DTs Garage I stumbled over DTs Garage 7 years ago and have been grateful ever since. Are you as tired and wary of auto repair shops and mechanics as I was? Are you tired of being ripped off because they always find something more to repair or charge you an arm and a leg more than they estimated? At first I could hardly believe the owners were class A mechanics that also had an encyclopedic knowledge of virtually anything related to a vehicle you could think of. They actually talked to me like I was an intelligent person who understood my problem and could explain how to fix it in normal language. Not only that they gave me a reasonable estimate of repairs and guaranteed the price before they started repair. The estimate remained solid even if they had to do more to fix it. As you know, this doesn't happen except in your dreams, but here it is guaranteed policy. The last time I was there I thought I might need a new headlight. Nope, just five minutes of my time and a no-charge simple fix that works just fine. Saved me about $400 thank you and have a great day. So do yourself a favor and drop by DTs Garage the next time you need your vehicle repaired or just checked out. You'll be glad you did, like I was. read more

Wow what a great experience at D.T.'s Garage. Both the owner Eloy and his Son are such nice individuals. On the day before dropping my daughter off at FSU, her air conditioning wasn't blowing cold air. It's a 2008 Honda Accord. Since I couldn't get an appointment at my local garage in Jax, I tried to fix it myself with one of the Freon Recharge kits and I apparently accidentally put too much even though it registered green on the gauge, which caused the whole system to stop working I was at My local JAX garage at 7:30 am when they opened to see if they could put gauges on it to try to get the freon levels correct. They took it to the back and the tech said the system would potentially need a full overhaul drain and refill and they wouldn't be willing to do that unless I was prepared that that could cause me to need m an entire new AC system at over $2,000 AND they potentially needed to keep the car for few days. They wouldn't touch it unless I was prepared for the worst. We had to leave to go to Tallahassee, so I decided to find a shop in town to take the car to. I found DT's off Yelp and called and Elon was kind enough to say he would take a look at the system and evaluate it. It was a simple fix of just adjusting down the Freon to the proper levels and he and his team did it and gave the car a through inspection with a simple request for me to just get my future work on both my kids cars done at his place! I'll absolutely be back! Highly recommended!! Great Job Eloy and team!! read more

This is the best car shop experience I have ever had. As a 25 year old woman, the last place I want to be is the car shop, but when I tell you I had an enjoyable experience, that is no exaggeration. The owner & this son were so helpful, professional, and personable. You can trust this place. 10/10 read more

Chalk up another win from DT'S GARAGE! This auto repair company is HONEST, ethical, knowledgeable and professional. I send everyone who asks me for a mechanic to DT'S GARAGE. They have never let me down! read more

The service for the vehicle was fast and reasonable. I wasn't greeted by the lady upon walking in but the gentlemen was very helpful , knowledgeable, and will be back for car auto needs . read more

Great service, knowledgeable and helpful mechanic and staff. Saved me thousands off the dealer estimate. Owner showed me what really needed to be repaired and what the dealer was inventing. Car was in and out under 2 hours next day. Thanks so much read more

Love this place. Father and son let you see what they are doing. I was born in tallahassee and this is the place. Read all their reviews. Honest and great value!!! read more

D T's Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

DT's Garage has had consistent great service for years! I trust them with my vehicle and they always explain exactly what is going on, what needs to be done and all of my options. They are knowledgeable and care about their customers, and don't just try to aggressively sell you every possible thing available like some of the big chain places do. It's great to support a local family business and even better when they happen to be the best shop in town! Honest, skilled and will get you back on the road in no time! read more

Very honest, professional and informative. Great customer service. You can trust them with all your car maintenance needs

So kind and really comforting and understanding as a female student having to bring my car to the shop alone for the first time. No issues with the car since and they were super clear with what had to be done. read more

I wish I could give this place more than five stars. My AC stopped blowing cool air, which is very unfortunate to have happen while in Tallahassee for this summer because it gets super hot. I took my car somewhere else before DT's, and they told me that I would need $1800 worth of repairs to fix my AC. As a college student, I don't necessarily have that type of money lying around. I wanted a second opinion and someone recommended DT's to me. I went in at 8:15 am and was out by 9. All they had to do was put Freon in my car and that made my AC blow cool air again! Instead of having to pay $1800, I only had to pay $200. The mechanics are honest and make you feel like you are part of the family. They don't do anything without explaining it to you first or asking for your permission. They also told me that 80% of their clientele are females, so that was a plus. I definitely felt welcomed and could tell they weren't trying to upsell me. They genuinely wanted to help me, which is hard to find nowadays. Thank you DT's!!!! read more

