Dave&#x27;s Garage

(24 reviews)

This place did my rear drum brakes. I did the front disc brakes myself but I knew that I can't do…read moredrum brakes so I need to get it done. Mine were shot. I asked them to check the front brakes to make sure everything was proper. They did check which gave me peace of mind. Well my car brakes better now and the petal is more firm. When I got there to get my repair done, they called a taxi for me so I can get home while waiting for the repair to be done. They were very honest and the owner Jim is a very nice guy. I recommend this auto repair shop.

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.

Venice Auto Tech

(6 reviews)

I am local to Venice, FL and have a 2012 Cadillac SRX in need of ABS module replacement and…read moreprogramming. Cadillac can no longer reair and they do not make the part and only can replace with new parts. Venice Auto Techs are professional and knowledgeable. Igor was very responsive and engaging when diagnosing the issues. Venice Auto Tech was able to source the part which I was told by others would be very difficult to find and replace and program the ABS module in the care. He was able to do the ABS module replacement and programming work for reasonable rates AND, they warranty their work as well. I am very well pleased with this company and will use these mechanics going forward. Give them a try!

Owned the car for only two days, and the dash lit up six warning lights. Stressed out, and could…read morenot get appointment at my regular shop for a week. Jon took the car right away, fixed everything on the list in 28 hours. It's my new go-to mechanic.

Masella's Auto Repair

(57 reviews)

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.

Curry Auto Repair Center at Tamiami

(13 reviews)

I give 5 stars to very few places. I moved here in 2021 & won't take my car anywhere else…read more Excellent customer service!!

After going to Venice Honda for a routine oil change, (& getting charged $102) for my CRV,…read moreplus a list of other "recommended services", I decided to try a LOCAL FAMILY business. After doing my research, I decided to give Curry Auto a try, & I couldn't be happier. Steve, welcomed myself & every customer walking through their busy door. He explained in detail what my car needed, & what I can expect down the road. I'm an "old school lady" that used to work in the auto business, & I really appreciated NOT being fleeced by Big Corporate business!

Dacey's Place

(1 review)

Honest mechanic and an overall great guy. Highly recommended to anyone needing service.read more

From the owner: Here honest repairs meet exceptional care. Whether you're running a small fleet of work vehicles or…read morejust want to keep your personal car running at its best, we believe in fixing what's needed - no upsells, no pressure, just reliable work you can trust. We're a family-oriented shop with deep community roots, proud to offer military discounts and treat every customer like a neighbor. From oil changes to major repairs, our team uses only OEM or top-tier aftermarket parts, so you get dealership-quality service without the dealership hassle.

Curry Auto Repair Center at Seaboard

3.7

(3 reviews)

Everything went great! Think about some old lady bringing her vehicle to a repair shop, and didn't…read moreget ripped off, well that is how good Curry truck is on Seaboard Ave in Venice. Outstanding guys, really impressed me!

I cannot say enough about the great customer service at Curry. I was broken down with no brakes in…read moremy RV. After being referred to talk to Billy, he was very calming and understanding. Was able to fit me into their schedule and get me back on my way northbound heading home from being a snowbird. what's more, they were very accommodating to me staying for a few hours in their waiting room with my rather large Newfoundland.

Horst Bavarian Auto Works

3.6

(11 reviews)

My wife and I have been fortunate to have had great auto repair shops for 25 years in NH, but 2…read moreweeks ago we moved to Venice, FL. We needed work on both vehicles, chose to visit Horst's Barvarian Autoworks, based on reviews, even though we do not own a German vehicle. We are delighted we did. A-1 SERVICE! Owner Horst met us on our inquiry visit, I decided to try them. Now living in FL, my classic 1990 Miata needed AC coolant refreshed. Unfortunately, I learned that meant an AC conversion to R-134 (from old ozone impacting refrigerant). The work was done as promised and the price was VERY GOOD! Everyone at Horst's Barvarian is client focused, from the office team, mechanics, and of course Horst himself. Two days later we had our other car undergo routine service, another positive experience complete with proactively offered honest suggestions. Try Horst's Barvarian Autoworks, you will be pleased.

Great if you want an overpriced job that would take twice as long here than anywhere elseread more

Gibson's Auto Care

(11 reviews)

We take all of our vehicles tot his establishment: BMW 740i, Ford Ranger EXL, Kia Sorento and our…read moreclassic Plymouth Prowler. When we go, to Gibson Auto Care, we know we can trust them to help with fair prices.

I heard great things about Gibson's from some church members, and they all mentioned how fair and…read morehonest he is. I decided to give him a try, and I was so pleasantly surprised! I received accurate answers and honest opinions. Plus, I feel like I got a fair price. I'm planning to come back for service on my other vehicles.

South Venice Auto Repair

4.6

(9 reviews)

South Venice Auto Repair is an absolute joke. They have you order the wrong parts and can't even…read moreinstall a transmission pan gasket, correctly. Not to mention, the bill is always higher than the estimate. I've held my tongue for too long. Avoid this place.

John called me back with a very reasonable price to repair a leaking evaporator coil. Have used him…read morein the past also. Very reliable

Tim's Automotive Of Venice

(14 reviews)

Always grateful for Tim's. Always does what needs to be done and done well. Reasonable cost too…read more Been using him since I've moved here 8 years ago

Tim's Automotive did an excellent job on my wife's Tucson. The service was fast, professional, and…read moredone right the first time. They were honest and clear about what needed to be done, and got the work finished quicker than we expected. It's hard to find a shop you can really trust, but this is definitely one of them. We'll be coming back for any future automotive needs and would highly recommend them

Venice Auto Tech

(6 reviews)

I am local to Venice, FL and have a 2012 Cadillac SRX in need of ABS module replacement and…read moreprogramming. Cadillac can no longer reair and they do not make the part and only can replace with new parts. Venice Auto Techs are professional and knowledgeable. Igor was very responsive and engaging when diagnosing the issues. Venice Auto Tech was able to source the part which I was told by others would be very difficult to find and replace and program the ABS module in the care. He was able to do the ABS module replacement and programming work for reasonable rates AND, they warranty their work as well. I am very well pleased with this company and will use these mechanics going forward. Give them a try!

