I have a 2006 Winnebago View RV. The day time running lights and clearance lights were not working…read more Every time they were turned on the fuse would blow. I searched for the short but could not find it. I took my RV to Mr. Front End and they found a back feed from the head lights that was blowing the fuse. They were persistent and didn't give up, just as they promised. Their management, in this case Dave, are patient and easy to work with. Kudos to their electrical technicians. The one I met was Eddie. Mr. Front End does an excellent job at a fair price. Peter G.

I have a 2006 Winnebago View RV. At its age there are frequent repairs…read more Your go to place should be Mr. Front End. From front end problems to tires, and water heaters. Basically, all repairs whether mechanical or electrical. Their Service Manager Dave and Eddie their RV lead technician have always provided me with excellent results at a reasonable price. Peter Gillen

it's A&E Auto Repair, from now on. Love these guys…read more A&E is now our Go-To, for all automotive needs! A+++ service!!! Awesome, Professional- Tremendous help w/ our 1965 Plymouth Valiant's antique brake system! Knowledgeable. we called them out of the blue (daughter referred. They're a Christian outfit) Took us right in. Perfect job COMPLETED! Great people! Marco, Darlene & ENTIRE staff. Super nice, extremely courteous/polite. Excellent attitudes/customer service. Made us feel CONFIDENT in our choice. (which the '65 is our baby! ;)~ Reasonably priced & Great care was taken w/the vehicle and us. (young customers waiting there: R&J spoke highly of... they showed us scrap album on break lounge coffee table FULL of Thank-You cards expressing MUCH Appreciation. Completely satisfied w/ the completed work. We own vintage vehicles, and w spouse's health, WILL be going to them in the future. Know Now, we are in Good hands. A&E repaired this daily-driver/car in 1 day. We were kept up to speed with advanced text messaging about the auto's health inspection info along with detailed photos. (& provided proactive Purchase Advice, due to car's old-age) Couldn't be happier. Highly recommend! Quality work, ASE-Certified technicians, Clean shop/offices, Amenities (complimentary coffee, candy, tv, magazines, comfortable/clean lounge/break room) Don't hesitate to take your vehicle to A&E! Would be HARD to find someone more Excellent than A&E! If looking for a Great experience, it's obviously A&E. (AND IF You are of the Faith: I would support A&E Auto) Feel our old car is in most capable of hands, with Complete peace of mind. Highly recommend! EXCELLENT job! Cromies, Englewood, FL

Very nice and clean shop. Super kind people and a special shout out to Theresa for all her…read moreprofessionalism and dedication to providing excellent service!!! *****!

I have found my mechanic in Charlotte County! Thank you for prompt service and fair pricing…read more Janet G.

I had my 2007 Mustang serviced by Complete Auto Repair a few months ago. They performed simple…read moreservice work. They said that there must be certain parts need servicing. They told me that the serpentine belt needed replacement because of eminent failure. Their estimate was over $250. for replacement. I just now replaced my serpentine belt and see that my "old" belt is still in perfect condition! No cracks or fractures of wear. It still looks like new! Beware! Complete Auto seems to claim needed service when it does NOT need replacement! Beware of their "recommended" service needs for your auto. I will NOT go to them for any service from now on.

Avenue Garage is an authorized dealer for APR tuning. My 2014 Volkswagen CC was completely stock…read morewith the manufacturer rated 200 horsepower and 207 foot pounds of torque (APR dyno'd the stock motor at 221hp and 223 ft-lbs.) This is a reasonable amount of power but considering the basic architecture of this motor is tuned considerably higher in other VW/Audi applications, I wanted to upgrade its performance. FWIW, those sharing this 2.0 TSI motor include the VW Passat, GLI, GTI Tiguan and the Audi A3 and TT (and others.) APR has been among the best tuners for over 20 years with a reputation for performance, quality and reliability. Their Black Friday special was too good to miss. Ron at Avenue Garage was very helpful, pleasant and knowledgeable. He thoroughly explained the process and worked with me on the logistics of getting my daily drive in and serviced. Kirk did the tune (more about that later) and I couldn't be happier with the service he performed. My car was done well within the time estimated and the cost was right where it was estimated. The Stage 1 tune is nothing short of amazing. APR really has tuning down to a science. Peak acceleration has definitely increase significantly, but ordinary performance has noticeably improved. APR states that fuel economy will increase but I would imagine that would have to be if you are showing some restraint with driving habits. The car is definitely quicker. I haven't tested it and I don't have a baseline, but I'm sure the 0-60 and 1/4 miles times are dramatically improved. My only regret is that I didn't do this sooner. I was considering buying another car with better performance. But the result of this $500 upgrade is real bargain and driving performance makes it feel like a totally new car. This is the tune that VW should have used from the factory. Given the exceptional service and incredible performance upgrade, I can't recommend Avenue Garage and an APR enough. I'd like to give a big thanks to Ron and Kirk and the staff of Avenue Garage.