I do not have enough good things to say about this business. Eloy Jr. Is truly one of the best people you will encounter in your life. He and the rest of the staff care beyond words about their customers. They go out of their way to make sure their customers are safe in their vehicles and cared for. This business is reliable and trustworthy and will never try to upsell you or trick naive people, like myself, into more than they need to pay for. I will never take my car to any other shop. read more

I had a problem with my car on the way from Biloxi to Jacksonville late Sunday afternoon as I approached Tallahassee. I stopped at an Autozone to let them run a diagnostic. They told me what the error was and that I should not try driving my car to Jacksonville with the problem diagnosed. I was given the names of several local mechanics. I called DT's Garage and got a voice mail which had a cell phone number for immediate assistance. Elroy, owner of DTs answered the phone and went above and beyond to help me understand the issue, what I would need to do in the morning to get it resolved and was totally honest with me regarding my options. I would recommend DTs to anyone in Tallahassee who needs a good honest auto repair shop. Thanks Elroy! read more

My Granddaughter has been going to Fla State U for the last couple of years and her first year there she had a problem with her Honda Suv and was recommended by someone to take it to D T's Garage and I will say these people really care and take care of the students in that area . She has used them now for any maintenance issues as well as General Repairs and being her Grandfather I was really concerned about her being young and I was afraid she would be taken advantage of at any auto repair shop, but I have spoke to them about any problems she has had and I will bet my life that you cannot find a more honest and caring garage in that area . I thank them and wish we had them here in Tampa, they really do care and take care of the students there in Tallahassee . Again thanks Sr. and Jr. read more

Honest and trustworthy. Eloy Sr and Jr are smart guys who shoot straight and let you know your options. This is the spot I take my vehicles to, from now on. read more

DT's is the best auto garage shop I've been to hands down. They don't charge you a diagnostic fee unless they find something, no scam charges, and they take care of their customers to ensure they're safe and get the best service every time. I won't take my car anywhere else! Thanks for everything Junior! Best price on my spark plugs and brakes too, half of what I was quoted when I lived up in DC area. Much happier with these guys, they are top quality and I'm happy I found a long term shop! read more

I had an amazing experience thanks to Eloy! Ladies (and everyone else who this applies to!), if you are looking for a trustworthy mechanic who won't mansplain, will not try to rip you off and will help you understand the problem...go here! I had a brake pad emergency Monday morning, by 12:30PM that same day, I got the call that my car is ready. My car is driving perfectly. Thank you Eloy and company! read more

A few weeks ago I went to a random mechanic who misdiagnosed my car. I went to DTs garage where they told me what was ACTUALLY wrong with my car. They quickly gave me an estimate and ordered a part for me right then and there. They easily fixed my problem that same day. The price was extremely reasonable and affordable. The staff were super friendly and personable. Would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a reliable mechanic. Glad I found them! read more

I needed to replace the brakes pads and rotors in the front and the drum brakes in the back. From the initial inspection to the end of the repair I was very pleased with the entire experience. The people there were very knowledgable and explained to me what needed to be done. I would definitely recommend taking your vehicle to DT's Garage. read more

I will never have someone else look at my vehicle. DT's is great. They give it to you straight, get you the best price, and do a great job.

COLLEGE STUDENTS PARENT BEWARE!!!!!!!!! This is the nightmare experience you hope to avoid when your kid is at college out of town with a vehicle problem! THEY TRIED TO TAKE OF ADVANTAGE OF US WITH A LARGE BOGUS REPAIR BILL!!!! I called ahead and spoke to a very sweet lady there on the phone and explained my situation. She said to come on in. Base on previous reviews i decided to go in. Had my son take his car in and they quickly got him in. Took his car back. It overheated once but concerned to the root cause and that's why i had him take it in. This mechanic called me back on the phone and had a water bottle that looked like chocolate mild and silver flakes in it. My son sent me the picture. He suggested it was a blown head gasket. He told me he was going to pressure test the coolant with 30 psi. That's when I knew something was wrong. Coolant system can not withstand 30 psi. It would blow apart every part and item attached and create a larger problem. I then drove out to Tallahassee from Jacksonville and trailered the car back home. Had a buddy of mine that was a Director of Fixed Ops at a very large Ford dealership come to my house to look at it. Guess what? There was only oil in the coolant reservoir and nowhere else. So this mechanic put oil in the there to make it look like it was a bigger repair. Keep in mind the radiator cap holds 16 psi so him wanting to put in 30 psi was a huge problem. We flushed the coolant system and guess what? There was no oil present. Only where he could access was there oil. Also no oil residue on the engine from the spray from when it overheated. We replaced the radiator cap and new coolant for $27. THESE PEOPLE ARE CROOKS. STAY AWAY!!!! read more

