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Kaufman's Auto Repairs
- Fair
- Mechanic
- Truck
“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.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Sarasota, FL
24 technicians listed · all 24 in Sarasota · 3 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
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Dave's Auto Repair
- Estimate
- Work
- Warranty
“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.”
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NV Expert European Auto Repair
- Inspection
- BMW
- Fair
“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.”
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Starlight Automotive
- Spark Plugs
- ac
- Compressor
“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.”
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Mobiletech Auto Repair
- Money
- Honest
- Phone
“Not sure what this lady's experience was at Frank's but I've known Frank for over 20 years now and have had my family vehicles serviced there during that time.”
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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.”
Listed for drivers in and around Sarasota, FL, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Sarasota, FL
All 24 technicians we list here are in Sarasota itself. We have 44 technicians in Sarasota on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 3,272 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (82%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "honest" and "diagnosis". 3 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are auto maintenance (2), brake repairs (2), maintenance (2), tires (2) and wheel alignment (2). 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 63 years. 1 offers financing; 3 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 20 of the technicians on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Which shops listed for Sarasota work on Saturdays or Sundays?
3 of the 24 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
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Sherman's Auto Repair
- Rack and Pinion
- Vehicle
- Needs
“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.”
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European Starr
- Trip
- Knowledge
- Classic Car
“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...”
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Automotive Service Garage
- Truck
- Honest
- Drive
“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”.”
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J. Burg's Garage
- Truck
- Honest
- Mechanic
“Through many hours of hard work and research they were able to get the car back on the road and running strong … some of the most honest and helpful mechanics I have ever came across…”
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Dr. Bob At Scott's Auto Repair
- Book
- Honest
- Qualities
“I just want to give a shout out to Chris and his mechanic's they always go above and beyond not only with the service on my Jeep but the customer service is outstanding!”
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Burks Transmission & Services
- Communication
- Mechanical
- Price
“Burk's Transmission & Services has done extremely well in this area and obviously work on maintaining good service to their expectations along with their clientele is important to them AND IT SHOWS!”
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Car Care Connection
- Job
- Honest
- Brakes
“Shawn was able quickly review the Court orders regarding my authority, diagnosed the vehicle's issue, and repair the vehicle in a timely, cost-effective manner.”
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D & R Automotive
- Running
- Vehicle
- ac
“I moved down to Sarasota to go to college and, being alone down here and not knowing much about cars, was really worried I was gonna get ripped off every time I needed an oil change or another type of fix.”
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Sarasota Mechanics Techs
- Labor
- Diagnosed
- BMW
“My fixer upper has needed a few services done to keep her running and I've always left with the problem fixed and not feeling like I've been taken advantage of.”
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German Cars
- Convertible
- Dealership
- Transmission
“Fast forward a year… My air conditioning wasn't cooling and I was concerned about my brakes and battery, (my car sits for extended periods of time).”
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Lowe's Automotive Service
- Money
- Oil
- Mechanic
“What that doesn't say is that the whole shop follows his example of excellent skills, thoughtful and judicious suggestions for repairs and honesty that we all thought died with a past generation.”
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F&S Auto & Truck Services
- Job
- Honest
- Owner
“) I needed to have my exhaust system checked out because it became quite loud about 2 weeks later,went to a muffler shop and was told it was the catalytic converter with a quote of $1200.”
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Sharkys Speed Shop
- Road Trip
- Vehicle
- Work
“He took me in the exact same day I called and took the time to explain me everything in detail about why my car might act the way it was acting and then took the whole afternoon to really look at my car and find the issue.”
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J.a.w.'s Automotive LLC
- Work
- Honest
- Engine
“I'm a single mom & needed my vehicle fixed & Austin was there to help if u need your vehicle fixed definitely call Austin he can fix it all & he does a GREAT JOB”
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Manasota Auto Center
- Mechanic
- Prices
- Account Manager
“Great place great prices and nice owners and employees would definitely recommend them”
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Accurate Automotive
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Priced
“Since then I've moved but I've brought 5-6 subsequent vehicles to them because they are good at what they do, are very accommodating, and charge fair prices.”
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"lambert's Auto Repair"
“Best Auto guy in Sarasota!”
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Body and Motor Auto Solution
“Amazing job they were very professional and I was very happy with the job they did on my car help me with my insurance claim and I didn't have to do anything Thank you guys”
Auto Mechanic Services in Sarasota, FL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$266
Maximum cost
$2656
National Average
$585
Avg Per Hour Rates
$96
$425
$744
Average price range is based on 481 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Sarasota
- “Everyone was honest, professional and went above and beyond to diagnose and promptly resolve issues with my car.” — customer of Jesse's Garage European Auto Repair
- “Totally outstanding experience. Nick and his team were knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and lent a confidence all around.” — customer of NV Expert European Auto Repair
- “Efficient and friendly customer service. Honest professionals giving quality care in a comfortable atmosphere.” — customer of Dave's Auto Repair
- “They not only took care of me fast and friendly, but they also diagnosed my issue for free, and had it fixed for $150 and in only 45 minutes I was in and out with cold ac again.” — customer of D & R Automotive
- “What a great experience. They are quick to diagnose, very accommodating on scheduling for service, very polite and friendly, and extremely professional.” — customer of German Cars
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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