WORST SHOP EVER. STAY FAR AWAY. Take pride in being anti-customer and actually try to antagonize customers-REALLY!. My left front was pulling. I took my car out of the shop because after a $700 unearned deposit and 47 DAYS, yes 47 days, in the shop the brakes were worse. The left front brake actually locks up now, STAY AWAY. They promised, in WRITING, to return part of my $700 unearned deposit but then refused because I said I was going to expose their incompetence. read more

Going to Certified Auto & Performance is like going to visit my grandpa. John's super knowledgeable, honest and takes care of you to make sure all your issues are taken care of. If you're looking for a mechanic please don't look further, call or visit CA&P! read more

After reading the positive reviews I took my classic car to this business. I met with Jonathan, the owner. I asked him to fix the power steering, check the alternator and fix the leaking transmission. Three weeks later I picked up my car. The steering and transmission were not repaired. The alternator was replaced but was not grounded. Three weeks and nothing was fixed. I would not recommend that you take your classic car to this business. read more

I have taken my car to be repaired by Jonathan and his amazing team 4 times now. Every time he has gone above and beyond to make sure I understand everything that needs to be done. He has also worked with me time after time regarding my budget and needs. I will never go to another repair shop. I trust everything he says and know I am in the best of hands when he is working on my car. I have been taken advantage of by other repair shops. That has never been the case here. Our community knows and loves Jonathan and his team. Do yourself a favor, and take your car needs to them. You will NOT be disappointed! read more

I would give 0 stars if possible Johnathan explained my 87 Chrysler fifth avenue needed an engine rebuild and new transmission seal I wait patiently 2 1/2 months their finished and they delivered my car home where it stalls in my driveway wont shift gears driving and I paid like 2600$ and it wasn't even functional I had parts missing I had to return for..... what a disaster ........ read more

I've known Jonathan for years,before he opened his own shop. I would never go to anyone else for any kind of vehicle service. He is honest and forthcoming about your needs.He will be sure that your vehicle repairs are done correctly and for a reasonable price. Great service from a great guy and family man. read more

I had my car break down on the side of the road and they came at no charge to me from their shop and diagnosed the problem and gave me a rough estimate on the spot. Furthermore they even recharged my battery for me and told me I could just leave and they would get the car started and send it back to their shop. ALSO FREE!! Best part is after all that was done the estimate that was given was very fair and a better price elsewhere wouldnt have been found. I am very happy with these guys and only picked them because they were the top rated auto repair shop in the area.. I see why! read more

Certified Automotive and Performance Auto repair shop on Allen St. I can not say enough awesome things about this shop. I have never had a mechanic take the time to look and fix my car the way the mechanic, Jonathan, did. I HIGHLY recommend this shop to anyone who needs an honest, trustworthy, reliable and AWESOME mechanic!! read more

Called on phone to have timing belt and water pump replaced. Quote was several hundred dollars less than the lexus dealer. Took my lexus in and job was completed on time and for the exact quoted price. Seemed very honest and knowledgeable. I like to support independent family owned and this shop did not disappoint. Also gave 2 year warranty on the work and parts. read more

After driving my 2002 Nissan xTerra without air conditioning for two Florida summers with what appeared to be 'a recent major oil leak', I decided it was time for a new vehicle. Sadly, I discovered that Nissan no longer makes xTerras! After test driving similar vehicles where driver visibility did not even come close to what I was used to with my xTerra, I decided to get the oil leak fixed. I made an appointment with the nearest Nissan dealership; and, was told that the rear main seal was leaking - repair cost: $976.25. Without requesting, the Nissan dealership determined that the power steering pump was leaking - repair cost $573.48; and, the steering gear box was leaking - repair cost: $2282.19. Total repair cost: $3,831.92. This grand total did not include an air conditioning repair. As Lady Luck would have it, I found a coupon for a 'free' air conditioning check; and, that's how I met Jonathon, owner of Certified Automotive and Performance in Punta Gorda, Florida. Before deciding to have Jonathon replace the A/C compressor kit, I felt that the major oil leak needed to be addressed; after all, I could survive without air conditioning; but, an oil leak? I don't think so! Initially, Jonathon felt that Nissan's diagnosis of 'rear main seal leaking' as the cause of the severe oil leak was incorrect. Jonathon surmised that the cause of the oil leak was coming from the oil pan which he felt needed to be resealed. Before deciding which diagnosis was correct, I got an additional quote on the repair from another independent car repair place located in Punta Gorda on Tamiami Blvd who I had used in the past. This mechanic's diagnosis and price was comparable to Nissan's. I returned to Jonathon with this conflicting information. Again, Jonathon crawled under my xTerra and reassured me that it was indeed the oil pan that needed to be resealed. With this confirmation, I decided to have Jonathon, who use to work for Nissan, repair the oil leak AND replace the A/C compressor and A/C belt. That was 9 months ago and I'm ecstatic to share that there is no evidence of an oil leak on my garage floor and I'm soooooooooo enjoying an air conditioned vehicle!! Nissan's diagnosis that the rear main seal was leaking was inaccurate. Neither the steering gear box nor the power steering pump were leaking and 9 months later were again checked by Jonathon who determined 'no problem'. Nissan not only misdiagnosed the oil leak issue but was going to charge 3.25 times more than Jonathon who also fixed the air conditioning problem!!! On August 21, 2017, Jonathon changed my oil. Without being asked, Jonathon checked the power steering pump and the steering gear box and determined that neither were leaking as 'diagnosed 11 months earlier by Nissan! Additionally, Jonathon checked my transmission fluid and sighted the date of spark plugs replacement. Jonathon reported, "Everything looks good!" Can't help but say how Jonathon 'goes the extra mile' when he cleaned both headlights and removed the partially peeled adhesive film from the driver's and passenger's windows without me asking!! My xTerra is at 171,893 miles and doing great! Plan on witnessing 250,000 plus miles with an honest and factory certified technician named Jonathon at Certified Automotive and Performance 270 Allen St. Punta Gorda, FL 33950 941-999-7872. It' tremendous having such a knowledgeable technician who knows my xTerra's history and cares! In deep appreciation, Catherine S. read more