Told me I needed a brand new part, one that, not only did I not need, would cost me over $1200. Trying to rip people off by placing a location in a college town is an impressively scummy ploy.
Oil change at All-Star Automotive of Gainesville went smooth but they spotted a belt fraying from the humidity and replaced it without pushing more
work. Mechanic explained maintenance tips for Florida weather, had the car ready by early afternoon even with the shop busy.
AC wasnt cooling after a hot drive so dropped by All-Star
Automotive of Gainesville first thing. They recharged the freon and found a small leak,
patched it without extras like a full system flush. Mechanic said humidity here clogs things
faster, had me out by noon though the bill stung a bit.
I left my car at the store for about two hours, and the service I received was excellent. The team was professional, efficient, and provided helpful suggestions that made the experience even better. I truly appreciate their outstanding support and attention.
Steve is a straight up guy, very honest! We sent my son's SUV in for a noise we thought was a CV joint, but turned out to be a serious engine issue. My son is a college student in Gainesville and does not have the funds for big repairs. Steve informed us of what was going on which was not worth fixing, did not charge us for his diagnosis and even offered free oil to help get the vehicle along, which lasted him a other couple of months. After that, we purchased an new vehicle for our son and Steve refered us to a great VW shop to handle that car's service needs. Can't say how much we appreciate Steve's time & honesty. Thank you!
Great auto repair shop—honest, skilled, and fairly priced. I highly recommend getting your automotive repair done here. They were very thorough, explaining what was needed immediately and what to plan for down the road. Unlike many other shops I've visited, I never felt talked down to or mansplained to as a female customer. The staff here is very respectful and will clearly answer all your questions in as much detail as you want.
I've been going here for the last few years and its always been a wonderful experience. Steve and George are always so friendly and knowledgeable and return my car quickly and efficiently. However, after my most recent visit, I learned that they got rid of their student discount and I was met with a higher labor fee charge than what I remember. Its unfortunate but I think I need to reconsider my go-to for the future.
Got a “tune up,” after which a series of things started to fail in my car. Causation? Correlation? Who knows, but it is striking. Some things, like a cap left untightened, were clearly their mistake. The engine oil nastily dirty and low just a few months after the change? That also raises a red flag. It’s strange because all the other reviews are so positive.
I went in because one of the terminal ends of my car was really oxidized and I couldn’t fix it myself. The person that helped me was really attentive and took care of the issue in less than 10 minutes. Service, efficiency and quality. 100% recommended!
Steve at All Star Automotive was able to resolve and help fix the issue regarding my 2014 CRV door lock actuators. He was even able to recommend me to another local company who could help regarding different issues in my car. I’m very grateful for his help!
Steve is great, so are his guys George and JD. I trust them over everyone else with my wife’s and my Toyotas. Lots of knowledge here, and they don’t try and empty your pockets for no reason. They use high quality parts and fluids only, and are very reasonably priced. 10/10 recommend
Steve turned off my check engine light, and since there was no real problem, he didn't charge me. He was also very quick, he got back to me about an hour after I dropped off the car. I'm very grateful and would recommend to anyone in Gainesville, especially people living near campus!
My sister went here during her college years and highly recommended it, and after one visit I decided to do the same. Steve always was honest with me and I felt like I had options and could think through things before they got done. When I moved to a different state he told me I could always call him if I had questions about repairs. Very caring people here. Thank you for years of help, Steve!
I needed a serious transmission rebuild and they did a great job. I was told that it would take about a week, and they stayed late the night before to get it programmed and make the deadline. That was a huge help since it's my only car to get to and from work. I put 100 miles on the car the day I got it back from them and it worked perfectly. I do most of my own work, but a job like this was way out of my league, so I had to trust them. I wasn't disappointed.
My husband and I moved from the Midwest to Gainesville while I was in grad school, both with hand-me-down vehicles, and we were so lucky to have found Steve while we lived there. It always felt like I was taking my car to my dad - knowing he would give it to me straight, wouldn’t try to upsell me, and have it fixed and ready to go within the day. We left Florida over 5 years ago, but we randomly thought of Steve the other day and I figured I would leave a review to share our great experience. Thanks Steve!
Steve is a class act and these guys are the most honest mechanics in town. They never upsell or misdiagnose. Great prices, great service. Always fit us in for an appointment even when they’re slammed. We take all our cars here and recommend to everyone.
Came in with an issue with a check engine light on a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Issue was fixed within a day, and was offered affordable solutions to remedy the issue. The manager Steve and everyone here is very nice and approachable and offered a student discount, plus it is right next to campus. Will be recommending to others!
Took in my 2010 Honda Civic this morning to have them check to see if I needed my horn replaced, because it had suddenly stopped working a while ago. I dropped it off and it took not even 2 minutes to check it in. 2 hours later I received a call stating they had fixed my horn, that it was stuck and all they had to do was lubricate it, then they informed me that they weren't going to charge me for it. TOP TIER SERVICE!!! Not to mention, a horn on a 2010 Honda Civic is a pain to access. Will definitely be bringing my car back here for any issues I have. Thank you guys!!!
My experience with All Star was amazing! I called, scheduled an appointment, and brought my car in within a couple days of it acting up. When I arrived the guys were all super polite and understanding!! Special shoutout to George, he was able to give me an estimate just a couple hours after I brought the car in (even though there were a few cars ahead of mine) and then got all the parts for my repair and had it done a couple hours later. Having an automotive service that is quick, easy, and affordable is hard to find!! 10/10 recommend All-Star Automotive!!