Owned the car for only two days, and the dash lit up six warning lights. Stressed out, and could…read morenot get appointment at my regular shop for a week. Jon took the car right away, fixed everything on the list in 28 hours. It's my new go-to mechanic.

DTS Performance

(80 reviews)

Appreciate Dan and his expertise. Stayed in communication during the process of setting up my…read moreinstall and did a fantastic job. I love my car again with its updated sound system.

Dan did an excellent job installing front and rear dash cams in my wife's new 2026 Lexus RX350h. He…read morearrived at our house right on time, worked very cleanly, and the installation looks completely professional with no unnecessary wires showing. His pricing was also very reasonable. Dan came highly recommended, and I'm very glad I reached out to him. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a clean, professional dash cam installation.

Douglas Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram

3.2

(81 reviews)

We've had good luck here. The first time there, our oil change took hours.... But the manager…read moremade it right with a couple of free future oil changes. When we went back this time for oil change and tire rotation, the rotated the tires, but didn't fill them up like we asked. We have a TPMS system and the tires still showed low. The service advisor said "oh that will go away when you start driving." Yeah... it didn't. So we went back a couple weeks later (we'd been out of town) and asked them to rotate the tires how we wanted them, and they threw in balancing for free. The service manager, John, was very accommodating.

I work in the automotive business and recently tried helping one of my customers who had their Jeep…read moreserviced here. What happened next was extremely concerning. After spending nearly $5,000 with this service department, the original issue still isn't fixed. The explanation we received afterward was essentially "no clue." We were told the batteries had to be charged and that there's "something electrically wrong" that they cannot diagnose. As someone in the industry, that response is unacceptable after charging a customer thousands of dollars. If the problem couldn't be properly diagnosed, replacing expensive parts beforehand raises serious questions about the diagnostic process and how those repair decisions were made. Dealership service departments are supposed to have the highest level of training, diagnostic equipment, and technical support. Charging a customer $5,000 and then admitting you can't diagnose the issue is not what anyone should expect from a professional service department. I was simply trying to help my customer get their vehicle repaired properly. Unfortunately, this experience did the opposite. Very disappointing.

Same Day Dent Repair

(4 reviews)

Good repair. On time. Fixed the issue nice man. Color was excellent. On time. Was here 20 minutesread more

Excellent communication, easy to set up a time, quality of work reflects price paid, overall a…read moregreat experience. Kavan is extremely friendly & willing to let you know what you can expect from his work. I highly recommend!!

Patriot RV Repair

(6 reviews)

These guys are the absolute BEST! We have used them to service our AC unit several times. Their…read moreprices are the most affordable of anyone around. They travel to our RV site in Sarasota even though they are based quite south of us. There is a discount if you pay cash. They are so kind and honest. I wouldn't recommend anyone else. We love Patriot RV Repair! Thanks so much guys

Excellent Service. Response time great. Come to you, a plus…read moreBonnie gets the ball rolling, and the rest of the team pick it right up and get your RV taken care of. Your in good handd whatever your needs. Very satisfied with their work.

BJ's Custom Auto Upholstery

4.4

(23 reviews)

Always a great job at BJ's..... no nonsense and they've been around for a long time ....you're…read moregetting quality

Great work, fast very profesional done. My send time here different car. A+ nice folks tooread more

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Clayman K.

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3 years ago

I called Dave's Garage to see if he would inspect a used car that I was buying, and he was truly amazing for the whole process. Over the phone he told me everything that I should look out for during my initial test drive, and when I brought the car in to his shop he walked me through the whole inspection, even when it was on the lift. He made sure that I was able to see everything he was seeing, and he pointed out everything that I needed to pay attention to while I have the car. He only charged $50 for the half hour inspection, and at the end I asked him if there was anything that I should fix immediately. Instead of trying to upsell me, he told me the warning signs and said that I would probably be able to drive the car for another 30,000 miles before needing any repairs. Dave really went above and beyond. I'll definitely go to him if I have any issues, so long as my car can make it. If you can make it to him, you won't be let down. He really knows his stuff and he's a good man. read more

Lucas P.

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1 year ago

Really happy that I found Dave's Garage! My tire was slowly dropping air pressure and I suspected it needed a repair. I called Dave and he fit me right into his schedule the next day and quoted a good price. He found an old rusty nail in the tire, pulled it out, fixed the tire, and even went out of his way to spray seal another tire I believe is losing pressure very slowly, but he was unable to find anything wrong with it. Did not even want to charge me for the second tire inspection and sealing. Also, Dave is just a very cool guy with some great racing history stories and knows what he is doing. He also has some cool cars for sale and appears to be setting up a showroom in his large garage. I am very grateful to Dave and am very glad that I found him. 10/10 highly recommend! read more

Sue L.

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2 months ago

Dave checked out my car which had " maintenance required" light on & said I do not need an oil change yet, or tires rotated or new tires. He wouldn't even take a tip. What a nice, honest guy. read more

Ms B.

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1

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10 years ago

Great service! Very friendly! Will be our only mechanic for now on!

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