It's the apocalypse! That's what it feels like when your auto AC dies in Florida and that's what…read morehappened to me! They have a great reputation for this kind of work so off I went. Arriving- They are just off US Route 27 on West Main Street and super easy to find. Their parking lot is big enough to handle the load. Pro Tip- If your work is going to take a while, use Yelp and you'll discover that you can easily walk to at least three places to grab a bite. Ambience- This is an older building, but they keep it in nice condition. The waiting area is better than most with plenty of coffee and bottled water. A nice flat screen. The men's restroom is spotless. I can't tell you about the woman's restroom as I wanted to avoid all the yelling and screaming that would ensue! Pro Tip- There is decent password protected Wi-Fi and also a Xfinity Hot Spot. Outlets for a charger are a little tricky. Customer Service- Everyone that touched me was universally pleasant and courteous. There was a little confusion between my car and another and I received multiple genuine apologies and a nice discount on my bill. They are very popular and with that comes they are extremely busy. When you go here it will help if you think of it as two places. A tire shop and a mechanics shop. They sell a ton of tires and move customers in and out with efficiency. While I was there, tire customers were waiting about 45 minutes for their turn in a bay. If you need a mechanic as I did, make an appointment. If needed, they will accommodate you with a ride home or even to a local watering hole! The Work- Always top notch for me. I have a ton of friends that swear by them! Their pricing always seems to be fair. In this town they are the first stop for many folks if you need tires or a mechanic. Conclusion- If you need tires, they are a solid choice. They are also great if you need a mechanic, but you may need to wait a bit as they are a victim of their own success!

Staff was very nice. Took a long time to get the problem fixed but the job was done right. If I…read morepay with credit card there's 3% fee which I think is ridiculous. You're already spending $500 and more. They should tell ahead of time about the fee. I would have brought cash. They did wave my 3% fee.

You shouldn't tell mechanic jokes.............You auto know better!…read more If that terrible joke generated a small smile, visiting this great guy will make that smile gigantic! Arriving- It's a teeny tiny place fronting Main St. and next to Ace Hardware. It's about a minute from US route 27. Pro Tip- If you are going to be waiting, there are multiple restaurants and a great dive bar within walking distance. Just check Yelp. Ambience- Sorry, there isn't any. If that's what you're looking for, go elsewhere. Folks come here because they want quality work, priced fairly, and completed in a reasonable time. Customer Service- I've only ever interacted with the owner. This guy really knows his stuff! He's also darn good explaining the issues to folks that don't speak "Car." I've spoken with multiple happy customers who have specifically mentioned this! Services- He is a General Mechanic and is especially well known for resolving electrical issues. Conclusion- Because he's so small, he books up quick. Also, the last time I was there, payment was cash or check only. As long as you're not looking for fancy décor, come here for 5-star work and service!

Total scammers. They disappeared with $450 cash without fixing my car. We had to get the police…read moreinvoloved. Do NOT use them.

I am always nervous when I bring my car into a service station, whether it's one I have been to…read morebefore or one I haven't been to. Will they "find" something that they say I "need" to fix ASAP when in fact I don't. A TIRE CHAIN STORE Clermont, FL: 08/11/2019 for an oil change said that my battery was bad, and they showed me a test on it. I didn't repace it. That was 08/11/2019. Now it is 06/30/2021 and I haven't replaced the battery and it has been nearly two years later and it still starts perfectly - and it tested fine when I had AAA test it at my house in March 2021. So the tire chain store tried to sell me something I didn't need. AUTO OPTIONS Avon Park, FL: 06/30/2021: My horn went out on my Chevy Spark. I received a price from a Tire chain in Sebring, FL and it was a very high cost to replace the one horn with another single unit horn. I was referred to Auto Options. I made an appointment with Auto Options Avon Park, FL for 06/30/2021. I arrived on time. They replaced the horn quickly and their price was lower than the Tire chain's price. The horn was an upgrade from the replacement horn from 3 years ago. The new horn is a better quality - and louder. In the waiting room: There was even a very good CELL phone signal in their waiting room so I could continue to do work while waiting for the repair. Normally when I am in any building, I can't get to the internet using my cell carrier, but I was able to today. My company doesn't let us connect to a WIFI but need to VPN using Cell signal if not at home or the office. I recommend Auto Options. I will have more things done on my other cars in the near future (horn in a Corolla and a kayak rack for that Corolla too. This service shop is a car/truck "toy" shop. Besides doing repairs like they did for me, they have lots of toys we all want. Auto options 106 W. Main Street Avon Park, FL 33825 863-453-2665 www.tomsautooptions.com

- This is the toy store of your dreams for your beloved wheels! -…read more It's said that Yelp is real people writing real reviews! Soooooo I'm not going to parrot their fine website. Instead, I'm going to tell you how I and many of my friends and neighbors utilize this place! I think of it as different levels of use. Check the Products section for this info. Arriving- They are directly on Main Street in teeny tiny Avon Park so they're easy to find. Mostly street parking here. Ambience- Lots and lots of stuff that's kind of sort off arranged by type. For example, custom sounds systems are in the same area. It can seem a little cluttered but it's clean and decently merchandised. Customer Service- I've never had a problem. There's a bunch of stuff that's fairly technical. So, if the person you're talking to doesn't have the knowledge, they'll quickly get the person who does. Products- I call the Toy Store Level #1. All the little stuff you seem to need like trash containers, sun blockers, seat covers etc. On my last visit I purchased a perfect, cushioned, steering wheel cover! See my pic. Level #2- Customized sound systems. Folks into that stuff will drool here with professional installation readily available. Level #3- Pickup truck customization. Everything your heart desires and more. Level #4- Tires and general maintenance. Catalog- Plug in the make, model and year of your wheels into their website for a targeted search to meet your needs. Conclusion- In today's world of online everything, it's sometimes valuable to be able to touch something before you purchase and these folks fill that need and more.