2024 must have been an off year for the Avenue Garage. I've heard from a neighbor who previously…read moreworked as a mechanic there that they have quite a turnover with new mechanics and heard from another source that mechanics get commissions these days. I took my 2013 Mercedes convertible there in January 2024 and left it there for diagnostics of an overheating problem after being stuck in traffic all day from 1-75 being closed on December 27th or 28th 2023 due to a bad multiple vehicle accident. The Avenue Garage said the head gaskets were blown and it needed an engine replacement. They did find a replacement engine with approximately 50,000 miles "of course that's what they all say I have learned". Then the repair estimate was over $11,000 to replace the engine and make sure everything was operating properly. I decided that seemed really high and ended up leaving the vehicle here at my second home in Punta Gorda and deal with it this 2025 season. In January 2025 I contacted a Mercedes Benz repair specialist in Pompano Beach Florida and told him that it was determined last year by another repair technician in the Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda area that the car needs a replacement engine so he said he would try to find one and get back with me. He did find a replacement engine within a month then called me back with an estimate of approximately $4500 total for the engine and putting it in. The engine itself was $2100 which was included in the total price of $4500. I then paid for the engine and scheduled my once a year long haul tow up to 200 miles and had the vehicle towed to Pompano Beach for replacement of the engine. ABA Performance in Pompano Beach then test drove the car a few times, ran the engine diagnostics, determined it was low on coolant and spark plug #3 was misfiring but GUESS WHAT THE CAR DID NOT NEED A REPLACEMENT ENGINE AFTERALL! I was very skeptical about what I was being told but he satisfied me with his answers to all of my question. He did do a complete service on the vehicle and fixed what was needing to be fixed. So now I have a 2013 Mercedes replacement engine for sale $2100 OBO! So glad I didn't fall for the over 11 grand repair job that the Avenue Garage recommended. I almost sold the car as is to another neighbor thinking it needed an engine replacement and left the car here in Punta Gorda with a car cover on it which blew off during Helene or Milton not sure which hurricane it was. LESSON LEARNED ALWAYS GET A SECOND OR EVEN THIRD OPINION

Family business. I…read moreasked for a service. They recommended something different at a lower price that would work just as well. And it has! As long as you don't require a luxury waiting room, give them a try!

I scheduled an appointment for a basic oil change and tire check (rotation if needed)…read more After the work was done, I was told my vehicle was ready and the tires were good. The final bill was tallied: $104, which I thought was a lot, but I assumed it was the 3.5% up-charge for paying be credit card (which I did know about, but forgot to bring cash). I said something about the cost and that's when I was told the license plate bulb had burned out and had been replaced. No one said anything before changing it, no one asked me if I wanted it changed, and frankly I didn't. When I responded exactly that (you didn't tell or ask me) the reply was: "But you'll get pulled over for that." Bullshit, I say. Truth is I was told that light was out the last time I had the oil changed, and I declined replacing it then. That was 4 months ago, one major drive trip to FL's east coast and back, and not a single siren in my rearview. What's really bothering me is that I finally looked at the itemized bill when I got home: $14.99 for a flippin' light bulb. (Which, I don't doubt, I could get for half, or maybe 3/4s, of that at an auto parts store.) Maybe it's a good thing they changed it b/c I forgot to do it when I was first told it was out last oil change. But that's not the point. Bottom line: request your Customer's permission before doing an add-on. Period.

This Auto shop is Veteran owned! Ruben and his staff are…read moreall kind & honest people. As a woman I felt welcome and safe. Any questions that I asked got answered. They're extremely reasonable price wise. If you need a local mechanic you can trust; this is the shop.

I live on the east coast of Florida. I happened to be visiting family in the area. When I exited…read morethe highway, I had a very unusual issue with my brakes. My parents recommended I take the car right over to see Rubin. He called within an hour of dropping my car off to give me the details. Turned out to be the vacuum pump. The professionalism was spot on. The next morning he called me at 9am to let me know my car was ALREADY available for pickup. When I picked it up, I know he stayed late into the night and arrived early to get the job done. Maintenance comes at a cost, however, it was MORE THAN fair. And the time - impeccable. Rubin runs a legit auto repair shop that I HIGHLY recommend. He is also a Dolphins fan. FINS UP! Thanks Rubin!

Went in for an oil change and I was very impressed. The shop was very organized and clean. Prices…read morewere good. I asked for quotes on several services and they were priced well. One of the owners waited on me and he was very knowledgeable. Get your coupon that comes in the mail for oil change at $49.99 with synthetic oil. Very reasonable. I will go back for other services.

I initially left a respectful review on Google, but it appears to have been removed, so I'm sharing…read moremy experience again Here to prevent bias. My oil was overfilled by an entire quart, forcing me to have the oil change redone during a road trip in Northeast Florida. I also received my well-maintained 2022 VW Jetta back with a dead battery and check engine light. My VW app showed accessories and battery-draining functions had been left on during the 1.5-hour service. I understand the battery may have already been weak and that this may not have been caused by the shop, but the immediate blame placed on me and push to sell me a new battery was unacceptable. When I called several times with reasonable questions, I was met with rude and dismissive responses rather than empathy or accountability. I was also quoted $67 and confirmed three times that an advertised special applied. I later learned parts and labor were excluded, making the oil change around $120. While my final price was fair, customers should be aware that the advertised price can be misleading without the additional costs. Mistakes happen. The bigger issue was how they were handled. As a woman, I was also uncomfortable with conversations I overheard such as ways to add additional services for "her" and sincerely hope I misunderstood their context. This is my second attempt at posting this review. I've attached documentation supporting my experience and hope honest, critical reviews are allowed to remain.

Came in on short notice and was able to get an appointment fairly quickly, did a complete safety…read morecheck on my vehicle, with photos, which was nice. And fixed my problem, on time, Only met the ladies out front, very kind and helpful Thanks

I would never recommend this auto repair show. They will take your money!! I took it too another…read moremechanic, in Venice and this is what they found. Rates nest in the Blower motor, less then $100.00 Paid over $800.00 for Xperthech and they never even seen this..