have a parts store next to them which can be very convenient. Thank you again......

Honest mechanic and an overall great guy. Highly recommended to anyone needing service.read more

Curry Auto Repair Center at Seaboard

3.0

(2 reviews)

I cannot say enough about the great customer service at Curry. I was broken down with no brakes in…read moremy RV. After being referred to talk to Billy, he was very calming and understanding. Was able to fit me into their schedule and get me back on my way northbound heading home from being a snowbird. what's more, they were very accommodating to me staying for a few hours in their waiting room with my rather large Newfoundland.

Sloppy! Never returns phone calls. Returned my truck parts on floor, dirty mechanics…read moregrease.....please avoid.

Dave's Garage

(15 reviews)

Last year Dave installed new brake pads and rotors on my CRV. I only had a 3-hour window to do the…read morejob before leaving on a trip so he put everyone in the shop on it and finished early! Cost was very reasonable - much less than the dealer quote. This year I returned to ask about a worrisome brake noise. He checked it out immediately and explained what was happening and how to deal with it. He declined any payment even though he spent about 45 minutes with me. Dave is a truly honest man and a great mechanic. His garage is my first choice for auto service.

Dave is just one honest mechanic. I had a tire that was giving me fits...it had a slow leak that I…read morecould not locate for the life of me. I first went to Mavis and two young guys looked at the tire and said it could not be repaired; tire had to be replaced. What I found interesting was one of the two said "I see the screw causing the leak and it is definitely unrepairable." The irony was he wasn't even pointing to the sheetrock screw the other kid identified. So they gave me a price of $279 installed for a new tire... I left and remembered seeing this little garage listed on Yelp, "Dave's Garage" and that's where I headed. Dave was by himself today and some guy had an appointment so he politely said, pull the Buick in, the guy is a half hour late already. He took the tire off, repaired it and proceeded to tell me his stories. He has had quite a past. But he has been operating in Venice for 19 years. As he finished the repair and another story, he said $20 sir. I gave him $25 and said $20 for the repair and a small tip for entertaining me today. All I can say is this guy is the real deal; a throwback to my childhood 60+ years ago when I used to hang out at McWilliams Garage near my house. Honest, highly qualified, and full of life's stories. He's a great mechanic and a good person.

Horst Bavarian Auto Works

3.8

(12 reviews)

I just moved to the area and my client highly recommended Horst Bavarian Auto Works. The service…read moreand staff is amazing. I am very satisfied with the 5-Star service. P. Absalom

Great if you want an overpriced job that would take twice as long here than anywhere elseread more

Gibson's Auto Care

(11 reviews)

We take all of our vehicles tot his establishment: BMW 740i, Ford Ranger EXL, Kia Sorento and our…read moreclassic Plymouth Prowler. When we go, to Gibson Auto Care, we know we can trust them to help with fair prices.

I heard great things about Gibson's from some church members, and they all mentioned how fair and…read morehonest he is. I decided to give him a try, and I was so pleasantly surprised! I received accurate answers and honest opinions. Plus, I feel like I got a fair price. I'm planning to come back for service on my other vehicles.

South Venice Auto Repair

4.6

(9 reviews)

South Venice Auto Repair is an absolute joke. They have you order the wrong parts and can't even…read moreinstall a transmission pan gasket, correctly. Not to mention, the bill is always higher than the estimate. I've held my tongue for too long. Avoid this place.

John called me back with a very reasonable price to repair a leaking evaporator coil. Have used him…read morein the past also. Very reliable

Masella's Auto Repair

(55 reviews)

Since moving to FL I have had some not so honest experiences so was hesitant to try another garage…read more Masella's came highly recommended! From gear shit replacement, brakes, tires, etc, they have never let me down. I also have found them to not overcharge the way other businesses have been known to do. I recommend them to anyone new to the general South Sarasota/North Charlotte Counties area. A good family business that proudly stands behind the family name that has earned respect of many in the greater Venice/Englewood/Nokomis areas.

We were vacationing in Venice and needed an oil change. I got a recommendation from an acquaintance…read moreto use Masella's. I made an appointment to have the oil changed at 1:00 on a Friday and it went really well. The service writer was very helpful and courteous. It took about 45 minutes and the cost was reasonable. No upsell, no delay, just quick service. I overhear several phone calls with customers while I was waiting that sounded very professional and honest. The waiting room was the cleanest that I have ever experienced in a small shop like this. They had water and seltzer in a mini fridge. They also had a Kurig for coffee. I recommend them to anyone needing service. Thanks for a great service experience.

Venice Auto Tech

(5 reviews)

Owned the car for only two days, and the dash lit up six warning lights. Stressed out, and could…read morenot get appointment at my regular shop for a week. Jon took the car right away, fixed everything on the list in 28 hours. It's my new go-to mechanic.

First off. I apologize for being so late on this review. I had a 2000 BMW that needed a new…read moreSerpentine Belt. I found Venice Tech on Facebook, and contacted them to see about doing the repair and the cost. They did the repair, and the time was quick, and the cost was very reasonable as compared. I would recommend as the work was quality, the time was excellent to fix issue, and the price was very reasonable. Nice people, great job.

DTS Performance

(79 reviews)

Dan responded to our inquiry in a timely manner, advised us on what additional parts we would need,…read morearrived on time, and was committed to executing our dash/rear camera installs to perfection. He made sure we were comfortable with using our new cameras, and overall provided a great experience. We would 100% call Dan again in the future, and have already recommended him to our friends. Thanks, Dan!

I reached out to this business , and left a VM. I am interested in getting a front / rear dash cam…read morepurchased & installed. After waiting a week with no response, I reached out a 2nd time . It's been 2 weeks , and crickets! Not sure how anyone stays in business with such poor customer service? No , I definitely DO NOT recommend this business!

Douglas Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram

3.2

(80 reviews)

We've had good luck here. The first time there, our oil change took hours.... But the manager…read moremade it right with a couple of free future oil changes. When we went back this time for oil change and tire rotation, the rotated the tires, but didn't fill them up like we asked. We have a TPMS system and the tires still showed low. The service advisor said "oh that will go away when you start driving." Yeah... it didn't. So we went back a couple weeks later (we'd been out of town) and asked them to rotate the tires how we wanted them, and they threw in balancing for free. The service manager, John, was very accommodating.

I work in the automotive business and recently tried helping one of my customers who had their Jeep…read moreserviced here. What happened next was extremely concerning. After spending nearly $5,000 with this service department, the original issue still isn't fixed. The explanation we received afterward was essentially "no clue." We were told the batteries had to be charged and that there's "something electrically wrong" that they cannot diagnose. As someone in the industry, that response is unacceptable after charging a customer thousands of dollars. If the problem couldn't be properly diagnosed, replacing expensive parts beforehand raises serious questions about the diagnostic process and how those repair decisions were made. Dealership service departments are supposed to have the highest level of training, diagnostic equipment, and technical support. Charging a customer $5,000 and then admitting you can't diagnose the issue is not what anyone should expect from a professional service department. I was simply trying to help my customer get their vehicle repaired properly. Unfortunately, this experience did the opposite. Very disappointing.

Same Day Dent Repair

(4 reviews)

Good repair. On time. Fixed the issue nice man. Color was excellent. On time. Was here 20 minutesread more

Excellent communication, easy to set up a time, quality of work reflects price paid, overall a…read moregreat experience. Kavan is extremely friendly & willing to let you know what you can expect from his work. I highly recommend!!

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