All star automotive is definitely represents Steve and his team perfectly. Throttle body, A.C. And…read moreOil change. Being relatively new to the Gainesville area. I searched reviews and found All Star. I took my car in thinking I was going to have to spend at least 500$ on a single part. The throttle body. Steve was in contact through the whole process. I ended up having a loose wire and loose vacuum hose. My car was ready the next morning. I ended up paying for only an oil change. I will be going to All Star for all of my cars needs in the future. Word of advice. If your mechanic saves you a couple 100$ or 1,000$. Pls be sure to tip them. You can't go wrong with All Star Automotive.

George was able to look at my car the same day I called and give me an honest appraisal and…read moreestimate of the repairs needed. He only estimated the most essential repairs needed on the car, without adding on extra work. I would definitely recommend this repair shop.

They never charge for information. They have fixed our cars…read morefor much less than the dealer has quoted us.

I tried to get an estimate. It was a free evaluation so I thought that was a good thing. During the…read moreevaluation, my window was broken via the bad area the business is in. Seemed weird shortly after refusing service on the vehicle that now my back window is completely broken, and nobody at the shop seems to know how it happened. Imagine you took your car to BMW and they broke your car window and denied responsibility. This is the kind of service you'll get with Billy. Unless you like getting your things broken, I wouldn't come here.

I am a 67 year old man. I have lived in Miami Fl and moved near Gainesville Fl. In all my years I…read morehave always had problem finding a fair and Honest mechanic. About 6 years ago I was having car trouble again. And was searching for a mechanic who would not ripe me off. My 30 year old son told me: " Hay pop try this guy Tommy's Autoworkers. I have been using him for a few years". So! I give Tommy's Autoworkers a try. To my supersize I found Tommy's a fair and Honest mechanic. One time when I first used Tommy's I took my Car in to him knowing that the problem with my car was a very small problem. I wanted to see if he was going to rip me off, telling me it was a big problem. He fixed my car in a very short time. I asked him how much was it going to cost? Tommy told me nothing! it was a small problem. That was over 6 years ago. And I still go to Tommy's Autoworkers. He is a fair and Honest man.

From the owner: Automotive Maintenance, Service & Repair. We service all makes and models.read more

Read all the worst of the reviews. IMO, they are spot on, everyone of them. Whatever you do,…read moredon't go here. I am a mechanic. I drove to Gainesville from the W. coast w/o any tools. Needed trans work to get back home. Don't go here. Run from this place.

I took my 2009 Dodge 1500 to get a shift module replaced this guy never completed the work during…read morethe timeframe. He stated needless to say even after he did complete Truck still was doing the exact same thing getting stuck in fourth gear. Also noticed that my transmission fluid was overcharged with fluid. It took several tries to go back to get some of the fluid drained. I didn't even want them to work on the vehicle anymore so I never asked him to do anything more with the transmission, this place is a total scam.

I hesitantly went in to get a quote for my car that was having issues, and Wendy was so kind and…read moretransparent that, even though, the repairs were as costly as I had feared, she made me feel at ease. I was confident in paying that amount because I knew I was in good, honest hands. Her and her husband are good people. I will continue to go there for all my car needs for as long as they are open.

I would not recommend Ahren's-- especially to university students-- based off of my experience with…read moretheir team and their extreme upcharging of parts. Their pricing is not honest at all. I took my car in with serpentine belt issues. For my make and model, this part generally costs $30-$50. Ahren's priced this part at $80. Their diagnostic examine also found belt tensioner issues. For the serpentine and belt tensioner replacement combined, they quoted me $512 of repairs. This is extremely high and gives me the inclination that this is another mechanic in town that is trying to take advantage of college students who are not as informed on car repairs. I do not think the presented quote is fair by any means so thanked them and let them know I would not be having service done their. I was presented with an $85 fee for a half-hour diagnostic look. This fee was not disclosed beforehand at all, was not mentioned verbally, and I did not sign anything agreeing to this fee. Take your car elsewhere. I took my vehicle here just out of convenience of location, but have previously had much better service at the Firestone off of Archer and with Billy's Auto Repair & Towing. UPDATE: I went in to pick up my car and wish I could leave a negative review. If you take your car here and leave without even having any work done, you will be charged an $85 minimum. I asked why I wasn't informed of this in anyway (no signatures, no verbal inform) beforehand and the woman working the front desk had the owner come out. He raised his voice and started asking why I hadn't taken my car to Billy's or somewhere else. In his rant he referenced other reviews that I have left on Gainesville for miscellaneous places which was unsettling. He lied and said he listened to my phone conversation, saying that I was informed of all fees beforehand-- I certainly was not and he wouldn't play the recording. I have lived in Gainesville for many years and can say assuredly that this is one of the shadier places in town. They use deceptive business practices and their prices are anything but honest.

Went for a last min oil change and they took my car in straight away! Paid like 80$. They worked…read morepretty quick, watched some boob tube while we waited and they had magazines too. Will be my regular place now.

Had a real problem shifting gears with my 2001 5-speed Mustang. They put in a new clutch cable at a…read moregood price! Thanks guys!!The staff at Clydes are professional and courteous. Also, dude is funny! He had me laughing coming and going. Car runs much, much better. Peace of mind returned! Will return and highly recommend!!

Always great work from Matt from simple oil change to transmission shifting problem. He has taken…read morecare of it.

From the owner: we repair all makes and model vehicle specializing in American transmission repair and rebuildsread more

best service center in town super honest and quality work nothing else needs to be saidread more

1. ROACH INFESTATION!!!!!! I do not use this word lightly. Hundreds of roaches came out at night…read more Baby German coach roaches. You know it's an infestation when it's baby roaches. - We had to take out all our items and sleep on the grass. 2. LIARS!!!! They told us to buy a tent and bed or get a hotel and they would reimburse us! No reimbursement for items we had to purchase. No reimbursement for items we had to throw away. 3. FRIDGE NOT WORKING- They gave us a vehicle with fridge not working at all. All our food spoiled. 4. WRONG VEHICLE- We ordered the largest vehicle. They gave us the smallest vehicle and did not change the price! Very unprofessional! 5. ZERO customer service- NO ONE IS ADDRESSING THESE ISSUES. IGNORING calls and emails. 6. Did not clean- hair in shower, throw up in toilet, pee on the seat.

My husband and I were just passing through Gainesville (literally just stopping for gas) during a…read more12 hour car ride and our air conditioner was acting up. All the parts stores were closed and Big Gainesville Mobile Mechanic was about closed. I called desperate and they took so much time to talk us through diagnosing and fixing things ourselves since they couldn't come out ourselves. Got the air conditioner back and up working right there in the Shell parking lot!! Didn't charge us anything for the time and effort but saved our butts from roasting all week and for the drive back to Ohio since we wouldn't have any time to a mechanic at our vacation destination due to pre-booked activities. Thank you so much!!

From the owner: As the owner of Big Gainesville Mobile Mechanic, I'm proud to lead a team that's redefining…read moreautomotive care in Gainesville. Our mobile service brings the expertise of a traditional garage right to your doorstep. Whether it's a complex repair or routine maintenance, our skilled mechanics have it covered. What truly distinguishes us is our unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction. We prioritize transparent communication, fair pricing, and a commitment to getting the job done right the first time. With Big Gainesville Mobile Mechanic, you're not just getting a repair – you're getting a hassle-free experience that puts you back in the driver's seat.