Trustworthy, high standards, honest, great customer service, fair prices, family run. I have been a…read morecustomer for 13 years. I had a bad experience with a popularly listed business. I consider that a good thing, because I found Harry and his brothers! I had a Ford Focus way back then, and Harry told me to keep as long as possible. He said the new cars were all computer run, and much more expensive to work on. Did your "mechanic" ever say that to you?

I have been using Fruitland Park auto for more then twenty years - having been in this business (…read morein my younger years) I am very familiar with what a professional shop should look like. When I first moved into the area I researched most of the private shops and found Fruitland Park auto best met my needs and standards -that was true then and is true to this day- I have referred countless friends and having spoken to many others customers I know they have a loyal following.

This shop is now called Jimmy's Auto Repair…read more It used to be Vaughn's Auto Shop (aka Quality Shop & Tire), and let me say this clearly, it was the ONE mechanic in the area you could actually trust. Fair prices, honest work, and a constant stream of cars coming in and out. People didn't just go there because it was convenient, they went there because they knew they wouldn't get taken advantage of. Senior citizens trusted Vaughn, including my mother, because they knew he would never rip them off or steer them wrong. Vaughn, to me, will always be one of the kindest, most decent men I've ever known. He took care of my mother and her cars for over 20 years. I remember calling from California to check on her, and every single time, she was getting solid advice, fair pricing, and real care when it came to her car. That kind of consistency is rare. I will never forget how well he and his team treated her. Fast forward to today. Vaughn passed away a few years ago, and his loss was deeply felt in this community. With him, it feels like the heart of that shop went too. The business is now run by Jimmy and his daughter. And the difference is noticeable. Where there used to be a steady flow of customers and cars waiting to be serviced, now the lot is often empty. My mother and I both had a very different experience there recently, and I'm going to be very direct about it. The treatment was rude, cold, and dismissive. It made the entire interaction very uncomfortable. My mother, who lives on a fixed income, tried to ask if there was any flexibility on pricing for a relatively small repair. The answer was no, and it felt final. No effort to work with her, no understanding of her situation. And that's where it really hits. Vaughn would have worked with her. He understood people. He understood that for someone on a fixed income, even a small unexpected expense can throw everything off for months. What used to feel like a place that cared now feels transactional and indifferent. For long-time customers who supported this business for decades, the shift is hard to stomach.

I want to add another positive review for Quality Tire and Brake on 466 (just past Golden Art on…read morethe south side of 466. If you want a nice waiting room with coffee and doughnuts, this place is not for you. I would never have stopped there if I hadn't read many positive reviews. I almost drove by because it looked like a junk yard from the road. However, If you want quality work at a reasonable price, this is the place for you! Owner is polite, knowledgeable & honest. Employees have been with him for years.

The owners Jen and Shaun were the most down to earth and friendly people. The work on my AC was…read morediagnosed and done properly and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend them. Keith Figman

When needing the AC in my car to be looked at and upon reading reviews I decided to call AAA&C…read morespoke with Jennifer and was able to set up an appointment for my car to be looked at in a timely manner. She was very accommodating and professional. When she called me to discuss what needed to be done it was given to me clear about timeframe for repairs/costs and also an explanation on why these things needed to be done on my car. As promised my car was complete and the AC was beautiful. I found my entire experience with this business to be a pleasure and I would 100% recommend them for an honest hardworking business who really care about the customer and not the $$$ Thank You!! AAA&C

It was easy to make an appointment; John was able to answer all of our questions. They performed…read morereliable work at a fair price. They also did a complete inspection on our vehicle

Craig is absolutely horrible! Malibu for a noise in the front and check engine light they didn't…read morefix anything on my car and give me a bill for $1215! Our sales guide Don was great, but their service and customer service in the service department absolutely horrible

This is for a selling experience. I had a fantastic interaction with Dale today at Honest Autos. I…read morehad wanted to sell my old 2014 Mazda and looked it up on Kelley Blue Book. KBB has an option to get a cash offer from 3 local dealers and Honest Auto was one of my options. I went to another dealer first and they told me if I wasn't planning on trading it in, they wouldn't give me as much money. They even recommend going to Honest Autos. I appreciated their honesty. When I got to Honest Autos, I was promptly greeted and asked to wait until their Buyer Agent, Dale, was free (I didn't make an appointment). He was ready for me in about 10 minutes. Dale was super friendly and knowledgeable. He and and another employee (I assume a mechanic), took my car out for a test drive. He came back, reviewed their findings and also reviewed the Kelley Blue Book offer. I had a mechanical issue that needed to be addressed that altered the price by about $200 but I thought that was fair. I had done my research ahead of time and had a range in mind given the age and condition of my car. As a side note, this dealer is extremely accomodating. They had sent me an email and text once Kelley Blue Book notified them. They are also willing to drive you back home if you sell them your car, or they'll come to your home to do the transaction. My husband followed me, so I didn't need a ride, but that's a nice added service. I was literally out the door in under 30 minutes with a check in hand. I would totally sell a car to them again and I'd recommend them to others for the same service.

I waited to make this post to see if they would honor their words. Last week I purchased a car that…read morehad some problems. They promised in writing to fix it later. During the week I called when I noticed that there was a headlight issue. Over the phone they promised to fix it. I am pleased to say that when I picked my car up today, everything promised was done with no bill! These guys are great!!!

Listen I'm in Ocala for a travel assignment, my car started to cut off for no apparent reasons, my…read morehusband found this shop online for me based on reviews, I dropped my car off and they diagnosed the problem and had my car back to me in two days, it hasn't driven this good in forever! If your looking for a shop that offers great service quick turn around and a shop whose not trying to empty your bank account then give them a call!

Recently told higher paid employees to take a pay cut to stay on, or leave. Well they left... Now…read morethey are advertising that they are hiring. Your work will be done by unskilled kids. Once they are experienced, they will be gone. Ocala auto does not want to pay for skilled employees. Not a reputable business. Very bad to basically fire paid skilled workers for less skilled newbies. Stay away if you really want quality work from skilled technicians.

One the best mechanics I have ever used in my life…read more I have lived in 7 states and 3 countries and have probably used over 50 different mechanics in my life. I had very reliable and TRUSTWORTHY mechanics in England- and other places. I was so impressed with how Gregg's dealt with my car. It is truly your loss if you aren't using the Gregg Smith's garage. Highly recommended

They fixed the problem which was a new starter installed but I felt like the extra one hour…read morediagnostic charge was too high

Exhaust went out in my husband's truck driving back home hours away and they were able to…read moreaccommodate and get it all fixed in less than 2 hours. Very professional and affordable would recommend coming here to anyone if you need work done.

Unfortunately, we can no longer recommend this garage and will no longer be using them ourselves…read more We paid $1700 a year ago to have a new ac system installed, and one year later the compressor failed. It was still under warranty, but they wanted another almost $900 for the labor to replace it. After I called and spoke with them, they lowered it to $760, but I still feel this is not something the customer should be responsible for. Their customer service is also lacking, as they literally laughed on the phone with me and told me this is how a business is run, and parts aren't made like they used to be. So they don't stand behind the parts they install and are willing to lose business over it.