I am writing this review based on a recent, disappointing experience with Leisure Automotive. I dealt with Bill, who informed me that my car had been inspected and that the timing belt had broken. He claimed I "won the lottery" because there was supposedly no engine damage, despite the fact that a belt failure on a Honda V6 almost always results in the valves hitting the pistons. Being skeptical, I performed my own inspection. I had personally installed a new OEM Honda timing belt only four months ago and was confident in the work. When I pulled the top timing cover, I found the belt I installed was still perfectly intact. There was no evidence of a snapped belt, a seized water pump, or a failed pulley. I was charged over $1,100 for a timing belt replacement that clearly didn't happen. Based on the symptoms, I believe the actual issue was a simple fuel pump fuse--a repair that should have cost less than $200, including diagnostics. I have recommended Leasure automotive to over 100 people over the last 20 years because I believed he was honest and above board. I actually started working on my own cars in 1979 specifically because a mechanic ripped me off back then; it is a shame to see a shop I trusted for so long compromise their integrity like this. I am sharing this so others can be aware of my personal experience. read more

My car suddenly started puttering and shaking, and I didn't feel safe driving it. I called, and they were able to squeeze me in the same day, which I really appreciated. They kept me updated throughout the repair, and they had my car fixed and ready the same day, so I didn't have to worry about being without it over the weekend. If you're looking for a shop that's honest, responsive, and gets the job done, I'd definitely recommend them. read more

I have been a frequent customer of Leasure Automotive for years. I can assure you, you will get an efficient and polite service. Happy to give this review ! read more

Always a good experience. The staff is friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I've been taking my car here for checkups and to install aftermarket parts, and the team here has earned my trust and respect. They know what they're doing and they don't charge an arm and a leg for quality work. Thank you Leasure family for all the work you've done on my car & I can't wait to bring it back next time I get new parts. read more

Leasure Automotive - New Cat-back exhaust system fitted at Leasure Auto. - Auto Repair Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Absolute waste of money. Take your car elsewhere if you actually want the problem fixed. I spent $500 for them to "fix" my car and when the problem continued to happen, they said they couldn't fix it because my check engine light didn't come on. Now after my light came back on, they are saying they probably can't fix it and to take it to the dealership. They asked ME what the engine error code was as if I was the mechanic. Now I'm out of $500 and have to go spend more to actually get the issue fixed. Bill is rude and talks to you as if you don't know what you're talking about. I regret taking my car here and won't ever recommend this place. Seems like they only want money but don't want to actually fix cars. read more

Call, or "even GO", to every auto repair shop, say you "want to swap out BOLTED On & Off, lower control arm bushings, already PRESSED IN their brackets", and 99.9% of them will have NO CLUE what you're talking about. This is even worse with every dealership especially Lexus. I sent an email to Leasure Automotive with a VIDEO of what I wanted done. Chris called back asking for more info about the car, called back again with a quote, and then Kelly & Sam scheduled me in for an appointment. Do you think ANY OTHER auto shop will watch a video of work you need done? Think Again!! Leasure is the ONLY shop that just "got it". Leasure Auto already had a stellar reputation, recently changed management, but the entire crew stayed on. Impressed with ALL of: service, waiting room, cleanliness, and even the location is flattering coz you can walk to different retail, restaurants, etc, while waiting for your car. I know cars and this place comes Highly Recommended. Absolutely take your car in to Leasure for service!! Rating 4 out of 5 STARS coz the job took only around an hour which I kept insisting it would from the beginning but was charged two - no big whoop - will go back!! read more

Friendly, accommodating & honest:) Close to my home & I look forward to using them in the future:) read more

My first experience with Leasure Automotive... even after the retirement of the founder on 1 JUN 2022... indicates to me that the original intentions of the founder are still alive and well in his employees, co-workers, and the new owners. * * * My entire experience on this first-ever visit was friendly, cordial, and professional... the delivery of the parts for my repair was the only hiccup of the day... All other diagnostics, evaluations, and suggestions went as well as I have ever encountered anywhere. I highly recommend Leasure Automotive to anyone for all your automotive inquiries, diagnostics, and repairs ... they'll do a terrific job every step of the way. * * * I'm recommending Leasure Automotive to our daughter... who is a permanent resident of Brandon... I think she'll find them just as friendly, helpful, and efficient as I did today. * * * Needless to mention, { but I will anyhow... (wink) }, they are quite busy most days; it might be prudent to plan to leave your car for the initial diagnosis and evaluation... once the decision is made for the extent of the repairs; they move quickly to get the work done... as long as the parts arrive in a timely manner (grin)... the single-most time-consuming piece of the whole operation, over which they have very little control... please forgive them for that; they have very little control over the delivery of parts... However, the more frequently you visit Leasure Automotive... the more they come to anticipate your next maintenance visit... and can plan accordingly (as many of us would like all our service-providers to behave... (wink). * * * Until that time. . . read more

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I debated a long time before posting this because this shop has been great for years and years, but that changed really quick. My boyfriend and I have been taking our cars here for years, back before they moved locations. We also recommended them to friends. They were always honest, really nice people, and fairly priced. A few months ago I took my car in to have an oil leak fixed, as it's had a slow leak for a long time, but recently I had to keep putting oil in more and more often. I told the receptionist that if the total was going to be more than a grand I wasn't going to get it fixed, as it's an older car, but has sentimental value. They are aware of this because they've done the maintenance on it for YEARS. They called back with a total just under the grand to fix the oil leak and top off the transmission fluid. I gave them the go ahead and paid and picked the car up a few days later. About two weeks or so I had the low oil light come on again. I called and they said to bring the car back in to check it out. They called back with a new estimate for ANOTHER GRAND to fix the oil leak and also added that the transmission lines needed replaced. I asked why they didn't see that the first time since they topped off the fluid and why it was still leaking oil. They said it has oil leaks all over and needs all new transmission lines. So basically, I paid a grand for absolutely nothing. The oil leak wasn't fixed, and now they wanted another grand to fix more oil leaks and transmission lines. I clearly asked them how much it would cost to fix the oil leak the first time and they were not honest. I felt totally ripped off. Why would I pay another grand and cross my fingers and toes hoping it would actually be fixed this time?? I refused any more work and when I picked up the keys they handed them to me without a word. So yeah, that's how they treat a loyal customer that trusted them for years. But hey, at least they got a grand for nothing. read more

