Danny at American transmission was amazing! Had my Avalanche towed in on Monday and drove it home…read moreFriday. I got a complete new transmission and I am a completely satisfied customer! 5 star service was fast, friendly and amazingly reasonable. I would recommend to everyone and if I have any problems with my other vehicles I will definitely go back. Thank you Danny!

From the owner: We are proud to carry the name of "American Transmission", where your transmission is…read moreremanufactured to factory specifications here in the USA. Just some of the services offered areTransmission repair, rebuild , or point of repair service, cv joints,clutch repair, flywheel resurfacing, rv transmission service. Free Diagnostics. American Transmission Guarantees most transmissions for a period of 12 months or 12,000 miles.

Newfound loyal customer here almost don't want to do this review because they are hands down the…read morebest auto shop and I've been to many in Saint Augustine and as a girl I am always charged too much. I honestly don't wanna share the best kept secret. Why have a million mechanics when you can have two of the best? Price is right and the experience they have is second to none. Tell them the girl with the yellow car sent you!

I trust the mechanic at this shop. He practices with honesty and integrity. I have had only good…read moreexperiences with this shop, I highly recommended them. I know my car is safe and taken care of. Great value. Thank you for such great and honest work!

Truly One of the last honest car mechanics in existence in America today. He actually told me "the…read morebook says that should take 2 1/2 hours of labor, but I think it should only take two so that's what I'll charge you" can you believe it? I've got an old Lexus and repairs aren't cheap on those, so when I found this place I felt like I didn't have to worry about getting reamed. Which was a huge relief! And, some lucky guy trusts them to work on his 1965 Shelby Cobra 427, and there was a Rolls Royce there too. From fancy to beater, Steve will take care of you.

Scammers purchased a car for the owner who claim he replace the motor 6 months later the motor goes…read moreout. I take the car he cursed me out and said no warranty

I had an incredible experience with Melvin's. I was told By Advance Auto that my alternator was…read morebad on my 2013 Toyota Sienna. After calling around to a few places, I decided on Melvin's. First, they honored the lifetime warranty that Napa and other auto parts places gave the alternator. Secondly, they gave a year longer warranty on labor than the local Toyota dealerships. Lastly, they have the best price. Replacing the alternator is nearly an $800 job. Because of the high expense, Adam took it upon himself to test it before simply replacing it. It turns out, it wasn't bad after all. My van has a lot of specialized driving equipment that allows me to drive, even though I am a quadriplegic paralyzed from my chest down. When Adam and his team were unsure how to troubleshoot some of the specialized equipment, he did not hesitate to call the handicap equipment company that built my van. They took the time to properly diagnose the problem and even helped me contact a local company specializing in the equipment installed in my van. Furthermore, they did not charge me for all their help! So instead of costing nearly $800 to replace an alternator that was not bad, I was able to replace a $26 backup battery that tied into my Specialty Equipment. I cannot speak highly enough of the team at Melvin's! Adam and the others treated us with respect, honesty, and like family. I know who to call first with any auto issues that my family and I may have in the future! Thank you for all of your help!

We love Melvin's and won't go anywhere else!!! They always give us the highest quality service,…read moregreat pricing, and professional, timely care. Adam is always more than happy to explain everything and show us the work that has been done. We trust them more than any other shop around. -- Dr. Dial

Thanks for taking good care of car today. The time you spent taking care of my wife was appreciated.read more

this is the only place to go for your transmission. Great work! Honest and compassionate. Joe is…read moreamazing!

Had a nightmare wiring issue got me up and running with a great price very knowledgeable Ted and…read moreAllen were amazing to work with. Thank you Poko Bros!!!

