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Auto repair shops · Gainesville Guide

# 10 Gainesville Auto repair shops Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding auto repair shops in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated October 31, 2026 63 businesses considered

Ask around Gainesville for auto repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 63 we compared. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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The list

## 10 auto repair shops, and what each does best

Editor’s Pick

### [Continental Imports](https://readthelocallist.com/business/continental-imports-gainesville/)

Gainesville · Based here

Continental Imports holds a 4.8 average from 1158 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://continentalimports.com/)[+1 352-377-6604](tel:+13523776604) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/continental-imports-gainesville/)

### [Jerry's A/C & Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/jerry-s-a-c-auto-repair-gainesville/)

Gainesville · Based here

Jerry's A/C & Auto Repair holds a 4.8 average from 668 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.transmissionrepairgainesville.com/)[+1 352-377-6876](tel:+13523776876) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/jerry-s-a-c-auto-repair-gainesville/)

Reader Favorite

### [Mavis Tires & Brakes](https://readthelocallist.com/business/mavis-tires-brakes-gainesville/)

Gainesville · Based here

Mavis Tires & Brakes holds a 4.7 average from 2269 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.mavis.com/locations/gainesville-university-ave-fl?stnum=810)[+1 352-477-8002](tel:+13524778002) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/mavis-tires-brakes-gainesville/)

Also on the list

#### [Audi Gainesville](https://readthelocallist.com/business/audi-gainesville-gainesville/)

 4.8 · 1505 reviews

Gainesville

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.audigainesville.com/en/)[+1 352-204-4000](tel:+13522044000) Request a quote

#### [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-880e42658861f8d6/)

 4.8 · 1833 reviews

Gainesville

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.jiffylube.com/locations/fl/gainesville/1342)[+1 352-338-6031](tel:+13523386031) Request a quote

#### [Advanced Auto Care Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/advanced-auto-care-center-gainesville/)

 4.7 · 1124 reviews

Gainesville

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://advancedautocarecenter.com/)[+1 352-736-6739](tel:+13527366739) Request a quote

#### [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-4a7e2ba4573e070a/)

 4.7 · 1526 reviews

Gainesville

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.jiffylube.com/locations/fl/gainesville/1051)[+1 352-371-1784](tel:+13523711784) Request a quote

#### [Jiffy Lube Oil Change](https://readthelocallist.com/business/jiffy-lube-oil-change-gainesville/)

 4.7 · 1274 reviews

Gainesville

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.jiffylube.com/locations/fl/gainesville/1905)[+1 352-336-9308](tel:+13523369308) Request a quote

#### [Buchholz Paint & Autobody, Inc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-1ad0e82b7d39fd5a/)

 4.8 · 308 (2021) reviews

Gainesville

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://buchholzpaintandautobody.com)[+1 352-373-5482](tel:+13523735482) Request a quote

#### [BMW of Gainesville](https://readthelocallist.com/business/bmw-of-gainesville-gainesville/)

 4.6 · 1121 reviews

Gainesville

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.bmwofgainesville.com/)[+1 352-706-9061](tel:+13527069061) Request a quote

Also considered

## More auto repair shops in Gainesville

The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.

