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

All Star Automotive is a Gainesville institution. You have a Japanese car, rather than the…read moredealership, 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.

I've finally found my Gainesville mechanic. It's so hard to find an honest auto mechanic and I am…read moregrateful I found this place without playing Mechanic Russian Roulette. They are honest and if they tell you something needs to be fixed, believed them, because they have told me before, "It's not bad right now but it will need to be done down the road." You will never hear that from another mechanic. Go here if you want an honest mechanic that actually takes pride in their work and will do the job right.

This place is PERMANENTLY CLOSED! Just drive there & noticed Google maps says they're permanently…read moreclosed. No one there. No wonder no one would answer the phone.

I purchased a car here and the prices were non negotiable which was a plus for me. Several friends…read morerecommended this business. The purchase process was straightforward but also kind of odd. The salesman met me inside with his sunglasses on and did not introduce himself? He was very vague when I asked him questions about maintenance and warranty. I needed a car because mine had been totaled and this place was recommended , but still I think they take no pressure to the extreme. It seems you can still be polite and friendly.

My A/C was fixed and works like gangbusters. I was given a list of my car's functions that are…read moregetting marginal which I was well aware of. I will probably have these guys fix stuff in the future.

We just had a horrible experience with Advanced Tire Service on Main Street in Gainesville,…read moreFlorida. In May of last year, a little more than 12 months ago, we purchased Goodyear Assurance All Season tires for our car. We paid for the tires, an alignment, and a "lifetime balance and rotation" package. Yesterday we went back to Advanced for an oil change and a tire rotation. After performing this work, Advanced also did several system checks and inspected the tires. "Mark", one of the employees in the office, told me my tire treads for wearing thin on three of the tires and one was in the "just okay" range. He mentioned that I should probably get new tires on my next oil change in 5000 miles. I was appalled. You see, the car has only been driven 12,000 miles in 12 months. The Goodyear warranty on tires is 65,000 miles, given normal wear and tear. When "Mark" looked at the invoice from 12 months ago, he thought that the mechanic, a newer hire, probably made a mistake on the tire tread depth gauge. Another mechanic went out to the car to double check the reading, and confirmed that the tire treads had indeed been worn beyond what one would expect after only 12,000 miles of driving. "Mark" mentioned he would speak with his supervisor/manager (Mike Mullins), and get back to me. He didn't. So my wife and I visited the shop this morning. The mechanics put the car up on the lift, and determined that the alignment from 12 months ago was done improperly. This was their mistake. They mentioned that the excessive tire wear was due to an improper alignment. They performed another alignment while we waited. They assured us that the tire wear henceforth would be closer to normal, although the tires already have significant wear. Not a good feeling when you are driving on the interstate or in town. But here's the best part. While we were getting ready to get in our car and leave, they informed us we owe them for today's tire alignment. Now that's incredibly nervy. Worse, the cost of an alignment this year is 20% higher than last year's cost. $120 versus $100. That's a whopping 20% increase. Of course, we will never go back to Advanced Tire Service. My opinion is that they were trying to "take us for a ride", even though they admitted that the issue was due to their less than stellar workmanship. There are many auto repair places in Gainesville take your vehicles for maintenance, including car dealers. That's where we will take our car in the future. They may charge a little more for their services but at least I think they are more honest and trustworthy.

Outstanding Service from Start to Finish! Advance Tire…read moreService did a fantastic job balancing the wheels on my pickup truck--the ride feels smoother than ever. The service was professional, efficient, and friendly from the moment I called in. Special thanks to the lady who handled my appointment over the phone--she was incredibly helpful, clear, and courteous, which made the whole experience even better. Great team and great results. Highly recommended!

I'd like to continue using them but the last oil change I had a metal protective piece for the…read moreengine drop so that it scraped the road within five miles of leaving their garage. it was damaged and two bolts were missing. they did nothing and said I hit a curb which I knew was definitely not the case.

Dec 26, We towed our pickup in and dropped it off. We explained that we would be out of the area…read morefor 3wks, so we did not need it until then. We also stated it was our only vehicle and would need it then. Almonds called us week later to explain we needed a new manifold & the price. We told them to go ahead with the repair & we would be back at the end of the following week. They called us again 4 days before we were to return to tell us they lost our truck keys, so they had not started the repair yet. 2 hours later they called to say they found our keys. We told them again we would be in late that same week for the truck. Jan 16, Friday, we called to pay for the repair by phone, so we could pickup our truck Saturday . We were told they had not even started our repair yet! I scrambled to call around to find a rental car for the weekend. I finally found one available at Budget-it cost $300! We drove there first thing Monday, only to find they had just pulled our truck into the shop then proceeded told us that they had no idea when they would finish the job that it could take a few more days! I was very upset and told him how he cost us money and he did not care. He admitted he lost the keys and waited 5 days before calling us to tell us! He also admitted he failed to get our truck into the shop in over 3 weeks time, knowing we were coming back to no vehicle and he then admitted not having anyone let us know it was still not completed or why. No follow up, no customer service. NO APOLOGIES AT ALL. JUST AN OBSTINTANT and ARROGANT ATTITUDE. ONLY INCOMPETANCE FROM THE START. I would not trust this place, as they have proven to be unreliable and incompetent when you need them most!

