All Star Automotive is a Gainesville institution. You have a Japanese car, rather than the dealership, go to All Star. They wont do Fords or Ferraris, their service is honest more affordable, they know what they are doing. No huge dealerships markups or pressure to buy new parts. It's like having your own Bob and Ray, the Car Guys, in Gainesville. read more

All star automotive is definitely represents Steve and his team perfectly. Throttle body, A.C. And Oil 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. read more

George was able to look at my car the same day I called and give me an honest appraisal and estimate 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. read more

Was able to get me in in one day, and finish my alternator job. Ran codes for my engine too for free. Price is reasonable, you can tell honest people work here. For the rest of my stay in GNV I will be coming here with car issues! read more

Very thankful that All-star fixed my daughter's alternator wiring after a rat or squirrel chewed it to pieces. All-star fixed it immediately and charged her nothing! I was worried that they want me to buy a new wiring harness but they fixed it on the spot. I am so thankful and will absolutely take her car there from now on! read more

I've been bringing my cars to Steve at All Star for close to 20 years now and have had nothing but uniformly positive experiences there. He and his staff are supremely professional and effective. There's more. Today my daughter and I brought her car for an oil change. I mentioned that she had turned 17 two days prior, and he gave her a gift certificate for a free oil change. This is what you get at All Star--the best kind of professionalism and customer service we hope for, and a family touch like this. Needless to say, our cars won't go anywhere else as long as they're open. read more

My absolute favorite place to get my oil changed. They provide excellent service at reasonable prices

They were very responsive and took care of my son. They are not the least expensive, but they are fair and a good value for the money.

Very honest and affordable mechanics. I've been coming here for 8 years and have always had good experiences. They don't try to take advantage of people who know nothing about cars (me) and are very kind and reasonably priced. read more

Very helpful & informative staff! Steve helped me with an engine light within an hour and didn't charge. Great shop!

horrible service. very rude manager named Steve. The story and price kept changing on the repair work. Schedling was a fiasco. Very disorganized & non-committal. Was incorrect about the engine model. I could go on, but basically Steve doesn't know his stuff & tries to rip people off. Take your car elsewhere! read more

Perhaps the best experience I've had with business, ever, regardless of industry. My girlfriend was in a car accident a year and a half ago that was fairly minor except for the massive headaches it caused: the police transcribed the license plate incorrectly, and my girlfriend was passed from insurance company to insurance company for months with each denying that they covered the at-fault vehicle. After one helpful insurance rep realized the mistake and she finally was able to get her car fixed, it was still left with a horrible shake when the car reached 50+MPH. She's been to FOUR different auto shops--2 back when lived in Boston , 1 in North Carolina, and 1 here in Gainesville-- to get this fixed and each has failed. Tire balancing, replaced bent rims, repeat tire balancing; nothing worked. On advice from the last place that balanced the tires, we decided to get it looked at for frame damage, so I took it to All Star. For $50 they found the glaringly obvious problems that had been making the car unbearable to drive for 18 months. They switched out a bad lug-nut, removed a broken, unbalanced hubcap (embarrassed that I didn't think of that), and rotated the tires for good measure. It drives smoother than ever now. There's one more detail that really elevated this experience: When we both went in to pick up her car, the mechanic (I should have asked for his name) spoke directly to her, not me, about her car. This is a low expectation, but one that has so often not been met by our mechanics in the past. It's her car, and she knows just as much about cars as I do, so we both really appreciated this all-too-rare demonstration of respect. read more

Steve and his team are so helpful and consistent. They are honest, so they won't sell you something you won't need or send you somewhere that will scam you. They are also very available which is helpful in an emergency. I've been there to inspect a bump on my tire and changing a headlight. read more

They helped me jumpstart my car that was across the street so I wouldn't have to tow it to the shop. Their cables were much higher quality and they were able to even get me a replacement battery the same day. Very lovely locals who were very helpful and quick to communicate with! read more

I have been bringing my cars to All Star Automotive for 35 years. They are the best! They tell me exactly what's wrong with the car and how long it will take to fix it. Their prices are very reasonable. Customer service is stellar. Even when I'm out of town, if I have car troubles I call Steve at All Star to get his advice. I have referred many of my friends to All Star Automotive. read more

Most straightforward and honest mechanic in the business. I've trusted him with 3 different cars and he never disappoints. Has a one year warranty on most repairs and will fix it for free if you're within that warranty. Really nice to not have to worry about getting ripped off when you bring your car in. read more

