Great help with our truck Pricey but the did the job…read more Friendly mechanic very helpful

In April, I contacted several local shops for a quote to replace both front CV axles on my 2016…read moreToyota Highlander. Christian Brothers Automotive had decent reviews, was conveniently located, and provided a mid-range quote of $1,150, so I chose to move forward with them. I dropped off my vehicle on Thursday, April 30, with the understanding that work would begin the morning of Friday, May 1. Around 12:30 PM that day, I received a call stating the carrier bearing was rusted and might need replacement, and that I would receive a follow-up estimate. After waiting two hours with no update, I called back and was told the advisor had misspoken--the carrier bearing was part of the CV axle and did not need replacement, but they were having difficulty removing it. I was then informed the repair could not be completed because they were out of gas for the torch, and the vehicle would not be ready until Monday. This delay was extremely inconvenient and required me to arrange and pay for a car for the weekend and into the following week. At no point during these conversations was I informed of any additional labor charges or a potential increase in cost. On Monday, I was notified the vehicle was ready, but the total had increased to $1,728.77--significantly higher than the original $1,150 quote. The increase included two additional hours of labor for $329 and $49.27 in shop supplies, neither of which had been clearly communicated or approved in advance. I did approve an alignment for an additional $164, but that was the only added cost discussed. While I understand that complications can arise--especially with older components--the lack of clear communication, inconsistent information, and failure to disclose additional costs beforehand made this a frustrating experience. When I raised these concerns, I was told I had approved the additional labor, which is difficult to reconcile given that no hourly rate or estimated additional time was ever explained to me. Transparency matters. I also brought up the fact that you failed to quote me $50 for shop supplies. I asked for a full quote over the phone. Don't hide charges. Based on this experience, I will not return or recommend this location. Feel free to give me a call to further discuss when and how you provided me additional cost and when I approved these additional costs. Invoice for RO #24312

Mr Larry did a primo build on a 1991 5.0 Mustang. Better than original, and its held up nicely for…read moreyears

I've been meaning to write a review for a while but just haven't had a chance. I took my…read more'91Corvette in for a rebuild, full rebuild not just what was broken to be fixed. This guy was quick and efficient like no other place i've been to before,totally impressive. I had an issue, no fault of his, just plastic part that wasn't holding up. Larry said bring it back, so i did and he had it back to me in no time. Larry does quality work and stands behind it. He represents what seems to be a dying breed of true mechanics priding themselves and their reputation by performing quality work and using quality parts. If you live in tampa, like i do, trust me it's well worth the drive for an A+ rated place you won't find in Tampa anywhere.

My daughters car was throwing a code and being new here, didn't know where to bring the car to. The…read moreplace is a little far from us but they were reasonably priced, informative, and timely. We were very happy with their service and if the need comes up again, this is where we're be bringing our vehicles.

Great experience! They fixed exactly what was needed and gave honest advice on what could wait. No…read morepressure, no upselling--just straight-up reliable service. I felt really comfortable and will definitely be coming back for all my car needs. Thank you Anthony and Aaron

This place is a gem. I have been taking my cars and my daughter's for 10+ years. Their services are…read moreawesome, reliable dependable and timely. Try this place out I truly recommend it. I always walk away thankful I used this place.

Its rare to find an honest mechanic these days. Certified Transmission earned my loyalty! Im really…read moresurprised they dont have more yelp reviews.

I've been going to Cottman Transmissions since 2015 for just about all my vehicle needs. Rick is…read morevery approachable!! Always a smile and takes the time to hear my concerns. Cottman's prices are competitive for repairs and I have had a lot of repairs. Going back again to get regular maintenance and to repair some items. I've referred friends to them and were very pleased with the service and price. It's nice to know when I go there it will be done right and not taken advantage of. Thanks Rick You are very appreciated!!!

This place is 2nd to none when it comes to servicing your car! Don is the manager and he was…read moreextremely helpful and very polite! They take their time when analyzing your vehicle and don't nickle and dine you for something that you don't need! I highly recommend this spot for service to your car the car because they don't cheat you and more importantly they do an excellent job on your vehicle I know because I just got it done today and I am extremely happy with the experience that I've had! Thank you very much done for all that you have done for me I humbly appreciate you my friend!

