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

Ralph, the proprietor, does excellent quality work. Ethical and professional, he is very…read moremethodical and helped me twice in the last week. First was an obvious leak, which he fixed quickly and inexpensively. The second (different tire) was a slow leak, which he found very fast and fixed on the spot. His tire prices are also very reasonable. Highly recommended. When they say "they don't do it like they used to", well - Ralph does it like they used to.

I have been using Tuffy's at this Venice location for over 2.5 years. I take all my vehicles here…read more They have the best customer service and most of all, they are fast and efficient. The team here is the absolute best. They are always looking out for the customer first. I will always give this team my loyalty. I will always refer this team to my friends, neighbors and acquaintances.

Oh brother, Rating went from 5 to 1. Because oil plug was not put back tightly. Burt oil smell…read moreresulted and another shop said I had a split oil pan, costing $2,200. Brought car to dealer for confirmation who found oil plug was just about to fall off. That was Tuffy's fault. Imagine if I agreed to have pan replaced. And imagine of oil plug fell off while driving. Another big problem is the service manager speaks very very loudly, It's startling. I bought it to his attention, and he replied "that's how we role". I responded "not when David was the manager. Lesson: go to dealer even if it takes time to get appointment.

Stopped in this morning when my tire warning light went on - chose this store because I knew it was…read moreon my route. They didn't have me wait at all - put air in right away for free. The tech saw the nail while filling and told me to come back a half hour before closing. I did. They found two nails in the tire. Patched them and I was on my merry way. No charge. Very nice young men.

I scheduled a tire rotation appointment online with Tire Kingdom and arrived on time for my…read moreappointment. When I got there, the associate told me they could not perform the tire rotation because my truck was "lifted." I explained multiple times that my truck is not lifted and is completely stock height, but he continued insisting it was against company policy for them to work on lifted trucks. I then asked him to show me where this policy was posted. He said he would check and went to the back room. When he came back, he admitted he could not find any posting, but still claimed it was company policy and refused to service my vehicle. Despite explaining again that the truck is standard height, the manager on duty still refused to accept it for a simple tire rotation. The entire interaction felt dismissive and unprofessional. The staff member was rude and unable to explain or show the policy he kept referencing. Overall, it seemed like they simply did not want to do the work. Very poor customer service and a disappointing experience. I will not be returning to this location.

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.

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE went in to have a tire replaced on the…read morefront wheel and ended up with the new tire on the rear of my car, I was repeatedly told by the manager that it was to provide more traction to my car, which by the way is FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, I was not happy about this and asked for it to be put on the front, at which point he assertively told me he was the EXPERT, of what I'm not sure of. Basic high school physics and a cursory glance at and automotive web page will explain traction on a FRONT WHEEL DRIVE car actually is generated by The FRONT WHEELS. God only knows how many people this business and companies like this continually practice deceptive work on unsuspecting customers. At 60 years old and having over 100 cars in my lifetime I've never heard such BS, so beware of what they say.

I had my check pressure light came on. I was told I picked up a nail! They added air and I made an…read moreappointment to get the tire patched. I arrived today and they took me in immediately. I was ready to go with in 20 minutes!! I the manager at the desk handed me my keys, said "You are all set" I asked how much I owed and he said nothing. You are all set! . Such a nice blessing and such a nice man. I wish I had caught his name. I've been here before, including tire purchase. They are ALWAYS courteous and helpful. If I could give a higher star rating I would.

My son took his truck in for an oil change, 150.00 ( was synthetic ), and they came back with…read more1500.00 in upsells. He made an appointment and took his truck back to repair all on the list. One of the issues was a brake light and they literally broke the dash out of his truck trying to find the light problem. Worst part was that they said nothing about it, nothing. They just laid the pieces that they broke on the passenger seat. The manager picked him up with the shuttle van and took him back to get his truck and HE NEVER SAID A WORD. Part of this issue was found on a previous visit and was unable to repair at that time. We were unaware of the brake light situation because his father previously took care of this. For some reason, they called his father and they agreed to take the labor off and still charged over 200.00 for whatever they did besides break the dash. Not recommending this shop in any way. We are all adults here. Don't take advantage of a young man that is just starting to understand repair shops since his father previously took care of all of it, and is now gone. It was weird that they called him because he now has nothing to do with this. Be better and don't take advantage of customers.

I had my Volvo towed here with minimal notice... they were able to fix it within a few days and…read morethey were very transparent about the issue and services needed. Yes... their hourly labor rate is expensive, but that is relatively standard for auto shops. I appreciated the compassion with which the employees treated me.

got me right in to fix flat Corey very pleasant and helpful. Steve great!!WILL RETurn for oil…read more change

I came in today with a bald tire and Laurel Tires switched out my tire in about 20 minutes. This is…read morethe fastest I've ever been in and out of a tire shop. Excellent customer service and grateful for their help.

I highly recommend Dave's Garage in Venice. Dave has performed several repairs on my older…read morevehicles, and every experience has been outstanding. He has always been able to get me in quickly, diagnose the problem accurately, and complete the repairs in a timely manner with high-quality workmanship. What impresses me most is Dave's knowledge and honesty. He takes the time to explain what's wrong, what needs to be fixed, and just as importantly what doesn't need to be fixed. In a business where unnecessary repairs can add up fast, I truly appreciate that Dave focuses on what is actually needed and has saved me a lot of money because of it. If you're looking for a trustworthy mechanic who does quality work, stands behind his repairs, and treats customers fairly, Dave's Garage is the place to go. Five stars!

I'm so glad I found Dave's Garage. These days, it's so easy to get overcharged for even simple car…read morerepairs, but Dave has honestly saved me thousands of dollars by being fair, honest, and willing to work with me on the price without ever sacrificing the quality of the work. He's been doing this for so long that he's like a true car encyclopedia--he just knows the ins and outs of everything. There's no runaround or unnecessary repairs, just honest advice and really good work. I'm genuinely grateful I found a mechanic I can trust, and I wish more people knew about Dave's Garage!

They get the job done quickly and efficiently They don't speak English real well but who the fuck…read morecares at this price

IRONY! Last Friday I needed and bought a good used tire. Later I ran some errands, went to trivia…read moreand came home and parked in the carport. Saturday morning I walked out the door and the tire was FLAT.I called the tire store and Jose came to the house. IRONY! I ran over a large nail in my travels on Friday. He took the ruined tire back to the shop and returned with a brand new tire. The price and service deserve a *10 STAR* rating. Thanks to Matt's Auto body repair for the recommendation and a big THANK YOU to Zavala Tires 757 US 41 Bypass (behind Robi's Reef) 941-488-7807