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Auto repair shops · Sarasota Guide

# 10 Sarasota 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 104 businesses considered

Ask around Sarasota 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 104 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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## 10 auto repair shops, and what each does best

Editor’s Pick

### [Hitchcock Automotive Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/hitchcock-automotive-repair-sarasota/)

Sarasota · Based here

Hitchcock Automotive Repair holds a 4.9 average from 511 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.hitchcockautomotiverepair.com/)[+1 941-306-1000](tel:+19413061000) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/hitchcock-automotive-repair-sarasota/)

### [Audi Sarasota](https://readthelocallist.com/business/audi-sarasota-sarasota/)

Sarasota · Based here

Audi Sarasota holds a 4.7 average from 1247 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.audisarasota.com/)[+1 941-922-0000](tel:+19419220000) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/audi-sarasota-sarasota/)

### [Sunset Kia of Sarasota](https://readthelocallist.com/business/sunset-kia-of-sarasota-sarasota/)

Sarasota · Based here

Sunset Kia of Sarasota holds a 4.7 average from 1282 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.sunsetkiasarasota.com/)[+1 941-308-7707](tel:+19413087707) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/sunset-kia-of-sarasota-sarasota/)

Also on the list

#### [Sarasota Mechanics Techs](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-46f2a2799e2f8e8b/)

 5.0 · 207 (2021) reviews

Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://enginerepairssarasota.com)[+1 786-719-9697](tel:+17867199697) Request a quote

#### [Gettel Acura](https://readthelocallist.com/business/gettel-acura-sarasota/)

 4.7 · 2286 reviews

Reader Favorite Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.gettelacura.com/)[+1 941-200-1889](tel:+19412001889) Request a quote

#### [Ed Howard Lincoln](https://readthelocallist.com/business/ed-howard-lincoln-sarasota/)

 4.7 · 804 reviews

Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.edhowardlincoln.net/)[+1 941-921-4402](tel:+19419214402) Request a quote

#### [INFINITI of Sarasota](https://readthelocallist.com/business/infiniti-of-sarasota-sarasota/)

 4.7 · 765 reviews

Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.infinitiofsarasota.com/)[+1 941-924-1211](tel:+19419241211) Request a quote

#### [Encore Motorcars of Sarasota](https://readthelocallist.com/business/encore-motorcars-of-sarasota-sarasota/)

 4.7 · 660 reviews

Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.encoreautos.com/)[+1 941-922-6337](tel:+19419226337) Request a quote

#### [Beiler's Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-a273e89050c30ab3/)

 4.9 · 185 (2021) reviews

Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://beilersautorepair.com/)[+1 941-377-0141](tel:+19413770141) Request a quote

#### [Jim Dowell Transmission](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5336bc9f4b9a230a/)

 5.0 · 107 (2021) reviews

Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://JimDowelltransmission.com/)[+1 941-953-5155](tel:+19419535155) Request a quote