DT's garage is a family owned and operated auto repair shop which operates with a high level of competency and integrity. I originally took my mother-in-law's Toyota in there for a new alternator. Two hours later I am driving off pleased with the service, time, and price. I referred my son to DT's and on two occasions he has experienced the same level of high quality service in a very timely manner. I strongly recommend DT's Garage if you are looking for a shop that tells you when they will work on the car, when it will be ready, and what it will cost. The staff is courteous, friendly, and professional. read more

DT's Garage is a gem Tallahassee! This is a family owned, down-to-earth shop where the owner and mechanics look you in the eye and give you the information you need to make decisions about your ride. No, there is no popcorn or cable tv, but their prices are a fair value for the hard work and honesty of genuinely good people. I recall an instance that I had a clutch fail while in another state and called Eloy for advice - he was extremely helpful and I was able to avoid a shop charging too much and adding some unnecessary $ervice on an out-of-towner. I've had 4 cars serviced by this crew, and recommended to many friends who were happy with the service. I just can't see bringing my cars to anyone else as long as we are in the same town. read more

Note- this is my 1st time writing a Yelp review. I'm from CT and came to Tallahassee to visit my daughter who's in college here. After driving her car, the father in me noticed an abnormal noise coming from the breaks. After looking on Yelp I chose DT's because my initials are the same (lol). I couldn't have made a better decision. The customer service from the receptionist and mechanics were incredible!!! As I sat in the waiting area I observed how personable the mechanics were at explaining the diagnosis of problems to each customer. They were descriptive and were able to verbally connect with their customers. They found a way of getting the job done without breaking my pockets! This was BY FAR my best experience with an auto service business...EVER!!! read more

Stop! Don't you even think of going anywhere else in Tallahassee! D.T.'s Garage will get your vehicle back up and running without any of the hassle I seem to find everywhere else I've been here. These guys really know what they're doing and won't cheat you. Honestly, after being told NOT to opt for a more expensive repair and see how the car acted with what was already done, I could not trust these guys more. In particular, they have fast and honest service with knowledgeable mechanics, all at a fair price. Please, make D.T.'s Garage your first stop when your vehicle needs repairs next. read more

I love this place! We had so many bad experiences at Sears when we heard about DT's garage. They are so helpful and give such fair prices. The owner's son is super nice and will be straight up with you. It never feels like he is saying something just to get your money. I definitely recommend this place! read more

This place is awesome I went to tire kingdom and Pepboys And they were over charging me to get my back breaks done $986 DT only charged me $365 and that's for the set also they're wait time is always less than an hour depending on the job. Senior always double checks his mechanics work and makes sure everything is properly done.I will continue to take my truck to them and recommend you do to so that your not overcharged. read more

Great place to take your car. They helped us after hours when our car broke down. Great friendly service and the prices are very fair. I would recommend to anyone. read more

Went to DT's once again. My car seems to need work every 8 months. I should just trash it-bad model. DT's is always fair, so honest. Tells you what should be fixed, what you can live with and does never nickel and dime you. It is always your decision. No pressure. You are able to talk to the mechanics in person, on the phone, etc... There are no barriers. While they may look small as compared to high end places--I cannot recommend them highly enough. I know others that have gone there which is how I found it. So try them out. I am not associated wit them in any way whatsoever. And if you read this same review on other sites, that is how strongly I feel about their service. Peter read more

In life there are few people you can't live without and one of them is a great mechanic. Eloy and Jr. are the 'go to' team when you have problems with your car. Honest, competent, reliable and super fair. I've been using D. T.'s garage for many, many years and highly recommend them to solve your car troubles. One time, for a particularly tricky problem, THEY paid me to take it to the dealer! Yes, you read that correctly. Crazy but true. read more