Charged 870.00 to fix my brake lights a week later they stopped working so I went back to them and…read morethey tell me he's busy and can't look at them for 3 weeks and is going to have to start charging me again do yourself a favor stay away from them

I requested a quote to replace the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor on my 2019 Nissan Rogue Sport…read more The shop quoted $388.65 for the OEM sensor, $80 labor, plus $199 for "reprogramming the module," for a total of $744.15. As someone who works on cars myself, I know that a MAF sensor is plug-and-play on this vehicle and does not require any programming. The "reprogramming" they quoted usually just means driving the car around to recalibrate the computer, which takes minutes, yet they charged $200 for it. When I spoke on the phone with a representative who gave the name "Trevor," he said the reprogramming might not even be needed, but they wouldn't know until after doing the work. To me, this interaction felt untrustworthy. He also used jargon unnecessarily to make it sound more complicated than it is, something any reputable mechanic shop should avoid. The labor to replace the sensor is typically 5-10 minutes, and the part can be purchased OEM (Nissan factory) for ~$230-$250. My advice: get a second opinion or buy the part yourself to save hundreds of dollars.

New tires on my Honda Element thanks to Shaffer! I usually use Discount Tire but not this time…read more Saved a bunch of money and my car rides GREAT! Thx Shaffer.

I was a walk in with needing a "new" used tire. Wasn't sure why my tire was flat. AAA removed it in…read morethe morning and did not check to see what was wrong. In less than an our Joey took charge and had my old tire evaluated, repaired, donut removed and old tire back in place. Not enough superlatives for how fast, efficient, kind and professional he was along with Gracie and the whole crew. You guys rock!

This shop and the other shop for big trucks are go to mechanics in St Aug. this place is very…read morereasonable on price and does great work. Wouldn't take cars anywhere else

To: Management of Hyundai dealer in St Augustine, Florida…read more From: Carol Pandza Re: Bryan Payne, Service Department On Saturday, 2/28/26, Steve Pandza and I began our trip from Naples Florida, where we had spent a month to New Jersey, our home. We were aiming to reach Savannah, Georgia that evening, taking turns driving Steve's relatively new pre- owned hybrid Hyundai Santa Fe. The car had been running beautifully, when several hours into the trip, Steve thought he noticed the car running rough and accelerating slowly. We pulled over and it seemed to subside, so we kept going. I took over driving at one point and noticed immediately that the car would not accelerate past 60 mph. Then several dashboard lights lit up. We were unsure what we were near but looked up and stopped at two Hyndai dealers along the way who told us they were too busy to help us and that we should find a hotel and wait for Monday. They would not even look at the car, although they were open and it was early afternoon. We gassed up the car and kept going, cautiously, at about 55 mph. We stopped for gas again in St Augustine, FL. I looked up and saw a sign that we were near the St Augustine, Florida Hyundai dealer. We thought we'd try a third time. We got to the dealer around 5 pm. It was after hours but Bryan Payne and one other gentlemen were still working, closing out the month. They came outside and conducted tests on the car, taking over 30 minutes, and determined that the problem was likely a 12 volt battery that was over 3 years old and not charging. They had no access to parts to help us get a battery there but they wanted to help. When Bryan learned we were trying to head home to NJ and reach Savannah that night, he said "where there's a will, there's a way". His wife called while he was with us. He spoke lovingly to her and explained he would be late as he was helping us. He asked if we would be open to this: he and Steve would go to a local place and get a new battery. He lived close by and would take me to sit with his wife Alexandra and their beautiful baby, Cylas. This was irregular but he was so willing to help us on his own time that we thankfully agreed. I spent about an hour with Alexandra and Cylas while she held dinner for Bryan. Steve was accompanied by Bryan to secure the new battery. All in, this took several hours. Alexandra and Cylas were warm and welcoming, Bryan was a lifesaver, and Steve and I are eternally grateful. We finally reached Savannah after 10pm, tired but so grateful. Sometimes today, it feels like no one cares about service or people. Bryan does care. And his actions showed it. You have a gem there, and I hope you know it and find ways to keep and reward him. He helped two strangers, after hours, on a Saturday afternoon/evening. Bryan even gave us his cell number to let him know we arrived safely. He got back to us to check on us the next day. We will never forget that, or him and his family. We took our time but now have been back in NJ for several days, with no further car issues. Special mention to our local salesman from NJ, Pat Carmody, who called us back and tried to help from a distance. Our eternal thanks. Carol and Steve Pandza

Top notch service! They'll even give you a ride home so you don't have to wait! They've done a…read moregreat job taking care of my ride!!!