Nott's Automotive
“I have to thank the technicians at Nott's automotive, they provided a very detailed diagnosis of my vehicles issues that included an HD video walkthrough of their analysis.”
Best Auto Repair in Sarasota, FL
24 professionals listed · all 24 in Sarasota · 4 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Jon Wayne Diesel Performance
“Told him I was having issues while traveling through Florida and he told me he would be back in the shop on Monday and if I could be there at 8am he do what he could to help me!”
Skip's Automotive
“A week after being tuned my car had work done at dealer (under warranty) and they 'reflashed' the tune back to stock so one call to Rob and he just said stop back in and he immediately reloaded his tune into the car.”
Jay & Dean's Auto Repair
“Your attention to detail was greatly appreciated and I will use you again over Mercedes Benz Sarasota who could not see me when the engine light came on, despite the Owner's manual saying get attention right away.”
S & S Mercedes Service & Repair
“I work for a larger car dealership in the area, and we have decided to make S&S our go-to shop for diagnostic and repair needs when we have Mercedes' on our lot.”
Kaufman's Auto Repairs
“I'd been away from Kaufman's for a couple of years due to distance…they are a 30 minute drive from my residence, and my schedule inhibited my using the services I'd enjoyed earlier.”
Listed for drivers in and around Sarasota, FL, these 24 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Sarasota, FL
All 24 professionals we list here are in Sarasota itself. We have 93 professionals in Sarasota on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The professionals on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,641 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (80%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "fair", "honest" and "diagnosis". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are engine repair (4), auto maintenance (3), brake repair (3), cooling system (3) and diagnostics (3). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 15 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 52 years. 4 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 12 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
20 of the 24 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
Dave's Auto Repair
“After being jerked around by a certain Hyundai dealership for weeks and spending several hundreds of dollars on repairs that didn't solve the problem I brought the car in for, still not even really understanding what was wrong, we turned to Dave's.”
NV Expert European Auto Repair
“I called Nick and he took care of me from day one, explaining that he would do a full diagnostic to determine the issues and then fix her up as a good as new - and that's exactly what happened.”
Brian's Auto Repair
“3 months ago my Ford Explorer was on it's last legs, I had taken it to the dealership and to a trusted friend mechanic and neither could fix it and it was getting worse!”
Starlight Automotive
“Unlike the American approach to car repair - “throw it in the trash” or “here you need to change everything, not repair”, here they approached us with enthusiasm and understanding.”
Neo Automotive
“We found ourself at the most unsuspecting mechanical failure and on a late night disadvantage were blessed to have a towing company share with us the character and professionalism of Courtney and Justin's service.”
Ralph's Transmission
“After making the mistake of putting my phone number on the internet in search of a used transmission, Steve from Ralph's Transmission called to ask if I was in need of service and made me aware of an out of state company attempting to sell me a trans...”
A-Z Auto Repair
“The owners & staff are friendly, quick, and will take the time to properly explain what's going on to make sure you leave happy and fully aware of what work is needed or has been done.”
Tom Wilson Auto Repair
“I am rarely excited in a way that I leave a review, but when I got my car back, I immediately noticed that they even did additional minor repairs without charging for them, just out of courtesy.”
Suncoast Porsche Service & Parts Department
“I am concerned (nothing to do with Marianna's customer service) that I am having some difficulties working with a max protection wheel/tire warranty that I bought with my new car (Tampa Porsche).”
Mobiletech Auto Repair
“Frank at Mobiletech took a look at my Mercedes and in less than a minute was able to properly diagnose the problem (not saying that every problem is this easy to diagnose, I was just lucky).”
Jesse's Garage European Auto Repair
“I brought it to Jesse's Garage which a friend referred me to and I have to say the prices were MUCH better than the dealer and they give a 3 year 36k mike warranty.”
Sherman's Auto Repair
“They replaced a rediator while pointing out other issues with the car but making very reasonable recommendations on how to address or postpone other repairs based on the expected life of the very high mileage auto.”
European Starr
“However, if you want an exceptional outcome and your car serviced by a team of professionals who know what they are doing on a deep level, who like and respect each other, do not demean any customer by talking over their heads or down to them, provid...”
Ashton Auto Center
“Experience trustworthy educational Bob the owner is awesome and he is good at what he does and so are his mechanics if you want an old fashioned auto repair shop this is the one to go to no questions asked it's the best”
Automotive Service Garage
“When I explained to Frankie what the issue was, he had this curious look and said “I make no promises but we love to figure stuff out, give me an hour”.”
C & S Corvettes
“C&S Corvettes are dependable and reputable With their unmatched trustworthiness, honesty, and expertise, you'll find no other place that can provide the level of service and peace of mind that C&S Corvettes offer.”
Automotive Technology
“T of Sarasota take care of us , Mike found us discounts , and then a couple of discount coupons to help take the edge off the repair cost and THEN ,,to top it off , Mike, provided us with a loner car so I would not miss my appointments up at the Moff...”
Beiler's Auto Repair Inc.
“Not only were they able to accomplish a full repair to my vehicle, but they also did a full inspection to ensure that it was ready and safe to travel the 500 miles I needed to go the next day.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in Sarasota
- “Jessica the owner is amazing . She kept me informed of the estimated cost, progress of the repair, and final result.” — customer of Dave's Auto Repair
- “They are courteous and quick to respond. Their estimates have always been reasonable as well as accurate with no last-minute surprises or tack ons.” — customer of Kaufman's Auto Repairs
- “Busy but found time to get a repair estimate for me same day.” — customer of Tom Wilson Auto Repair
- “Frank and the team have always been highly professional with estimates for any work in advance, clearly explaining what needs to be done and why.” — customer of Mobiletech Auto Repair
- “Rob’s educated guess was correct and he provided me with all of my options and the estimate and actual cost were spot on.” — customer of S & S Mercedes Service & Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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