Honest and highly skilled. My water pump blew on my Acura TSX. I was 120 miles away from home. Too far away for me to tow it home and fix it myself. They knew this and did not take advantage of the pricing quote to repair it. The price was fair. The job was completed quickly. Customer service was excellent. I called close to the shop closing down for the night but they said they'd wait until I got there. Its hard to find honest & skilled mechanics. Luckily for me All Star Automotive had those. read more

This place is the best. I have never had any problems with any of their work over the years, and their prices (and student discount) are very fair. I have a car which is in pretty bad shape and Steve was upfront about the fact that maybe I shouldn't sink any more money into this thing considering the condition of some of the components which are about to go bad. I really appreciate the honest service and expertise here. read more

I stopped by to ask about a repair since this shop was on my way to work and I saw all of the positive reviews. I walked in and told them about my car and was told by Steve that he didn't want his name attached to that particular make/model. Okay, cool. Just tell me you don't work on that car and I'll be on my way. Then he tells me to check for a recall because he is certain the code I mentioned would be on the recall list since my car definitely has a giant recall list. I tell him the only recall on the car is for a Bluetooth issue and he says I should check again. I tell him there are a few reviews like this online and he seems indifferent. He gives a few more smug remarks, tells me I should have bought X make/model instead, and I go on my way. Basically, it will be a very unpleasant interaction for you depending on your car. If it's not along your route like it was for me, I recommend calling ahead to avoid this shop wasting your time. I fully respect a shop not wanting to work on a particular vehicle, whatever their reason, which is why this is not a 1 star review. I wouldn't have left a review if Steve had just refused to work on it as it is his business. I went to another mechanic where we all got a good laugh from this experience because I had to ask whether they'd work on my car. read more

Great job with my sons Acura in Gainesville. New starter and a little discount for UF students!

Steve at the front desk was honest and helpful. The service was efficient and would definitely take my car back here, best mechanic I've been to in Gainesville read more

Highly recommended, these guys are awesome. After being screwed over by the morons at Jiffy Lube, we had to have our old diesel towed here because there was air in the lines and the filter wasn't primed right. We had called at the last minute and they agreed to fix it up. They ended up being able to get the car started within minutes, and they didn't even charge us. After such a crap-fest of a day, I wanted to give everyone there a big sloppy kiss. We will definitely be taking our car there again, and to anyone who needs a reliable and honest mechanic, this is your place. Thumbs up to All Star!! And Jiffy Lube gets a different finger.... read more

I've been taking my car to Steve at All Star since I've lived in Gainesville (4 years). First he took care of my Hyundai now my VW and is always happy to help me no matter what the issue is. George and Josh are super friendly and overall Steve is just the best there is. Bring your car here... and trust me you won't want to go anywhere else. read more

I've been to All Star Automotive three or four times in the last two years and I can't recommend them enough. They are the only place I've been to that didn't try to sell me a bunch of stuff I didn't need done. They're always quick and able to fit me in and their prices are very fair. They have a student discount too! They even let me buy my own parts and bring them in to be installed. I'm a loyal customer now! read more

It is rare to find a car shop that doesn't charge you for unnecessary expenses. This shop is one of those rarities! Steve is amazing, he'll be honest with you and cares about giving you the best value. They are amazing and I highly recommend taking your car here! read more

this place is fantastic! they were so kind and understanding about my car. They were super informative and i truly believe they were giving me the best price. Not only was the process easy and stress free but the service was accommodating to my problem. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

We have taken several cars there over the past 18 months. In each case, they diagnosed the specific issue and got the work done right the first time. In one case, they spent substantial time (at no cost) diagnosing an AC issue and referred us to another local garage to deal with a failed compressor and electrical issues. It is really refreshing to encounter such honest service. They may be fairly small but they do great work. Dont bother going anywhere else first. read more

All-Star Automotive is the only place I go in Gainesville for car services. Steve is by far the friendliest and most knowledgable person I have encountered in any customer service situation. Prices are more than reasonable, and Steve always goes the extra mile. He checks my tire pressure and refills wiper fluid for free. Thank you, Steve, for keeping me safe on the road! read more

Super nice staff! Car was ready in the time frame they gave me. They also offer student discounts.