- [Discount Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/discount-tire-gainesville/) · Gainesville · 4.6 from 1169 reviews
- [Auto ER](https://readthelocallist.com/business/auto-er-gainesville/) · Gainesville · 4.6 from 848 reviews
- **Holton Automotive** · Gainesville · 4.9 from 114 (2021) reviews
- **Gettel Toyota Gainesville** · Gainesville · 4.5 from 5422 reviews
- **Parks Ford of Gainesville** · Gainesville · 4.5 from 3312 reviews
- [City Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3d30de786028f079/) · Gainesville · 4.7 from 244 (2021) reviews
- **Alignment Guy** · Gainesville · 4.9 from 126 (2021) reviews
- [CRIS CRAWFORD'S CLYDE'S TIRE & BRAKE](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b5ea06ee15fdcb54/) · Gainesville · 4.8 from 117 (2021) reviews
- [Fisher's Auto Repair, Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-d7127caf4607caa5/) · Gainesville · 4.8 from 116 (2021) reviews
- **Gator Muffler and Complete Car Care** · Alachua · 4.9 from 98 (2021) reviews
- **Performance Transmission and A/C Auto Repair** · Gainesville · 4.7 from 128 (2021) reviews
- **Broadway Auto Upholstery** · Gainesville · 4.8 from 74 (2021) reviews
- [Perfection Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-f878024e0b0e1fe2/) · Gainesville · 4.7 from 113 (2021) reviews
- **AAMAC Auto Electric** · Gainesville · 4.7 from 95 (2021) reviews
- **Best Motor Works and Sports** · Gainesville · 4.9 from 44 (2021) reviews
- **Jenkins Kia of Gainesville** · Gainesville · 4.3 from 2063 reviews
- [Ahrens Auto Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-26c8b8e2032dcf94/) · Gainesville · 4.7 from 78 (2021) reviews
- **Aersi** · Gainesville · 4.8 from 44 (2021) reviews
- **Smitty's Auto Service** · Gainesville · 4.6 from 98 (2021) reviews
- [Auto ER](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-30c65574ea59ee19/) · Gainesville · 4.6 from 85 (2021) reviews
- [Funkhouser's Tires Batteries & Things](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-19ad80802653b98d/) · Alachua · 4.7 from 88 (2021) reviews
- **Parks Hyundai of Gainesville** · Gainesville · 4.2 from 1808 reviews
- **Transmission Doctor and Auto Care** · Alachua · 4.6 from 78 (2021) reviews
- **Computa Tune Complete Auto Repair** · Gainesville · 4.6 from 68 (2021) reviews
- **Jahny Automotive LLC** · Gainesville · 4.9 from 26 (2021) reviews
- **Hurricane Alternator & Starter** · Gainesville · 4.9 from 38 (2021) reviews
- **Tommy's Autoworks** · Gainesville · 4.6 from 58 (2021) reviews
- **Mends & Blends Llc** · Gainesville · 4.9 from 33 (2021) reviews
- **Dan Kays Auto Repair** · Gainesville · 4.6 from 48 (2021) reviews
- **Jiffy Lube Oil Change** · Gainesville · 4.3 from 267 (2021) reviews
- **Jiffy Lube Oil Change** · Gainesville · 4.4 from 136 (2021) reviews
- **Star Import Service** · Gainesville · 4.9 from 18 (2021) reviews
- **Hoffmann Auto Inc** · Gainesville · 4.9 from 26 (2021) reviews
- **Dad's Auto Repair** · Gainesville · 4.6 from 38 (2021) reviews
- **Terry's Automotive and Qwik Lube** · Gainesville · 4.4 from 84 (2021) reviews
- **Werkshop49** · Gainesville · 4.7 from 24 (2021) reviews
- [Dave Mays Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-57e3e0b89a5a003c/) · Gainesville · 4.4 from 78 (2021) reviews
- [Tires Plus](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-de1f03142534f778/) · Gainesville · 4.3 from 108 (2021) reviews
- [Town Tire Auto Service Center - Downtown](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ad412b5eef8a50e8/) · Gainesville · 4.4 from 58 (2021) reviews
- **Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center** · Newberry · 4.3 from 78 (2021) reviews
- [Tires Plus](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-7798a6fef64db1fb/) · Gainesville · 4.2 from 148 (2021) reviews
- **Trans America Services LLC** · Gainesville · 4.7 from 15 (2021) reviews
- **Tires Plus** · Gainesville · 4.3 from 68 (2021) reviews
- **Tires Plus** · Gainesville · 4.1 from 253 (2021) reviews
- **Almond's Automotive** · Gainesville · 4.2 from 78 (2021) reviews
- **Chuck Bush Auto Repair** · Gainesville · 4.3 from 38 (2021) reviews
- **Advanced Tire Service** · Gainesville · 4.3 from 37 (2021) reviews
- **LKQ Self Service - Gainesville** · Gainesville · 4.0 from 258 (2021) reviews
- **Low Budget Muffler** · Gainesville · 4.4 from 35 (2021) reviews
- **Goodyear Auto Service** · Gainesville · 4.0 from 176 (2021) reviews
- **Eddie Davis Automotive & 4x4** · Gainesville · 4.1 from 18 (2021) reviews
- **Newberry Road Imports** · Gainesville · 4.0 from 48 (2021) reviews
- **Gator Auto Customs** · Gainesville · 4.1 from 47 (2021) reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Auto repair shops, Gainesville, October 31, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Imports | Editor’s Pick | 4.8 | 1158 | – | – |
| Jerry's A/C & Auto Repair | – | 4.8 | 668 | – | – |
| Mavis Tires & Brakes | Reader Favorite | 4.7 | 2269 | – | – |
| Audi Gainesville | – | 4.8 | 1505 | – | – |
| Jiffy Lube Oil Change | – | 4.8 | 1833 | – | – |
| Advanced Auto Care Center | – | 4.7 | 1124 | – | – |
| Jiffy Lube Oil Change | – | 4.7 | 1526 | – | – |
| Jiffy Lube Oil Change | – | 4.7 | 1274 | – | – |
| Buchholz Paint & Autobody, Inc | – | 4.8 | 308 (2021) | – | – |
| BMW of Gainesville | – | 4.6 | 1121 | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Hiring guide

## Before you sign with anyone on this list

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [Gainesville cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-gainesville/) shows what drives the price.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Gainesville?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 63 auto repair shops for Gainesville. Paid placements never change the order.

### Which of these auto repair shops in Gainesville has the best reviews?

Jiffy Lube Oil Change has a 4.8 rating from 1833 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?

Mavis Tires & Brakes, with 2269 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these auto repair shops licensed?

10 of the 10 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

### How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Gainesville?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

- Guide [Auto repair shops: what it costs in Gainesville](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-gainesville/)

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- [HVAC Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/gainesville/hvac-repair/)
- [HVAC System Replacement](https://readthelocallist.com/gainesville/hvac-replacement/)
- [AC Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/gainesville/ac-repair/)
- [Emergency AC Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/gainesville/emergency-ac-repair/)
- [AC Maintenance & Tune-Up](https://readthelocallist.com/gainesville/ac-maintenance/)
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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- $247,500 Median home value (Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25077?g=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024
- 63.0% Homes built before 1990 (41,653 of 66,114 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25034?g=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024
- 59,816 Households in Gainesville (Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024
- June 1 to November 30 Atlantic hurricane season (An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.) Source: [NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/) · 1991–2020 climate period
- 1983 Median year homes were built (Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25035?g=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024
- 37.7% Owner-occupied homes (22,575 of 59,816 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1225175) · 2020–2024

In this guide

1. Continental Imports*Editor’s Pick*
2. Jerry's A/C & Auto Repair*Gainesville*
3. Mavis Tires & Brakes*Reader Favorite*
4. Audi Gainesville*Gainesville*
5. Jiffy Lube Oil Change*Gainesville*
6. Advanced Auto Care Center*Gainesville*
7. Jiffy Lube Oil Change*Gainesville*
8. Jiffy Lube Oil Change*Gainesville*
9. Buchholz Paint & Autobody, Inc*Gainesville*
10. BMW of Gainesville*Gainesville*

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