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.

They did a great job replacing my brakes and rotors. Great family-owned business…read more I selected them because they had such good reviews and they fulfilled their rating.

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

I wheeled into the NAPA auto parts store to purchase a running light bulb for a Nissan Altima. I…read morediscovered the vehicle had to go on a lift to replace this bulb and learned the adjacent service garage (Dacey's Place) could fix the problem. After speaking with the owner, he squeezed me in, had me back on the road and was very fair with his fee. I highly recommend Dacey's Place as they are prompt, fair, and seem honest. They also have a parts store next to them which can be very convenient. Thank you again......

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

Last year Dave installed new brake pads and rotors on my CRV. I only had a 3-hour window to do the…read morejob before leaving on a trip so he put everyone in the shop on it and finished early! Cost was very reasonable - much less than the dealer quote. This year I returned to ask about a worrisome brake noise. He checked it out immediately and explained what was happening and how to deal with it. He declined any payment even though he spent about 45 minutes with me. Dave is a truly honest man and a great mechanic. His garage is my first choice for auto service.

Dave is just one honest mechanic. I had a tire that was giving me fits...it had a slow leak that I…read morecould not locate for the life of me. I first went to Mavis and two young guys looked at the tire and said it could not be repaired; tire had to be replaced. What I found interesting was one of the two said "I see the screw causing the leak and it is definitely unrepairable." The irony was he wasn't even pointing to the sheetrock screw the other kid identified. So they gave me a price of $279 installed for a new tire... I left and remembered seeing this little garage listed on Yelp, "Dave's Garage" and that's where I headed. Dave was by himself today and some guy had an appointment so he politely said, pull the Buick in, the guy is a half hour late already. He took the tire off, repaired it and proceeded to tell me his stories. He has had quite a past. But he has been operating in Venice for 19 years. As he finished the repair and another story, he said $20 sir. I gave him $25 and said $20 for the repair and a small tip for entertaining me today. All I can say is this guy is the real deal; a throwback to my childhood 60+ years ago when I used to hang out at McWilliams Garage near my house. Honest, highly qualified, and full of life's stories. He's a great mechanic and a good person.

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.

First off. I apologize for being so late on this review. I had a 2000 BMW that needed a new…read moreSerpentine Belt. I found Venice Tech on Facebook, and contacted them to see about doing the repair and the cost. They did the repair, and the time was quick, and the cost was very reasonable as compared. I would recommend as the work was quality, the time was excellent to fix issue, and the price was very reasonable. Nice people, great job.

The team at Car Doc On the Island are honest, reliable and overall wonderful to work with. They…read moreare the only shop I trust with my business fleet and personal vehicles. 5 star shop with 5 star employees and service!

This past week I took my truck to Tire Doc on the Island because there was a terrible vibration in…read morethe front end. They correctly diagnosed the problem as broken belts in a front tire, made the repairs and aligned the front end in a timely manner. They're courtesy and professionalism was exceptional. Bottom line: my truck drives better now than it has for ten years. Great job Tire Doc. Your mechanics deserve a raise!

