--- title: Auto repair shops in Winter Haven: Cost Guide | The Local List url: https://readthelocallist.com/guides/auto-repair-shops-cost-winter-haven/ updated: 2026-10-31 --- Updated October 31, 2026 Winter Haven Edition [How we choose](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-choose/) [The Local List](https://readthelocallist.com/) Independent guides to the people and places worth knowing - [Front page](https://readthelocallist.com/) - [Winter Haven](https://readthelocallist.com/winter-haven/) - [The list](https://readthelocallist.com/winter-haven/best-auto-repair-shops/) - [How we choose](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-choose/) - [Corrections](https://readthelocallist.com/corrections/) - [For businesses](https://readthelocallist.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://readthelocallist.com/) 2. [Florida](https://readthelocallist.com/florida/) 3. [Winter Haven](https://readthelocallist.com/winter-haven/) 4. [Auto repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/winter-haven/best-auto-repair-shops/) 5. Cost guide Auto repair shops · Cost guide # Auto repair shops in Winter Haven: the cost guide Where the money goes, what moves the price and what to ask before you sign. By **the editors of The Local List** Updated October 31, 2026 Two quotes for the same job in Winter Haven can look nothing alike, even from two good companies. Most of the gap comes down to scope, materials and how much of the paperwork the company handles for you. The costs ## What moves the price 1. **Scope.** Size, materials and finish matter more than anything else. Ask every company to price the same scope. 2. **Access and site conditions.** Narrow access, old equipment to remove or surprises found on site add time and cost. 3. **Permits and inspections.** Ask whether the quote includes permit fees and who deals with the inspector. 4. **Warranty.** A longer written warranty often costs a little more up front and less later. Who charges what ## Price level of the businesses on our Winter Haven list Auto repair shops, Winter Haven | Business | Price level | Estimates | Rating | |---|---|---|---| | [Johnny's Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/johnny-s-automotive-winter-haven/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.9 | | [Haines City Car Care Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/haines-city-car-care-center-winter-haven/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.8 | | [Stewart Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/stewart-auto-repair-winter-haven/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.7 | | [LPK Used Vehicle Outlet and Buying Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/lpk-used-vehicle-outlet-and-buying-center-winter-haven/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.7 | | [Take 5 Oil Change](https://readthelocallist.com/business/take-5-oil-change-winter-haven/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.6 | | [Tire Kingdom](https://readthelocallist.com/business/tire-kingdom-winter-haven/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.6 | | [Weikert Ford Inc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/weikert-ford-inc-winter-haven/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.6 | | [Discount Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/discount-tire-winter-haven/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.6 | | [Patton Tire, Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-500445adee09b825/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.8 | | [Pitts Stop Number 1 Muffler Shop](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-70a3ecdb021ab06f/) | Not listed | Ask | 4.8 | On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column. [Read the Winter Haven auto repair shops list](https://readthelocallist.com/winter-haven/best-auto-repair-shops/) Your questions ## Cost questions answered ### How did the editors choose these auto repair shops in Winter Haven? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 76 auto repair shops for Winter Haven. Paid placements never change the order. ### Which of these auto repair shops in Winter Haven has the best reviews? Johnny's Automotive has a 4.9 rating from 2062 public reviews, the highest on this page. ### Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews? Take 5 Oil Change, with 2209 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 Winter Haven? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. ## Local facts Public records behind this guide. - $269,800 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=160XX00US1278275) · 2020–2024 - 50.4% Homes built before 1990 (11,806 of 23,431 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=160XX00US1278275) · 2020–2024 - 20,396 Households in Winter Haven (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=160XX00US1278275) · 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 - 1990 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=160XX00US1278275) · 2020–2024 - 63.7% Owner-occupied homes (12,991 of 20,396 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).) 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