Also considered

## More auto repair shops in Sarasota

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

- [Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota](https://readthelocallist.com/business/mercedes-benz-of-sarasota-sarasota/) · Sarasota · 4.6 from 4367 reviews
- **Randy's Brake Repair** · Sarasota · 4.9 from 157 (2021) reviews
- **Sarasota Subaru** · Sarasota · 4.6 from 1445 reviews
- [Tom Dion's Automotive Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-921ea00637639ce9/) · Sarasota · 4.9 from 157 (2021) reviews
- [Automotive Service Garage](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-29abed10c123d43b/) · Sarasota · 5.0 from 87 (2021) reviews
- [University Tires Plus](https://readthelocallist.com/business/university-tires-plus-sarasota/) · Sarasota · 4.6 from 635 reviews
- [Sarasota Automotive LLC](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-130b9821f86ab73e/) · Sarasota · 5.0 from 66 (2021) reviews
- [Jesse's Garage European Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-48563f006df81ac1/) · Sarasota · 4.8 from 138 (2021) reviews
- [Dave's Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-0b6e282d744c8c9b/) · Sarasota · 4.8 from 127 (2021) reviews
- [Nott's Automotive](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-303e9ae25e23b581/) · Sarasota · 4.9 from 78 (2021) reviews
- [A-Z Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-7c15bd283de052c8/) · Sarasota · 4.8 from 108 (2021) reviews
- **SCOTTI'S AUTO SALES SARASOTA~ PRE-OWNED~USED CARS** · Sarasota · 4.5 from 655 reviews
- **Zippy Lube** · Sarasota · 4.7 from 176 (2021) reviews
- **D & R Automotive** · Sarasota · 4.8 from 96 (2021) reviews
- **Renn Haus of Sarasota** · Sarasota · 4.8 from 98 (2021) reviews
- [Ashton Auto Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-cd8f3b6c9e212df5/) · Sarasota · 4.9 from 54 (2021) reviews
- **Gettel Nissan** · Sarasota · 4.4 from 3338 reviews
- **Main Street Automotive** · Sarasota · 4.8 from 82 reviews
- [Sherman's Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3d23e786fb920af4/) · Sarasota · 4.9 from 53 (2021) reviews
- **Freedom Auto Repair** · Sarasota · 5.0 from 37 (2021) reviews
- **Jim's Auto Repair & Towing** · Sarasota · 4.8 from 76 (2021) reviews
- **Graybeal's Automotive** · Sarasota · 4.9 from 48 (2021) reviews
- [STS Transmissions](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-abfc51ff1a458c6e/) · Sarasota · 4.9 from 48 (2021) reviews
- [Jon Wayne Diesel Performance](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-7217448887bf48bc/) · Sarasota · 4.8 from 68 (2021) reviews
- **United Diesel Repair** · Sarasota · 5.0 from 34 (2021) reviews
- **Jay And Dean's Auto Repair** · Sarasota · 4.9 from 45 (2021) reviews
- [Tire Choice Auto Service Centers](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ca7e13aef0536173/) · Sarasota · 4.6 from 198 (2021) reviews
- **Fruitville Muffler Shop** · Sarasota · 4.9 from 68 (2021) reviews
- **The Trailer Guy** · Sarasota · 4.9 from 34 (2021) reviews
- [Gettel Hyundai of Sarasota](https://readthelocallist.com/business/gettel-hyundai-of-sarasota-sarasota/) · Sarasota · 4.3 from 2856 reviews
- **J. Burg's Garage** · Sarasota · 5.0 from 24 (2021) reviews
- **Troyers Automotive Inc.** · Sarasota · 4.9 from 30 (2021) reviews
- **Goodyear Auto Service** · Sarasota · 4.5 from 195 (2021) reviews
- **A-1 Stacey's Custom Muffler** · Sarasota · 4.8 from 66 (2021) reviews
- **German Cars of Sarasota** · Sarasota · 4.6 from 98 (2021) reviews
- **JSN Auto Repair-Sarasota** · Sarasota · 4.5 from 185 (2021) reviews
- **Master Tech SRQ** · Sarasota · 4.9 from 28 (2021) reviews
- **Jiffy Lube** · Sarasota · 4.5 from 165 (2021) reviews
- **Accurate Automotive Repair of Sarasota** · Sarasota · 4.9 from 25 (2021) reviews
- **Keene Automotive Repair LLC** · Sarasota · 4.8 from 58 (2021) reviews
- **Jesse's Garage** · Sarasota · 4.8 from 33 (2021) reviews
- [Lowe's Automotive Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-088eb98812944077/) · Sarasota · 4.6 from 76 (2021) reviews
- **Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center** · Sarasota · 4.6 from 76 (2021) reviews
- **Swift Auto Repair** · Sarasota · 4.6 from 65 (2021) reviews
- **Albrecht Service** · Sarasota · 4.7 from 38 (2021) reviews
- **Gulf Coast Auto Painting** · Sarasota · 5.0 from 24 (2021) reviews
- [HQ Auto Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-abf512b8359def99/) · Sarasota · 4.6 from 56 (2021) reviews
- **Quality Driven** · Sarasota · 5.0 from 15 (2021) reviews
- [AAMCO Transmissions](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ad312ec7fc99eeda/) · Sarasota · 4.4 from 178 (2021) reviews
- **F&s Auto & Truck Services** · Sarasota · 4.6 from 48 (2021) reviews
- **Sam's Auto Repair Service** · Sarasota · 4.4 from 168 (2021) reviews
- [Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-067990ca272eaeac/) · Sarasota · 4.4 from 164 (2021) reviews
- **Gasoline Alley Garage** · Sarasota · 4.9 from 27 (2021) reviews
- **Mobiletech Auto Repair** · Sarasota · 4.6 from 45 (2021) reviews
- **Tires Plus** · Sarasota · 4.4 from 158 (2021) reviews
- **Lanning Tire Sales - Cooper Tire** · Sarasota · 4.6 from 88 (2021) reviews
- **Action Auto Center** · Sarasota · 4.6 from 42 (2021) reviews