God Damn it! I had a flat that couldn't be repaired!…read more I decided to try these folks in my little town as they had a good reputation and were not a chain. I love supporting private businesses! Atmosphere- First impressions were not that great as you can see from my pic. Ditto the inside. This appears to be a very old building. Customer Service- Just fine thank you! I was approached instantly, and my car was brought in. Implementation- Yup, the tire couldn't be repaired but they had a replacement. Bim bam boom, in less than an hour I was done at a very fair price! I'm going with four stars instead of five, only because the condition of the building is going to scare some folks away and that a shame!

-- Reputation is everything! -…read more I retired in this tiny town just over ten years ago and here are the things I hear about these fine folks- "God forbid if I ever needed another tow, I would call Macklin." "His employees are more friendly than the other shops in town." "I can get what I want done without that horrible upselling I get from other shops." "His prices are really fair." I could go on! Arriving- They are just off US Route 27 Southbound, very near all the Avon Park fast food places. If it's busy, park over to the left of the building. Ambience- The business has posted great photos, so I won't reinvent the wheel. The waiting room is basic and clean and most importantly, the chairs are comfortable. Customer Service- Solid as a rock! I blame the owner for his excellent hiring skills! Towing- 24/7, 365 days a year! Even if you're an impaired driver on New Year's Eve, these are your guys! Check their map on Yelp for the area they cover. Services- If it grinds or squeals or thunks or just plain fails, these guys will figure it out. Of course, they do regular service every X thousand miles. You know the deal. Pricing & Value- I'm like most folks. If I get something done, I will mention the price to my friends and neighbors to compare. Every time I smile! Conclusion- In my opinion, your chances of having a fine experience here are very high.

Richard showed personal interest with my concerns. He sacrificed leaving town early on a Saturday…read moremorning- just to assist me. You see, my car broke down twice on HWY 27N this morning. Richard was the one who responded to my tow request, and helped me to remain calm. I truly feel that meeting Richard was a blessing and an answer to my prayers. It is rare to find someone who practices the "Golden Rule" ("to treat others the way you want them to treat you"). Thank you Richard for showing me kindness and validating my concerns. May you and your family continue to be blessed for showing genuine compassion.

I was trying to help out a friend. She was in need of some used tires for her aging car and was…read moredeathly afraid of the negotiations! I tried to get her to come with me, but she refused so off I went. I'm not a used tire guy but in my little town this place is famous for them and the friendliness of the proprietor. It was one of the easiest transactions I'd had in a long while! The tires were in stock, the price incredibly fair and the owner, Pat, was indeed very friendly! The tires were mounted, and I was in and out in about 70 minutes. So, what did I do? I had a long 90-minute lunch. I then returned my friend's car and spun this great completely fictional story. The negotiations were grueling. I lost a pint of blood hammering out the price! I was completely exhausted and needed a nap. So, what did I get? A kiss on the cheek! Oh well! If you are in my neighborhood and are a used tire kind of person, this is your place!

A friend of mine took me with her when she was in need of something to do with one of her tires…read moreand it's not in a very nice looking area and can't be seen from highway 27, but the man there did her a solid and didn't charge her the store or dealership price. This was a few years ago. I don't know how the business has changed since the last time I visited, it was a good enough first experience to write this review with honesty and human reality of a face ti face fact based experience artificial in can't replicate

if you, my nephew car would not stay running so we contacted this company here and after everything…read morewas and done, he charged my nephew $2000 for a CV joints, control, arms, and tire not why the car would not stay running I continue to ask him, what did you fix on the car why it would not stay running he spark plug and tuneup. I said that does not cost $2000 and so he says well I told him he needed joints and all these other things so he told me to fix it and I said, sir, that was not what the car came in therefore and you should have it came in not all these extras so buy your beware because you'd send your car over they'll find any and everything to fix and overcharge you for it so beware company is shady.

My family has trusted Ray and his crew to take care of all our vehicle maintenance and repair needs…read morefor as long as I can remember. They even helped rebuild my fathers engine, transmission, and frame in his antique truck. They're hard working, christian people who are always honest and never hesitate to recommend solutions, especially if it can save you a buck or two. Will continue to use these guys for years to come and would recommend them to anybody in need of quality service in the greater Bartow and Polk County area. Sincerely, Brad Clark

While driving my 3 kids home from school, I realized my tire had gone flat and pulled off the road…read moreimmediately. While calling for someone to come help me, I realized I had actually pulled into the parking lot of this tire shop. I walked over and asked for help. The guy working was super nice and quickly got me a new tire put on my car for a very low price. Very thankful to this shop for helping this mama in need quickly.

Best best people in the world I actually go back there and find my own tire but they do an awesome…read morejob I don't know why so many bad reviews right now they're out of my tire but they will get them again eventually I'm in and out within the hour very very nice people we should support our community businesses