This place sucks. I bought a used car for my wife. 2 days in the engine light came on. Took it…read moreto this place thinking they deal with imports and can easily fix it. NOPE! Installed wrong part, installed wrong update. Instead of updating the PCM they updated the ECM. Not only that but they replaced the airfilter with a faulty air filter. This is after they've had it for a week now! Ended up picking it up and taking it down the street to AAMCO. They had it fixed in a day. Confirmed wrong part, update and the faulty/broken air filter installed. BEWARE!!!!

From the owner: At Magic Auto Repairs, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch service with a personal touch…read more Our team of certified mechanics is dedicated to providing high-quality repairs and maintenance to keep your vehicle running smoothly . With our state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and commitment to customer satisfaction, you can trust us to handle all your automotive needs efficiently and professionally. Choose Magic Auto Repairs for reliable service that keeps you and your car on the road with confidence.

From out of town and stranded just as we were about to leave. Chad and his crew to the rescue early…read moreon a Sunday. Grearly appreciate their help! Exceptional service! Highly recommend

I now know why my BRDCY stock is performing so poorly. Just go to Firestone located on archer Rd…read more and the stores performance is a mirror image of the stock. I made an 8 AM appointment to have tires rotated and rebalanced on my Toyota 4runner Arrived 10 minutes to 8 and completed my check in. Jeffrey upsold me on the lifetime alignment and asked if I was waiting or dropping it off. I told him I was waiting for it that's why I made an appointment. I took a walk around the area for little over an hour and arrived back to the store only to find my vehicle still sitting where i left it. It's now 9:15 and Orlando pulls the vehicle into the bay and walks away leaving the vehicle untouched for another 20 minutes. Orlando arrived back to the vehicle and walked around it several times spinning the tires has he played on his phone. Jeffrey walked out to the shop as I was making my way through the parking lot after watching zero progress being made on my vehicle for over an hour. I requested both Jeffrey and Orlando to lower my vehicle as I didn't have the time to wait any longer as they had already had the vehicle for an hour and 45 minutes and zero work had been performed. I should have gone to the reviews first to make a decision on where to spend my time and money. I drove past two of firestones competitors to get to their location and when I left their location, I stopped at one of them and spent my money there.

I am very big on customer service, and I only write reviews for amazing or horrible experiences…read more This place was so amazing I wrote a review here and on yellow pages to make sure people do not miss out on this place. Thank you to all the employees I encountered at the Automotive Super Sports. They are a friendly and professional business. Being a young woman, I was apprehensive about going to an auto repair shop by myself. However, once I got there it was clear that my Google search took me to the correct place. 1. My main concern was that my passenger car door was having issues closing and made a not so hot sound whenever someone attempted to open, or close it. I thought it might run me in the hundreds, but once the bill came I started to laugh because it felt like I got the deluxe, premium family discount. I advocate that you take your vehicle to this business. I do not have brothers, but I really do feel like I was taken care of. If any of the employees are reading this review. I pray that your business has an abundance of blessing and prosperity this year and many more to come. Your integrity, respect, and care for your customers does not go unseen. P.S They have an English bulldog named Gabby. She is extremely friendly, and repeatedly approached me. I am sure all the guys there saw the fear in my eyes, and the nervousness of my laugh, and although they were busy always made sure I did not scare myself into a coma.

I had a very concerning experience with this body shop. My vehicle sat there for nearly a month…read more When I was finally told the car was repaired and safe to drive, it was not. I specifically raised concerns to GEICO about the driver-side front tire and suspension. The shop told myself and GEICO that the tire only needed air. After picking up the vehicle and getting on the interstate, I immediately felt abnormal bumping. I pulled over and discovered a visible knot on the outside sidewall of the tire. The vehicle had to be towed to BMW of Tallahassee for a proper inspection. BMW identified over $4,000 in additional damage that the body shop failed to address, including: * A damaged tire * Two damaged rims * Additional suspension-related issues * Evidence that the undercarriage was never properly cleaned, including remaining deer debris from the original accident This means I was released a vehicle that was unsafe to drive. That is unacceptable. Repairs should prioritize safety, and this experience caused unnecessary risk, stress, and additional costs. I would strongly urge others to seek thorough independent inspections if using this shop.

Was hearing a thumping noise in my back tire so took it in without an appointment. They were able…read moreto get me in immediately and check it out in less than an hour. I had a piece of metal stuck in my tire that they were able to pull out easily. No charge and a free car wash! Good and easy experience. Heather was great.

Honda of Gainesville offered me a rental car at no charge while fixing my car and then didn't pay…read morethe rental company so the cost went on my credit card. When I contacted Honda of Gainesville, Jason LeBron told me the bill was their responsibility and they would pay it, but he never paid the bill and now I am out $280. I would not trust anything Jason LeBron says.

Took my car in for what turned out to be a small electrical problem, not that I knew it at the…read moretime. They completed the work on the same day at a truly excellent price. Highly recommended!

Very thorough! Had a leaking power steering pump. Fluid had sprayed out all over the engine…read morecompartment. They quickly diagnosed the problem . Beat the repair estimate of a National auto repair chain, with six locations in Gainesville, by over $100 by eliminating an unnecessary part. When my car was returned the engine compartment was completely cleaned making it look factory new. Prompt, reliable!