Had a great experience bringing my 2002 Miata here. I was in the area for a month for work and needed to take my car somewhere for a quick oil change and inspection since I had a long drive ahead of me.
Not only was the service amazing (and very reasonably priced), Steve is amazing! We had a great time talking about different cars and Gainesville in general. While this isn’t a Miata-specific shop, I would highly recommend. These guys know what they’re doing. It also helps that one of the guys who works there has his own Mazdaspeed. If I was ever in Gainesville again, I would absolutely bring my car back here.
I purchased a car that needed some motor mounts. Not to mention some other problems that were poorly fixed. All Star Automotive was quick straight forward and too the point. Mounts were replaced and they even tighten and secured some other parts the previous owner had done. Price was reasonable compared to dealers and chain shops. He even noted some other issues that will need repair soon. It's nice to know there are still good auto shops out there. I will be back for sure.
It is nearly impossible to find a decent mechanic these days, let alone a great one, but All-Star Automotive has never once let me or my fiancé down. We had an older car the needed a repair almost twice a month! I am so happy that we had him and his team close by every time we needed him! They have hooked us up more than once and always give us a very fair deal and great customer service. I don’t ever feel like I am being taken advantage of. My fiancé took his car to another repair shop in Orlando, but we wanted a second opinion. Steve told us that the other mechanic was definitely trying to take advantage of us. What would have cost $1200 only cost about $200 with Steve, and the car is running great! The only service he doesn’t provide is tire repair/ replacement. He even recommended going to Discount Tires on 3003 SW 34th street which worked out perfectly! 10/10 service all around. Please give him a call the next time you need a car repair!
I come from a family with a mechanical background and do a lot of mid-level work myself. But with our daughter away at school, it just made sense for her to get her car fixed before riding home. Based on reviews, I told her to go to All-Star Automotive and see how it goes. My dad ran his own repair shop for 45 years and gained a reputation of being fair with integrity.
Steve helped my daughter with her Mazda last week and quickly diagnosed a problem with her front bearing. After a few days, she was on her way with what I thought was a fair price. A few days later, she found additional problems and feared that the other bearing might be going out as well. I told her to take the car back and explain what she is seeing.
It turned out that there was a problem with the repair and they replaced any damaged parts and fixed the problem at no charge. I told my daughter that is exactly how her grandpa would have handled the situation.
Amazing! Steve is a really honest, stand-up guy. He helped me after a chain car place quoted me $1900 for 1 coil that wasn't working; Steve charged me $228 for the same job (and gave me a UF discount). Truly, he will help you and will not take advantage of you; he's great guy. His employees are very kind, too. 10 out 10, highly recommend!
Highly recommend Steve & All Star Automotive! He was able to service my car and have it back to me within 24 hours and was very kind and honest. Another mechanic in the area wanted over double the price that Steve charged me, he was very honest and transparent. Cant recommend him enough, will be coming here from now on!
All-Star's repair and maintenance work is top-notch and affordable. Josh worked on our Jeep today (Friday morning) and replaced our 3rd brake light in about 30 minutes! Excellent customer service from Steve, All-Star's owner. Always a delight to visit these guys. Honest pricing for honest work. Thanks for making our stop a pleasant one If you're a student or a veteran, come by and get your vehicle serviced here!
I cannot recommend All-Star Automotive more highly. Steve was extremely patient with all of my questions and explained everything thoroughly – he even took photos during the repair process so that he could show me exactly what was wrong. He fixed a small issue with my brakes for free, and the prices for an oil change and a window that was stuck down were extremely reasonable as well. Out of all the mechanics I've tried, these guys are definitely the best of the best – highly reliable and trustworthy.
One of the most challenging things about moving to a new area can be something you think little about until your car needs help. Finding a honest mechanic shop isn't easy. I had my car lowered by another shop which left a lot to be desired. After getting quotes from Auto ER for $378 and advance automotive for $243 both for misleading repairs such as a cracked top mount for the suspension assembly, I found this great shop. They got me in early and by the afternoon got a call to come pick up my fixed car at no cost. A simple wheel tightening and a stabilizer bar link tightening was all it needed! Wow, what a honest place I highly recommend going to this shop for peace of mind knowing anything you are charged is legitimate and not a money making scheme. Thanks so much All-Star Automotive I was at my wits end and so frustrated you made my week!
I do not usually write reviews, but my experience at All-Star Automotive was exceptional at the least. I brought my old 2001 Hyundai in for all of my motor mounts to be replaced and an inspection. Steve was kind and honest, which is rare in business in this day and age; especially with auto repair. Not only did Steve's prices beat quotes from local companies such as Auto ER and Tire's Plus, he offers a student discount, which really sweetens the deal.
I don't like spending money to fix my car, same as everyone else, but I will spend it at Steve's location. He even gave me advice for my next car.
Steve is an honest and genuine guy. He, and his technician, quickly diagnosed what was wrong with my car and told me not to do the repair, because the repair would cost more than the value of my car. He could have charged me for the time he spent looking at it but all he asked was that I tip the technician. He saved me alot of time and money where other shops would have easily charged at least a hundred. I'm usually skeptical of glowing reviews, but the reviews are totally right about him and his shop. If you want you car fixed by an honest and diligent mechanic, Steve is your guy. Thanks again Steve.
Nov 13, 2018
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