Developed a flat tire on A1A. It was close to closing time but pulled in to check out our tire…read more We were told that they don't work on tires but would do what they could to help so we could get back on the road. They found a large bolt and determined the tire was not able to be used so they graciously put our spare on and checked its pressure. The pressure was low so air was added to get us going. All this was done with kindness and genuine concern. They would not accept payment for services. We left feeling we had found a place we could trust for future auto services and will definitely go back when necessary. They were very professional. We appreciate the help and kindness. Jeff and Barbara

Our family of four plus a dog were about to drive back to Atlanta, when our car failed. Of course…read moreit was 4:45pm on a Friday. Fortunately we were less than 2 miles away from A1A Auto. I called them, and they were very helpful. They stayed past 5:00 for us, identified and fixed the issue quickly, and charged us a very fair price. We made it home that night. I could not have been happier. Thank you, gentlemen!

I had some serious tire issues and they identified and actually showed me the issue. They also…read morecorrected the issue economically and fast! Front office folks are fantastic! Thanks!

Came in for my 8am oil change appointment. I had been in before for my 2009 Camry. Now I brought in…read moremy '22 Camry. It was quick I waited about an hour not bad. I received a recommendation on my 4 tires needing to be changed; tread was worn, advised it could be dangerous when the roads are wet. First quote was about $1100, I declined because I wasn't expecting it. Shortly after the man that checked me in said he could add a discount if cost was an issue brought it down to $953 tax included. I did schedule that service out 2 weeks. Nonetheless insie was clean, spacious, there wasn't a list of "to do's" like the dealerships hound you for. It also didn't take super long like the dealership does even with an appointment. Kind, friendly service, no pressure buying.

Performed requested service without pressuring me to fix other issues or overselling other…read moreservices. Quick and friendly service. Prices are about average for the area. They were able to take me and get me out the same day, so that was convenient.

You know when you finally find a shop that you could trust and have a good experiences on numerous…read moreoccasions with major repair work done and walk away with no buyers remorse well that did not happen today. to look at oil leak and a brake line leak clearly pinpointed the area to pull it up under the garage for one of those guys to take a look at it. $400 inspection.I will never go back to this business ever again. this is how you treat your neighbors and your local well-known regular customer. You deserve nothing but losing customers. Because you don't think there's other options out there where people can go and not be treated disrespectfully.

I know a little about cars and I know a lot about paying to keep them in the road. I also know…read moreabout automotive service and the three things that are important: Honesty, friendliness and timing. I found Sargeant Service Center to have it all. I was driving from Florida to California in my 2016 car and I wanted an oil change. I called and made an appointment. The woman on the phone was FRIENDLY. We scheduled a day and time, because I had to wait for it since I'm on a trip. She quoted me a price for the oil change and it was reasonable. I got there on TIME and they were ready for me. The tech took my car and changed the oil while he checked it over. When it was done, the service writer told me that things looked good and I didn't need the air filter changed, the brakes were ok, etc. That was HONEST, no pushy upsell. I'm not in town regularly to go here, but if you are reading this, then you are and need to take your car to the shop. I recommend this place. Even if you have mechanic phobia like my daughters do, this place is going to be good to you. I promise.

Good Shop! Excellent Services! Always there when you need them, except Sat/Sun! In/Out in 1 hr!read more

I had a Mass Air Flow error on my 2019 Chevy Cruze. Also had a TPMS (tire pressure monitoring…read moresystem) that needed to be replaced. All done in a day and the price was not hateful -- 400 bucks for both including labor. Today the check engine light came on again, related to the MAF. Another MAF related error came up. I happened to read about the air filter before I drove down and mentioned it to Schaeffer. After checking, discovered the filter had warped causing part of the issue. Schaeffer replaced it for free! Always fair and customer driven. Cheers!

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.

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!

Now I know I am a tourist just visiting for Biketoberfest. But after driving through heavy rain to…read moreget here my 2017, Ford F-150, XLT, FX4, LEVEL II kept blowing the trailer control module fuse. Did not want to drive back to Cape Cod with no trailer brakes. Melvin's website said call or text. I texted, two days in a row. I then called and left a message. Nothing, nada, zippo. Figured I would give a local shop a shot at fixing. Ended up using Bozard Ford mobile service who did a stellar job diagnosing. Sorry Melvin, I gave you a shot.

I just took my recently purchased 2013 Ford Transit Connect into St Augustine Auto to have it…read morechecked out by Chris. I did not have an appointment. There was a distinct shaking of the engine when at idle, the ABS light was on, and various other things needed to be inspected. I also had Chris install spark plugs that I purchased. Upon inspection, Chris quickly identified that the motor mounts were bad, the valve cover gasket was leaking, one of the spark plug coils was bad, and the rear ABS sensor was completely busted! Chris was able to diagnose and complete all repairs in less than 24hrs! I also expressed my concern of staying within a specific budget on the repair, which Chris was able to help me with. This is my 3rd time having Chris take care of my vehicles. I completely trust his opinion and expertise and won't take my vehicles anywhere else when I need a repair or even just some advice. There's not much more that I can say that hasn't been said in other reviews...but Chris is simply the man! HONEST, EXTREMELY CAPABLE & EFFICIENT! You can TRUST Chris to take care of your auto repair needs! ABSOLUTELY 5 STARS!!!

This shop now has a different owner. It is no longer Chris. This explains why they are moving…read morewithout integrity and dishonestly. Took my car for a battery change and was told my car would need 2 batteries (e350 Mercedes)--invoice was over $900. They stated they had run test on both batteries and were at low percentages. One battery would not work properly without the other. In fact the car runs on ONE battery and the charge was $580. Please do not come to this repair shop as they are not honest.

Came in after having lunch across the shop and noticed a screw in my tire. As promised, they…read morepatched it up quick and did not charge me for the service. Staff was pleasant and the waiting room was very clean. I will be returning here for any future needs! Besides taking care of tires they also do other services and oil changes.

Deceptive!!! I just left your facility after getting an…read moreonline quote (with a quote number emailed) and was charged double the quoted price. I would never go here or recommend this company and their bait and switch tactics. I am calling the Florida Attorney General to file a complaint under The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA)