Running Great
“I would highly recommend them for any car need, this is the first place as a woman I feel like I would not get scammed.”
Best Car Restoration Shops in Tampa, FL
18 experts listed · all 18 in Tampa · 6 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Bj's Custom Auto Upholstery
“Teddy did an absolutely incredible job on my seats, headliner, and door cards.”
Holland Fiberglass & Restoration
“They had the work done very quickly and now the boat looks like it did when I first bought it.”
Empire Collision Experts
“I can always count on them to give me a quick repair.”
T-Fat's Auto Spa Custom Auto Detailing
“I have to say how extremely pleased I have been with the service I have received at T-Fat's Auto Spa.”
Restorations Curtis Group
“After they were done I had 1 more adjustment to the seat and Curtis was "no problem ".”
Listed for drivers in and around Tampa, FL, these 18 shops restore and customize cars. What each one says about the eras it works on, its fabrication and paint work, and storage comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Tampa, FL
All 18 experts we list here are in Tampa itself. The experts on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,477 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (85%) and value (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "communication", "estimates" and "fair". 6 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the experts on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the experts on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Which listed restoration shops are long established?
8 of the 18 listings state ten or more years in business. On a project measured in months, a shop's survival record is part of the risk you are taking, and the old ones also have the contacts that find parts. It is their own claim, not a rating.
Richie's Auto Repair Inc
“Richie went above and beyond with my Rav 4 … highly recommended”
Sunbrite Auto Works
“If you're looking for quality and great craftsmanship this is the place.”
Engine Lab
“He has rebuilt several engines for me, and his level of expertise is that of an Engineer/Senior Master Technician/Instructor that you would find at a German car manufacturer tech school.”
Roger Auto Reconditioning
“The car was only in the shop for 48 hours and the job was well done!”
Full Tilt Automotive and Performance
“I've been going to these guys for almost a decade, honestly wouldn't know what I'd do if I didn't have these people.”
Ernie's Custom Seat Covers
“Excellent job on my Motorcycle seat and a very very reasonable price!!”
Jafet Auto Center
“Very friendly, professional, very reasonable with repair cost, and FAST at completing the work!!!”
Divine Auto Spa
“Got the 5 year coating as an early Christmas present to myself a few weeks ago, now the tree sap and pollen just washes off with water.”
Autoglass Doctor Tampa FL
“He was good and fast and very accurate with his prices I was well satisfied ✔🙌🏾🥰!!!”
Emc Sales & Service
“Got my car registered in three days, was a quick and efficient process.”
Top Tier Customs
Florida Vinyl
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