I cannot say enough great things about this shop or the manager, Steve! I fully trust them with any of my repairs and service (BMW). They are up front, honest and service oriented. Prices are great; customer service is stellar. read more

I wish I could give All Star Automotive ten stars, they deserve all of the excellent reviews they recieve! Being a female college student, I was wary going to an automobile shop without being able to directly consult my dad. Steve and his crew immediately put me at ease - they are friendly, polite, service oriented, and are truly looking to find the best solution for you and your car. I have now been here twice and each time has been an all around wonderful experience. The biggest concern with car shops is being bamboozled, paying for things you don't need, and never being the wiser. This has never been the case at All Star - each time I've gone in and had them look at my car they've done so completely free of charge! My car is on the brink and would have required over $1,200 worth of work. Steve listened to me and my situation: I am moving and am planning on getting a new car in a handful of months. Instead of suggesting I fix my car to make until then, he strongly advised me to look into a new car as soon as possible because repairing it would not do much to prolong the inevitable. He also was willing to speak with my dad about any concerns. Awesome, awesome, awesome place - I wish I could take them with me when I move. read more

My Astro Van broke while in Micanopy FL, a long away from home. Consulted Yelp because I didn't know any mechanics in the area. Had it towed the 20 miles up there one fine Gainesville evening and they had it done by the end of the next day. Distributor and coil fail. Cost me a little less than $600 which I was happy to pay. I don't know repair rates but this seemed entirely fair because the van is 1999 vintage with almost 200,000 miles, runs really well as I'm traveling around the country, but, you know, stuff happens. I'm just glad it wasn't anything more serious. I feel like some peace of mind was included in that price. Now, about two months later I was staying in Brooksville FL and decided to take a day trip to Tampa. Got about 20 miles down the freeway and all of a sudden it started missing big time then quit. Long story short, it seemed like it was related to the previous ignition problem so I had it towed back to All Star, got there at about 9 am and they had it fixed by about noon. Under warranty. I missed a day in Tampa but it ain't going anywhere and I'll have a good running van to get me there when the occasion arises. Thanks Steve and staff! read more

We've been taking our cars to All Star for the last few years -- ever since my friend told me that she has had great service from them. We've got two old Hondas and have been very happy with the advice and work All Star has given us. Good guys! read more

I love this place and recommend it to everyone. I am getting ready to leave town, and I wish I could take them with me. It is incredible to find honest and beyond kind people in this industry-they are truly gems. I feel comfortable and valued as a customer there. They are so knowledgeable and really define the true meaning of customer service. Don't believe the negative reviews for a second. Throughout my years of going here I was never mistreated or taken advantage of. The owner is so kind he wouldn't hurt a fly, yet alone lie to someone. Go here and tell your friends, it is important to keep these kind of amazing businesses in business! read more

My experience was an absolute pleasure. Steve, the manager shook my hand and made me feel like a valued customer. I got a simple oil change and tire rotation, but I was expecting when I picked it up to be told (like always) that I need various things done/repaired. Instead, Steve told me my car looked great (as it probably always does) and thanked me for my service. They are knowledgable and loyal here, just what I have been looking for. read more

If you ask around in Gainesville, expect lots of people to recommend this place. The price on the oil change is really great: $25. The guy is friendly. So why 2 stars? Well, I came in there to get my spark plugs replaced. First the guy said it would cost around $105. Then he did a real estimate and said $250. Then the next day I get a call and he says it'll cost $350. I thought that was crazy so I called the DEALERSHIP and they quoted a price of $269. So if you are charging nearly $100 more than the dealership, you know this is not a place to take a car for anything beyond a cheap oil change. (yes, these guys are better than Jiffy Lube) There are a couple more reasonable local shops in Gainesville to take your car for anything beyond an oil change. read more

Been here twice and both times left extremely pleased. The guy is super nice, gave him my car to get an estimate on a break job and when I came back he said only the break fluid was low and they topped off all my other fluids as well for no charge. Chatted with him about the car and how I was thinking of buying a new one and he told me that before I buy to bring it in to him for a free inspection first. He's a genuine honest mechanic. So glad I found this place! read more

Imagine finding an independent auto repair shop that you know is reliable and trustworthy. I'm from Titusville. My Suburban front end was making all kinds of odd noises. Scary since I'm hauling my travel trailer and I'm away from home. I normally do all my own work and loathe dealership and repair shops, but these guys were totally upfront, extremely knowledgeable (due to experience) and very reasonably priced. Did I mention Free Estimate; something I have not been getting lately. Imagine if you were from Gainesville and had a shop like this? You do- Just ask for Steve, the manager. read more

I totally recommend All-Star Automotive. Prices are very reasonable, and they are very honest. They will not recommend anything you don't need. I have been taking my car there for many years. Steve is the best mechanic, and super honest. Kudos to this shop. read more

Amazing place! Just came in for the first time today to get my headlight fixed, they were so nice and welcoming and randomly did it for free! Highly recommend them, a great local business that cares about its customers. read more