- [Car Care Connection Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-8ec4aa3bc355655f/) · Sarasota · 4.5 from 68 (2021) reviews
- **Walt's Marine Service** · Sarasota · 4.7 from 26 (2021) reviews
- **Coblentz Auto Repair** · Sarasota · 4.9 from 24 (2021) reviews
- [Manny's Automatic Transmission](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3afe311a4d884ca4/) · Sarasota · 4.9 from 24 (2021) reviews
- **Brian's Auto Repair, Inc** · Sarasota · 4.5 from 58 (2021) reviews
- **C and S Corvettes** · Sarasota · 4.6 from 33 (2021) reviews
- **21st Century Automotive Inc** · Sarasota · 4.9 from 13 (2021) reviews
- **Ata Transmission Center** · Sarasota · 4.8 from 28 (2021) reviews
- **Sarasota Radiator Service Inc** · Sarasota · 4.8 from 28 (2021) reviews
- **Tom Wilson Auto Repair** · Sarasota · 4.6 from 56 (2021) reviews
- **Jiffy Lube** · Sarasota · 4.3 from 176 (2021) reviews
- **Jiffy Lube** · Sarasota · 4.3 from 172 (2021) reviews
- **Jiffy Lube** · Sarasota · 4.3 from 175 (2021) reviews
- **German Automotive Services** · Sarasota · 4.4 from 78 (2021) reviews
- **Sunshine Green Enzyme Detailing** · Sarasota · 5.0 from 15 (2021) reviews
- **Goodyear Auto Service** · Sarasota · 4.3 from 128 (2021) reviews
- **Jim Taylor Automotive** · Sarasota · 4.4 from 57 (2021) reviews
- **Tire Kingdom** · Sarasota · 4.3 from 124 (2021) reviews
- **Certified Fleet Services** · Sarasota · 4.3 from 114 (2021) reviews
- **Midas** · Sarasota · 4.3 from 117 (2021) reviews
- **Girouard's Precision Auto Body** · Sarasota · 4.6 from 18 (2021) reviews
- **Ab's Auto Inc.** · Sarasota · 4.8 from 18 (2021) reviews
- **John's Automotive And Tires, Llc** · Sarasota · 4.6 from 34 (2021) reviews
- **Swanson's Automotive Service** · Sarasota · 4.4 from 46 (2021) reviews
- **Goodyear Auto Service** · Sarasota · 4.3 from 88 (2021) reviews
- **Gary's Auto Repair Service** · Sarasota · 4.4 from 37 (2021) reviews
- **Car Tune Up - Sarasota** · Sarasota · 4.6 from 28 (2021) reviews
- **Herpan Auto Care And Repair** · Sarasota · 4.5 from 18 (2021) reviews
- **Integrity Transmission & Auto Service Center** · Sarasota · 4.5 from 18 (2021) reviews
- **Renaissance Motor Cars** · Sarasota · 4.5 from 28 (2021) reviews
- **Valvoline Instant Oil Change** · Sarasota · 4.1 from 165 (2021) reviews
- **Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires** · Sarasota · 4.1 from 148 (2021) reviews
- **C & Z Auto Repair** · Sarasota · 4.5 from 18 (2021) reviews
- **American European Autos** · Sarasota · 4.1 from 98 (2021) reviews
- **Majestic Motors - Automotive Service Center** · Sarasota · 4.3 from 28 (2021) reviews
- **Tire Kingdom** · Sarasota · 4.0 from 138 (2021) reviews
- **Tires Plus** · Sarasota · 4.0 from 98 (2021) reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Auto repair shops, Sarasota, October 31, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchcock Automotive Repair | Editor’s Pick | 4.9 | 511 | – | – |
| Audi Sarasota | – | 4.7 | 1247 | – | – |
| Sunset Kia of Sarasota | – | 4.7 | 1282 | – | – |
| Sarasota Mechanics Techs | – | 5.0 | 207 (2021) | – | – |
| Gettel Acura | Reader Favorite | 4.7 | 2286 | – | – |
| Ed Howard Lincoln | – | 4.7 | 804 | – | – |
| INFINITI of Sarasota | – | 4.7 | 765 | – | – |
| Encore Motorcars of Sarasota | – | 4.7 | 660 | – | – |
| Beiler's Auto Repair | – | 4.9 | 185 (2021) | – | – |
| Jim Dowell Transmission | – | 5.0 | 107 (2021) | – | – |

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## Frequently asked questions

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

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 104 auto repair shops for Sarasota. Paid placements never change the order.

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

Sarasota Mechanics Techs has a 5.0 rating from 207 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.

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

Gettel Acura, with 2286 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.

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### 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.

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- $463,000 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=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024
- 69.8% Homes built before 1990 (22,551 of 32,324 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=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024
- 25,751 Households in Sarasota (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=160XX00US1264175) · 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
- 1976 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=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024
- 57.5% Owner-occupied homes (14,799 of 25,751 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=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024

In this guide

1. Hitchcock Automotive Repair*Editor’s Pick*
2. Audi Sarasota*Sarasota*
3. Sunset Kia of Sarasota*Sarasota*
4. Sarasota Mechanics Techs*Sarasota*
5. Gettel Acura*Reader Favorite*
6. Ed Howard Lincoln*Sarasota*
7. INFINITI of Sarasota*Sarasota*
8. Encore Motorcars of Sarasota*Sarasota*
9. Beiler's Auto Repair*Sarasota*
10. Jim Dowell Transmission*Sarasota*

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