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

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

So glad I found this place. Drove down from Northern N.Y. ( Adirondacks ) this past Feb/Mar to…read morevisit family and I Always make sure to get my car serviced before I leave because of the price gouging and dishonest repair suggestions that these dealerships in the area do to out of state and local elderly customers. Can't stand people or businesses that do this. Upon arriving from my 1,500 mile trip I noticed that I was having a lot of noise coming from the undercarriage of my vehicle. The kind of noise you can't ignore and need to get checked out. Reluctantly, I had to call the place I didn't want to call because of multiple past negative experiences. My vehicle is still somewhat under warranty ( that's the only reason I went back ) so I hoped that this time would be different and maybe there's a chance the problem might fall under warranty repair ( I rather focus on writing a well earned review for Curry Auto Repair than naming the place , I drive a Subaru ). Sure enough, $237.00 for silicone spray and a non answer to what the noise was. Still had my vehicle sounding like the undercarriage was gonna fall apart as I was driving away. Couple of weeks went by and the sound kept getting worse and now I was a week out from having to drive 1,500 back home to the Adirondacks ( still winter and snowing up here ). Started to scramble trying to find someone to take a look at my vehicle, not only to still try and diagnose the problem but also make sure that it's safe to drive. Enter Curry Auto Repair. Got referred to Curry from a neighbor of my Mom's through what they saw on Yelp reviews. Walked in at the end of the day and first met David and then Steve. I explained the situation I was in and they told me to come back in the morning and one of the technicians ( Mark ) would take a test drive with me and that after, they'd put it up on the lift and take a look. When I was waiting to take the test drive, I was able to witness David and Steve's interactions with customers who were picking up and dropping off their cars. Couldn't believe how involved David and Steve were in making sure that all their customers were taken care of while also handling the phones. They were reminding customers about coupons that they have to save a little on certain services as well as explaining in detail everything they had done while their car was in for service, great to see that. You can tell this place cares about reputation and its customers. Just so professional and kind. Went on the test drive and Mark was able to assess that the noise was a stabilizer link and that the rest of my vehicle was safe and would make it back. You know what Curry charged me ? Nothing. Couldn't believe it. It was only about a half hour of their time to help me diagnose the problem but still. I was a nobody walking into a place I've never been in and David, Steve and Mark treated me like a life long customer. I've since referred my Mom to this place and are also spreading the word to her neighbors. ( Thank you for helping her with the tires on her car ) Thank you so much for that. I made it back to the ADK's safe and sound. My car is currently at my dealership in Plattsburgh NY getting repaired. The problem is exactly what Mark said it was. * To anyone reading this. If you're looking to move on from Dealership dishonesty and price gouging, Please go checkout Curry Auto Repair. David,Steve and the awesome staff and knowledgeable technicians ( Again, thank you Mark. You know more about Subarus than Subaru does ) are here to help keep your vehicle running safe and sound and advise you with honesty. Curry Auto services all makes and models and is a family owned business since 1961, just another plus. Big thanks to the entire Team at Curry Automotive. Stay safe and Healthy -Franz

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!

Store Manager Jorg was extremely helpful with a lighting emergency and fixed it in seconds. Wow!…read moreSuper nice and competent.

A staple to the Island! I wouldn't take my vehicle anywhere else, always friendly and eager to help!read more

My mother had an A/C issue. She took her vehicle here. They initially just did a recharge of the…read moreFreon. It was cold for a day, then stopped working again. She took it back in, to be looked at again. They then wanted to replace Compressor (only) and more Freon. She did the repair, day before the holiday. That worked for a day, then stopped working again. It took several days to get back into the shop. When she did I was there this time. I questioned what they had done previously and tested. Trying to ensure they weren't just replacing parts to replace parts. They reassured us they fully tested anything. They scheduled an appointment to retest the system. So we dropped the vehicle off at 8am, we called several times during the day without a response. Finally got a call at the end of the day close to 4pm, and said now they tested it and the system seemed like there was a blockage. So they wanted to replace the Condenser and Expansion Value, for another ~$1000. I questioned the quote, and they had a hard time explaining the charges. Just that there was $650 in Labor and $350 in parts. I did some researched prices online, for Parts and Labor. I found the parts ~$75 to $150 and the average cost in her County was ~$700. When I asked why the markup was high (133%) if the place that they were getting parts from was the dealer or the part broker didn't have warranty on parts. He said and I will not forget it... "let me be honest, the owner sets the pricing. And we are located on the Island here and there is money on this Island." We won't be going back, and recommend others stay away.

The BEST auto services in Sarasota. Honest company, without the typical up selling and bait and…read moreswitch quotes. Had a 2009 VW and 2014 Mitsubishi serviced, great work. If you're looking for honest go-to mechanic, this is your shop.