Creepy experience , I got a false, expensive diagnosis. There are other transmission shops in…read moreOcala ! Do yourself a favors and go elsewhere..

First off let me say that I initially met with Lisa who was very friendly and seemed trustworthy…read more I explained to her that after a check engine light showed up I had Auto-zone run their scanner on my vehicle. They did so free of charge and returned error code P1757 recommending to replace the governor and possibly the transducer in the transmission. I further explained to Lisa that after the governor and the transducer were replaced, the check engine light returned with the error code P0868. She said they could do a full diagnostics for $150 made be a transmission specialist. She made a note of the recent history on my ticket. I told her I would leave the scanner reports and changed parts in my truck cab in case their technician needed to refer to them. A few hours later, a gentleman who I believe to be the owner called me, saying that they would need me to approve an expense of $600 to $900 for them to finish the diagnostic, because they would need to drop the pan to go further into figuring out what is wrong. I declined and asked when I could pick up my truck. He said he would have to see because they would first have to put my truck back together if I was declining to go any further. I confirmed I wanted my truck back and he said he could have it ready later in the day. When I got there i asked what they had done. it turns out they had only plugged in their scanner and printed out the report. The same type of report I had told them Autozone had done for free and that I had left for their convenience in my truck. I paid my $156 and asked to see the report. obviously it returned the exact same two error codes P0868 and P1757. Nothing more. It took them all but 3mn to start the engine, plug in the scanner, turn off the engine then plug the scanner into their computer and print out the report. So when I remembered that over the phone, the owner had claimed that if I wanted my truck back he would have to see to "put it back together" this was a huge red flag as to their honesty and straight forwardness. When I asked him in person why they did not do more diagnostics then simply running a scanner, when they knew I had already done so, he responded that he was not going to have his guys drop the transmission pan for $150. I would not have had a problem if he had been upfront and had explained that his diagnostics would be nothing more than plugging a scanner. i would have likely skipped that step and asked how much it would cost me to get an actual professional transmission diagnostic. When I got home from their shop, I was surprised to realize that my box with the parts and diagnostics report made by Autozone were no longer in my truck. Needless to say I will find someone else to work on my vehicle.

I retired from a career in the automotive aftermarket industry calling on businesses like Gary's. I…read morecan tell you from experience that this is a quality repair company who are very knowledgeable about many different brands of vehicles. I put my money where my mouth is. They are the only shop that I get my car serviced at.

Called spoke with Karen about a repair I needed done and price was given of $300.00 covers…read moreeverything. Now all of a sudden I get call back it's now $500. Told them no. Went for the car was charge $75,00 for what they already knew what had to be done. Also put in a top off of coolant $30.00 never did I give them permission for that or even asked about it to be done. Imagine $30.00 for a top off. Time to go some place else I hope they think it was worth it

Take your automobile to James at Ocala's Only Choice Automotive Repair, and you will have found…read moreyour forever mechanic! He is knowledgable, kind, and reasonably priced! You can't go wrong when you ask James to work on your vehicle! Scot C Ocala

If any of my friends need a mechanic I want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to James at Ocala's Only…read moreChoice! I have had work done by James before on our family cars and recently needed a big project which involved changing seats in my Tesla Model X. If you don't know Teslas they are always on and awake. It took someone with real knowledge to put the car to sleep in order to change the seats without the airbags deploying. The job was done meticulously and with attention to detail. I highly recommend him if you need someone for all your mechanical needs

This is by far the most honest, friendly auto service I have ever used, and I have used a lot. My…read morecar just decided it was time to take a break so it would not start. No electrical power. I called around the Ocala area looking for someone to look at the car, do a diagnostic test to see what was wrong. The tow truck got to the garage and unloaded the car. They (Lopez Auto) Called me within 30 minutes of the car being dropped off with the diagnosis. A Dead Battery. This was an honest, upfront diagnosis and the battery was replaced the next morning at a very reasonable price. GREAT JOB!!!!!

Honest, friendly, great value and work with their customers!…read moreHave been my go to mechanic since I discovered them.

Knowledgeable, professional, and prompt--everything proper service should be. Over the 4th of July…read moreholiday, I had an issue that needed immediate attention at my site. From our first conversation, Pablo exuded a friendly confidence in both his ability and his willingness to help. He quickly resolved the problem and was on his way. The charge was very reasonable, and I immediately promised he'd be my first call for any future work on my vehicle. Professionally, I ran a nationwide customer service organization and know excellent service, capability, and attitude when I see them. I thoroughly recommend Pablo for any auto service you may need. Jerry G.

Great knowledgeable mobile and shop mechanic. Will come to you if nessessary! Did some great…read moreelectrical work for me and went the extra mile at a reasonable rates.

We are snowbirds and have a place in Beverly Hills. We had a mechanical problem with our 2021 Mazda…read morebut did not know where to go for service, besides the dealership in Ocala. I saw Steve's sign and decided to stop by. I am glad I did. Eric handled everything very professionally and unlike the dealer, they did not try to push for additional tasks. Their pricing is very competitive. We are satisfied that we have found our 'go to' place for auto maintenance and repairs!

Mr. Eric, is by far the most polite and helpful employee I've ever dealt with from a mechanic shop!read more

Performed a repair on my 2019 Winnebago Travato. Oil cooler had blown, and the vehicle was…read moreundriveable. We were very grateful that Brent was able to do the repairs on site. He is a great communicator and mechanic. The price was fair, and we saved money on another tow. I look forward to working with Brent again in the future.

When our Jeep broke down in our yard and wouldn't start, we were looking at a hefty towing bill to…read moreget it to a repair shop, if a tow truck couldn't even get to it down our narrow tree lined driveway. Then my husband remembered seeing a truck with "mobile mechanic" on it and searched for "mobile mechanics near me". We called FRE Performance Mobile Auto Repair and for not much more than it would have cost just for the tow, we got great service at an affordable price. Brent knew what the problem was as soon as he attempted to start it, then verified that with the diagnostic machine. Within minutes, he had diagnosed the problem and found the part in stock. When he quoted the price for parts and labor, I think that it was considerably less than we would have been charged at many places. He drove to the parts place, got the part, and had it installed in just over an hour. It was probably the easiest car repair we'd ever had. The great thing was that no waiting in repair shop waiting rooms was required, and we were able to be at home to meet another contractor for an estimate at the same time. We will definitely use his services again for any other auto repairs and maintenance that we have in the future.

They are always so polite and do the job quickly. Very professional and honest. I trust them…read morecompletely for all of my automotive needs.

This place is GREAT. Very honest and do good work. Will not charge you for unnecessary work. I'm…read morenew to the Florida area and they were recommended to me. For the past 2 years I have taken all 3 of my cars there. From oil changes, to changing out a battery, to investigating a check engine light and NOT charging me for a NOT needed repair. I would highly recommend them.