I called for a tire repair after calling every place around 5 mile radius and they gave me the best price. They took me in right before closing on a Friday night and they were very friendly, prompt, knowledgeable (I asked for other car repair), friendly and the best part fast and reasonable prices. I would recommend and taking my car in the future for any repair. read more

They were so helpful to me in a pinch, and were very friendly, accommodating, and trustworthy. I look forward to bringing my car back if I ever need! read more

Great service, thorough and friendly. We randomly popped in to see if they could help us and everyone was willing to assist us and also do a full check on the car. We will be back! read more

I'm lowering my review. Last time there I had them change the motor on my passenger side window. He charged me for a new motor and other things for window. Two months later the window completely stops working. I go by a week later and he tells me he couldn't fix it right then cause he was too backed up and I should drop off in the morning. I tell him I work all week and can't take day off during pandemic to wait for a window repair. Have been back three times in last 8 months and they can never even look at it. All they say is drop it off for the day. Wtf? I have a job that I don't want to take a full day off to get a window fixed that I paid for already. Of course they don't open weekends. So at this point I'll pay another garage to do it at my time. At least look at it, it could be just a loose wire but to just dismiss me and say come back early In the Morning and leave it. And go where? And miss half a days work for what? Will never be returning... read more

Took my 2008 buick enclave in because the transmission was not shifting all gears. Mechanic called me and said it was throwing 28 codes and because of that he didn't go any further before calling me. Then he said I would need to either change the transmission or drove it till it dies. I picked it up the next morning and paid a $63 diagnostic fee. They gave me the printout of the codes there were 18 only 4 were transmission related. So I started researching the codes online. The first step recommended online with the codes given was check transmission fluid. So I did and it was low. I would think any mechanic would think to check the fluid after getting that kind of diagnostic. Instead of freaking the customer out with such a dire news. I will not be doing business again!!!! read more

Honest and Professional Long story short: You can feel people here want to fix your car, and want to fix it in most reliable way. This place feels like family indeed, like your grandpa is trying to fix your car. I will come back here again if my car need something, rather than dealership. Long story: My Ford Mustang's passenger door window won't lift. Ford dealership costed me $600 but yet not fixed it(It is a small but tricky problem). Dannis here spent a whole day trying to diagnose what was wrong. He cannot find out at that time. So he called me telling me he is not sure which part is broken(Being honest). Right after I picked my car there and went back to office, Dannis called me again sounds excited saying he might understand what was wrong now. Considering he being honest at the first time, of course I am willing to bring the car back and give him another chance. He figured it out this time. It was the loose connection of the door wires caused by Ford dealership's previous repairment. He re-wired the cables and the problem is gone. The qualities of admitting "I don't know what's going on with your car" and being patient and investigating the problem even when the customer is gone, are gold these days. This is the reason why I think this shop deserves a golden star. read more

This place has cheap rates! They also do quick fast work. By the way they have moved locations

Dennis Leasure, owner and great guy. He is a little rough around the edges, but he knows cars and motorcycles. Had a friend refer me to his buisness about a year ago and haven't had a single issue with him. He's done all the oil changes and 60K mile services (replaced all the fluids) for both my F-150 and my wife's Equinox. He recommends synthetic fluids, but can provide standard oils as well. His shop is open M-F and closed on the weekends. read more

Leasure Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Brandon, Florida

I have depended upon Leasure to keep my cars running for many years. When I had p.o.s. car, they were exemplary, fair, professional & kind. I have always trusted them, as their prices are more than fair. They have always explained where something was wearing & needed to be watched. Dennis & his colleagues are the first mechanics I have ever had complete faith in. As a retired person, it is so nice to have a reasonable, dependable place to keep your used car in a safe condition. I would not hesitate to recommend Leasure to everyone! read more

Over 10 years ago after trying several area repair shops, my decision was to use Leasure Automotive. I'm glad I did. Their expert advice and workmanship has kept my four cars on the road. They help me make intelligent repair decisions and are frugal with my money. They explain what work is needed and answer any questions. They're a friendly and dedicated group of professionals. They always go the extra mile for their customers. read more

I took my car there, because I was having a problem with my car stalling out and jerking. They called me a couple of hours later and said that the code coming up was for my crank shaft position sensor. He said it would cost me $90.00 for him to tell me what was wrong with the crank shaft position sensor. I asked him if when we found out what was wrong with it, if the $90.00 would come off with fixing my vehicle and he said NO that it was a straight charge. I found that to be kind of strange and maybe a little dishonest- most places take the charge off, if you have your vehicle fixed there. A co worker told me about a place called Weaver, so I told him not to do anything with my car that I would come pick it up and take it somewhere else. When I took it to Weaver the first thing the guy told me was that there was a recall on my vehicle, so I left it with him. He called me back about a hour later , and said the code came up with a crank shaft position sensor problem and that it was involved in a recall and that I needed to take it to the dealer. So these people wanted to charge me $90.00 to tell me what was wrong with my crank shaft position sensor, and the other guy picked it up right away as a recall issue. I will NEVER take my car to Leasure Automotive again- and do not recommend it. read more