My daughter thought her check engine light was on, so she brought it to Christian Brothers for a…read morediagnostic test. So we left it there and got a call about 15 minutes later saying it was just her tire pressure light. They could've easily charged her the diagnostic fee and she wouldn't have know any better, but they didn't. Very honest, and they just earned a lifelong customer. Highly recommend!

Oil change was priced well. Windshield wiper replacement cost more, which is absurd. They upsell…read morebig time! Also they failed to use a mat cover and got grease/oil all over my light grey mat! Honestly, offering cookies and flowers is less important than keeping my car clean! Very unprofessional!

My experience with Clarke automotive services started at the bank when I had a flat tire , and A…read moregentleman By the name of David Who is employed with Clarke Automotive company , was walking out of the bank and was Approached by me . I Informed him that I had a flat tire and without any hesitation. He came over and remove the flat tire and put the spare one on. He then proceeded to take it a step further and check to see if there was any availability for me to get my actual tire fixed today Mind you it was right before closing Time. He said Yes !! I followed him to his place of employment location and He Fix the tire for me himself, put my spare back in my trunk and walked me To my car . He ended this Amazing experience by taking the time to pray for me . Wow !!! I can't express to You , how grateful I was for David 's helping hands and kind words. What. A blessing David is to this company!!! The Professionalism and excellence was Top notch from David , to The owner and the pleasant office staff . Five. Stars all the way around. Thank you again to all of you.

They have poor attention to detail and they charge $$$$$ for everything…read more Much better mechanics, that won't forget to put all your parts back when they are done.

I worked with Andrew I had a problem with the transmission that Brandon Ford said it was going to…read morecost $9000 to fix. Took it to Brandon Transmission and Andrew fixed the whole thing for $2600. Great people. A really easy person to talk to and I think you'll r be very comfortable after you leave your vehicle there Dan

Brought my car here for transmission work & these guys did a great job working on my car. I will…read morerecommend & come back if i need more work done here.

I took my car to Bennett's Auto Care primarily to find out if I needed a tune-up. Scott Bennett did…read morea thorough job going through my car and made several recommendations, including two new tires, replacing the windshield wiper device, and a couple of other things; I did NOT need a tune-up! All of the services suggested would have been over $900, which I was unable to do at the time. So Scott explained the most important things to get fixed, which he did do, and also suggested I shop around for the tires since I needed to go with the most affordable available. Aside from the fact that Scott's work is excellent, I am most impressed with his honesty and integrity! At no time did he try to sell me anything that I didn't need, or pressure me into getting work done that could wait. He could easily have told me I needed an expensive tune-up, and I would have believed him. But he did not. Auto mechanics are a dime a dozen, and we all know one or two of them. Many of them will take blatant and unscrupulous advantage of their customers' lack of knowledge. However, fair, decent and ethical mechanics are not easily found. I cannot recommend Bennett's Auto Care highly enough! Based on my experience, I can assure you that your service will be done excellently, and with integrity and honesty.

We've been bringing our vehicles to Scott for several years now, after being ripped off by others,…read moreand we have always received great reliable service at an affordable cost. Scott has never pressured us into unnecessary car repairs and his work has always been of much excellence. We love that he is trustworthy, and of high integrity and honesty. It is very hard nowadays to be able to find auto mechanics with reputable service and integrity. Thank you Scott!

I had Corey replace the front sway bar links on my 2017 Toyota Corolla today. He was very…read morecommunicative (through Yelp and text messaging) and on-time. He was very quick with the repair too! And the price was reasonable - more than half of what the Courtesy Toyota dealership service department quoted me

Our car was having problems on a Saturday evening. We managed to make it home and the next day I…read morestared to look around for a mechanic. I used my diagnostic tester to try to determine what the problem was. The tester indicated that there was a misfire in one of the cylinders. I finally reached Cruz Auto Repair in the late afternoon. Corey replied back that he could come to the house between 6 & 8 that evening (Sunday). Corey came at about 6:45 and immediately began to diagnose the issue and found that the cylinder had a bad spark plug. We talked about a price and I decided to have Corey change all the plugs. which he did. running a test again, he found that one of the coils was also bad. Since it was late at night, after 8 PM and the auto parts store was closed, we discussed a price and agreed that Corey would come back the next morning with a new replacement coil. Corey came back the next morning and replaced the coil and now the car is working just fine. From the start, Corey showed knowledge of auto repairs, did exactly what he said he would do for the price that he quoted each time. I would highly recommend Cruz Auto Repair for all repairs. Thank you Corey.